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Her eyes, with a hint of hope, filled her face. “What do you mean? The doctor said there’s no cure, Damon. What could possibly help now?”Damon hesitated. He knew how far-fetched it sounded, but he couldn’t keep the idea to himself. “There’s a treatment… or rather, an experimental therapy. It’s not something most doctors would suggest because it’s still in its trial stages, but I’ve heard of cases where it worked.”Her brows furrowed in confusion. “What kind of treatment? And why wouldn’t the doctor mention it?”“Because it’s not mainstream,” Damon admitted. “It is an experimental medicine. A mix of targeted immunotherapy and some… unconventional techniques. There’s a doctor I’ve heard about—Dr. Nathan Steele. He’s known for taking on cases like your dad’s. He doesn’t play by the usual rules, but he’s made miracles happen.”Vivian’s heart raced at the prospect of a miracle. “Why didn’t you tell me this before?” she demanded with frustration and hope as she stood to her feet.“I… I… It
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Vivian sat by her father’s bedside, her hands trembling as they gripped his. Never had she thought that her father had such an illness he had been secretly battling.Her heart broke even more when she thought of how much she had hurt him by storming into his office today.Tears welled in her eyes as she buried her face into the bed, feeling heartbroken.The only sound that could be heard was Vivian’s little sobs and the beeping sound of the machine.“Viv…” Klaus’s weak voice called, barely above a whisper.She slowly raised her head to see her father as he slowly opened his eyes. “I’m here, Dad,” she said, her voice breaking as she leaned closer. “I’m right here.”He tried to smile but didn’t have the strength. “My strong girl.”Her chest tightened, and she shook her head. The dam of emotions she’d been holding back broke, and tears spilled down her face.“Why didn’t you tell me?” she asked, her voice trembling. “Why didn’t you tell me you were this sick? You let it get this far, and
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Damon nodded with his expression resolute. “I’ll handle it,” he assured her, already pulling out his phone to make the necessary arrangements.Klaus closed his eyes he was clearly, exhausted from the brief conversation. Vivian gently squeezed his hand as she sniffles softly beside him, “Daddy, you’ll see,” she whispered. “We’ll fight this together.”As Damon stepped out of the room, Vivian leaned in closer to him, with, her forehead resting against her father’s hand. She could feel the warmth of his skin, “I’m here Daddy, and I’ll be here every step of the way.”Klaus’s lips curved into a faint smile despite his weakness. “You’ve always been my light, Vivian,” he whispered, his voice barely audible. “No matter what happens, I want you to know how proud I am of you.”Vivian nodded, swallowing the lump in her throat. “Save your strength, Daddy,” she said softly. “We have a lot to look forward to.”As the hours ticked by, Damon returned with updates, bringing a glimmer of hope to the ro
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Soon, Klaus was transferred to Nathan Steele’s hospital.Vivian stayed by her father’s side all through the day as they prepared for the operation the next day.Soon, when it was time for the operation, Vivian’s voice trembled as she looked at her dad and then back at Nathan Steele. With a trembling voice, she spoke, “Please do all you can; he is the only one I have. Just… please, save him. He’s all I have.”Dr. Nathan placed a hand on her shoulder. “Don't worry, Vivian. We’ll do our best.”Damon slowly gripped Vivian’s hands. “Don't worry, Vivian. Let’s believe he will pull through.”Vivian smiled as she looked at Damon. “Let’s hope so, Damon. I don’t know what I would do if I lose him.”“Everything is going to be fine,” Damon said as he pulled her closer to him for a hug.Klaus, who was asleep, was wheeled into the operating room as Vivian watched him leave.Tears streamed down her face as she stared at her dad.Soon, the doors swung shut, leaving Vivian and Damon in the sterile wai
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Klaus leaned forward slightly, as his gaze locked on Damon, clearly piqued by his interest. “Go on, Damon. What is it?”Damon took a deep breath as he glanced briefly in the direction Vivian had gone before returning his gaze to Klaus.“Sir, I have no job at the moment,” he said, as his gaze moved to the ground, which suddenly seemed fascinating.“I don’t have the means or the connections to achieve what I’m striving for at the moment,” Damon continued. “But I do have the determination and the willingness to work hard. If it’s not too much to ask… I’d like to work for you. To earn my place, prove my worth, and build a future I can be proud of.”Klaus leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on Damon. The room was quiet for a moment, the weight of Damon’s request hanging in the air.“You’re asking for a job?” Klaus said calmly.“Yes, sir,” Damon replied earnestly. “I would really appreciate any job you give me, sir.”A small smile tugged at the corners of Klaus’s lips. He nodded slowly
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After what happened yesterday, Damon had returned to the suite where he had been lodging with Vivian a few days ago. He had searched for Vivian but discovered that she had some urgent matters to attend to.Klaus had told him to stay at the suite for as long as he needed to get himself sorted out.He had barely slept through the night as he thought about everything that had happened to him. He held the ring—the family heirloom that Klaus had given him as a token of his affection—and wondered how much it cost.He had just sent Klaus his resume via email and couldn’t help but feel immense gratitude and joy at the thought of soon having a job and becoming independent.Lying on the bed, immersed in these thoughts, he finally fell asleep.The next morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room as Damon’s phone buzzed insistently on the nightstand.He slowly stretched out his hand, feeling groggy, and reached for it, squinting at the unknown number flash
