- Brother, Please Don't Give Up!

Leo's heartless words rang in her ears once again. “Amelia I wonder when you will die, I wish you could go to hell right away and accompany Damien.”

Tears streamed down her face. ‘Leo, so you wanted to kill me from the beginning and never intended to let me go, right?’

Endless regret and pain overwhelmed her but in the end, it was Henry who pulled her back.

“Amy, don't waste time talking to them. These bastards clearly want to kill us. There is a huge reef over there, if we swim over with all our might, and grit our teeth, we'll be rescued.”

Following his finger, Amelia looked over and saw a dark, towering rock in the hazy night. Realizing this she nodded quickly. So the two of them swam with all their might towards the reef.

The winter sea was like a sharp knife cutting into them over and over again, almost like torture.

Fortunately, the distance wasn't too far and they soon arrived. However, Amelia was too exhausted to climb up.

“Amy, step on my shoulders and climb up. Grab unto the rock and don't let go.”

Amelia panicked and said, “No! What about you when I get up?’

“Don't worry, I still have strength and can climb by myself.”

Amelia didn't know if he was telling the truth, but seeing that he never let go, she could only grit her teeth and climb up with all her might.

After finally stabilizing herself, she quickly reached out her hand. “Brother, come up quickly! I'll pull you up.”

However, Henry just smiled weakly. The icy sea water had turned his lips and cheeks a dark blue, and his teeth were chattering as he spoke.

“Amy, I don't have the strength to come up. You can't pull me up either, in the end, we'll both die. This area of the sea isn't too remote. There is a good chance that a ship will pass by.”

“Listen to me, you need to conserve your strength and wait for someone to come and rescue you. Brother… Brother can only escort you here.” He spoke intermittently, his body sinking weakly downwards.

Amelia stared with wide eyes unable to believe that he was being swallowed up by the water bit by bit, it was as if a boulder had exploded in her chest, tearing her heart apart.

She sobbed, “Brother, please don't give up! Don't! Don't!”

***

“Ah, no!” Amelia woke up suddenly, sitting up in bed.

The warm sunlight shone through the window, and she breathed heavily, covered in cold sweat.

Just now she had another nightmare. It was like every dream she had in the past six years. She was lying on a cold stone, watching helplessly as Henry was swallowed up by the sea, feeling hopeless.

Amelia closed her eyes and tried to suppress her emotions. At that moment the bedroom door creaked open and two little ones burst in.

“Mummy!”

One was a boy and the other a girl. Although they have the same temperament and style, they are both very beautiful.

Amelia's expression quickly softened. “Why are you both here?”

The little girl Ella climbed onto the bed and touched the cold sweat on her body, asking worriedly, “Mummy, did you have a nightmare again?”

She smiled faintly. “No, mummy just did some yoga in bed and sweated a little.”

But then came the cold and indifferent voice of her son, Liam. “Mummy is lying, exercise only speeds up blood circulation and makes your face red, but your face is very pale so it's obvious that you had a nightmare. Did you dream about uncle again?”

Amelia froze.

These two children were too smart. Back then, Amelia was rescued abroad and was planning to have an abortion because she hated Leo.

But when she got on the operating table she regretted it, she couldn't imagine those cold instruments reaching into her belly and crushing her children, so she fled at the last minute and gave birth to her twins.

Now six years have passed, and she watched her two children grow up, adorable and clever, with astonishing talents and intelligence she couldn't help but feel incredibly lucky.

Amelia couldn't keep it from them any longer and smiled, “Yes Mummy dreamed of uncle again. Uncle's greatest wish was for you to study and make progress every day. So why did you skip class today?”

The two little ones hung their heads guiltily. Ella whispered, “The school lessons are too easy. My brother and I have already learned them.”

Liam on the other hand spoke coldly, “Actually, we knew you were going back to New York today, so we came to remind you.”

Amelia found it amusing. “What do I need to be reminded of?”

“A lot of things mum. First, when you go back to the country you are not allowed to look at other babies. You will always be ours, Ella and me.”

She suppressed a laugh and nodded. “Okay, I promise. Anything else?”

“Secondly if someone bullies you, you must tell us immediately. Don't keep it to yourself.”

A warm feeling washed over her. “Okay, I will.”

