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Chapter 43
Sarah J. Adams
15:19,Oct 27,2026
He lost her in an explosion, only to realize he'd lost her long before. Christian never knew how much he loved Vivian until her presumed death shattered his world, a world he'd filled with indifference and another woman. For years, Vivian poured her heart into a marriage where she was merely an afterthought, enduring humiliation and betrayal at the hands of her husband and her own sister. When she finally found the courage to hand him the divorce papers, she hoped for an end to her suffering, not a tragic disappearance. Now, haunted by regret and the phantom of her smile, Christian is consumed by a desperate search. He must find her, not just to confess his belated love, but to atone for every cruel word, every cold glance, every moment he took her for granted. As he delves into the wreckage of their past, he uncovers secrets that twist his perception of Vivian, and of himself. But what if the woman he finds isn't the broken wife he left behind? What if she's a stranger, hardened by pain, with no memory of the man who once destroyed her? And if she remembers, can a love born from such profound regret ever truly heal?
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Chapter 25
Clara Hayes
15:33,Oct 27,2026
Eleanor believed she had it all: a brilliant career as a top scientist and a future with Vincent Moretti, the enigmatic heir to a powerful mafia empire. But a cruel twist of fate, delivered in the form of an ultrasound image, shattered her perfect world. Two weeks before their wedding, she discovered Vincent had not only been unfaithful but had impregnated his "first love," Serafina, all while demanding Eleanor bear his child. The betrayal was absolute, a calculated deception that tore through years of love and trust. Instead of crumbling, Eleanor chose defiance. She walked away from the opulent cage of the Moretti family, canceled the wedding, and on the very day she was meant to become Vincent's wife, she embraced a new destiny within the classified halls of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This wasn't just a breakup; it was a rebirth. Now, armed with her formidable intellect and an unbreakable spirit, Eleanor is forging a path where her brilliance shines brighter than any diamond Vincent could offer. But as she rises, will the shadows of her past, and the powerful man she left behind, truly stay buried? Her journey from heartbroken fiancée to formidable force has just begun.