Chapter 1

Everyone knew Julian Thorne and I were his absolute darlings.

I wanted to see stars, so he splashed hundreds of millions to orchestrate a private meteor shower display.

My son loved carousels, so Julian built the biggest amusement park *ever*, named after him.

He was never stingy with his love for my son and me.

The day my son and I were in a car accident, Julian Thorne brought in a renowned medical team to save me.

I clung to life, begging him to save my son first.

But he choked back tears and told me our son had bled out on the way to the hospital.

Finally, I couldn't hold on anymore and passed out.

When I woke up, I heard him talking to the doctor outside the door.

"Mr. Thorne, the young boy could have been saved. Why did you just stand by and watch your own son die?"

Julian Thorne's nonchalant voice replied.

"Noah was always meant to be the donor for Seraphina's child and mine."

"If he didn't die, how else could I legitimately take his heart for Leo?"

"I've been good enough to Scarlett and her son all these years. Now, it's their turn to repay me."

So, Julian Thorne's kindness to my son and me was just a twisted exchange for my son's heart.

All the suffering my son and I endured was orchestrated by him.

If that's the case, then I'll play along.

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