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On Valentine's Day five years ago — the very day Joseph and I were supposed to marry — everyone was cheering us on.
The mission progress also showed that success, was within reach that night!
Just as I was basking in the joy of upcoming victory, Joseph’s secretary, Scarlett, released a video.
In it, Scarlett cried her eyes out, accusing me of bullying her out of jealousy, even going so far as to hire people to assault her to force her out.
That same day, my brother kicked me out of the house and publicly cut ties with me.
And Joseph called off our wedding on the spot and announced our permanent separation.
What’s more, I was demoted from Joseph’s secretary to a lowly clerk. Grayson and Joseph together instructed employees to bully me at work.
I endured it over those five years, never managing to prove my innocence to others.
Finally, after they abandoned me from that ship, I decided I’d rather go home and live a poor life than suffer here.
Back to present, Grayson’s eyes flashed with mockery.
He flicked burning cigarette ash onto my wrist.
“Are you here to try to guilt-trip Joseph into taking you back by threatening suicide?”
“Too bad you chose the wrong place. This deserted island is remote. No one would’ve found you.”
I let out a bitter laugh.
“Then why are you also in this remote island? Don’t tell me you came all this way just to see me.”
Grayson froze for a second, then smirked scornfully,
“Don’t flatter yourself. Scarlett was worried something might happen to you, so she asked me to come. Otherwise, I’d be more than happy to watch you die.”
Grayson had someone take me to a lifeboat.
When we reached the hotel, he threw me onto the ground and looked down at me condescendingly.
“For someone as vicious as you, who do you think would care for your life?”
“Oh.” I replied casually.
Who cares whether you care or not? I’m going home!
I struggled to my feet and made my way to the rooftop through the elevator and stairs.
The wind was bitingly cold. Without hesitation, I walked to the edge and jumped.
I swore in mind I’d never be a game streamer again.
This whole experience had left me traumatized.
Unexpectedly, a sharp pain shot through my wrist and I didn’t fall.
Grayson, who had been so arrogant moments ago, was now gripping my wrist tightly.
