Valencia yawned and rubbed her eyes lazily. The familiar soreness and softness made her groan and curse that lustful Maverick scum. That jerk is too much!


Valencia extended her hand and massaged her painful waist before turning on the soft bed.

Suddenly, Valencia's brows furrowed at the emptiness, and her eyes flew wide open.

Valencia's gaze fell on the space next to the bed. Not only was it cold, but it was also neat, with no creases, as if Maverick hadn't slept next to her after she blacked out.


A rueful smile appeared on Valencia's face, and her eyes turned cold immediately.

Did Maverick return to the mansion just so he could stabilize his mood before he returned to that woman? Even without thinking, Valencia knew where Maverick had gone. If he liked Tatiana so much, then why did he lock her up and won't let her go?


Valencia chuckled. Why would Maverick let Valencia go? After all, Maverick took Valencia as nothing but a toy.

Valencia stared into the distance and scoffed pathetically. She thought that after the mini-fight, Maverick would change and apologize to her.

An amused yet mocking chuckle spilled past Valencia's lips. How many times did Valencia have high expectations for Maverick over the years? How many times has Maverick let her down? She guessed she had overestimated her worth to Maverick again and again.

'Valencia, Maverick is never the special man you have always dreamed of. You're beautiful, and you still have your whole life ahead of you. It might hurt deeply, but it's time for you to truly snap out of this painful love and the whole of Maverick. Maverick will never love you. He'll never adore you. After all, you're nothing but a substitute for that woman to him.'

Maverick will never love you. He'll never adore you. After all, you're nothing but a substitute for that woman to him.

At the realization, Valencia seemed to hear her heartbreak into several tiny pieces, engulfing her whole being with pain, ache, and sadness.

Tears slipped past Valencia's eyes, and she clutched her chest, crying softly in the guest room.
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Tatiana's fist clenched, and her eyes shone with intense hatred and indignation.

It's currently 47 minutes after 10:00 p.m., yet she hadn't caught a trace of Maverick, who agreed to stay with her that night. How could she not be filled with anger?

Tatiana had the inkling that it must be that slut's handiwork. That vixen must have seduced Maverick, so Maverick wouldn't visit Tatiana.

Maverick has always placed Tatiana high there's no way he will simply choose not to fulfill his promise for no reason.

Regardless of how difficult and unreasonable Tatiana's request might be, Maverick has always made sure to fulfill it.

However, ever since Valencia that bitch returned, Maverick seemed to have turned into a different person. And his attention to her had decreased.

Tatiana gnashed her teeth together, lowered her eyes, and bit her lower lip in remorse.

On Tatiana's arrival day, Tatiana had purposely asked Maverick to bring her to Mr. Liam's restaurant so Maverick could recall how they met.

Tatiana believed that once Maverick recalled the memories again, he'd want to cherish her more.

Also, Tatiana purposely ate the spicy meal in Mr. Liam's restaurant with the hope that after she was admitted to the hospital, the days spent with Maverick in the hospital would help the two of them bond.

Tatiana expected that by the time they'd leave the hospital, Maverick would be head over heels and possessive of her.

However, Tatiana didn't expect that Maverick would attend a meeting and meet that shameless vixen.

And ever since then, Maverick has gradually alienated himself from her and won't even come to check up on her.

The thoughts made Tatiana clench her fist so much that her fingers dug into her palm.

Tatiana regretted her decision a lot.

Yes, Tatiana really regretted coming up with such schemes.

Had Tatiana chosen to follow Maverick to the Vandenberg mansion after they left the hospital... Perhaps the date of Maverick and Tatiana's wedding would have been fixed by now.

The thought of how she didn't have a leash on Maverick and how her situation was now teetering on the brink made Tatiana's eyes shine with hatred and killing intent, but...

In the next minute, Tatiana took a breath to calm her chaotic thoughts.

Tatiana knew there was no use regretting or letting her negative emotions win over her the most important thing to do now is to plot about how to win Maverick over again.

Maverick belongs to Tatiana! He belongs to her alone. Tatiana can never let Maverick be with another woman after all her sacrifices...

Ring!

The sudden ringing of Tatiana's phone interrupted Tatiana's chaotic thoughts.

Hearing the special ringing tone, Tatiana's lips curved upward, and she hurriedly picked up the call.

"Hello. Did you find anything yet?" Tatiana anxiously asked the person at the other end of the phone, cutting straight to the chase.

The person laughed boastfully and leisurely. "Eh eh! It's quite interesting. Should I up my game now?" The lazy and languid deep voice articulated, but this time one wouldn't fail to hear the happiness laced in his voice.

Tatiana's fist clenched, and her face contorted in a disapproving frown. She had been seriously waiting for the other person's call, but now that the person had called, the person still dared to play games with her. "Will you talk now?" She interjected in a cold and harsh voice, which was in contrast to her docile and innocent tone.

Hearing Tatiana's harsh voice, the man snorted coldly. "Well. After hours of snooping around, I got no result..."

