The Billionaire's Twisted Betrayal

h the crowd, determined to catch up with him. She finally spotted him standing by a busy intersection,

ed out, her voice uncert

recognition. There was a flicker of surprise in

from the charity event," she

y, his tone devoid of warmth

d the right words. "I... I saw you at the hospital, and I thought

you're here? Just to exchange pleasantries? I highly doubt t

it deter her. She had come this far, and she wasn

ident. I've been working hard to make things right," Amelia said, her voice laced with sincerity. "Bu

ons? Spare me the sob story. I've seen enough of your incompetence a

she refused to let them fall. She had come too

or approval, Ethan. I'm here becaus

ce filled with determination. "You may choose to see me as in

f curiosity flickering in his eyes. He regarded A

of grudging respect in his voice. "But don't expect me to sudd

le playing at the corners

at that moment, decided to bid him a polite farewell. She mustered

going," she said, "I wish you a go

nodded curtly in response. "Goodnight, Amelia," he rep

tion shifting beyond her. Following his gaze, she saw a woman in a wheelchair being pushed by a nurse, her face adorned w

r into the car, helping her settle comfortably in the seat.

.

d his lavish study, lined with bookshelves and adorned with exquisite artwork, Ethan caught sight of his reflection in a gilded mirror

ents' will, an unyielding testament to the expectations placed upon him. The memory of his upcomin

lation, and his loyal butler, Jenkins, entered wi

with superiority. "Pour me a drink. I need to ease my mind after endu

a generous measure of whiskey into a crystal glass. He glanced up at Ethan, his tone polite yet

hat's an understatement. I was the center of attention,

glass in front of Ethan. "I understand your confidence, sir, but may I

es, I haven't forgotten. The infamous will. Two years of marital commitment before

our parents wanted to ensure the stability and longevity of the Sterling legacy. The

nformity, Jenkins. But I am destined for greatness, far beyond the c

sir, that success is not solely measured by wealth and power. The pursuit of genuine

his lips. "Love? A mere distraction for the weak-willed. I am the he

o the Sterlings Empire if you fail to meet the requirements"

lly mine, that I can guarantee you", Et

tly left the study as Ethan reclined in his plush leathe

spilled her drink on him, unexpectedly entered his thoughts. He recalled her pleading with the event manager, mentioning her sick mo

tugging at the corners of his lips as he remem

Amelia. Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, he reached for his phone and

have a favor to ask. I saw someone at the hospital earlier, a

onded with a hint of intrigue in his voice. "Sure thing

gerly awaited the information that could s

ignaling Dr. Mitchell's call. He quickly a

mother is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It seems her mother's condition i

when she pleaded with Mr. Anderson earlier. The wei

for her, Ethan. Amelia has been juggling work, trying to keep up with the expenses, an

ated the magnitude of Amelia's situation. The image of her trembling han

itude. "I appreciate you looking into this for me." With heart

he idea of providing financial stability for Amelia whil

g at the dark sky with hope in her eyes, Little did she kno