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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

They huddled around Alec, not a single one noticing that my hand had been crushed and broken again, with bone piercing through flesh and blood staining the white carpet red.


Alec trembled, his eyes bloodshot. "I just saw that my brother was in a bad mood and came to offer some comfort. I never imagined he'd already arranged for these diseased men. He said if he couldn't be happy, I shouldn't be comfortable either..."


"Sis, bro-in-law, I know my brother's reputation is shot and his health is failing. He's probably a bit jealous of my success. He's just in a foul mood. This couldn't have been intentional."


My sister glared at me, her eyes burning with rage.


"Alec came here out of kindness to console you. Have you lost your mind? How dare you hurt him like this! If this leaves him with emotional trauma, I'll have your life for it."


Chapter 6