Chapter: 1543

Gemma could have lived. But Pierre's death had broken something deep inside her, pushing her to drain the artificial heart chip far too quickly. What should have sustained her for a year was failing in mere months. Was this Gemma's fate or Corey's? Who was truly paying the price for whose actions?

Corey had planned everything before he reached the family's doorstep.

He rang the doorbell, ready to step inside as an honored guest, only to later abduct the lady of the house.

After a long, heavy silence, the door creaked open.

Corey paused, lowering his gaze.