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I gave a polite smile. "I almost forgot to ask—you specifically called me over. Is something wrong?"Charlotte asked, "I've heard people saying you don't like Shayne anymore."I calmly replied, "That's right."She slammed her hands on the table and stood up in anger. "What gives you the right to look down on him?""Isn't it obvious?" I asked.I then continued unhurriedly, "You saw everything he did to me. I don't recall a single thing that would make me want to continue liking him, do you?"With that, I stood up, intending to leave.Charlotte's anger instantly vanished. Seeing that she was about to leave, she quickly said, "Even if what he did was wrong, you can't just let go so quickly!"Her voice got louder as she spoke.I turned my head and looked at her. "Is six years a short amount of time?"How many six years does a person get in their lifetime?Charlotte snapped, "It's not short, but you've been together for so long. Who knows if you've been seeing someone else on the
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You're welcome," Julian replied calmly.…Julian glanced back.Charlotte was staring in their direction.Julian looked away without changing his expression. First Shayne, now Charlotte.Lately, more and more troublemakers had been showing up at the company. It seemed he had to speak with the security team and have them tighten security measures.…Julian and I walked side by side. He looked at me and asked, "What did she want from you?""She didn't say," I replied honestly. "But she started by accusing me of being heartless and not loving her son anymore when I showed up. It seems that she probably hopes I'll get back together with Shayne."Julian asked, confused, "Didn't she use to like Luna a lot?"I nodded. "She did, but no matter how much she likes Luna, her son and grandson will always be her priority. Luna doesn't treat Zach well. It probably breaks her heart to see that, so now she's hoping I'll go back to take care of them, and let them keep mistreating me."I then
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Gabriel said he was at home.Then, Julian told Gabriel that someone was sending some toys to his place. So, he wanted the latter to take the parcel on his behalf. After Julian was done talking, he approached me and asked, "What do you want to buy at the supermarket? Go ahead and pick the stuff now."So, I went to the junk food aisle and filled my shopping cart to the brim with chips before wheeling it to the cashier. I bought so much stuff that it took two shopping bags to load all of them.After I made the payment, Julian took the shopping bags and left with me in tow. When I used to shop in supermarkets with Shayne, we always bought a ton of stuff, and it was certainly more than what I purchased this time. However, Shayne was never worried about me feeling tired. Instead, he would always walk in front of me without any care while I brought up the rear. Our purchases were very heavy, but I didn't think I ever thought about asking for Shayne's help. The thing was, I had alwa
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Alice rolled her eyes. "I'm absolutely flabbergasted. What a weirdo!" However, I was more concerned about something else. "Did your parents agree to it?"Alice responded proudly, "They respected my opinion. Since they knew I didn't like him, they turned him down on my behalf."Then, Julian's cold voice rose in the air. "You say that, but you'll be forced to marry him very soon."Alice had no idea why Julian would say something like that. "Why?"Julian responded calmly, "It's simple, really. Your father is gearing up to secure several projects, but he has been running into a brick wall at every turn."Alice shot to her feet, and Julian simply continued, "He's also struggling with the projects he has on his hands right now. "If I were in your shoes, I would've applied for some off days and worked on convincing them otherwise. Otherwise, your family is going to face bankruptcy very soon. "When that happens, the scumbag will be the only person who can help you. You might not wan
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"Don't ask for a mile when you're already given an inch." Alice said awkwardly, "Fine, then."Julian handed my phone back to me and said casually, "I know you like Alice, but doting on her won't help her."Julian turned the phone to the loudspeaker mode earlier. So, I could hear everything they said to each other. I couldn't help but smile as I said, "Alright."Julian had insane working hours, to begin with. He would be in the company every day and watched as various people went in and out of his office, reporting work issues and letting him make decisions. Sometimes, Julian would have guests. Then, he would have to meet them and have business negotiations. It was true when Julian said that he couldn't really spare his private time for someone else's problems. For that matter, I didn't intend to add more burden to his shoulders as well. A mix of emotions flashed in Julian's eyes, but he got a hold of them eventually. …Once we arrived at the kindergarten entrance, I got o
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Zach couldn't bear hearing anyone speak ill of Aralyn, but his health wasn't in great shape, so he didn't have the strength to argue back. Instead, he asked weakly, "What does this have to do with Mom?"Charlotte responded, "If Aralyn had stayed by your side to take care of you, you wouldn't be in this condition now."Without hesitation, Zach countered, "But it was Dad and I who hurt her. That's why she left us. Before we betrayed her, she always put me and Dad first. She worried about my sensitive stomach and made meals I could actually eat every day."Lowering his gaze, Zach muttered, "So, it's not her fault. It's mine."Charlotte couldn't stand how fiercely Zach defended Aralyn. "You're sick right now, and she hasn't even come to see you.""She doesn't know I'm unwell," Zach replied hoarsely. "Even if she did… After what Dad and I did to her… She has every right to hate us for the rest of her life. I don't expect her to forgive me or care about me anymore."Zach kept his head
