The Blood Bank Heir’s Revenge

Only right before I died did I see the screen full of floating comments:

Im dying laughing. This male supporting character is so stupid. He spent five years as a blood bank and still thought it was love.

Once he dies, Vivian and Julian will inherit his fortune and officially announce their marriage.

A pure ATM plus a walking blood bank. This tool man is seriously miserable.

I looked at Vivian, who was holding her first love in her arms while letting me bleed to death, and I finally understood.

I was living inside a tragic romance novel, and I was the stupidest tool man in it.

When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day of the car accident.

Vivian was holding Julian, who had only scraped a little skin, and fussing over him, then she turned around and was about to scold me for driving carelessly.

I ignored her and called my lawyer directly.

Freeze all of Vivians assets, pull funding from every project, and also get back every cent Ive spent on her over the past five years, principal and interest included.

The comments exploded.

Holy shit! He awakened!!

The living devil is online! This trash couple is done for!

The violent crash tore through the night sky.

My body rolled with the car, and my forehead slammed hard against the window as warm liquid slid down my cheek and blurred my vision.

Ethan! Ethan, how are you?!

Vivians panicked voice echoed inside the cramped car.

She kicked open the twisted car door and desperately shielded Julian, who had been sitting in the passenger seat, in her arms before helping him out with extreme care.

From beginning to end, she never once looked at me, trapped in the back seat with both legs pinned tightly beneath the seat.

Vivian

I struggled to open my mouth, my voice as faint as a thread.

Save me

Vivians footsteps paused.

She turned back, her cold gaze sweeping over my mangled, bloody legs as her brows drew tight.

Ethan, Julian has a clotting disorder, and he scraped his skin, so the bleeding has to be stopped immediately.

Youre just stuck, and you wont die, so be good and wait in the car for the ambulance.

After she said that, she supported Julian and rushed toward a taxi she had stopped by the roadside without looking back.

They sped away in a cloud of dust.

I watched the taillights disappear into the rainy night, and my heart felt like it had been crushed by an invisible hand.

Just then, a blinding red light suddenly flashed before my eyes.

Immediately after, lines of strange floating comments abruptly appeared in midair.

Sigh, the tool-man male lead is about to be abused again.

He doesnt know that hes just the walking blood bank for the Oscar-winning actresss true love. Vivian is with him just so Julian can get blood transfusions anytime.

Once both his legs are crippled, Vivian will naturally bring up breaking up, then turn around and get together with Julian. The two of them will use the male leads money and resources to become the model couple of the industry.

Poor thing. Before his mom died, she gave him all her shares, but he dumped everything onto that trash woman and ended up being drained of blood alive.

I stared hard at those red words, my mind completely blank.

A walking blood bank? An ATM? Drained of blood alive?

It turned out that my years of devotion had only been an elaborate pig-butchering scam.

Agony, mixed with extreme rage, spread wildly through every inch of my body.

I bit through my lip and tasted the strong tang of blood.

I was not dead.

I, Ethan Hale, would never die just like this at the hands of a trash woman.

Using the last bit of strength in my entire body, I pulled my phone from my bag and called my private lawyer.

Attorney Miller.

Cancel all resources and financial support under my name for Vivians studio.

Yes, all of it.

Do not leave her a single cent.

The smell of disinfectant in the hospital was sharp.

I lay in the hospital bed with my right leg in a thick cast. The doctor said that if I had been brought in half an hour later, my leg would have been completely ruined.

The door to the ward was shoved open.

Julian rushed in wearing an oversized hospital gown, his eyes red.

Ethan, Im sorry. I really didnt mean it.

He rushed to my bedside, his voice choked.

If Vivian hadnt been trying to protect me, she wouldnt have left you alone

Please dont blame her. If you have to blame someone, blame me.

Behind him stood Vivian, her face dark.

She looked at my casted leg, and there was not the slightest trace of pain in her eyes, only impatience.

Ethan, are you done making a scene?

Julian was so worried about you that he came running over before his own wound was even bandaged, so who are you trying to impress with that cold face?

Ive already had the company release a statement saying the accident was an accident and wont affect Julians reputation, so cooperate and repost it later.

I looked at the two of them playing off each other and almost laughed out loud.

Im dying laughing. A cat crying over a mouse. Such fake mercy.

This woman is still thinking about burying the trending topic. She has no idea the male lead has already pulled the rug out from under her.

Julian is such a drama queen. His acting is more convincing than Vivians, and shes the Oscar winner.

I raised my hand, avoided Julians outstretched hand, picked up the wet wipe by the bed, and wiped my fingers one by one as if they had been stained with something dirty.

Theres no need to apologize.

After all, I dont plan to forgive you.

Julians crying froze, and he looked at me in disbelief.

