THIRD PERSON’S POVThe first rays of sunlight poured in through the hospital curtains.The long and terrifying night had finally come to an end, and for the first time in days, the atmosphere inside the room felt peaceful.Jake had barely slept. He’d spent the entire night sitting beside the hospital bed, watching over both his mother and his younger sister, making sure neither of them needed anything.Even though he was tired, seeing the two most important women in his life resting safely made every second of the sleepless night worth it.His mother was still asleep. The pale color on her face had improved slightly compared to the previous day, giving Jake hope that she would recover soon.Beside her, Kathy was also sleeping peacefully. Her feet were wrapped in fresh white bandages, and although there were traces of dried tears still around her eyes, her expression had finally relaxed.She didn’t look scared anymore. Instead, she looked like someone who had finally found a place wher

The Cartier boutique in Jewel city stood proudly in the heart of the city's luxury shopping district.Its elegant glass exterior reflected the bright morning sun and marble steps led customers toward a pair of tall crystal doors.The place looked as luxurious as it was.Luxury cars continuously stopped outside the entrance as well-dressed men and women stepped inside with confident smiles.The front was filled with uniformed security guards standing professionally at both sides of the entrance, greeting every guest with polite nods.Inside the boutique, everything screamed sophistication.Soft classical music floated through the air, blending perfectly with the warm lighting that illuminated every display case.Rows of sparkling necklaces, bracelets, rings, and watches were shown behind crystal-clear glass.The entire store carried an air of wealth.Every customer looking around would lower their voice as they admired the luxurious collections.Earlier that morning, after leaving the

Jake stared at Tom Banks for a long moment.He hadn’t expected to run into the former hospital supervisor so soon after everything that had happened.The luxury boutique had been peaceful only seconds earlier, but Tom's loud accusation had drawn the attention of nearly everyone nearby. Customers stopped browsing the display cases, sales associates paused in the middle of their conversations, and curious eyes quickly turned toward the source of the commotion.Jake let out a slow breath, trying to keep his temper under control, but seeing the man who had shamelessly abused his authority at the hospital made his patience wear thin.Tom stood only a few feet away with one finger pointed directly at Jake's chest.His face was flushed with anger, and his breathing had become uneven. Losing his job had left him bitter, and after spending the entire night convincing himself that Jake had somehow cheated the hospital, he now believed he had finally caught the young man trying to deceive anothe

Tom's confident expression disappeared the instant he saw the name displayed on Jake's phone screen.His eyes widened, and he took half a step forward, trying to see more clearly.He stared at the screen several times, hoping he had misread it, but the name remained exactly the same.Daniel Collins. It was the same manager the sales associate had just spoken with only moments earlier.The certainty Tom had built inside himself began to crack, replaced by a growing feeling of unease that he struggled to hide.The sales associate was equally stunned. His face lost all color as he looked back and forth between Jake and the glowing phone screen.Only a minute earlier, he had confidently assumed Tom was the distinguished guest mentioned by the manager.Now, seeing the manager's name appear on Jake's phone shattered that assumption. His heartbeat quickened as doubt crept into his mind, but he still refused to accept that he had made such a serious mistake.Jake remained completely calm des

The boutique remained completely silent after Daniel Collins' furious arrival.The elegant atmosphere that usually surrounded Cartier had completely disappeared, replaced by nervous whispers and anxious glances.Customers who had intended to spend a relaxing morning shopping now stood in small groups, watching the confrontation unfold.Even the employees stood perfectly still, afraid that saying the wrong thing would only make the situation worse.The dismissed sales associate quickly stepped forward before anyone else could speak. His face was pale from fear, yet he desperately clung to the last explanation that might save him. If he admitted he had made such an enormous mistake, then his career was truly over. But if he could convince the manager that Jake was an imposter, maybe everything could still be reversed."Manager!" he exclaimed hurriedly.Daniel turned toward him with a cold expression "What is it now?"The associate pointed directly at Jake "You've been deceived."Daniel'