Chapter 9 Staring at my indifferent expression , Wade and Trevor finally sinking in : I was done with them . For the first time , they seemed to understand how much they had lost . Wade slumped to the ground , defeated . Aurora , how did we end up like this ? I swear , I only ever treated Freya as a sister . Trevor nodded in agreement . Thats right . The only one weve ever loved is you . Their words only deepened the irony . They bullied the one they love unconditionally for the sake of their sister . Their love was cheap worthless . Is there really no chance left ? Trevor asked , his voice trembling with desperation . I shook my head and walked away without looking back . In the days that followed , without my fathers investment , Luxway began to crumble . The business world is merciless ; as soon as the cracks showed , other investors pulled out , leaving the company in ruins . Freya urged Wade and Trevor to focus on rebuilding . But to them , Luxway had no meaning without me . They let the company sink without a fight . After the bankruptcy , Freya stayed , clinging to the hope that Wade and Trevor might rise again . But they have no will to fight , just stay at home fixated on remnants of the past we spent together . Freya was reduced to playing housekeeper , tending to two broken men . Eventually , her patience wore thin . Hatred for her new reality took root . One day , she snapped . Youre both pathetic ! Living off me like parasites ! I cant believe I wasted my time on you two . She sold the house secretly and threw them out , sneering as they begged her to reconsider . You guys are nothing but dead weight . Wade and Trevor didnt argue . They simply laughed a hollow , bitter sound that quickly turned to tears . Shes right . We are useless . Aurora was the one holding us together all along . If we could go back , Trevor whispered , wed never treat her that way again . They drifted into obscurity , reduced to vagrants . Without purpose or hope , they wandered the streets , their unkempt hair and scraggly beards a far cry from their once proud appearances . Freya , meanwhile , redirected her hatred toward me . In her twisted mind , it was all my fault . Why Forsaken by First Love , Im Back As A Billionaire Heiress 6.2 % Tapty does she get to be the perfect , untouchable heiress ? she raged . I took everything from her , but I still have nothing ! Her resentment boiled over one evening . As I left work , I heard someone shouting my name . I turned just in time to see Freyas car hurtling toward me . Before I could react , two figures stepped in front of me . Wade and Trevor . The impact flung them far down the road , leaving them motionless in pools of blood . The scene was as horrific as it was surreal . Their pact- If we betray you , let us be struck down by a car -had come true in the most literal , tragic way . The crimson spread across the pavement , the sirens wailed , and the police hauled Freya away . I stood frozen , unable to process the loss of the boys I had once loved . In the end , the two young men I remembered the ones I had trusted with my heart were gone forever . In the ongoing romance novel "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" by CrushReel, Cassandra finds herself in a seemingly perfect marriage with a loving husband and adorable stepchildren. However, her troubled past looms large, raising questions about the true stability of her newfound family. As she navigates the complexities of blending her past and present, Cassandra must confront the shadows that threaten to disrupt her blissful facade. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how will she protect her newfound happiness from the ghosts of her past? This modern tale delves into themes of redemption, family dynamics, and the intricate balance between love and secrets. The unique blend of billionaire romance and office drama adds layers of intrigue to Cassandra's journey as she strives to keep her personal life from unraveling. With a compelling narrative that intertwines sweet romance with contemporary challenges, "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" stands out as a must-read for fans of heartfelt stories set against the backdrop of corporate intrigue. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Cassandra's quest for love and acceptance in this captivating novel. Available to read online at CrushReel, immerse yourself in a world where past mistakes collide with present desires, promising a gripping narrative that will leave readers yearning for more.