Chapter 1

The day before the new software release, I was dragged into an alley by over a dozen burly men.

When I was rescued, my intestines had prolapsed, and my limbs were grotesquely twisted.

My sister mobilized all her connections, vowing to send those who harmed me to prison.

Dane, my soon-to-be brother-in-law's best friend, contacted the nation's top medical team to fly in overnight for my treatment.

But at the emergency room entrance, I overheard Dane's hesitant voice.

"Darling, wasn't it too much to have so many men assault Damien just to get Alec to release Damien's new software first?"

My sister glanced at me with a complex expression, then gritted her teeth and said, "Damien is too selfish. He's already the young master of the Winters family, yet he's still not satisfied, always bullying Alec. Alec has always been fragile and sensitive due to his adopted status. I'm the only sister he can rely on, and I won't allow anyone to stand in his way."

"As for Damien, with the title of my biological brother, even if he's tainted, no one will gossip. Once Alec wins this big software award, I'll make it up to Damien in the future."Can you see what you love most turn to dust?

Sister, you've ruined my prime years. Is there any future left for me?

My once-burning heart has turned ice cold.

I no longer want this home built on lies and favoritism.

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The doctor confirmed repeatedly, "Mr. Winters, are you sure you don't want the surgery? If Young Master Winters' condition continues to deteriorate, he risks not only disability but also paralysis, potentially needing a catheter for life."

Without hesitation, my sister declared, "No surgery!"

Dane hesitantly tried to persuade her, "Darling, Damien's condition has worsened to this extent. He clearly can't launch the new software tomorrow. He's your own brother - do you really want to watch him become disabled?"

"So be it if he's disabled! Without his limbs, he'll finally give up trying to outshine Alec. I'll take care of him for the rest of his life."

She gently wiped the sweat from my face with a towel, her voice full of indulgence and affection.

"I promised Alec I'd ensure his moment of glory with this award. Only if Damien is completely disabled can Alec be at ease."

Dane sighed, then expertly instructed the doctor,

"Give Damien the strongest painkillers you have. Don't let him suffer."In an unnoticed corner, I couldn't stop my whole body from shaking, tears of despair flowing unbidden.

It turns out my ordeal wasn't an accident at all, but deliberately orchestrated by my most trusted sister, all to eliminate me as an obstacle for Alec.

Even the brother I treated with genuine affection was an accomplice.

The pain of betrayal swept through my entire being.

Dane noticed my pillow, damp with tears, and comforted me with red-rimmed eyes, "Damien, it's me, Dane. Did you wake up in pain? Don't worry, I'm here with you."

He angrily berated the doctor, "How did you administer the medication? Do you even know how to be a doctor? Can't you see he's in pain?"

My sister was even more distraught, the usually cool and composed female CEO now covering her face as tears streamed down, wishing she could bear the pain for me.

She cursed through gritted teeth, "How dare they hurt my brother like this? Those bastards are getting off easy with just prison time. I should have them chopped into pieces and thrown into the sea to feed the fish."

After saying this, she looked at me with eyes full of guilt, "Damien, I've called for the best specialists in the country to treat you, but there was an accident on the way. They won't be able to get here until tomorrow at the earliest..."