Connor approached Emily, then looked at the little girl’s sleeping face while gently rubbing her slightly gaunt cheeks. “So... how did it go?” asked Connor, Jack flinched as he understood what the question meant. However, Jack chose to remain silent, making Connor smile because he suspected that his guess was correct. “Failed, yes...,” the old man said, smiling haughtily.“I won’t give up, Dad.” Jack said with conviction, making his father look down on him even more. “I’ll try until Emily gets her new heart.”“You’re pretty optimistic for a kid who just felt the pain of failure after not listening to his parents, Jack. Don’t you want to complain and complain to this father of yours?” Jack was silent, his jaw hardening as he held back his anger. He knew full well that all his father was doing now was mocking his failure, making Jack feel reminded of the pain when his high hopes ended in failure again.Indirectly, Connor seemed to be saying: "Expecting kindness from a monster like Victo
Violet slowly opened the door to the room with the overpowering medical odor. She took a quick glance inside, and now had a perfect view of the figure sitting on the thickly blanketed bed as she glanced out the large glass window. Seemingly lost in thought, he seemed calm and unconcerned about his surroundings. Even when Violet pulled out a chair and took a comfortable spot to sit next to him, Victor remained passive. Violet glanced at her man with a quizzical look, as if she wanted to start a conversation. After five days of unconsciousness, Victor finally opened his eyes this morning. Violet rushed to him to see how he was doing, but it seemed that only his physical state had improved. Violet ventured to touch Victor's hand, and to her surprise, Victor flinched. Violet couldn't help but be surprised by the man's response. "Violet...," Victor said in a low voice, he looked up at Violet but those eyes seemed to be empty without a focal point. "You were here, I didn't realize,"
A grand birthday party was held in a large building. Today the eldest daughter of a famous jewelry businessman's family was having a birthday. Maria Siesta was 25 years old, and everyone rejoiced for her."Maria, happy birthday. I hope you receive this small gift." Maria's friend arrived, carrying a gift box filled with famous jewelry worldwide.Maria accepted the gift with a big smile. "Oh my gosh, isn't this Carter Jewelry? It's so pretty, Kate!"Maria tried on the diamond necklace, and she looked even more radiant. Maria looked like a goddess with her brown hair in a simple bun and her body clad in a red velvet dress that revealed her beautiful body.But among the sparkling lights that highlighted the goddess perfectly, a man appeared whose presence had already stolen the cynical glances of every pair of eyes."Maria, my dear ...." When his small voice said Maria's name, all smiles instantly disappeared. Even Maria fell silent with a flat face.The man was Victor Leighton, the youn
Rose Leighton's funeral was quiet. Only a few people came considering Rose wasn't much of a socialite. She was just an unconsidered wife, and her husband didn't even show up on the day of her funeral."My condolences, Victor," said Giselle, Antonio's first wife and mother to Verlaine, Vivian, and Vasco. With a haughty face, Giselle quietly mocked Victor.Victor bowed his head, unwilling to respond."I brought a message from Antonio. He couldn't come because he was busy," Giselle said."Even if he's not working, he won't come. You don't need to make an excuse because I know what he thought of my mother," Victor replied without looking at Giselle."How dare you say that?" asked Vivian in an annoyed tone, but Giselle held her back and smiled."You know your father well, Victor. I'm glad you understand your position, and you shouldn't be so cocky. You should be grateful that Antonio still wants to hold a funeral for your mother."Victor clenched his fists. He remembered what Antonio had s
When Victor opened his eyes, he found himself in the hospital."Mr. Victor Leighton?" The nurse's voice interrupted his attention, Victor turned his head weakly. "Can you hear my voice?" Victor just nodded, it felt like his throat was too dry to make a sound."Thankfully, you're fully awake."Victor didn't respond and let the nurse do her job; checking Victor's body condition."Wait...." The nurse was about to leave, but Victor held her back. Fortunately, the nurse heard Victor's very low voice. "How many days have I been in the hospital?""Two weeks, sir. You almost died with that many punch wounds and a pretty serious head injury.""Ah, I remember. I was beaten almost to death.""Do you remember what happened? Thank goodness. There doesn't seem to be any trauma interfering with that part of your memory."Of course Victor wouldn't forget how he was beaten. The pain was still vivid, as were the words of the man named Mark who degraded his mother."I also remember that today is two wee
After having a wealth system that made him a trillionaire overnight, Victor spent his money on slowly improving his life.He bought an apartment in a prominent part of the city, as well as an expensive car from a well-known brand. Victor has also paid off his mother's debt. Victor spent one day enjoying his wealth, until he thought of an innovation."I don't know where this system came from and why it chose me as its master. What if this system disappears one day? I'll go back to being a pauper," Victor said, musing in his plush mansion room. "I must own my own business and maintain my wealth. Although the wealth of my system is unlimited, but there will definitely be some things that I can't do with my system. I have to be independent, I can't rely too much on the system."Victor then sighed and felt a little desperate."But what should I do? Is there a business that can make me very rich?" Victor asked. "There is no such thing as instant success, unless you have very rich parents...
Victor walked up to Veneza, and his appearance made all the guests take a notice."I've come to congratulate my brilliant sister," Victor said, taking Veneza's hand and kissing it. "Congratulations on your doctor's degree, Vene. May you become a great doctor and not be partial."The look on Victor's face must have made Veneza feel annoyed. Before Victor could kiss the back of her hand, she pulled her hand away roughly with a look of displeasure."What are you doing here? I didn't invite you!" said Veneza."Yes, of course, I know that I wasn't invited, it was like that before and it always is. But isn't this a good day? Don't you want to receive good wishes from others for your success?""I... accept your good wishes? Why would I do something stupid?""You just need to accept it.""What exactly do you want? What did you come here for? You know you're just making things uncomfortable and annoying?"Victor didn't seem to care about Veneza's words and instead reached for a glass of wine t
"Vic!" Dylan immediately stood up and went to Victor, then hugged Victor warmly and welcomed him. "You haven't contacted me in almost a month. Where have you been? I thought you were dead!"Victor released Dylan's hug and smiled wryly. "Yeah, almost.""Almost?""Yes. As you know, my father dumped me and I'm a living loser. My mom just died too.""Hey... really?" Dylan lowered his voice, a sympathetic look on his face."Yes, unfortunately.""Vic, sorry, I didn't know that your mom died.""No problem. It's only normal that you didn't know, we live in different cities.""My deepest condolences, Vic."Victor just nodded and smiled, even though he was still mourning his mother's death. But he didn't come to cry."Anyway, I've come to give you some good news, Dylan," Victor said, looking enthusiastic and exclaiming, "come work with me!"Dylan paused with a confused look. "What do you mean?""Work with me, let's work together to grow your jewelry business! You are a creative and persistent y