Nicole hadn’t interacted with her neighbors much, but she needed immediate help. She figured that they might be the only ones who could save her. She banged frantically on the door. It was quickly pulled open from the inside, and a man stood there, dressed in a tank top, followed by a woman emerging behind him. “Dr. Lawrence, what’s wrong?” the woman asked with concern, speaking first. Nicole looked at them with desperate eyes and begged, “Can you help me get rid of him?” Jacob had already caught up to her. He tried to grab her and pull her back. Fortunately, the woman’s boyfriend was a fitness trainer. He was tall, broad-shouldered, with defined muscles. He instantly stepped forward and hid Nicole behind him. He stared at Jacob and refused to back down. He rubbed his fists together and asked, “What do you think you’re doing to Dr. Lawrence?” Jacob stopped in his tracks. His expression turned dark when he saw Nicole hiding behind the man. “She’s my girlfriend. What I do with her is none of your business!” “Is that so? Because it seemed that you were about to commit domestic abuse!” The man stepped closer to Jacob, grabbed him by the collar, and lifted him off the ground. Jacob’s anger erupted, and he shouted, “Nicole, are you sure you want to force me to be ruthless? I’m giving you one last chance. If you don’t come with me now, I’ll ensure that you never get to be a doctor again!” When she heard this, Nicole’s lips curled into a cold, sarcastic smile. The man who used to pamper and coax her was now spewing threats. It really was a nightmare! After her neighbor chased Jacob away, peace fell again. The woman looked at Nicole with concern and asked, “Dr. Lawrence, are you okay? Would you like to come in and sit for a while?” Nicole shook her head. Now that she’d seen Jacob for his true colors, she had no intention of wasting tears over a man like that. She said quietly, “Thank you for tonight. I’ll find a way to repay you.” With that, she left and returned home. Fortunately, she had no nightmares that night. It poured all night, but by dawn, the sky was clear. Nicole began visiting law firms in other districts of Silverwood. She believed that if she looked far enough, she might find a firm that wasn’t scared of Jacob and would accept her case. But to her amazement, every firm outright rejected her, no matter where she went. At this point, she had lost all hope. She wandered aimlessly through the streets. The world around her felt distant, almost like it had nothing to do with her anymore. Then, a car stopped in front of her. Nicole lowered her head and instinctively stepped aside. However, the car door opened from the inside. “Ms. Lawrence.” Nicole was stunned. She looked up and recognized the man speaking to her as Aaron’s assistant. She blinked in surprise and asked, “Are you looking for me?” “The results of the DNA test have been released. Mr. Compton is waiting for you.” Her heart skipped a beat. She wondered if she was genuinely Heidi’s daughter. Without hesitation, she got in the car, and they drove off. When she was brought before Aaron, he was dressed in a tailored suit, sitting calmly with unreadable dark eyes. His mere presence exuded power. For once, Nicole’s eyes shone brightly. “Mr. Compton, I would like to know the result of the DNA test—” But before she could finish speaking, he cut her off calmly. “There’s no need to rush.” Her expression froze, and she turned to look at him once more. “What do you want, Mr. Compton?” She didn’t know what his motive was in interfering with her life again and again. As Aaron glanced at her defiant, tiny face, a serene grin crept onto his face slowly. He asked, “Are you interested in getting married?” Nicole’s mind went blank. She couldn’t believe her ears. She wondered if marriage was a source of entertainment for wealthy people. She pressed her lips together and stated, “Mr. Compton, that’s not funny.” Sensing her resistance, Aaron replied lightly, “Don’t worry. It’s only a contractual marriage. I need a wife to free me from certain problems. And once you see the results, you won’t be able to refuse.” Then, Aaron handed her the report. Nicole couldn’t help but read it. As her gaze fell on the final line, her body trembled hard, her fists clenched hard at the hem of her clothes, and her eyes welled with tears. The probability of the biological relationship between her and Heidi was 99.99%. She really was the Boyd family’s long-lost daughter! When Aaron saw her crying, his chest slightly constricted, and his heart softened momentarily. He frowned and abruptly comforted her gently, “You are the daughter the Boyd family has been looking for all these years. Our families had arranged a marriage between us from the start. So I won’t pressure you to accept this contractual marriage as it was decided long ago.” Nicole felt her chest tighten. She whispered, “What if the Boyd family doesn’t want to acknowledge me?” “Are you doubting yourself? The Boyd family kept a missing persons poster of their daughter on their website for 23 years. Do you honestly believe that they won’t want their daughter back?” He chuckled. Aaron leaned forward slightly, his eyes unwaveringly dark as he lowered his voice and muttered, “Marry me, and I’ll solve all your problems.” For some reason, Nicole didn’t dare to meet his eyes. She sensed that he was filled with unknown danger. They had barely spoken before. So how could she let down her guard and marry him so suddenly? She had spent three years with Jacob and still ended up betrayed. So how could she trust a stranger like Aaron? Nicole clenched her fists and asked, “Why must it be me?” He sensed her caution and thoughtfully replied, “It’s a marriage arranged by our families. I have no choice either.” “I know the Compton family is the wealthiest in Silverwood, and you can easily get rid of anyone you wish. Can you guarantee not to harm me or my family?” Upon hearing this, Aaron nodded and asked, “Do I look that scary to you? Besides, with Jacob harassing you like this, don’t you want revenge?” He hit her most vulnerable spot, and her heart pounded furiously. It would be a lie to claim that she wasn’t persuaded. Nicole had no other options. She didn’t have powerful support, and Jacob had already threatened to ruin her medical career. She didn’t know what else she could do if she didn’t accept Aaron’s offer. After a long pause, Nicole replied with a raspy voice, “Alright.” “Then it is decided. I’ll come to your house with a formal proposal.” That night, Heidi received the DNA test results. Throughout the process, Monica never got the chance to interfere with or tamper with the report. When she saw the report, her breath hitched as if someone was suffocating her, and her fingertips dug into her palm nervously. Meanwhile, tears welled up in Heidi’s eyes when she read the report. “She really is my daughter! I’ve finally found her!” They had been searching for Nicole for 23 years, and it hadn’t been an easy journey. Heidi’s comments struck Monica like a smack in the face. Her expression faltered, and her fingernails pierced into her skin. Heidi was overjoyed and didn’t see Monica’s response. She instantly summoned the butler and instructed, “Prepare the car! I’m bringing my daughter home!” Monica hesitated for a moment before stepping forward and grabbing Heidi’s hand. “Mom, I’m happy for you. But don’t forget that Nicole’s the one who put Dad in danger. If he wakes up and discovers that his daughter is such a person…”