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"Liam may have a bad reputation, but that doesn't mean people can spread lies about him," Amelie said.So, it was all for Liam. Anne realized she might have been overthinking things."Would you mind treating me to a drink?" Amelie asked, holding up her cup with an expectant smile."Of course."Anne noticed Amelie had dark circles under her eyes. She asked if she had trouble sleeping."Yes. I always have a hard time falling asleep. The slightest noise wakes me up, and then, I can't fall back asleep," Amelie said, rubbing her forehead.She would get headaches from the lack of rest. "When I was younger, my schedule for shooting was all over the place, and my sleep was never regular. Even though I'm not filming anymore, my body never really adjusted."Anne poured her a cup of herbal tea. "I've added some herbs to this tea. Give it a try."Amelie took a sip. The herbal taste was strong, but it was surprisingly pleasant."This is really good! Can you give me some tea bags to take ho
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Anne continued as Jenny's assistant for a few more days until Eclipse Entertainment finally arranged for someone else to take over, so Anne no longer had to go.It was perfect timing, as she needed to start preparing for her wedding."My family has already started the preparations, and I should be heading back in about half a month. Once I'm back, we can arrange a meeting between both families. Is that okay?" Harvey sent her a message.Anne immediately agreed. She felt a little nervous just thinking about the meeting."By the way, the wedding dress is ready. If you have time tomorrow, you can try it on at the bridal shop.""Okay," Anne replied."Sorry. I can't go with you.""It's okay."The next day, Anne arrived at the bridal shop following the address Harvey had sent her. As soon as she stepped inside, Claudia Howell, the store assistant greeted her warmly. After Anne gave her name, Claudia's enthusiasm only increased."Ms. Stafford, we've been waiting for you. The custom dr
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"It really is a coincidence," Anne said flatly.Suddenly, Zachery said, "Anne, I've been thinking a lot lately.""Like what?"Zachery paused for a moment. "I can let go of the past and take you back. I can spoil you like before, as long as you don't expect me to marry you."Anne laughed. "So, you're planning to marry Sophia and keep a mistress on the side?""It can only be you.""Oh, what an honor! But I feel bad for Sophia. Aren't you supposed to love her to the core? And yet, you're already thinking about keeping a mistress before marrying her. Your love is really cheap, isn't it?""I'm giving you another chance, Anne!" he spoke through gritted teeth."No, thanks. I'm not cut out for the role."Just then, Sophia came out of the fitting room. Claudia tried to lead her to another mirror, but she insisted on coming over to Anne."Zachery, do you think I look good in this wedding dress?" She didn't look at the mirror. Instead, she looked straight at Zachery.Zachery smiled. "Y
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Zachery actually had the audacity to say that.Anne didn't know whether to laugh or get angry. With her hands in her pockets, she stood there speechless for a while before nodding and asking, "I can give it to her, but tell me. Why should I?"Zachery ran a hand through his hair. "Anne, I know you can't let go of our eight years together. You resent me for leaving you, and you hate Sophia for taking me away. But I've told you before. Even after I marry Sophia, you can still stay by my side. You don't have to do this.""Stop!" She couldn't listen anymore. "I'm getting married, Zachery. On the same day as your wedding. How many times do I have to say it before you believe me?"He let out a scoff. "You sound ridiculous."She took a deep breath. "So? Can you give me a valid reason why I have to give her this dress? If not, step aside. I'm leaving.""Sophia wants it, and I give her everything she wants.""That's not a justification for stealing from others.""How much do you want? I'
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It wasn't really a coincidence. Windleton only had so many castle-style wedding venues, and this was the best of them.As Anne stepped inside, she realized the estate actually had two castles. One was directly across from the main entrance, while the other was set off to the side. The one facing the main entrance was more grand and magnificent.Just from a glance, she could tell that holding a wedding in each castle had to come with very different price tags.Harvey had booked the more magnificent one at the front. As they walked toward it, Anne spotted another planner leading Zachery and Sophia out.Anne ducked her head and moved behind Sarah, using her as cover. Because of this, Zachery and Sophia didn't notice her as they headed toward the smaller castle.Inside the grand castle, the first thing that caught Anne's eye was a vast chapel, perfect for the ceremony. Behind it was a banquet hall, which could host the reception indoors or on the outdoor lawn. The second floor had g
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The same staff member quickly approached and whispered something to Sarah before turning to Anne."Ms. Stafford, Mr. Judd and Ms. Weaver would like to meet with you to discuss something."Anne raised an eyebrow. "Discuss what?""Uh… They're hoping you'd be willing to let them have this venue."Anne frowned and glanced at Sarah.Sarah took a deep breath before answering, "Mr. Stone just bought the entire estate."Anne's eyes widened. Harvey bought this place?"That couldn't be possible. This was an entire estate. And Harvey had just purchased it because she said she liked it?Still struggling to believe it, she turned to Walter.Walter smiled. "There's no need to feel pressured, Ms. Stafford. Mr. Stone is a seasoned investor with numerous properties under his name. Of course, the main reason he bought this was because you liked it. But rest assured. With his business acumen, this won't be a loss for him."Anne let out a long breath. Maybe it was time she took a deeper look int
