She Got A Better Man

Though the issues surrounding her birth and origin caused Elvira some trouble, they didn't affect her current happy life. She was living a blissful life every day,

Karen used the money she got from Elvira to start a small company again, and she struggled alongside Vincent to run it. Starting from scratch sounded easier than it was in practice, and given her age, starting a business was not ideal.

With her son being unreliable, Karen found herself exhausted, working long hours. Every night, as she lay in bed, she regretted not raising her son properly, not recognizing Elvirá as business prodigy, and wrongly taking the wrong child as her own, which led to her losing everything.

Now, having aged rapidly by decades, she appeared no different than an eighty-year-old woman.

Amber, Judy, and Jayden had all been sent to prison to serve their sentences. Zach, of course, wasn't going to let those three who tried to harm Elvira get away easily. He had arranged for them to be "well taken care of" inside the prison, ensuring that they faced a harsh life behind bars.

On their first day in prison, the three were covered with blankets and beaten by their fellow inmates. They were so frightened that they called for the guards, but after the guards left, the beating resumed.

After several rounds of this, the three finally learned that in this place, the only way to survive was to obey. They became the lowest-ranking people in the prison, tasked with cleaning the toilets and helping others wash their feet.

When it came time for meals, they could only get mashed potato or bread. Even so, they were still subjected to occasional beatings.

Jayden, tough as he was, managed to survive, but Amber and Judy couldn't withstand such a life. Within days, they fell ill, and the doctor could only give them medication to keep them alive.

Judy was pregnant. She lay on a hard board bed, eating bread while crying. She was fortunate that no one had killed her yet, Once her child was born, she would be allowed to leave.

Amber, on the other hand, had no hope left. She hated her life and longed for death but lacked the courage to end it. She was trapped in a cycle of despair, unsure whether to live or die, knowing she would have to endure this life for over a decade.

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Later, Cole arrived at Elvira's office with a contract that required her signature. Without thinking, Elvira agreed to go with him. As they left the office and entered the car arranged for Cole, her phone rang. It was Zach calling.

Cole's gaze turned cold. He left the company with Elvira and got into the car the company had assigned to Cole.

"Hello, why are you calling at this time?" Elvira asked, picking up the phone.

"Where are you now?" Zach asked anxiously.

"I just left the company to sign a contract, but I'll be back soon," Elvira replied with a light laugh, noting how clingy Zach had become lately. He couldn't go an hour without seeing her. "I'll go with you," Zach said.

"No need, Cole is with me. Don't worry. I'll be back soon. We're having dinner at Tracy's house tonight," she reassured him.

After a few seconds of silence, Zach reluctantly replied, "Okay, but come back early and call me when you do."

Elvira promised with a smile, then hung up.

After hanging up the phone, Zach still felt a bit uneasy. He mocked himself for being so nervous. He knew he couldn't always keep Elvira by his side. She needed her freedom, or she'd eventually become unhappy. 89%1

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When Elvira opened her eyes, she found herself on a plane. Still a little dazed, she turned her head and saw Cole sitting next to her, his face expressionless.

Elvira, feeling weak and confused, asked, "Cole, what's going on? Weren't we going to sign a contract? How did we end up on a plane?"NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

Cole turned to look at her. His gaze was complicated but controlled. He said, "Your revenge is complete. Everyone who hurt you is in prison and will face the consequences. I'm taking you away from there." Elvira was shocked, unable to comprehend what he was saying. What do you mean? I don't understand."

Cole said, "Zach is not the right person for you! All he can bring you is harm. I can't keep watching you get hurt again and again! I don't want to see that anymore. The only way to escape those harms is to distance yourself from him!" Cole's emotions suddenly became intense, and he unintentionally grabbed Elvira's hand tightly, causing her pain.

Elvira was terrified. It was as if she didn't recognize him anymore. She demanded, "Then where are you taking me?"

"A place where no one knows us. A fresh start!" Cole said seriously.

"But I'm pregnant, and the father is Zach," Elvira reminded him, still shocked by Cole's actions, unsure of what to say next.

"I know. I can be the father to your children. It doesn't matter whose children it is," Cole replied, realizing he had Loverstepped, and he released her hand.

Elvira continued to stare at him, speechless, overwhelmed by the situation.

"Where are we going now?" she asked, looking out the window to see only blue skies and clouds. Her tone was anxious.

If she disappeared, Zach would be worried, and Tracy's health would worsen if she knew. Skylar, Alice, and Grace would also be extremely worried.

The thought of them made Elvira feel uneasy.

She knew that Cole would never do anything to harm her physically, so she didn't worry about her condition. He wouldn't hurt her.

"You'll know when we get there," Cole said, not intending to tell her yet.

"Cole! I'm not going with you! I want to go back. Even if we get to wherever we're going, I'll find a way to return. Unless you lock me up!" Elvira's frustration was evident, and her gaze was filled with anger as she turned to him. "Then I'll lock you up!" Cole said without hesitation.

Since the last time Elvira was hurt, he could no longer bear seeing her suffer. He had accepted his subordinates' advice to take her away.

He knew she wouldn't want to go, but he had no other choice. He understood she would be angry, but he couldn't allow her to keep facing the same dangers.

Elvira was too stunned to speak.

She couldn't believe Cole was saying this to her. He had always been nice, and always listened to her. She never thought he would betray her. But she forgot Cole had changed.

After saving her life last time, nearly dying in the process, his mind had been permanently altered. He was no longer the

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