"Ms. Clark, there's a man causing trouble at the company entrance. He's beaten up several of the security guards!"A secretary burst into Natalie's office, her face pale with panic.Natalie frowned slightly. "Calm down. What's going on? Tell me everything."The secretary took a deep breath before replying, "It's a man named Daniel. He's demanding to see you. When the security guards tried to stop him, he started a fight."Natalie's heart skipped a beat. "Daniel? I see. You can go now," she said.The secretary nodded and quickly left.Natalie stood and walked to the window, her gaze falling on the commotion below. Her mind whirled with questions she couldn't ignore."Why is Daniel being so reckless? Has prison really changed him after all these years?" she murmured.Memories of their past flooded back, filling her with a mix of guilt and confusion."Well, no matter what, I have to talk to him."Taking a deep breath, Natalie returned to her desk. "Let him in.""Ms. Clark, are you sure?"

Daniel took a deep breath and continued tidying up the room.Every item he touched carried a memory, but he no longer let himself linger on them. With determination, he either threw them away or packed them into boxes.When Daniel was done, the room felt empty. He bought a bottle of alcohol and sat alone in the silence, drinking by himself.He twisted the cap off, took a long swig, and let the burning liquid slide down his throat. It stung, spreading heat to his stomach, but it was nothing compared to the ache in his broken heart."Daniel, look at you. You're a pathetic creature. What makes you think you deserve to be with Natalie? You're nothing but a piece of trash. Even looking at your face makes me sick!"The door burst open with a loud crash, and Ethan strode in, flanked by a group of thugs. His voice dripped with mockery.Daniel slowly lifted his head, his eyes hazy from the alcohol. A cold smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. "Humph. You've got guts coming here and picking a

At that moment, Natalie burst through the door. She had overheard Ethan saying their mother had gone to confront Daniel alone. Worry gnawed at her, and she came as fast as she could.When she arrived home and saw her Ethan bruised, she was furious. Then she noticed the red mark on Grace's face.Natalie's eyes widened with anger. "Daniel, how could you do this?"Her voice was trembling with restrained fury and disappointment.Daniel's expression remained cold and unbothered. "What? Are you here to lecture me too?""I never thought you'd turn into someone like this. You hit my family so hard. Is this all you learned in prison? You're not a beast, Daniel—you're a person. Why do you think violence is the answer to everything? I'm so disappointed in you!""Disappointed in me?" Daniel sneered. "And what are you to me? Did your family ever treat me like a human being?"Natalie faltered for a moment, her words caught in her throat. "But... no matter what, you shouldn't resort to violence.""T

Shirley lowered her head, a flicker of sadness and helplessness crossing her eyes as she nodded softly."Shirley, why didn't you tell me sooner? How could it be you?" Daniel grabbed her shoulders, his voice filled with worry as his anxious gaze searched her face."Daniel, I didn't want to make things harder for you," Shirley said, lifting her tear-filled eyes to meet his. "I know you're still angry with the Clark family. I didn't want to be a burden." Her voice trembled. In her heart, just seeing him one last time was enough."Shirley, how could you be so foolish? Do you think I'd just stand by and do nothing? What kind of man do you take me for? I'll do everything I can to help you!" Daniel's heart twisted with pain as he pulled her close, holding her tightly in his arms.A faint smile touched Shirley's lips, but before she could say another word, her body went limp, and she collapsed."Shirley!" Daniel shouted, his voice breaking.Robert, who had been standing nearby, rushed forward

"If I told you it wasn't me, would you believe me?" Daniel let out a helpless sigh. Words wouldn't change anything now. It was far too late.Chloe swayed slightly, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. "Not you? Do you really think I'd fall for that?"Daniel's brows furrowed, his face tense. "I know you don't believe me, not right now. But one day, the truth will come out."Chloe's eyes burned with fury. "I don't want your excuses. All I know is that you've ruined my life.""I've already spent three years in prison. What more do you want from me?" Seeing Chloe's tear-streaked, reddened eyes made Daniel's chest tighten. She was a victim too, and he couldn't ignore that."Do you think that's enough to undo what you did to me?" Chloe's voice cracked as she shouted, raw with anger and pain."Then tell me what you want me to do!" Daniel's frustration bled through his words, his eyes dark with helplessness.Chloe bit her lip, her body trembling. "I want you to pay for taking my virginity. I wan