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Anne was about to reach for her phone, but Melvin grabbed her handbag and tossed it away. She tried pushing him away in a panic, yet he held onto her tightly and refused to let go."I suggest you don't do anything foolish, Melvin!" she yelled.Melvin was smiling, but his gaze was predatory. He blew a breath in her direction, the stench of alcohol strong on him. It was clear he had been drinking quite a bit."Do you want to do it on the streets or in the love hotel across the road?" he asked in a suggestive tone as he gripped onto her arm.Anne tried to break free, but Melvin was too strong for her. She slowly breathed, calming herself down. "Do… Do you still mean what you said previously?""What?" Melvin asked, letting out a drunken hiccup.Anne replied, "You said you could take care of me by giving me 80,000 dollars per month?"Melvin burst out laughing upon hearing her words. "Just as I thought, you really are a bitch who's only out for the price!""I can't escape from you an
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The entrance of the villa was just ahead, so Anne broke into a run and quickly made her way in.Just as she was about to feel relieved, she turned and saw the man had also entered the compound. She frowned, hastening her steps back until she reached the entrance of her house. Yet, the man followed her all the way over."What are you trying to do?" she asked him as she turned around.The streetlamps in the neighborhood were fairly bright, so Anne got a good look at his face this time. Even in this tense situation, she couldn't help but gasp.The man was extremely beautiful—even more so than to be described as handsome.He had almond-shaped eyes and porcelain skin. His nose was high, and his lips were red and plump. His features were already stunning on their own, but together, they were simply breathtaking.Yet, what was even more striking than his perfect looks was the way he carried himself. He gave her a wry smile, completely mischievous yet undeniably proud and noble.It wa
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Meeting anyone from that family would always give Anne an immediate headache. Even though Carol had asked her to wait, she still shut the gate to her yard, making her stance clear.Carol cleared her throat. "I know about you and my son."Anne frowned. "What about me and your son?""That you two have rekindled an old flame. Sophia told me.""You guys are crazy!"Just as Anne turned around to leave, Carol called out behind her, "Anne, you're married to Harvey now. You should let go of your feelings for Zachery. Even if you can't help yourself, you must control it! Zachery can be impulsive at times, but you can't afford to be."We're talking about Harvey here—if he finds out about you two, he won't let you off. The Judd family might be powerful, but even we can't afford to cross the Parker family. For the sake of both our families, you two need to keep your distance."Anne was baffled, completely at a loss of how she should react to this. They truly were one family—their logic was
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Hearing that, Harvey still looked skeptical."I remember very clearly—you don't like cilantro. Every time we eat out, if the restaurant adds it, you always ask me to pick it out for you."Anne was stunned but managed to maintain a calm expression. "You must be confusing me with someone else."Harvey furrowed his brows and started thinking hard. "Could it be that it's Lilian who doesn't like cilantro? Like last time, I mixed it up—she likes taro cheesecake, and I thought it was you.""Well, Lilian and I do have pretty different tastes." Anne chuckled.She reached over, took a taco from his hands, and took a bite from the top where the cilantro was. "The seasoning is spot on. It's really good."Harvey shrugged. "I must've remembered it wrong.""Good thing it's Lilian. If it was another woman, I'd be mad," Anne teased with a playful huff.Harvey raised a brow. "You can doubt my memory, but don't ever doubt my loyalty. That's an insult to my character."Anne laughed. "That serious
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When Harvey got the news, he showed up not long after.Anne threw herself into his arms, fighting back tears. "I want to go home."Harvey kissed her forehead gently. "I'll have them transferred to another hospital. They won't bother you again.""I just want to go home," she insisted."Anne…""Hubby, let's go home." She looked up at him with pleading eyes.Harvey gazed at her, both helpless and doting. "Alright. Let me talk to the doctor."While he went to speak with the doctor, Anne pulled herself together and went downstairs to check on Jenny. When she entered the room, she saw Jenny packing her things."Jenny, are you being discharged already?" she asked.Jenny stiffened slightly before turning around with an exaggerated smile. "I'm fine. There's no need to stay hospitalized. Besides, I can't stand the smell of disinfectants here.""Are you sure you're okay?" Anne asked, concerned."Of course! I have a new audition lined up.""Maybe you should rest a bit longer," Anne sug
