Olivia went out on the day of the first snow.She initially thought that the excessive training would worsen her illness, but it seemed like her stomach hadn't caused her trouble since before she got pregnant.Although she didn't know what was going on with the tumor, she was certain that her condition was stable. It didn't spread over her body, which was the best-case scenario for her.It had been almost a year since she last went shopping or enjoyed life.Olivia stood before the most famous shopping center. She could see a career woman in heels from afar. Wearing a wool coat over her, the woman strode over with hurried steps.She stood under a large billboard and looked around until she heard a familiar voice. "Eve."Everly turned to look back at Olivia, who was standing nearby in a black wool coat.The latter's hair, which was tied up, was longer than before. A pair of simple earrings hung on her earlobes.She still looked beautiful.Olivia was like a sunflower in the p
Surprised, Everly held Olivia's hand. "Farewell? Where are you going?""Don't worry. I simply wanna go somewhere to get some rest."Everly couldn't feel a sense of energy from Olivia's all-black outfit. Olivia was giving off an aloof demeanor.Everly figured that Olivia might want to get some fresh air."Are you going to be gone for a long time?""Yeah, probably.""Well, it's not bad to leave this saddening place." The positive Everly didn't even know how to comfort Olivia. What Olivia experienced wasn't something that could be placated with mere words.Converting anger and resentment into appetite might help, so Everly ordered a lot of expensive dishes."Eat. Have this caviar to your heart's content. You don't have to hold yourself back. I'm loaded with cash."Olivia smiled. "Speak softer. People might think that you're a rich lady who lacks foresight.""So what? I became rich with my capabilities. Liv, honestly speaking, I've always wanted to be successful and become some
The next morning, Olivia entered Jeff's room one last time. She stared at the bedridden man, who was skin and bone.His muscles had shrunken, and his face was haggard.The pungent smell of medicine lingered in the air.Olivia didn't have the courage to enter the room before this.She was aware that the day she made up her mind would be the day she bid farewell.Thick layers of snow filled the yard after a snowy night.Olivia drew the thick curtains to open the window, letting the sunlight and wind in."Dad, I bet it's been a long time since you last got some fresh air outside. It's winter again. It's snowing."Although Olivia's right hand wasn't as sensitive as her left hand, she could make simple movements with it.She scooped the snow and began molding it into a snow rabbit."I remember you'd always have snow fights and build a snowman with me in the yard whenever it snowed. Your craftsmanship is always on point. "I once said that when you're old, I will push you in a whe
Marina, who was sitting in a wheelchair, watched Ethan hold an umbrella for Olivia from afar. He was standing while Olivia was kneeling. They somehow looked like a match made in heaven standing before the snowy background.Marina had asked him about Jeff's whereabouts many times, but he didn't tell her anything.It was only this morning that she received news about Jeff's death.She couldn't even see Jeff in his last moments or send him off for the one last time. She thought that Jeff didn't know that her biological daughter was her until his last day.Ethan was cruel, but he told her that this was her karma.But Marina didn't know what she did wrong.She was kept in the dark for so many years. In the end, she killed her parents with her bare hands. It pricked her guilty conscience day and night.During those days when she first returned to the country, she thought she was the happiest person in the world. She had a harmonious family, a loving mother, and a protective Etha
Olivia stopped in her tracks to turn to look at Marina after hearing her despairing voice.Marina didn't care about the housekeeper, who was trying to help her up. She was so stubborn that she wanted to crawl toward Ethan.Her helpless and pitiful state reminded Olivia of her past. Olivia had once pleaded with Ethan not to divorce her.She now realized how pitiful she seemed at that time."Are you going to let her be?" Olivia crossed her arms, assuming that Ethan ignored Marina because he was considering her emotions. "You don't have to mind me. It doesn't bother me."Ethan was hurt to hear that. He held Olivia's hand. "Liv, I have never loved Marina. I said I was going to marry her because I wanted to repay a favor."She sneered. "And that repayment requires you to have sex with her? Interesting.""Liv, Connor's actually—" When he was going to blurt that out, he closed his eyes only to recall the night he rescued Olivia from the sea. She almost died at that time, and it bro
Volt Peak Mountain was also called the Isle of Hell. It was formed with five islands.Like a waste disposal center, it accepted prisoners who were on death row, slaves …It was more like a demon-nurturing vessel and a colosseum. To survive there, one had to run and fight nonstop.It was a compulsory stage of experience for every special agent in the world.According to the rules, the first-round candidates would be sent to the four surrounding islands randomly. There, they would start their wildlife survival game.Ninety percent of the candidates would be eliminated within three months. The remaining candidates would be sent to the main island, where the top three candidates would battle their way out of it.After passing the test, those three people would be sold off at a high price.They could become a senior security guard at the national defense, a special agent of a secret organization, or a skillful assassin in a mercenary organization.Olivia knew that most of the winnin
Only then did Brent understand Ethan's intention. Ethan had never wanted to send Olivia to the training from the start. He simply needed a chance to inject the drug into her.Still, there was a voice inside Brent telling him that it was inappropriate to do that."But Mr. Miller, even if Mrs. Miller's past is full of painful memories, she has the right to decide whether she wants to forget it or not. "If you inject the drug into her without her consent, what if she recovers her memories? Will she forgive you?""Do you think that I haven't considered that? Forget about how difficult it was for her to come this far. Revenge is the only thing on her mind. "She became unusually sensitive. She can't have a good night's sleep every night. The ruffling grass alone is enough to wake her up. "Whenever she falls asleep, nightmares plague her. Plus, there's a huge wall between Olivia and me. I have no other choice."He lifted his silver wedding ring, which reflected the sunlight shinin
Mischievous laughter could be heard. Calmly, Olivia scanned the area.There were a total of 11 people in the room—nine men and two women.Aside from Olivia, a woman was shrinking herself at a corner.Since they were prisoners on death row, they must be malicious people.Olivia knew that Ethan would definitely have a backup plan for this. One of the people here worked for him.She sat down at an empty corner, and the first man to speak to her before this approached her.He stank, probably because it had been a while since he last showered.The tall man placed his hand against the wall next to her ear. Frowning, she questioned, "Anything I can help you with?""No matter how you came here, you have to listen to me from now on. You have to do everything I say. Got it?"Olivia raised her gaze on him. "What do you want me to do?"He grinned lecherously, revealing his yellow teeth. "There are only men here. Now that we have a female joining us, what do you think we're going to do?