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How had Aralyn managed to endure all of that back then?Was it because she thought it was all trivial and not worth making a fuss over?Did she quietly bottle everything up, dealing with the negativity alone?After that, did she continue to greet them with warmth and tenderness when they came home?Shayne didn't know.He looked at Zach and said calmly, "I know you hate me right now, but you have to know that everything that I've done, is for your own good."Zach had heard this excuse too many times. He replied, "You took my mom away from me! How is that good for me?""Dad, I don't want anything else. I just want Mom!"Tears streamed down his face as he cried harder and harder until exhaustion overtook him, and he fell into a restless sleep.Shayne watched him silently for a moment before stepping forward. With a tenderness that belied his earlier words, he scooped Zach up in his arms, holding him close.His gaze softened as he looked at Zach, though his thoughts remained unre
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Danny turned to look at Alice.Alice mouthed, "I'll explain later."Only then did Danny shift his focus back to the project, taking the initiative to ask questions.Julian patiently provided answers and addressed each issue.Danny quickly realized that every project he was working on had significant problems. His expression instantly turned solemn, and he asked, "Is there any way to fix this?""There is," Julian replied before laying out the solutions.Danny listened carefully, and the more he observed Julian, the more satisfied he became. Julian was young, capable, and resourceful. He seemed like the perfect candidate for a son-in-law.Ignoring Alice's earlier warning, Danny casually asked, "So, what do you think of my daughter?"Alice was exasperated. Hadn't she made it clear enough not to bring up her and Julian?Fearing a misunderstanding, she quickly interjected, "I must be a qualified employee in Mr. Hughes' eyes, right?"Alice tried to steer the conversation back on tr
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It only made him realize that Luna was very clearly after his money."Very fulfilling," he replied perfunctorily.He was so busy every day that his mind was filled with work; he had no time to spare to think about Luna. He felt happy that way."Do you have money to spend now? Do you need me to give you some?" Luna asked with concern."I do. And no, thank you for your concern." Rowan didn't want to talk to her now, but for Julian's sake, he forced himself to endure it.Luna suddenly felt a bit wronged. The man who used to dote on her now didn't care about her at all."You've become so cold. You said you forgave me, but you actually still resent me, right? I apologized to you, though. And I truly want to reconcile with you."After sending it, she stared at the screen.Rowan looked at it, unsure how to reply. He hesitated for a moment, deciding to use work as an excuse. "I know, but I've been really busy lately.""Then when you're free, can we have a good talk?""Mm."Rowan tos
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"Alright," Luna agreed."I don't want to take risks, and I think neither do you."Emilia sighed. "The publishing industry is tough these days."Luna just smiled. "With me here, you can rest assured.""Then I'll have our company's staff create a book cover for you first, and you can put it up to see how it goes.""Alright."…As Luna had solved a problem that had troubled her for a long time, her mood naturally improved. She was even looking forward to tomorrow.Once the other party sent her the finished cover, she put it on her homepage.After that, she hired people to help hype it up, hoping for good sales. Even if it didn't sell well, she had to at least surpass Aralyn.She could then show off in front of Shayne and Julian, proving that she was better than Aralyn. Then, she could make them admire her and willingly abandon Aralyn to live a good life with her.Her career was her top priority. Only when her comic was recognized could she gain the admiration of others.A smil
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His voice was low and affectionate. In the quiet of the night, it sounded even more pleasant.I leaned into his embrace and asked softly, "Does this feel better?""Yes," he replied without hesitation.…The marketing department acted swiftly. As soon as they received Mark's instructions, they immediately began executing the plan.In less than an hour, news of Aralyn's comic book release and strong sales emerged out of nowhere, dominating multiple charts. Photos of Aralyn signing copies of the book also appeared online.Luna had just been feeling relieved that the sales of her merchandise had already far surpassed Aralyn's.Even though the products hadn't been manufactured yet, plenty of people had already purchased them.Most importantly, she didn't have to share the profits with anyone.That meant she was making more money than Aralyn.Luna had thought that aside from men, she had already surpassed Aralyn in every other way.But when she saw that Aralyn's comic had somehow
