6.14 % Chapter 8 " A D & C procedure ? " Nelson's deep voice carried a hint of suspicion . The doctor explained , " It could have been for something like uterine fibroids . Procedures like that aren't uncommon . " Nelson's reply was ice - cold . " Remove Jessie's uterus . Show it to Lila . Her eyes are already swollen from crying she can't keep this up . Get it done as soon as possible . " " The anesthesia needs about an hour before we can operate , " the doctor said cautiously . Nelson's tone sharpened , impatient . " She's already unconscious . Cut her open now . " A tear slid from the corner of Jessie's eye . He was taking her uterus - just so Lila would stop crying . The surgery went ahead . Jessie hemorrhaged badly . When she woke again , two days had passed . Nelson stood over her , his gaze cold . " You're awake . " Her throat was parched ; she hadn't even spoken before he said , " You lost a dangerous amount of blood . Lila gave you hers . Jessie , you owe her . Understand ? " Across the room , Lila was peeling an orange , her voice demure and sweet . " Nelson , I never said Ms. Hale had to thank me . I know you care about her . I don't mind giving half of my blood to save her . Even if it took all of it , I'd still do it . " It was a perfect performance . Then Nelson delivered the final blow . " What you owe Lila , you'll repay - with your place in my life . " Jessie looked at him , and for the first time , there was no light left in her eyes . She forced herself upright , ignoring the sharp pain in her abdomen . Nelson moved in instantly , grabbing her wrist hard . " What are you doing ? You've never cared about my life - or Lila's ! Jessie , you owe us ! " Chapter 8 WebNovel 4.3 FREE Enter a world of power and adventure ! Cultivation Online awaits you - start reading now ! Google Play OPEN 7.02 % Her face was pale , but her voice was steady . " Nelson ... do I really owe you anything ? " she asked , a bitter curve touching her lips . Across the room , Lila's eyes brimmed with tears . " Nelson , I don't want anything. I just want you and Ms. Hale to be okay . I ... I can live without ever seeing you again . " With that , she collapsed . Nelson immediately released Jessie and rushed to catch Lila , gathering her into his arms . His glare was full of fury . " Jessie , not everyone will indulge you . Lila gave you her blood , then stayed here , caring for you without leaving your side , terrified you might never wake up . We've done nothing to wrong you . You should be grateful . And now that your grandfather's gone , you have no family left in Silverpine . " In that moment , Jessie realized just how wrong she had been to stay all those years ago instead of going abroad with her parents . Nelson carried Lila out of the room , leaving Jessie alone . She pushed through the pain , left the hospital , and checked her phone . A flood of messages from her lawyer lit up the screen . [ Ms. Hale , the other buyers have arrived in Silverpine . They're ready to sign the contracts . ] Jessie went straight to the law office . She finalized the sale of the last half of the Hale property . The holdings Nelson had given her - she already had a buyer in mind . Nelson's greatest rival , Charles Holland . She sent him a message : [ Prepare three billion dollars . I'm selling you all my holdings in the Voss Group . ] His reply was one word : [ Done . ] At first , Jessie had intended to return the holdings to Nelson . Even with the affair , she'd thought to leave them both some dignity . But after everything ... dignity was no longer on the table . Chapter 8 7.02 % WebNovel W 4.3 FREE Enter a world of power and adventure ! Cultivation Online awaits you - start reading now ! Google Play OPEN She would destroy the Voss Group - just as Nelson had destroyed her . Completely . From the sidewalk , she looked up at the massive LED screen on the shopping center across the street . Nelson's face filled the display , his voice rich with staged sincerity . " Apologies for the misunderstanding . The rumors about Jessie and me being married have been false all these years . Seven years ago , I married Lila Mercer. I only asked my stepsister Jessie to help me protect my wife , which led to those rumors . I'm here to correct the record - my wife has always been , and will always be , Lila Mercer . '