---- Chapter 6 That car was supposed to be a wedding gift from my parents to me. But after my accident, they ended up giving it to Jessica instead. Now, it had become the very weapon Jessica used against me. In the trunk, my head throbbed as I drifted in and out of consciousness. I tried to call for help, but Samuel never picked up. Neither did my parents. I kept calling again and again, but there was no response. Left with no other options, I finally dialed 911. The call connected after a few rings, but just then my dying phone shut off. I wanted to scream, but I didn't have the strength. All I could do was lie there helplessly as Jessica drove me to some unknown place. When we got out of the car, I realized she had brought me back to the small villa where I had first discovered ---- Jessica. She dragged me into a basement and threw me to the ground. It was pitch dark, except for the eerie glow of the surveillance monitors. Jessica stomped hard on my lips with her stiletto heels, and pain shot through me. She shot me a hateful look. "Why did you have to wake up? If you had stayed in that coma, I would've been Mrs. Pelroy. I would've been their daughter! Do you have any idea how hard I worked to become you? My whole life was consumed by cosmetic surgery and watching your videos on repeat just to mimic you!" She laughed bitterly and went on, "I nearly died on the operating table trying to give birth to Samuel's child! Now that I'm finally replacing you, why did you have to wake up? When you talked about moving to Merrington, Sam said he wanted to cut me off completely! Why? Why do you get everything?" My body was too weak to fight back. Jessica beat me over and over until I couldn't even lift a finger. In my hazy vision, Jessica looked completely unhinged. Her surgically altered face twisted ---- grotesquely, as if the mask she wore was finally cracking. She kicked me in the stomach repeatedly until I lost count. Then she grabbed my chin and hissed viciously, "You have to die. You should've been dead a long time ago!" I coughed up blood and glared at her coldly. "You're nothing but a thief. Everything you took was never meant to be yours." Another slap landed across my face. Jessica's bloodshot eyes bore into mine before she suddenly burst into a twisted laugh. "Why don't you just lie here and watch us live happily ever after?" she sneered. "Even if you die here, no one's going to find you!" And with that, she walked out. I lay there, barely clinging to consciousness. Thinking back to what she had just said, all I felt was bitter irony. Did Samuel really say he wanted to move to Merrington with me? Title: Can't Say I Love You Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Billionaire, CEO, Modern, Romantic, Secret, Revenge, Office, Secret Reveal Status: ongoing In "Can't Say I Love You," Weldon and Chelsea's marriage appears to be a union of convenience overshadowed by secrets and betrayal. Chelsea finds herself ensnared in a complex web where she is merely a pawn in Weldon's affair with Celine. The story delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships within the backdrop of wealth and power, exploring themes of love, deception, and retribution. As Chelsea navigates the treacherous waters of her marriage to a billionaire CEO, she must confront the hidden truths that threaten to unravel her world. What sets "Can't Say I Love You" apart is its compelling narrative that intertwines romance with elements of suspense and intrigue. Readers are drawn into a world where trust is a luxury and loyalty is tested at every turn. Experience this captivating tale of love and betrayal by diving into "Can't Say I Love You" available to read at CrushReel. Embark on a journey filled with passion and deception as secrets are unveiled in this modern romance novel set against the backdrop of corporate intrigue.