The big screen filled with scenes from their journey together-from their first meeting to falling in love. Watching these moments, Gabriel could no longer hold


    back his tears.


    “The tragedy is, my arrogance cost me her. She gave up her dream career to enter Hollywood for me, working while paying off my debts. She stayed by my side through my darkest days.


    But because I feared my enemies would target her. I listened to this bitch Lily’s lies. All these years, I sabotaged Ste’s opportunities, kept her stuck in supporting roles. I thought I was protecting her, but she was actually suffering cyberbullying every single day.” Gabriel’s voice was breaking.


    He remembered when his assistant found those hate messages-the agony of realizing his precious treasure had endured such treatment right under his nose.


    “That’s absolutely evil-so much malice toward aplete stranger.”


    “Fuck, I need to apologize for ever attacking Ste Rivers. I’m such a piece of shit.”


    “Always knew Lily Rose was trash, but I never imagined she was this disgusting.”


    “Am I the only one who thinks Gabriel’s not innocent either? Making himself sound so meless. If you really loved someone that much and saw them every day, wouldn’t you notice their pain?”


    Previousmenter nailed it. Lily’s garbage, Gabriel’s garbage too. Hope they destroy each other and leave our Ste alone!”


    Insider tea: I saw these two fighting at a little restaurant. He took her to a movie, then they got into it over some sticky note.”


    “So gross. Who wants to watch this fake ‘devoted lover’ act?”


    “Yall don’t get it-this is real love! Enduring humiliation to protect the woman he loves, gathering evidence, then dering his love to the world. If that’s not ove, what is?”


    “Kid, don’t you have homework to do?”


    “But seriously, didn’t Ste Rivers quit the industry?”


    Yeah, probably heartbroken. I would’ve run too.”


    Ste, I’m so sorry. But don’t worry-I won’t spare anyone who hurts you.” Gabriel finished and fixed his deadly stare on Lily.


    Gabriel, if you touch me, you’ll burn in hell!”


    Whether I burn doesn’t matter. But I know you’re about to.” Gabriel grabbed Lily’s chin. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you die easily. I’ll make you and your parents vatch each other suffer slowly. Every bit of pain you inflicted on Ste, I’ll return a thousandfold.”


    St.” Mr. and Mrs. Rose copsed, suspicious liquid pooling beneath them.


    Gabriel, I was wrong! I’m so sorry! I’ll never do it again-please let me go! I swear I’ll stay away from Ste forever!”


    Toote!” Gabriel’s smile was ruthless.


    As police dragged her away, Lily shrieked: “Gabriel Sterling, may you rot in hell! You’ll never be with that bitch Ste Rivers!”


    Seeing Gabriel unmoved, she grasped at onest desperate straw.


    “Gabriel, you can’t do this to me-I’m pregnant!”


    The air seemed to freeze.


    What the hell kind of drama is this?”


    “Where are all those people calling it sweet now?”


    “Christ, talking about how much he loves her while his current girlfriend is carrying his baby, but he only loves his ex?”


    “You lying bitch!” Gabriel lunged forward, grabbing Lily’s throat.


    “When you were in bed with me that night, you kept calling me baby. You can’t escape me that easily now,”


    “Don’t think putting on this devoted act makes everything disappear.” Lilyughed maniacally, tears streaming down her face.


    “You’re pathetic and stupid! Think a public love confession to the world crases everything?” Her face contortedpletely, hair disheveled like a madwoman.


    “Stop acting so innocent. If you really loved her, if you truly trusted her, would you have let me drive a wedge between you? You talk a good game, but you’re


    the most vicious one here!”


    “Enjoying everyone praising you as the perfect couple while pining for your girlfriend-you want every good guy trope. Your heart is greedier than anyone’s.” Her voice rose hysterically.


    “iming to protect Ste-but did 1 force you to get intimate with me? You wanted to have your cake and eat it too, keeping her under your thumb while enjoying the thrill of having both your pure first love and your passionate mistress!”


    “SMACK!” Gabriel’s hand cracked across Lily’s face.


    “Shut your mouth, you whore.”


    The farcical wedding ended with the police taking away the Rose parents.


    At the hospital, Gabriel stared coldly at Lily strapped to the operating table, his smile cruel: “I wasn’t nning to go this far with you, but you insisted on


    seeking death. You know I have a temper problem.” He pulled out a pill bottl?.


    Know what this is? Medication for bipr disorder. Since you don’t want to live peacefully, I’ll grant your wish. As for that bastard in your belly-I’ll only ever


    have children with Ste.”


    Finally Lily was truly terrified, struggling frantically, looking at him like he was a monster.


    Gabriel, I’m sorry! I was lying-nothing happened that night, and I’m not pregnant! Please let me go!”


    Now suddenly nothing happened? Too bad your word means nothing to me anymore. I’d rather verify personally to be sure.”


    Before leaving, Gabriel turned back as if remembering something amusing, meeting Lily’s terrified eyes.


    Oh, remember how you regretted not having footage before? I brought over that little psycho you mentioned, plus the best camera crew money can buy. Enjoy


    yourself.”


    The door mmed shut, cutting off Lily’s agonized screams.


    Soon after, police reported that the Rose parents couldn’t handle the pressure andmitted suicide. When Lily returned from the hospital, she was in a daze. he news broke herpletely-she went insane within days and wasmitted to a psychiatric facility, roomed with her little psycho.


    After settling ounts, Gabriel eagerly set off with the address his assistant provided.


    Ste, wait for me!”


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