Chapter 1 " Ms. Celeste Campbell , have you managed to contact any of your family ? " The nurse must've asked this a million times already . Celeste glanced at her phone , but still no answer from Liam Reed . A terrible pile - up happened on a J City overpass up north . A public bus flipped over and fell into the river , sending dozens of injured people to the hospital . Family members were rushing to their loved ones , but hers remained unreachable . The horrifying scene of the accident still lingered in her mind . Yet , that fear was nothing compared to the coldness she felt . at this moment . She suddenly thought , if she died in the accident today , would there even be anyone to claim her body ? " Ma'am ? " The nurse asked . Celeste snapped back to reality , her face pale . With a raspy voice , she asked desperately , " I'm sorry , he must be busy . Can I sign the papers myself ? " " Sorry , but without a family member's signature , we advise you to stay for observation . Concussions can be mild or severe , and we have to be responsible for your safety . " The nurse said . Celeste pursed her lips , " I'll try again . " She took her phone and left the room . As she walked by , she heard two nurses pushing an instrument cart , one of them saying . " Do you know who's in bed sixteen ? " " Who ? " " Sydney Denton ! The big star ! She's the lead actress in that popular TV show Mystery Lover ! " " Oh my God ! Is she badly injured ? " " Just a few scratches on her arm . But being a big celebrity who relies on their looks to make a living , she's definitely more dramatic than us ordinary people . If I were that pretty , I'd insure every inch of my body ! " " Right ! I also saw her boyfriend earlier ! The one caught with her at Grandview Villa not long ago ! " Celeste stopped in her tracks . " That guy is tall , handsome , and looks rich . Most importantly , he treats Sydney so well . He rushed here as soon as the accident happened and stayed with her the entire time . Why do some women just seem to be born winners ? " Their voices faded away as they moved further . Celeste clenched her phone , her fingertips turning white . Outside the ward , Liam was talking to Sydney's agent . Although there was some distance between them , Celeste felt like he was expressing anger on Sydney's behalf . Celeste took out her phone and called Liam . Liam hesitated for a moment , looked at the phone , and his frown deepened . He answered , annoyed , " What is it ? " " Where are you ? " Celeste's voice was a little hoarse , fragile . Liam didn't notice . He coldly replied , " At the company . " " Has Reed Group ventured into the hospital business ? " Celeste asked . Liam stopped walking , his face looked even darker , " Are you following me ? " Celeste wanted to laugh , but her eyes filled with tears . " Mr. Reed is too flattering ," she paused , then continued , " I saw someone who looked like you on the news and just thought I'd check . " Liam replied , " Boring ," and hung up , then turned and entered the room . Celeste gave a bitter smile , thinking how pathetic she was for calling and humiliating herself when she already knew the truth . In the end , Trisha Colton picked her up Celeste didn't want to bother her friend if she had any family to contact , as she Chapter 1 didn't want to showcase her lousy life to others . Whether it was mockery or pity , it would only make her embarrassed . " Where's Liam ? " Trisha asked . " He's at the company . " Celeste thought , well , that was what he told her . Trisha gripped the steering wheel and cursed , " What a bastard ! His wife's in an accident , and he doesn't even show up . What's the point of making so much money ? To buy himself a coffin ? " Celeste joked , " Or maybe to buy me one . "