What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger novel Chapter 109

"I'm busy. We'll discuss it later," Ken snapped.

Viola's eyes welled with tears. "How long do you want to wait? Until Calista comes back? She's at the research base—she'll never return!"

Ken's face darkened as he rounded on her. "Say that again." His expression chilled her to the bone.

"Ken, I love you. Remember all our beautiful moments together?"

Ken's appearance and success far surpassed any man Viola had known. She'd fallen hard for him after just a few encounters. She'd done everything to win him, and now that marriage was within reach, she refused to let him slip away.

Seeing his internal struggle, Viola changed tactics. She set out wine before him.

"I know you're under pressure lately. Since you don't want to see me, I'll leave you be. Have some wine—get some rest."

She left with calculated grace.

Ken had been lost in thoughts of Calista for days. Seeing the wine, he poured a glass and began drinking.

Watching from outside, Viola's lips curved in a cold smile. She slipped into Calista's room, donned her clothes, and styled her hair to match. It didn't matter if Ken hated her. She could become Calista.

"Calista... Calista..." The wine unlocked Ken's memories of their time together. He'd always loved her—why couldn't he admit it before?