“Is there anything else?” She asked.

“Thirdly, and most importantly, you are not allowed to fall in love with that man again, even if he is our father. You must do everything in your power to strike him down, and preferably knock him to the ground so he can never stand up again.”

Amelia was stunned. The two little ones knew something about her and Leo.

It wasn't that she didn't want to keep it a secret, but she simply couldn't. Who knew where these two little ones had learned advanced hacking skills at such a young age, not even six yet?

They could access any news online, and no matter how much she tried to cover it up, they would eventually uncover the truth. So she decided to just spill everything they could handle.

Amelia fell silent for a few seconds before nodding. “I understand but Liam and Ella, Mummy told you this so you wouldn't hear it from someone else. You can't let this fill you with hate, it's not good for children to have that kind of feeling. You know?”

Those deep-seated grudges were enough for her to bear alone. She just wanted her two children to grow healthy and safe.

Ella nodded heavily. “I understand Mum.”

Liam also chimed in, “Mummy, I understand too.”

She finally smiled and rubbed their heads.

Just then a servant appeared at the door. “Miss Amelia, Mr. Wilson is looking for you.”

- Farewell Gift

Mr Wilson was the man who saved her six years ago, he was also the chairman of the Wilson Group with a significant influence abroad.

When Amelia arrived at the garden, she saw Mr Wilson sitting in a wheelchair, with white hair despite being only sixty years old.

He said that his leg was amputated due to an accident twenty years ago, and his wife passed away in that accident. He saved Amelia because she reminded him of his wife with her facial features which brought back many memories for him.

Amelia was grateful for his life-saving kindness, so she worked at Wilson Group and has now risen to the position of vice president.

Amelia walked up to him and respectfully said. “Mr. Wilson, you were looking for me.”

Mr. Wilson pointed to the seat opposite him and asked her to sit down. “Are your things packed? You're leaving for New York this afternoon right?”

“Yes, everything is packed.”

“Let me show you something.”

He picked up a tablet from the table and showed her a picture. “Do you recognize what this is?”

Amelia took a glance and was stunned. “This, this is…”

“This is the fashion design you discarded two years ago. It's now the new summer collection of Butterfly, the largest luxury brand in the country. Isn't that surprising?”

Amelia's face changed slightly. Although she studied business management in New York, she taught herself fashion design after coming abroad and has now become a leading figure in the industry.

The discarded design was originally uploaded to the internet for fun, to see how netizens would evaluate it, but she never expected it to be plagiarized.

“Butterfly is a major brand under Reynolds Group, and their new product launch is scheduled for tonight. Amelia, I know you have a major grudge against Leo Reynold.”

“And I know your insistence to go to New York is not only to help me develop the company's business but also to seek revenge against the Reynold family.”

“I won't stop you, but I also hope you won't hurt yourself in the process. This is a small gift I'm giving you before you leave. I hope you like it.”

Amelia's heart trembled slightly as she looked at Mr Wilson in disbelief. Of course, she wanted to seek revenge against Leo. She couldn't let her suffering go to waste and she wouldn't let Henry's death be in vain.

“I understand, don't worry I won't hurt myself, I'll take care of the company and won't let my revenge against Reynold affect my work.”

The flight was scheduled for 1 pm, and because the trip back to New York was of great importance, Amelia couldn't bring the children with her, so she had to leave them behind for the time being.

The two little kids sent her off to the airport, very reluctant to part.

“Mummy, you have to think of us often, don't forget about us.”

Amelia smiled and kissed each of their foreheads, promising warmly, “Okay I will never forget you guys.”

Amelia refused to take the two children back not only because it was still unstable in New York, but also because the kids looked too much like Leo, especially Liam who was a mini version of Leo.

She was worried that if she took them back, they would be recognized quickly.

She gave a few instructions to the bodyguards who brought them there and bade farewell to her kids.

After boarding the plane, she looked at the familiar scenery outside the window and thought bitterly.

'Leo, after six years apart, I'm finally back. I wonder what kind of surprise you will have when you see me again.’

***

In New York.

Everyone was busy preparing for tonight's big show.

Originally, a small product launch could not have invited Leo Reynold the CEO of the group, but it was because the brand manager was Sophia Jones.

