ManyWriters

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.

Stars shine in the South, falling upon the Statue of Liberty

"It's strange, really. That group of people committed a crime a week ago and were arrested, but a couple days ago I heard they were released after the man's family signed a letter of forgiveness."


"I don't know what that man's family was thinking. After suffering such a terrible ordeal, they could still forgive those animals. If it were my son, I'd give up my own life to make sure they all paid the price."


The manager rattled on, but Elowen only caught a few words.


It was like someone had struck her over the head. Her mind went blank with a deafening buzz.


Dane, who had rushed over, also heard these words. He stood frozen in place, his face ashen.


"They're the ones who hurt Damien. How could Damien possibly have sought them out? We... we misunderstood Damien..."


Chapter 8