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The rest of the day passed in a blur for Damon. He kept thinking about the call, the promise he and Klaus had made to each other, and the challenge set by Vivian. He wandered through the suite aimlessly as he felt both excitement and anxiety flush through him.By evening, he found himself seated at the desk in the corner of the room, staring at his laptop. The email Amanda had sent with the official details of his position was still open, and he reread it for the third time, ensuring he hadn’t missed anything. It was real. The salary, the perks, the title—it was all there in black and white.He traced his fingers over the keyboard as he tried to draft a thank-you email to Klaus. But words eluded him. How do you express gratitude for a second chance you never thought you’d get? For someone to believe in you even when you had stopped believing in yourself?The knock on the door startled him out of his thoughts. Damon frowned and glanced at the clock—it was almost 8 PM. He wasn’t expecti
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Damon stood in the silence of the house, contemplating Vivian's words as he continued to gaze out the window. His phone buzzed again, snapping him from his thoughts. It was a message from Klaus: "Come over for breakfast tomorrow. We’d like to see you before you start your first day." The next morning, Damon arrived at the Whitmore estate early. He had barely slept throughout the night, clenching the Whitmore heirloom in his hands. He had barely entered the grand foyer when Vivian appeared, gliding toward him with that signature mischievous smile on her face. “Well, well,” she said, her eyes scanning him up and down with playful scrutiny. “I see someone’s on time.” Her tone was light, but there was a hint of teasing in it. Damon raised an eyebrow, a little caught off guard by her sudden shift in attitude. “What’s that supposed to mean?” Vivian’s smile widened. “Oh, nothing,” she said before clearing her throat. “Thank you for everything, Damon,” she said as she looked right into h
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18.Hope leaned in slightly, her gaze unwavering. "Start with Ethan. What exactly went down between you two?"Jeremy hesitated for a moment, the weight of the memory clearly making him uncomfortable. He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as he recalled the events. "I was at the office. Just taking a break, trying to get some air. Then I saw Ethan... he was harrasing one of the younger girls in the company, some kid who probably just started. Jeremy's voice grew tight as he continued. "Ethan was practically cornering her, making her feel small, like she didn't belong. He was saying stuff about how she wasn’t cut out for the job, pushing her around like she was some kind of punching bag. I couldn’t stand it." His eyes darkened, the anger still fresh in his mind. "So, I stepped in."Hope leaned forward slightly, her gaze fixed on him, sensing the deeper layers to his actions. "What did you do?"Jeremy's jaw clenched. "I told him to back off, that the kid was just trying to do her job
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The voice belonged to Amelia, who stood at the end of the hallway, her tablet clutched tightly in her hands. Her face was pale but resolute as her gaze darted between Vivian and Damon. “It’s Lorenzo,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. Vivian’s expression froze, the name hitting her like a physical blow. “What?” she asked, her tone sharp and disbelieving. Amelia nodded, taking a cautious step forward. “He confessed it just now. He walked out on us. All the evidence points to Lorenzo. He’s been working with Tyler Prescott, and Tyler is his nephew.” The silence that followed was deafening. Vivian’s stomach twisted, and for a moment, she couldn’t process the words. “Lorenzo?” she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. “That’s impossible.” Damon’s eyes flicked to Vivian, watching as the truth began to sink in. “Lorenzo has been with this company for years,” Vivian continued, her voice gaining strength. “He’s one of our most trusted executives. My father relied on him
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The voice belonged to Amelia, who stood at the end of the hallway, her tablet clutched tightly in her hands. Her face was pale but resolute as her gaze darted between Vivian and Damon. “It’s Lorenzo,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. Vivian’s expression froze, the name hitting her like a physical blow. “What?” she asked, her tone sharp and disbelieving. Amelia nodded, taking a cautious step forward. “He confessed it just now. He walked out on us. All the evidence points to Lorenzo. He’s been working with Tyler Prescott, and Tyler is his nephew.” The silence that followed was deafening. Vivian’s stomach twisted, and for a moment, she couldn’t process the words. “Lorenzo?” she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. “That’s impossible.” Damon’s eyes flicked to Vivian, watching as the truth began to sink in. “Lorenzo has been with this company for years,” Vivian continued, her voice gaining strength. “He’s one of our most trusted executives. My father relied on him—I rel