Upon hearing the news, Tatiana's eyes shone with hatred and indignation. "Is that enough reason to be happy?" She interjected sharply in a cold voice, not giving the person the chance to complete his words.

When she heard the person's boastful laughter, Tatiana expected that person to have good news for her, but she didn't expect him to disappoint her!

"Will you be quiet and let me speak?" The man interjected with a roar his bored voice had already switched to a cold and gloomy one. He sneered coldly. "Or what? You'll give the job to another person?" He rebutted harshly.

Tatiana's eyes shone with hatred, and she silently gnashed her teeth together, indignation taking control of her whole being.

"I'm sorry." Despite the anger coursing through her, Tatiana could only pinch her palm and grit her teeth to apologize to the person. After all, she can't afford to offend that person.

The man snorted in response, but he continued. "So while I was about to quit, I discovered a lead." The person excitedly declared that his lazy voice was filled with relish as if he still found his discovery thrilling.

Failing to get a response except for silence from Tatiana, he snorted and continued his explanation in a lazy and languid voice.

"Maverick Vandenberg is keeping Valencia in the spring garden. Not only that, Valencia is surrounded by top-notch elite guards, as if Maverick is trying to prevent her from escaping..."

"That's not possible! Maverick is not interested in that vixen how can he prevent her from escaping?" Tatiana shrieked like a mad woman, her chest heaving heavily with anger and jealousy.

Spring Estate is one of the most expensive estates not only on the continent but in the whole world. The starting price of a piece of land in Spring Estate is in the 9-digit range, and not only does one need to have money before they could get their hand on the piece of land, but one also needs to have influence and a deep connection.

Spring Garden is termed the eyes of Spring Mansion, and it's termed to be invaluable. How could Valencia that bitch be staying in such an invaluable mansion?

‘Miss Tatiana, it's not about me not leaving Rick. Even if I want to, Rick won't let me.’

Coincidentally, the infuriating and coquettish voice of Valencia chose to fill Tatiana’s ear, causing her anger to overflow more and more.

Tatiana’s eyes narrowed, and her fingers dug into a palm, her chest heaving.

Tatiana believed that Valencia must have purposely said such words over the phone to infuriate Tatiana.

Tatiana believed that Maverick would never want Valencia that intensely. Yes, Maverick will never!

"As for the Cirillo, I can't find anything from them. Hell, I can’t dare to snoop around them, or else I’ll be attacked from all sides. To be honest, Valencia can only leave the spring garden on the day you leave the hospital.” The person explained.

Tatiana’s eyes shone with understanding. If she could, she wouldn’t hesitate to leave the hospital currently just to get Valencia out of Maverick’s life. After all, Tatiana had nothing to do in the hospital anymore. But...

“I need your help…” Tatiana’s expression suddenly changed, and she paused amid the sentence.

“Talk to you later." She announced and cut off the call without waiting for the person's response.

Tatiana chewed her lower lip and stared into the distance with reddened eyes.

At the thought of all that was happening, Tatiana’s fist clenched, and sad tears pooled in her eyes. She lowered her head and covered her face with her hand as if to muffle her sadness. Her shoulder and body trembled pitifully, tugging at one's heartstrings and giving one the urge to protect her.

In less than five minutes, an aloof Maverick pushed the door open and stepped into Tatiana’s ward carrying two paper bags one contained strawberries, and the other contained a healthy meal bought from a famous five-star restaurant.

Upon hearing the opening of the door, Tatiana’s eyes flew wide open, and her hands covering her face lowered immediately.

Tatiana’s reddened eyes lit up, and her face brightened with a smile. “Maverick, you came." Tatiana sat up and cried out in a pitiful, docile, and innocent tone that was filled with happiness.

Tatiana’s eyes were fixated on the handsome Maverick with intense joy.

‘Rick.’ The sudden recollection made Tatiana’s calm mood slip. Tatiana secretly gnashed her teeth together.

‘Valencia, you only have a few days left to spend next to Maverick. And after that, if you dare to come after my man again, I’ll destroy you!’

Tatiana inhaled slightly and pinched her palm to regain her rationality.

Upon seeing Maverick walk towards the table to place the things on it, Tatiana smiled sweetly, and her eyes crinkled innocently.

Tatiana stole demure and coy gazes at Maverick subtly. Her eyes suddenly turned red. “Tatiana thought Maverick was busy, and Maverick wouldn't visit Tatiana anymore. Tatiana is happy..."

Upon dropping the paper bags on the table, Maverick's back straightened unyieldingly, and he stared at Tatiana with blasé. "Finley will protect you. There's work in the company." Maverick conveyed in a cold and calm tone

Hatred flickered past Tatiana's eyes, and her fingers dug into her palm, anger and hatred overwhelming her.

Tatiana could see it she could feel it already. Maverick's care for her is disappearing.

Now it felt as if Tatiana was just a responsibility to Maverick!

It's that Valencia slut's handiwork! Yes, Valencia must be behind it! However, Tatiana isn't ready to look on either.

A wicked glint flickered past Tatiana's eyes. 'Valencia, don't blame me you pushed me.’