Vivian frowned, her tone thick with warning.

Ethan, Julian didnt do it on purpose, so dont be so unreasonable when you already have the upper hand.

He has been in poor health since childhood, so its only right for you to give way to him.

It was this same speech again.

Ever since we were kids, whenever Julian and I had any conflict, everyone told me to give way to him.

Because he had a clotting disorder, and because he was the weak one who needed care.

And I was the soil that provided nutrients for him, so I deserved to be sacrificed.

I threw the used wet wipe accurately into the trash can and looked up at her coldly.

Vivian, have you forgotten that I am your fianc?

At the scene of the accident, you abandoned your fianc whose legs were pinned down and went to take care of a man who had only scraped his skin.

Now you even want me to cooperate with your statement and cover up your shamelessness?

Who the hell do you think you are?

Vivians face instantly turned livid. She stared hard at me as if she no longer recognized me. In the past, as long as she frowned, Ethan would rush over in distress to ask if she was okay. He would never look at her with eyes that seemed to be looking at garbage.

Ethan, what the hell is wrong with you?

She gritted her teeth and stepped closer.

Do you know that because you threw a tantrum and froze my cards, several projects at my studio have all been shut down?

Call the bank immediately and unfreeze them. Otherwise, our engagement ceremony will be postponed indefinitely.

She thought that if she threatened me with the engagement, I would compromise like I used to.

I looked at that self-righteous face and suddenly felt utterly sick.

Theres no need to postpone it.

I pressed the call button beside the bed.

Vivian, were breaking off the engagement.

The ward fell into deathly silence.

Vivian froze in place, a trace of panic flashing through her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by contempt.

Ethan, what kind of hard-to-get game are you playing now?

Breaking off the engagement? Can you bear to do that?

Everyone in New York high society knows that you, Ethan Hale, love me so much that you dont even want your dignity.

Now youre using the engagement to threaten me? Do you think Ill believe you?

Julian quickly spoke too, timidly saying,

Ethan, dont be angry with Vivian.

I know youre mad because of me, so at worst at worst, Ill never see Vivian again.

As he spoke, his eyes reddened again, as if he had suffered some huge injustice.

Vivian immediately stood in front of him in distress and glared at me.

Ethan, look at what youve become.

Julian thinks of you in everything, but you make things difficult for him at every turn.

Im telling you, if you dont unfreeze the cards and apologize to Julian today, then I wont marry you.

I coldly watched this man and woman perform, and not a single ripple stirred in my heart. There was only disgust.

Nurse.

I looked at the nurse who had just pushed the door open and come in.

These two are disturbing my rest, so please ask them to leave.

Also, notify security that from now on, without my permission, these two are not allowed to step into my ward.

The nurse looked at me, then at Vivians livid face, and politely issued the order to leave.

You two, the patient needs quiet rest, so please leave.

Vivians face completely lost its composure. She pointed at me, her finger trembling slightly.

Fine. Ethan, dont regret this.

When you come crying to beg me, Ill see how you clean up this mess.

After saying that, she dragged Julian with her and slammed the door in a rage as she left.

The ward finally quieted down. I took out my phone and called my assistant, Josh.

Josh, help me prepare a press conference, and set it for tomorrow afternoon.

Also, bring me the recording pen from my safe.

There were some surprises saved in there. Since we were going to tear things apart, then we might as well tear them apart completely.

The next afternoon.

The tags Ethan Hale Seriously Injured in Car Accident and Vivian Abandons Fianc stayed on the trending list all night.

Vivians PR team desperately tried to suppress the trending topics, but my team spent ten times the money and pinned the heat firmly at the top.

At the press conference, camera flashes fell like snow, dazzling enough to make people dizzy.

I sat in a wheelchair with my right leg in a cast, my face pale but my eyes firm.

Vivian actually came too. She was probably afraid I would say something reckless in front of the media, so she had rushed over specifically to control the scene.

She walked to my side and tried to hold my hand like usual, but I coldly avoided her.

Her hand froze in midair, and a trace of darkness flashed through her eyes, but facing the cameras, she still forced out an affectionate smile.

Thank you for your concern, friends from the media. Ethans body is still recovering, so I hope everyone will not disturb him too much.

As for last nights accident, it was only a small incident. The situation was urgent at the time, and I simply sent Julian, who was more seriously injured, to seek medical treatment first. I did not abandon Ethan.

My relationship with Ethan is very stable, and the engagement ceremony will proceed as scheduled.

She spoke in such a dignified way, as if she really were the best woman in the world.

I looked at her hypocritical face, picked up the microphone in front of me, and gave a soft laugh.

Miss Vivian, its truly a shame your acting never won you an Oscar.

The entire room erupted. Every camera instantly turned toward me.