Sophia had been with Leo for six years. Although she had no status or title, she was undoubtedly his girlfriend in the eyes of others.

As Sophia took Leo around, she smiled and introduced him to various people.

“There are many domestic and foreign media outlets here this time, so the publicity is quite strong. I think we don't need to worry about sales for the new season. After all, it's a luxury brand and our target audience is…”

Leo listened expressionlessly, occasionally nodding his head.

Just then her assistant Lisa walked over.

“Mr Reynold, Director Sophia, is it time for the guests to enter?”

Sophia looked at her wristwatch and said, “Yes.”

“Then I'll go and inform them.”

After the assistant left, Sophia was about to say something when Leo's phone suddenly rang.

His eyebrows furrowed and he said in a deep voice, “I need to take this call outside.”

“But what about the event…”

Before she could finish her sentence, he had already walked away.

After a while, Lisa came back and leaned in, winking and saying, “Director Sophia, you're amazing. How did you manage to get Mr Reynold, who is so aloof, to come from the head office? You're a true girlfriend.”

Sophia scolded her, “Don't talk nonsense, nothing is going on between us.”

Although Leo had promised to marry her six years ago, she didn't know why he hadn't mentioned it since then. He had become increasingly cold towards her over the past two years, and sometimes she wondered if he had already fallen for someone else.

But she couldn't think of anyone who could occupy a place in his heart. Therefore she was a little bit confused. After finally getting rid of the troublemaker Amelia, she couldn't afford to miss this opportunity.

Thinking of this she turned to her assistant and said, “What are you still doing here? Get back to work!” The assistant left reluctantly.

Meanwhile, outside the fashion show, Leo had a blank expression as he listened to his mother's scoldings over the phone.

“You need to hurry up with Sophia, you are already 32, do you think you're still young? If you don't get married and have a child soon, are you waiting to be an old bachelor? Although Sophia has had a relationship before and had a child with another man, I've seen that child and he is quite good.”

“It is not feudal times anymore and you still want to uphold chastity? Besides, her brother saved you, and marrying her would be good for our family's reputation. You are a businessman, I don't need to tell you the benefits involved in this right? Anyway, no matter what, as long as she can be a good wife to you, that's enough.”

Leo responded coldly, “ I know mum.”

“You always say I know, but you need to take practical actions.” Mrs Reynold hung up the phone in anger.

Leo was not surprised and put his phone back in his pocket. He was about to wait a while before going in when he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure.

He trembled violently! Amelia?

- I Am Back

Leo saw her walking towards the showroom and couldn't help but follow her. After making his way through the crowd to get behind her, he reached out and tapped her on the shoulder.

The woman turned around but it was a completely unfamiliar face.

“What do you want?” The other person didn't know him, but upon seeing his luxurious attire, she immediately smiled warmly. “Do you want my number?” She said taking out her phone.

Leo's face darkened, and he coldly said, “Sorry I got the wrong person.” After speaking he left without hesitation.

The woman was stunned and angrily cursed. “Are you crazy? You mistook someone on the street. Are you blind?”

However, the only response she received was Leo's merciless back.

Not far away, Amelia, wearing the same coat as the woman, stood in the crowd, watching Leo's back with a cold smile.

“Leo, six years ago I treated you like a treasure, but you didn't cherish it. I will never give you the chance to hurt me again.”

She put on her mask and turned to walk towards the showroom.

Soon, the event began. Models on stage kept showcasing various products and Amelia sat in the back watching indifferently without any emotions.

She caught sight of the two people who betrayed her and felt a sudden tightening in her chest.

Front row.

Sophia turned to the side and smiled at Leo, “Babe, this is the design I hired a designer from abroad to create for you. The styles and colors are both Innovative and bold. What do you think?”

Leo's face showed no expression as he nodded perfunctorily. “Not bad.”

Sophia felt his attitude was a bit cold, but she didn't dare say anything and could only smile appropriately.

“My idea this time is to seize the first market share of this summer with this design. I hope it will be successful.”

Leo didn't respond.

His gaze was somewhat wandering, not even on the dazzling clothes on the stage. There was only one thought in his mind.

‘Was the figure I just saw Amelia? It's impossible Amelia is already dead.’

