Jeremy clenched his fists, seething with anger at the thought of breaking his promise to his late mother. He had sworn to himself never to have any dealings with Blue-silver entertainment, even when they had begged him. But now, he was forced to compromise his principles to save his daughter, perhaps it was better than going to Lord Raymond for help."You know where to find me," The masculine voice said politely, and without any acknowledgment, Jeremy ended the call."This is for you, Mia," Jeremy whispered, as if he could somehow communicate with the child as he stopped a taxi and headed for His father's company. It had been years since Jeremy had last set foot on the grounds of Blue Silver Entertainment, his father's company. The last time he had tried to enter, he had been turned away by security at the behest of his stepmother, who had refused to allow him inside. His mother had been sick, and Jeremy had been desperate to see his father, to ask for help paying her hospital bills.

Avery's heart pounded in her chest as she heard a knock at the door of the hospital waiting room. She had been waiting for hours for any news from Jeremy, and her anxiety was overwhelming. She hoped that the knock would be Jeremy, coming back with the money needed for their daughter's treatment. But to her surprise, when she opened the door, she saw her grandparents and Noah standing there, looking concerned."Good morning, Grandpa," she said, her voice trembling."What in the world has happened to you, dear?" her grandmother asked, her gaze scrutinizing the signs of stress etched on Avery's face. "You look like you've seen a ghost.""I'm fine, Grandma," Avery tried to reassure her, but her words lacked conviction. She felt like she was about to burst into tears at any moment, and she was afraid that if she started talking, she wouldn't be able to stop."No, you're not fine," her grandfather said, his voice stern. "Ever since you married that man, you've changed. You're not the same g

As Jeremy listened to the endless ringing of Avery's voicemail, he felt a sense of growing concern. It was unlike her to leave their daughter alone like this. She would never do that, not without calling to let him know first. He wondered if Avery had gone to her grandparents to ask for money to pay the hospital bills, since he had taken so long to arrive. Even though the thought of calling her grandmother made him shudder, he knew it was the only option he had left.He dialed the number.As the phone rang, He wasn't sure what to expect. Would she answer? He wasn't sure, but he had to try.After what felt like an eternity, the call was finally answered. "Hello?" The voice on the other end of the line was crisp and clear, but the tone was unmistakably cold. It was Avery's grandmother."Hi, Mrs. Raymond," he said, his voice quavering slightly. "It's me, Jeremy.""What do you want?" she asked, her voice harsh and unfriendly. There was no warmth there as usual. He took a deep breath, t

Jeremy watched in disbelief as Lord Williams and his wife announced that they had approved of Avery's marriage to Noah - on the condition that he could secure a contract for their struggling company. The thought of his wife being used as a bargaining chip was even worse."Grandpa, you can't be serious," Avery said, her voice shaking. "You're going to force me to marry Noah?" She shot a pleading look at Jeremy, who felt like his heart was breaking. He had always known that Avery's family looked down on him, but to hear them say it out loud was more painful than he could have imagined. And the thought of his wife being traded like a commodity was too much to bear."This is your last chance to save our company," Lord Williams said, his voice cold and calculating. "If you can't do it, then we'll have no choice but to let it go under. And you know what that will mean for our family."Avery's face was pale, and Jeremy could see the terror in her eyes. "Why are you making it sound like sh

"Jeremy, I just don't understand what your plan was or what you were thinking when you accepted that bet." Avery's tears flowed freely as she held his hand, her desperation palpable in her trembling voice. "You've risked everything, our relationship, our future. And for what? To prove something to my family? To take them down a peg? It's just not worth it. Not when our love is on the line." The truth of Jeremy's true identity remained a closely guarded secret, one that he felt bound to keep hidden for the sake of his mother and their shared past. Despite the intense love he had for Avery, the emotional wounds inflicted by his family were still too raw, the bitterness and anger still seething within him. He wanted to trust her, to confide in her, but his hesitation won out. The promise he had made to his mother, to honor her wishes and keep his distance from his father, was a heavy burden that held him back."Avery, I know you're hurting, and I'm sorry for that," he said, his voice