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I stroked her hair. "I love you too."With all the preparations made, Willow burrowed into the covers.As always, I read her a story. She always had all sorts of strange and curious questions, and I answered them every time.…Julian sat in the study, thinking.Luna had been keeping a close eye on Aralyn lately, and he was worried that she might do something outrageous—either hurting Aralyn or making her feel troubled.Hence, his solution was to keep Luna busy.Luna was jealous whenever she saw Aralyn living well, she was trying to outshine Aralyn desperately.All he had to do was make sure she had no time to focus on anything else.Julian took out his phone and dialed Mark.Mark had already finished his work for the day and was idly passing the time, so he was a bit surprised to receive the call. "Mr. Hughes, do you need something?""Yes. Have the marketing department send out some press releases saying that Aralyn's comic has been published and is selling well," Julian ans
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As I looked at her, I felt that my marriage with Shayne was probably quite similar to her previous job.Before the divorce—before I had met normal men—I also thought Shayne treated me well.I even kept thinking that since he was rich and handsome, he was already much better than most people.If I hadn't gotten divorced and met Julian, I probably would have never realized that my standards were too low, not that Shayne was a great partner.At this moment, Ximena also realized just how much she had missed out on. "After joining Julian's company, I finally realized that it wasn't supposed to be like this. Sure, making money is important, but so is life."We earn money to enjoy life, not to throw ourselves entirely into work and abandon life itself."Watching as emotions filled her face, I couldn't help but feel happy for her. "Exactly. If we ignore our children and don't get to be there as they grow up, no matter how much money we make, what's the point?"When you look back one day
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"Could it be Avery who told him?" Alice asked hesitantly.Mark shrugged. "I'm not sure either.""Since you saw them, it's a possibility. I'll ask her about it tomorrow."Mark didn't stop her. "Alright.""You really live up to your reputation as the most gossipy man in the company. You catch every key piece of information," Alice remarked."It's not talent; it's just hard work," Mark responded, looking embarrassed.Alice burst into laughter. "You're too modest!"The topic ended, and as she sipped her juice, her eyes were filled with sarcasm.Mark noticed the shift in her emotions and immediately asked, "What are you thinking about?""I just think Joseph is utterly shameless! We're not even a couple, yet he has the nerve to ask me for money. And when I give him some, he complains that it's too little and wants more."So what if I make a lot of money? That doesn't mean I should give it to him. I don't owe him anything. It's ridiculous!"Mark was just as indignant. "Exactly! Eve
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Before Alice spoke, she also looked around carefully. After confirming that no familiar faces were nearby, she whispered back, "I suspect there's a mole in our company.""A mole?" Mark asked, his expression full of wariness. "Why do you say that?"Alice analyzed the situation. "Look, I never told anyone which project team I'm in, right?"Mark nodded. "You do keep a low profile.""But somehow, Joseph knows I'm making a lot of money. He's been pestering me every day lately." Alice frowned."I've been very careful to avoid him, but somehow, he always manages to track me down precisely and then acts pitiful in front of me. He says he's starving and asks me for money to buy food."The more Alice thought about it, the more frustrated she became. "I'm a kind person, so of course, I wouldn't just stand by and watch someone starve to death in front of me.""Right," Mark agreed.Alice became even angrier as she spoke. "So, I took ten dollars from my wallet and gave it to him so he could
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Furious and humiliated, Shayne slapped Zach hard across the face.Zach's face turned red. He covered his cheek, staring at Shayne in disbelief."When did you become so cold that you don't even want your mother anymore?" Shayne asked in shock.Zach glared at Shayne, his voice dripping with disdain and mockery. "You're not qualified to say that to me. I got tricked into doing something bad because I didn't know how cruel the world could be. But I'm willing to take responsibility for my choices. And you? You chose to abandon your wife and child, and now you regret it."Zach sneered in contempt, "Rather than showing up in front of Mom, saying you love her and regret everything—which makes her hate you more—she'd much rather you just stay away from her."His words were like poison. "Shayne, honestly, you're really selfish. When you were married, you never gave Mom the love she wanted. You ignored her every day. After the divorce, you're still constantly bothering her instead of givin
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Julian stood in front of me and said, "Mr. Pearce, this is my girlfriend. Please show some respect."Shayne locked eyes with Julian. "But Mr. Hughes, don't you think you're being despicable? You pursued her when she was still vulnerable, having just gotten divorced from me. You took advantage of the situation. A gentleman wouldn't do that!"Julian chuckled. "As far as I remember, I never said I wanted to be a gentleman, did I?"Shayne was at a loss for words."You and I have different mindsets. You value being a gentleman, while I think winning the heart of the one I love is more important. Aralyn is exceptional. While you're concerned about appearances and hesitate to take action, someone already swept her off her feet."Rather than being a gentleman praised by everyone but losing the one I love, I'd rather be a scoundrel. At least the one I love is by my side when I feel lonely."Julian's tone grew even calmer. "Besides, you said so much just now because you regret divorcing Ar