Vivians face changed, and she lowered her voice to warn me. Ethan, are you crazy?

I ignored her, swept my gaze over the reporters below the stage, and slowly spoke.

I invited everyone here today because I want to announce something.

I, Ethan Hale, am officially breaking off my engagement with Miss Vivian Shaw starting today.

The flashes went wild.

Mr. Hale, is the engagement being broken off because of last nights car accident?

Is it because Miss Shaw showed favoritism toward Mr. Julian Grant?

Vivian panicked completely. She shot to her feet and tried to snatch my microphone.

Ethan is just throwing a tantrum with me. Please dont misunderstand

Throwing a tantrum?

I sneered, took the recording pen from my assistant, and pressed the play button.

Vivian, are you really going to marry that man?

It was Julians voice, carrying a hint of coquettishness.

Be good. If I dont get close to him, how can I take his money to promote you? How can I make him willingly become your walking blood bank?

When Ive squeezed his money and usefulness dry, Ill break off the engagement with him and be with you openly and gloriously.

By then, all of the Hale familys business will be ours.

It was Vivians calm and cruel voice.

The recording was very long, filled with countless moments of them coveting my property, plotting against my body, and mocking me as a tool man. Every sentence was like a sharp blade, cutting their hypocritical masks to pieces.

When the recording finished, the whole venue fell into deathly silence. Every camera was aimed at Vivians deathly pale face.

I looked at her, the corner of my mouth curving slightly.

Miss Shaw, are you satisfied with this recording?

Oh, right, I forgot to tell you.

The company shares my mom left me automatically took effect the day I came of age.

In other words, the villa you live in now, the sports car you drive, and even the studio youre so proud of were all bought for you with my money.

Now, I dont want to play anymore.

So please pack your things and get the hell out of my world.

As soon as I finished speaking, the reporters at the scene were like sharks smelling blood, and the room instantly boiled over.

Countless microphones were shoved into Vivians face.

Miss Shaw, is the content of the recording true?

Did you approach Mr. Hale only for his money and blood?

What exactly is your relationship with Mr. Grant? Were you conspiring to commit fraud?

Vivian was blocked in place, her face changing colors more dramatically than a paint palette. She opened her mouth, but she could not say a single word.

Hahahaha, public humiliation scene. So satisfying, too satisfying.

Look at that womans expression. She looks like she swallowed a fly.

The male lead is awesome. This counterattack is fast, accurate, and ruthless.

I watched the floating comments, turned my wheelchair, and left the venue under the protection of bodyguards. The clamor and curses behind me became the background music of my victory.

That night, tags like #VivianShawGetOutOfHollywood, #JulianGrantDramaQueen, and #FeelBadForEthanHale took turns dominating the top of the trending list.

All of Vivians endorsements, film and television resources, and variety shows terminated their contracts with her overnight.

The serious award-winning actress persona she had worked so hard to build over the years collapsed completely.

What awaited her would be astronomical breach-of-contract penalties worth hundreds of millions.

Julian was not doing much better.

The lead roles in several major IP projects he had originally been in talks for were all recast.

Netizens even dug up his old history of bullying classmates and demanded that he get out of Hollywood.

Just when I thought I could finally catch my breath for a moment, my phone rang.

Caller ID: Father. Richard Hale.

I looked at the name flashing on the screen, and a hint of coldness flashed through my eyes.

When I answered the call, Richards roar, suppressed with anger, immediately came from the other end.

Ethan, are you done making trouble?

Release a statement immediately saying that recording was forged. Otherwise, Ill freeze all your cards.

I leaned against the headboard and casually pinched my fingers.

Oh? So you still know Im your son?

I thought your only son was Julian.

The other end of the phone went silent. After a long while, he finally spoke coldly.

Dont forget that Hale blood runs through your veins, and everything you enjoy was given to you by the Hale family.

I had you get together with Vivian for the companys interests, and it was also for your own good.

Now that youve made such a mess, do you know how much the company is going to lose?

I laughed, and my throat tightened from it.

The companys interests? For my own good?

Dad, put your hand on your heart and tell me, did you really have me get together with Vivian for the company?

Wasnt it because Julian needed a walking blood bank who would come whenever he called, and Vivian was the most suitable blood bag keeper you had chosen?

On the other end of the phone, there was deathly silence. Just when I thought he had nothing to say, he suddenly let out a sinister laugh.

Ethan, do you think youve won?

Do you think that once you get rid of Vivian, you can get rid of your fate?

Im telling you, its not that easy.

Julian is my son, and as long as Im alive, you must serve him.

Back then, your mother was willing to donate bone marrow to Julian for my sake. Why cant you learn from her?

All the blood in my body froze instantly at that moment. My mom didnt she die in an accident?