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"She ate the food I made! That was my first time cooking, and I made it especially for you!" Sophia shouted, pounding her chest. Her eyes were filled with grievance."How could you let her eat it? How could you trample on my feelings like this?"Zachery paced the hospital room, his frustration boiling over. "Fine! I admit it—I'm still in love with her! I regret marrying you!""Zachery, you bastard!""I'm a bastard? What about you? Sneaking around with Sean behind my back? You're worse than me!""I don't care! You can't treat me like this! You promised you'd only love me and be nice to me! You swore that even if there were other women around, none of them would matter to you, only me! I'm the only one you love!" Sophia sobbed uncontrollably."I… I just didn't know my true feelings back then. I didn't realize it until later, but by then, I had already married you. I've been miserable ever since. Yeah, maybe it's my punishment, but I never actually wronged you—you're the one who wro
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What was the point? Things were over between them."Thanks, but please don't do things like this anymore. It makes me feel annoyed," Anne said in a calm but firm tone.Zachery's face darkened like storm clouds, clearly feeling unappreciated."How's your injury?"Anne let out a deep breath. "It's nothing serious. You don't need to concern yourself with it.""Isn't Harvey supposed to be so amazing? Yet you still got hurt. Hah! The truth is, he doesn't really care about you. If he had, he would've protected you better.""Zachery Judd!" Anne tried not to lose her temper, but he was pushing her buttons. "Who exactly are you to criticize my husband?"Zachery glared at her. "I care about you!""Go care about your own wife. Stop worrying about someone else's wife, alright?""Anne!" Zachery looked like he was punched in the gut. "How can you be so cold to me? You… You used to love me so much!"Anne was beyond exasperated. How much clearer could she be? And yet, Zachery acted like he d
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Anne furrowed her brows and got up to check the door. By the time she stepped into the hallway, all she could see was the back of a man in hospital scrubs, hurrying away in a flustered manner.She pressed her lips together. Even with just a glimpse of his back, she could recognize the man.It was Zachery.Anne ended up sleeping until nightfall. When she woke up, she noticed light spilling from the bathroom and the sound of water running. Knowing Harvey was here, she stayed in bed quietly, waiting for him.After a while, he finally emerged.Seeing she was awake, he walked over with a smile and leaned down to kiss her."Your hair's still dripping!" Anne quickly dodged.Harvey pulled her into his arms and kissed her firmly before pulling out food containers from the thermal bag. "Eat first. I'll go dry my hair."There was some oatmeal, steamed veggies, and two dinner rolls. She only needed one bite to know it was his cooking."I didn't have much time today, so I whipped up someth
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Julius nodded. "I've handed the bar over to Caesar for now. I'll be at the hospital with her these next few days.""She's really scared," Anne said softly."I know.""Jul, she…""I know."Julius couldn't hold it together anymore. He wiped away a tear, then turned and slammed his fist into the wall. "I hate how useless I am. If I'd been able to help her pay off that debt earlier, none of this would've happened."Anne patted him on the shoulder. He was just Jenny's ex-boyfriend. He wasn't obligated to do any of this."Don't think like that. This isn't your fault. But as her friend, she'll need us to help her through this dark time."When Anne returned to her hospital room, Liam and Lilian were already there."You didn't tell Harvey's parents, right?" Anne asked them."Nope. Uncle Harvey specifically told us not to," Liam replied.Hearing this, Anne breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't want to worry the elders or make them overthink things."Anne." Lilian walked over and hugg
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At the hospital, the doctor treated Anne's wound.Harvey insisted on holding her the whole time, saying if it hurt, she should lean into his arms.Anne felt a little embarrassed. As a doctor herself, she'd always thought patients like this were a bit too dramatic. But now? Okay, fine—she kind of wanted to stay in his arms, too, so she could be pampered and comforted.Still, she gently pushed him away. This was Windbrook Hospital, and the doctor treating her was someone she knew. She couldn't embarrass herself like this in front of a colleague.Harvey stood sulking against the doorframe, watching her pitifully.Her injury turned out to be more serious than expected—she needed to be admitted.This time, she was placed in a VIP suite. Harvey wanted to book the entire floor, but she stopped him just in time."I have to handle a few things. I'll come back tonight to stay with you," Harvey said, then kissed the tip of her nose.After the chaos from last night, Anne could barely kee
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Anne frantically backed away, heart pounding in terror. No one knew she was here, so no one would come to save her."God, please don't let this happen," she prayed in her mind.She could no longer stay calm as despair consumed her."No, please. I'm begging you…" Tears streamed down her face as she pleaded over and over.The bearded man started taking off his clothes, leering at her as if he was about to devour her.The cigarette guy nudged the other two men awake. "Come on. Don't miss the show.""What the hell? Why does he get to go first?""Relax. You're second.""Fine. I'll be third.""I'll go last, then. Happy now?"Anne realized she couldn't escape. Rather than be violated, she'd rather end it herself. Gritting her teeth, she flung herself toward the wall.With a sickening thud, her head hit hard, and warm blood instantly blurred her vision.The men shouted in surprise."Damn, this woman's got guts!""Hah, the boss said even if it's a corpse, we still need to get it o
