never thought I would see the sunlight again . As soon as I got control of my body back , someone grabbed my hand . " Carol ! " The familiar warmth of that touch left me in shock Nicholas's voice was all choked up with tears . " Why did you keep everything from me ? " I sighed . " So you already know it all . " I felt a bit let down , but still wanted to check . " What exactly do you know ? " Nicholas hesitated for a moment and then asked . " What else have you been hiding from me ? " " Yeah , Carol , besides the fact that you lost your sight for Nic , that you've been there for him this whole time , and that your mom passed away is there anything else you're not telling us ? " I knew that Ariana was warning me not to bring up the heart transplant . But honestly , what was the point of mentioning it anyway ? Since I stayed quiet all the time . Nicholas felt really guilty " Carol . I'm so sorry . I had no clue about any of this , which is why I treated you like that ... Please don't hold it against me , okay ? " I gave him a little smile . " I get it . The stuff you made me take was just something that makes people sneeze . I'm totally fine . " It wasn't until I was sure Nicholas hadn't poisoned me that I finally felt brave enough to answer my mom's question from back then . It was worth it . Giving up for Nicholas was definitely worth it . " How can you be fine ? You look super pale . Don't worry , the ambulance will be here soon . " I quickly grabbed his arm . " I really don't want to go to the hospital . " Only after I said those words did I realize there was a bit of flirtation in my voice . 0.00 % 09:10 Chapter 8 I used to act all flirty with him like this all the time . π 258 Vouchers Nicholas smiled , almost like he was remembering , too . " Alright , we won't go . No need to hit up the hospital . " " Carol ! " Vincent rushed over , shoving Nicholas aside roughly . " Stay away from her ! " Nicholas looked a bit annoyed . " Who do you think you are , bossing me around ? " Vincent didn't back down and shot back . Then what gives you the right to be near her ? " Just then , Ariana called out to Nicholas in a hurt tone . " Nic ... " Nicholas was momentarily speechless When Vincent saw Ariana , he suddenly got really worked up . " Oh great , it's you ! You awful woman ! " Ilearing that . Nicholas quickly stepped in front of Ariana to protect her . " Watch your mouth ! Who do you think you're talking trash about ? " But Vincent pushed him away , his voice full of righteous anger . " I've looked into everything ! It was this woman who poisoned you and caused your accident . Even Carol's blindness ? All her doing ! She's just pretending to be nice . She's a total fraud ! " I quickly interrupted him . " Vincent ! " Vincent froze for a second but then shouted at me in frustration . " Carol ! You're being so silly ! " Ariana , who had been looking all sad and pitiful until now , finally lost it and screamed hysterically " Silly ? No way . I'm the silly one here ! " Caroline , you're really sneaky ! In just a few days , you've taken everything from me ! " Nicholas ! You jerk ! I've been by your side all these years . It's me ! " Her voice was loud , but Vincent's was even louder . " Nic ! I have proof ! Even if you don't believe me , you can check it out yourself ! " Ari , don't think your tricks are that clever ! Every bad thing you've done has left marks . You can't hide them ! " 41.76 % 09:10 Chapter 8 281 vouchers Ariana was a bit panicked . She turned to me and said sharply . " Caroline , do you really think you've sacrificed so much for Nic ? " Without missing a beat . I shot back . " Vincent's English isn't great , so he thought what happened to me was your fault . I'm sorry . " " Did you hear that ? What kind of person is Caroline ? Do you honestly think she'd let herself be treated like that ? " Nic ! Come on ! We're already married , and I'm four months pregnant with our baby ! Do you really want to keep messing around with her ? " 86.49 % 09:10 Chapter 9 In the world of "Crimson Heiress" by CrushReel, business magnate Zelda falls victim to a treacherous plot orchestrated by her own brother and husband, unwittingly surrendering her empire to the cunning Yasmina. As Yasmina's sinister intentions unravel, Zelda meets a tragic fate. However, a twist of fate brings Zelda back to life, setting the stage for a riveting saga of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Exploring themes of deceit, power struggles, and the complexities of relationships, "Crimson Heiress" delves into the intertwined lives of its characters against the backdrop of a captivating blend of CEO dynamics, time travel elements, and mysterious reincarnations. The narrative unfolds within the opulent setting of a grand mansion, where secrets are as abundant as the characters' ambitions. As Zelda navigates through her journey of transformation and retribution, readers are drawn into a web of drama that promises unexpected twists at every turn. What sets "Crimson Heiress" apart is its seamless fusion of suspenseful storytelling with elements of glow-up narratives and intricate character developments. With its gripping plotline and immersive exploration of vengeance and second chances, this ongoing tale captivates audiences seeking a compelling blend of mystery and drama. Discover the allure of "Crimson Heiress" for yourself; available to read online at CrushReel.