Chapter 5 The giant swing spun wildly , the centrifugal force so fierce it felt like it could rip their very souls free . Vivienne's stomach lurched with every drop . The stabbing pain in her broken wrist mixed with the relentless ache in her chest until her mind began to blur . She didn't know how much time had passed until a cold jolt of dread shot through her . This ride was only supposed to last ten minutes - so why hadn't it stopped ? The swings climbed higher , swung faster , the machine groaning , screeching like it was about to rip itself apart . " Huh ? Is this thing broken ? Why won't it stop ? " Serena's voice was pitched with alarm now . Vivienne forced herself to look down . Below them , panicked park staff had gathered , the park director shouting frantically into a walkie - talkie , his face drenched in sweat . All at once , every safety bars sprang open with a violent snap ! " Ahhh ! " Serena screamed as her body was flung into the air . Vivienne , too , was hurled skyward , weightless and powerless . " Help ! " Chaos erupted below . Staff rushed to drag out the rescue air cushion , but it was too small to catch both of them - especially since they were falling from different directions . The park director's voice cracked as he yelled toward the man standing below, face ashen , fists clenched white - knuckled . " Mr. Langford ! The ride is out of control ! The locks have failed - both women are falling ! The air cushion can only save one ! Who should we catch first ?! " The wind howled past her ears . Vivienne felt her heart clench in terror- And then she heard him . The man she had loved for three years roared , his voice filled with an urgency and fear she had never heard before . " Save Serena ! Everything you've got make sure she walks away alive ! " There was no hesitation . No second thought . " Yes ! Prioritize Miss Serena ! " came the chorus of voices below . Vivienne let out a bitter , breathless laugh as the wind tore her tears from her face . A split second later , a violent force yanked her sideways , throwing her clear of the safety zone . She saw Serena land squarely on the rescue air cushion , completely unharmed . And she plummeted like dead weight , as if the world had let go of its string . Thud ! The impact exploded through her body . The world went crimson - then black . Pain . That was the first thing Vivienne felt when consciousness returned , Chapter 5 W WebNovel 4.3 FREE I knew you were trouble when you walked in Google Play OPEN 25.00 % She pried her heavy eyelids open . Her body screamed with pain at the slightest twitch , every nerve alight as if she'd been run over . " Don't move . " The cold , familiar voice cut through the silence . Vivienne turned her head with effort and saw Sebastian seated on the sofa beside her hospital bed , one leg crossed over the other , a financial report in his hand . His brows were faintly furrowed , as if her waking had inconvenienced him . " You just had a kidney removed . You need rest . " Kidney removed ? The words struck her like lightning . Her face went ashen as she struggled to sit " What ... what did you say ? What kidney ? " up , only to collapse back onto the bed when pain seared through her abdomen . Sebastian finally lifted his eyes from the report . " After I brought you back yesterday , there was a car accident on Serena's way home . She was badly hurt - one kidney ruptured and she needed an emergency transplant . " " I searched the entire city's donor registry . Only yours was a perfect match . " " So you- " her voice shook violently , every word torn from her chest . " you waited until I was unconscious , cut me open , and took my kidney to keep her alive ?! ' " Yes . " Sebastian's tone was firm , even faintly impatient , as though she were being unreasonable . " I had to ensure Serena's safety first . She's my sister's best friend - I swore to Lydia I'd keep her safe . " Ensure Serena's safety first ... And what about her ? She had just fallen from the sky , her body battered and broken , her own life still hanging by a thread . Yet in his eyes , her life was so cheap it could be cut apart , carved away to patch the woman he loved . Chapter 5 In "Someone Loved is Never Lost" by CrushReel, readers are immersed in a captivating CEO drama that explores the intricacies of love, loss, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of corporate power struggles and personal relationships, this ongoing novel delves deep into the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of both the boardroom and the heart. Themes of ambition, betrayal, and resilience intertwine with complex character dynamics, making for a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. 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