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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

"Find Alec to replace me, he's more suitable."


In their chat history, they had already commissioned a world-renowned designer to create a billion-dollar groomsman suit tailored to Alec's measurements, along with matching ultra-expensive watches and cufflinks. It was even more luxurious and grand than the groom's attire, yet Dane, as the groom, was willingly letting himself be upstaged.


My attitude made both of them beam with joy.


My sister looked relieved, "Damien, you've really matured a lot."


Dane patted his chest and promised, "Damien, even if you can't be my best man, you'll always be the best brother in my heart, my one and only ride-or-die."


The old promises were fake, the commitments were lies, only the deception and falsehoods were real.


I didn't want to say anything more, so I closed my eyes heavily.


Including all of you, I didn't want you either.


Chapter 5