Chapter 4 Five years ago , at Elliot's 20th birthday banquet , Sylvia handed me a glass of champagne for him . I was unaware that it had been laced with aphrodisiacs . When she discovered she was just the Jackson family's adopted daughter , she wanted to seduce Elliot , to become Mrs. Jackson , ensuring she wouldn't be looked down upon in elite circles . That night , the room was filled with society's finest . Eloise , a traditional woman , would never allow anything between siblings . To protect the family's reputation , she sent Sylvia abroad overnight and used me as a " remedy " to seduce Elliot . We tried everywhere - on the bed , the carpet , by the tall windows , even in the bathtub , and across the desk . Only then did I realize how intensely desire burned in the usually aloof Elliot . In moments of passion , he whispered my name , " Davina ... Davina ... " I thought it was mutual , only to find it was a one - sided fantasy . When Elliot awoke and learned it had been the wine , he didn't get angry . Instead , he held me close and promised , " I'll take responsibility for you . " He brought me to every banquet , introducing me to his close friends . When I was mocked for being unable to dance , he became my personal partner , encouraging me even when my heels bruised my feet . When false rumors spread about my academic awards , he spent 48 sleepless hours gathering evidence to prove my innocence . To repay him , I gave up the research I loved and forced myself into the dry world of business management He had a sensitive stomach and couldn't avoid drinking at business dinners . I , a teetotaler , wanted to help him handle the booze , so I spent seven days downing hundreds of shots of liquor to build up tolerance . I didn't even care if I bled my stomach I sold five years of research to buy the best remedy for his stomach , preparing it carefully so he could drink it warm each morning . In front of me , the cold , distant Elliot became gentle and tender . He wiped the soot from my forehead , whispering , " Davina , meeting you is the luckiest thing that ever happened to me . 0.00 % 09:05 Chapter 4 I thought I would be the happiest woman in the world . Then , one month into my pregnancy , he fed me some abortion - inducing medicine . Pain tore through me until I collapsed , begging him to stop . 288 Vouchers Elliot looked at me with icy eyes . " Davina , you only approached me for 100,000 dollars . When Syl discovered your secret , you framed her for drugging me to drive her away . If not for wouldn't have been hurt by that man - or lost her chance at motherhood . you , she " Her greatest dream was to become a mother . You destroyed that , and you expect me to spare you ? Dream on . Enjoy your time in hell . " A thin contract fell to the floor . It was Eloise's sponsorship for Amanda's treatment , with all identifying details hidden to protect her ; only my name remained . For five years , to research Sylvia's fertility drug , he extracted 90 embryos from me . With every miscarriage , he ignored my agony , forcing himself on me anywhere , anytime . " Don't waste time . Sylvia is waiting for the next embryo . " I drifted in a haze , sleeping for two days . Elliot then took me to Sylvia's homecoming gala . She wore a top - tier haute couture gown , sparkling with millions in jewels , radiant under the lights . And I - stinking , filthy , humiliated - looked like a disaster . The crowd whispered and pointed at me . " She's the woman who slept with a dozen men while pregnant . No wonder she's miscarried so many times . Her body is so filthy that the children couldn't survive . " " Indeed , they said women like her with Fertile Physique conceive easily , yet supposedly without pain . I think she must have enjoyed it . " " If she hadn't threatened Mr. Jackson by climbing into his bed back then , how could he have married such a promiscuous woman ? " The gossip continued . I had heard these humiliating words countless times , always defending myself with fury . Now , I didn't bother . Their judgment was , after all , implicitly sanctioned by Elliot . 46.27 % 09:05 : Chapter 4 Ignoring the crowd , I returned to my room . 288 iVouchers On the bedside hung a baby's safety charm - Elliot's gift , prepared in advance for our child . I reached out to touch it when Sylvia barged in . " Davina , so what if you're Mrs. Jackson ? Eli only has eyes for me . You're nothing but a breeder providing embryos for me . " By the way , that dead fetus of yours ? I had it thrown into the septic tank . Now there's a dead piglet in the Jackson's residence , not too different from your illegitimate child . " Chapter 5