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The voice belonged to Amelia, who stood at the end of the hallway, her tablet clutched tightly in her hands. Her face was pale but resolute as her gaze darted between Vivian and Damon. “It’s Lorenzo,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. Vivian’s expression froze, the name hitting her like a physical blow. “What?” she asked, her tone sharp and disbelieving. Amelia nodded, taking a cautious step forward. “He confessed it just now. He walked out on us. All the evidence points to Lorenzo. He’s been working with Tyler Prescott, and Tyler is his nephew.” The silence that followed was deafening. Vivian’s stomach twisted, and for a moment, she couldn’t process the words. “Lorenzo?” she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. “That’s impossible.” Damon’s eyes flicked to Vivian, watching as the truth began to sink in. “Lorenzo has been with this company for years,” Vivian continued, her voice gaining strength. “He’s one of our most trusted executives. My father relied on him—I rel
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The voice belonged to Amelia, who stood at the end of the hallway, her tablet clutched tightly in her hands. Her face was pale but resolute as her gaze darted between Vivian and Damon. “It’s Lorenzo,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. Vivian’s expression froze, the name hitting her like a physical blow. “What?” she asked, her tone sharp and disbelieving. Amelia nodded, taking a cautious step forward. “He confessed it just now. He walked out on us. All the evidence points to Lorenzo. He’s been working with Tyler Prescott, and Tyler is his nephew.” The silence that followed was deafening. Vivian’s stomach twisted, and for a moment, she couldn’t process the words. “Lorenzo?” she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. “That’s impossible.” Damon’s eyes flicked to Vivian, watching as the truth began to sink in. “Lorenzo has been with this company for years,” Vivian continued, her voice gaining strength. “He’s one of our most trusted executives. My father relied on him—I rel
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Vivian froze, her mind racing as Damon’s lips pressed against hers. For a second, she thought about pulling away, but the warmth of his touch and the way he held her made her heart flutter. Against her better judgment, she found herself leaning in, her hands clutching his shirt. The kiss was slow and deliberate as if neither of them wanted it to end. All the tension, the unspoken words, and the stolen glances seemed to melt into this one moment and Vivan Could feel herself melting In his arms. She slowly pulled apart; both were breathless. Damon’s forehead rested against hers, his hands lingering on her waist. “I’ve wanted to do that for a while,” he murmured, his voice low. Vivian blinked, trying to steady herself. “You picked a hell of a time,” she said, her voice shaky but not angry. He smirked, his thumb brushing her cheek. “Maybe. Or maybe this was the only time we didn’t have the world watching.” She sighed, shaking her head, though a faint smile crept onto her lips. “You’r
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Damon’s grip tightened slightly as his eyes searched hers as if he were trying to read her thoughts. After a while, he called, “Vivian,” he said softly, his voice a mix of concern and something deeper. “Are you okay?” She nodded quickly, breaking the intense gaze and stepping out of his hold. “I’m fine,” she said, brushing her skirt as if to distract herself. “It was just… a misstep.” Damon smirked, folding his arms as he leaned against the wall. “A misstep, huh? Didn’t realize missteps could make you blush like that.” Vivian shot him a sharp look, though the color rising in her cheeks betrayed her composure. “Don’t flatter yourself, Damon. It was nothing.” “If you say so,” he replied, his tone teasing but his gaze unwavering. Vivian took a steadying breath, straightening her posture. “We don’t have time for this. Lorenzo is waiting, and we need answers.” Damon pushed off the wall, his expression shifting back to seriousness. “You’re right. Let’s deal with Lorenzo. But just so yo
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The voice belonged to Amelia, who stood at the end of the hallway, her tablet clutched tightly in her hands. Her face was pale but resolute as her gaze darted between Vivian and Damon.“It’s Lorenzo,” she said, her voice trembling slightly.Vivian’s expression froze, the name hitting her like a physical blow. “What?” she asked, her tone sharp and disbelieving.Amelia nodded, taking a cautious step forward. “He confessed it just now. He walked out on us. All the evidence points to Lorenzo. He’s been working with Tyler Prescott, and Tyler is his nephew.”The silence that followed was deafening. Vivian’s stomach twisted, and for a moment, she couldn’t process the words. “Lorenzo?” she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. “That’s impossible.”Damon’s eyes flicked to Vivian, watching as the truth began to sink in.“Lorenzo has been with this company for years,” Vivian continued, her voice gaining strength. “He’s one of our most trusted executives. My father relied on him—I rely on h
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Vivian walked out of the elevator, her phone in hand. It was Sarah calling again—persistent, though Vivian could barely focus on the words spilling through the receiver."I swear, Sarah, if this isn't urgent—""It is urgent, Ms. Vivian," Sarah cut in, her voice tense. "I just got word—Damon’s been spotted in the building."Vivian froze mid-step, her entire posture stiffening. "Excuse me?" she snapped, her voice dangerously low."I'm looking at the security feed right now. He’s—"Sarah didn’t need to finish. The sound of footsteps echoed from around the corner, and Vivian’s jaw clenched. Her heels clicked with purpose as she stormed forward.And then, there he was.Damon stood in the hallway, hands in his pockets, leaning casually against the wall like he belonged there—as if he hadn’t broken every rule she’d set.Her breath caught for a split second, but she quickly recovered. Squaring her shoulders, she let the storm brew behind her piercing gaze as she approached him."Damon," she s