That woman not only killed Damien Jones but also eloped with her lover on the night she signed the divorce agreement, making him the laughingstock of the whole city.

How could he think of her again?

However, the more he tried not to think about it, the clearer Amelia's smiling face came to his mind.

Sophia pushed his arms. “Leo, the show is over. I'm going up to speak. Are you coming with me?”

Leo's face didn't look good, and his voice was cold. “You go ahead, I'm not going.”

Sophia's eyes showed obvious disappointment, but she could only smile faintly.

“Okay then.”

She took the designer and went up the stage.

At this point, it was the official procedure of the main creators to give a speech, and the corresponding content had been set up on the big screen behind them.

Sophia spoke gracefully about the design, concept, experience, and inspiration of the works.

But then, there was a commotion in the crowd. She didn't pay attention thinking that she had spoken too well and had resonated with everyone.

However, as the commotion grew louder, people began throwing mineral water bottles, paper balls, and other debris onto the stage.

Sophia suddenly panicked. “What's going on? What's wrong with everyone?”

Sophia glanced in Leo's direction, only to see his gaze fixedly staring behind her, and she quickly turned around.

The big screen displayed several lines of large characters. “New plagiarism, Murderer.”

“Ah…” Sophia screamed in fright and fell to the ground.

Then the screen switched to a woman drowning in the sea.

“Sophia, save me! Help me!”

The woman in the scene kept struggling in the water, her voice becoming more and more desperate.

“Sophia save me! help me!”

Sophia felt her brain was about to explode. She screamed desperately, “Who put up the video? Turn it off! Quickly turn it off.”

And she rushed backstage.

However, there were hundreds of media reporters on the scene who wouldn't let her go and quickly stopped her.

“Miss Sophia, what do those lines of text mean? Can even a big brand like Butterfly plagiarize?”

“There was a woman in the video who kept shouting for help, who is she?”

“Miss Sophia…”

Sophia felt cold sweat all over her body, and countless terrifying thoughts rushed into her mind.

She couldn't bear it anymore and said, “How will I know? I don't even know her.”

She pushed through the crowd and ran towards Leo in a panic, only to find that his seat was already empty, and he had walked towards the door.

She panicked and followed him.

“Leo, listen to me, this is an accident, not what you think.”

Leo stopped and stared at her sharply, “Then what is it?”

“It's…”

Just then, the picture on the big screen changed again. Three powerful and concise blood characters appeared on the screen.

“I AM BACK.”

Sophia screamed and was about to fall, but fortunately, she was supported by Leo.

She murmured, “it's impossible, how could this be…”

Sophia's face turned pale and Leo's face didn't look good either. He let go of Sophia and ordered coldly, “Lisa, take care of Director Jones. If there is anything, wait for me to come back.”

Sophia panicked, “Leo! Leo, don't go…”

Leo ignored her and quickly left the venue.

After getting in the car, he ordered James, “Immediately block all exits and search for Amelia's whereabouts with all your might.”

James was stunned and somewhat incredulous. “Young master, do you mean your wife?”

Leo sneered.

The figure he saw outside the fashion show earlier was not wrong. It was Amelia Smith.

After lying low for six years and causing him to be ashamed for six years, Amelia, what do you want by coming back now?

Amelia didn't expect Leo's actions to be so fast. She originally wanted to hide her identity and play with them slowly, but it seemed impossible. Since that's the case let's see who is stronger.

She quickly took off the wig on her head, changed into the clothes and exaggerated makeup she had prepared long ago, and finally threw everything into the trash can before walking out.

Outside the body guards were guarding the exits and conducting checks one by one.

When it was Amelia's turn, the two guards were shocked by her makeup.

“What's on your face?”

Amelia rolled her eyes.

“It's stage makeup. Do you guys have any problem? Why don't you learn more about fashion? This is the most popular makeup this year.”

The two bodyguards showed a disgusted expression, they impatiently waved their hands and Amelia left with a swagger.

Not far away, Leo was sitting in his car. The car window was only half open, he looked at the woman who walked out of the fashion show with a twist, frowning.

Although the woman had very exaggerated makeup and was nothing like Amelia. But his intuition told him that person was Amelia.

He commanded in a deep voice, “James, follow that car in front.”