Chapter 4 Sophia woke again to find herself locked in a storage room. A thin scab had formed over the wound on her back, tearing with searing pain at the slightest movement. She forced herself up and knocked. A bodyguard's icy voice came through the door: "Miss Olivia says you still haven't learned your lesson. Three more days without food or water." He paused, then added, "Mr Alexander agreed." Sophia slid down against the door and suddenly laughed. Olivia hated her-she knew that better than anyone. Years ago, a twist of fate had let Sophia take Olivia's place as the Lee heiress, leaving Olivia to suffer alone outside. Even after Olivia finally reunited with her family, Alexander refused to let his "fake heiress" leave, spoiling her be- yond reason. Olivia couldn't even drive her out. Now, Alexander had lost his memory. He didn't remember her, nor his own obsessive love for her. Olivia finally had her chance for revenge. Leaning against the cold wall, Sophia didn't struggle or knock again. After all... in a few days, she'd be gone for good. No point causing more trouble now. So be it. Without windows, the storage room lost track of day and night. Huddled in a corner, Sophia's wounds kept her awake. She counted breaths to pass time. Each day, Olivia had someone toss in photos. Every shot showed Alexander and Emily in intimate moments- His arm around her waist at a gala, whispering in her ear; Kneeling to adjust her gown, gentle and chivalrous; Slipping a diamond ring onto Emily's finger before kissing her in front of everyone. On every photo's back, Olivia scrawled taunts in red ink- 0.0 % 10:52 "Who do you think you are?" "Stop dreaming. He'll never remember you." Three days later, the door finally opened. Blinking against the light, Sophia saw Olivia looming above her. "My brother went all out for Miss Emily's birthday bash," she said with malicious delight. "Quit dawdling! Go serve guests at the venue!" Pushing off the wall, Sophia's legs trembled-but refusal wasn't an option. After hastily applying ointment, gulping water, and forcing down food, she was shoved toward the banquet hall. True to Olivia's word, Alexander had orchestrated pure opulence. The ballroom transformed into a starry cosmos, crystal chandeliers scattering light, champagne towers towering over guests. But all eyes fixated on Alexander's gift to Emily: A blue diamond necklace worth millions. He clasped it around her neck himself. Thunderous applause followed. Still, whispers slithered through the crowd- "Did Alexander really lose his memory? He used to be crazy for Sophia-" "Shh! Keep your voice down!" 彩 4 The Lee family was bold, arranging a fiancée for him while he had amnesia. Who knows if he'd tear down the Lee family when his memory returned... "They say his amnesia is permanent. The doctors confirmed it..." Sophia kept her head down, silently attending to her tasks as if the whispers didn't concern her. Until- A pair of heels stopped before her. She looked up into Emily's smiling eyes. 35.1 % 10:52 "Sophia." Emily swirled her champagne, crimson lips curling. "Did you enjoy my welcoming gift?" Sophia met her gaze. "This wasn't necessary." Her voice softened. "Alexander has no memory of me now. I won't interfere with you two." Emily laughed, her smile sharpening into a sneer. "How generous. I've loved him for years. When our families finally agreed to the marriage alliance, do you know how thrilled I was?" Her nails dug into Sophia's arm, eyes burning with twisted hatred. "And then? He declared he only wanted you! I loved him so desperately I offered him my billion-dollar empire as dowry. He threw me out without blinking..." Her voice trembled. "That downpour... I still went to him. And there he was-coaxing you into bed. I saw it myself. Pinning you against the floor-to-ceiling window, so tender, so full of deep affection... He said he'd choose you over the whole world..." "Do you know how shattered I was that day? And now your 'won't interfere' erases everything?!" She stepped back, smoothing her gown with saccharine malice. "Remember this, Sophia: I'll make your life a living hell." As Emily strode away, icy dread prickled down Sophia's spine. She set down her tray to leave when Emily's panicked cry pierced the ballroom- "My necklace is gone!" Gasps erupted. "The blue diamond necklace Alexander just gifted her!" "Who'd dare steal it?" Amid the chaos, Emily pointed directly at Sophia, tears welling. "She's the only one I spoke to... " Every eye locked onto Sophia. Alexander's gaze cut coldest-like ice-cold daggers. 66.4 % 10:52 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!