Chapter 110 Chapter 110 OLIVIAS POV C I leaned my back against the cold kitchen wall , sliding slowly to the floor until I was curled up in a tight ball .
Folding my legs in close to my chest , I buried my face in my knees , trying to make sense of everything that had just happened .
Julians words echoed relentlessly in my mind .
I dont have any friends .
Did he really think that if I wanted friends , I wouldnt have been able to make them ? Did he believe I chose to isolate myself from the world ? The truth was far more painful .
I hadnt been allowed to have friends .
Adrian made sure of that .
Every time I tried to connect with someone , hed either drive them away or accuse me of cheating .
He didnt want me talking to people , smiling at strangers , or even texting anyone unless he approved .
Slowly , his control turned my world into a cage .
Julian knew that .
Or at least I thought he did .
So how could he have said that to me so casually ? Like my loneliness was some flaw or choice I made ? I squeezed my legs tighter , trying to keep my emotions from overflowing .
But the realization stung deeply maybe coming here was a mistake .
Suddenly , I heard footsteps descending the stairs , soft but deliberate .
There was only one person it could be .
A part of me wanted to disappear into the wall , to hide , to avoid this conversation entirely .
Julian walked into the kitchen and spotted me on the floor .
He paused for a second , letting out a small sigh , before he quietly walked over and sat down beside me .
His presence was gentle , not pushing too close .
Hey , he said softly .
Im sorry about what I said earlier .
I didnt look at him .
Instead , I turned my face to the right , away from him .
He sat on my left , and I wasnt ready to meet his eyes .
I truly am sorry , Liv , he continued , his voice low and sincere .
I didnt mean it the way it sounded .

Then how did you mean it ? I snapped back , my voice sharper than I intended .
Because it was pretty clear to me .
Calm down , okay ? he said gently .
Theres just been a lot of pressure on me lately .
Mom and Dad wont stop pushing me to take over the company , and I just … I dont want that life .
Youve seen it .
Thats why I cut them off for so long .
So thats your reason ? I asked , finally turning to face him .
You want me to leave behind my life , no matter how broken it is , to go to Mexico and fill your shoes ? Be the Blake heir so you can live your life freely while I take the burden ? Its not like that , Liv , Julian said , running a hand through his hair in frustration .
I just there was no easy way to say it .
And its not like its your fault you dont have friends .
Its because of him .
Adrian .
He isolated you , and the only reason we stayed connected all these years is because I refused to leave you alone .
I felt the lump in my throat tighten .
You still didnt have to say it out loud , I murmured .
It hurt .
Julian sighed deeply .
Is that really what you think ? That the only reason we were happy to find you was so you could take over the company ? I didnt answer right away .
He shifted closer , turning to face me fully and placing a hand gently on my knee .
Come on , he said .
I said Im sorry .
Do you want me to go on my knees and beg ? I glanced at him in disbelief .
I thought he was joking , trying to lighten the mood .
But to my surprise , he started to move .
I saw him begin to rise slightly , then drop to his knees in front of me , his expression entirely serious .
Julian … stop ! It hasnt reached that extent , I said quickly , reaching out and grabbing his arm before he could fully kneel .

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But Im pretty sure he heard the anger in my voice .
He sat back next to me and nudged my shoulder lightly with his , trying to lighten the mood .
I knew it , he said with a smug grin .
You couldnt stay mad at me forever .
I opened my mouth to respond , a mix of sarcasm and emotion lingering on my tongue , but before I could get the words out , a faint creak caught my attention .
I turned my head slightly and noticed a shadow near the kitchen door .
My eyes narrowed .
Mom ? I called out , suspicion heavy in my voice .
1/2 +20 11:36 AM Chapter 110 She stepped out slowly from her hiding spot , sheepishly wearing a small , amused smile .
You got me , she said lightly , brushing her hair back as if trying to look innocent .
My eyes widened slightly .
How long were you standing there ? I asked , both embarrassed and curious .
Since Julian walked into the kitchen , she replied with a shrug , as if it was the most normal thing in the world to eavesdrop on your grown children .
+20 I blinked in disbelief , but before I could say more , she stepped forward and spoke , her tone softer now , maternal , yet persuasive .
I know this isnt easy for you , sweetheart .
Believe me , I do .
But this opportunity its the best thing for you right now .
You said you wanted to leave that marriage , right ? When you finally walk away from him , whats your next step ? Have you really thought about that ? Her words made my chest tighten .
I looked away , ashamed that I hadnt fully considered what would come after I left Adrian .
Freedom sounded good , but freedom without direction could be chaos .
Dont you want your own life , your own wealth ? she continued .
Dont you want to stand tall and show that man you were never just a housewife clinging to him for his money ? That you are and have always been capable of building something on your own ? Julian nodded beside me , his expression turning more serious .
JAnd werent you the one who said you wanted to bring Isadora down to ashes ? he added .
You know as well as I do youre going to need real power for that .
Money , status , influence .
Were offering you the foundation to get all of that , Liv .
You just have to take it .

I let out a slow breath as I processed their words .
So now they were working together double teaming me with logic and heartstrings .
But the worst part ? They were right .
Every word .
From the beginning , my goal had always been revenge .
Revenge against everyone who wronged me .
Especially her Isadora .
My fingers instinctively went to my stomach , gently resting on the small curve that held the life I was fighting so hard to protect .
A life that should have had a twin .
A child who would one day ask about the sibling they had never met .
The pain hit me fresh all over again .
The weight of grief and rage wrapped around my chest like vines , thorns digging deeper every time I remembered the way Isadora smiled through her lies , the way she tore my world apart without remorse .
She had to pay .
And maybe this this this offer to go to Mexico and become CEO of Blake Enterprises wasnt a trap or a burden .
Maybe it was the weapon I needed .
I had a family now .
A real one.
People who believed in me , who had no hidden motives , no knives behind their backs .
With them , I didnt have to be afraid anymore .
To hell with it , I muttered under my breath .
My mother , as if she had been reading my thoughts , reached out and gently helped me to my feet .
She didnt speak right away .
She didnt have to .
Her eyes were already gleaming with hope .
I looked at her , and then at Julian , Ill do it , I said , steady and clear .
A radiant smile broke across my mothers face .
She pulled me into her arms and hugged me tightly , wrapping me in the kind of love that promised strength , not suffocation .
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