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"Boss, I'm sorry, but Prisley's medical records have been taken and deleted."Heather's face darkened. He knew it had to be Mark. Only he had the motive and the ability to pull this off. The question of whose child it was weighed heavily on Heather's mind.He never had any longing for family. In his eyes, so-called family ties were just about blood and money. Otherwise, they were like strangers. They wouldn't exchange more than a few words, nor would they share any happiness. From a young age, Heather had always kept things to himself.But since Prisley came into his life, things had changed. She brought a new energy to his daily existence.Every day, she would tell him so many things, share her happiness, and notice when something was bothering him. She would gently coax him until he felt better.Looking back, it seemed so luxurious. This was the kind of affection money couldn't buy, and Prisley had given it to him for four years. But now that she'd decided to leave, it was something
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Mark returned home, happily handing Prisley a gift box, his eyes full of joy. “What’s this?” Prisley asked, taking the box from him. “Open it and see.” Mark’s smile was gentle.Prisley felt a bit puzzled. “Is today some special occasion?” “With you here, every day is a celebration. Congratulations, today you’re mine.” Mark looked satisfied, opening his arms toward Prisley. Prisley smiled and walked into his embrace, letting him hold her. “And tomorrow? Will we celebrate too?” “Of course, as long as you don’t get tired of me.” They both laughed and looked into each other’s eyes.Mark unwrapped the gift box, revealing an expensive emerald necklace inside. The craftsmanship was intricate, and the gemstones were of the highest quality. He lovingly placed the necklace around Prisley’s neck, then pulled her into a tight embrace, unwilling to let go. With a mix of seriousness and humor, he said, “I often wonder, what would my life be like if I hadn’t crashed into you that day
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Prisley was in Mark’s arms, feeling a bit uneasy despite the intimacy they’d just shared. She told him she was tired and stopped talking.The sex with Mark was enjoyable, but deep down, she felt unsettled.Prisley never truly loved Mark. But seeing how hard he tried to win her over, she didn’t want to hurt him.From the day she agreed to be his girlfriend, she kept telling herself that love could grow. Mark was on the same wavelength as her. They understood each other so well. They could laugh and cry together. They didn’t even need words to know what the other was thinking.A person so in tune with her had to be the ideal boyfriend, right?But she realized she was wrong. After the physical pleasure faded, Prisley saw that Mark hadn’t touched her heart. Looking into Mark’s sincere eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to tell him the truth.“This will have to do,” she told herself, “I can handle it. I’ll keep the lie for his sake.”That’s why Prisley could never say “I love you” to Mark. E
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Heather froze, unsure how to respond. Prisley's words hit him like a hammer, striking the most vulnerable part of his heart.He knew her well enough. Once Prisley made up her mind, she wouldn't change it. If she was so determined not to reveal who the child's father was, he might never find out. It would remain a thorn lodged in his heart forever.He was about to defend himself when Steve and Mark walked over from a distance, with two other men in tow. One was old Mr. Grant, and the other was Mark's brother, Tim.Heather had to push his emotions aside and put on his usual expression.From afar, Steve called out, saving him from the conversation, "Hey, Heather! There you are, I've been looking for you. Come with me, I want you to meet someone..."Heather felt a sense of relief. He didn’t want any drama with Mark in a place like this, so he followed Steve.The three most powerful men in Voda were together. Prisley looked at the Grant family and smiled at old Mr. Grant, "President, are w
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Mark stood quietly by the window, staring at the garden below, his gaze unfocused. He hadn't said a word since they returned.Prisley knew why he was silent. When she and Tim separated and she came back to find Mark, she overheard the last thing old Grant said to him.“A marriage without blessings will never be happy.”Prisley was smart enough to guess what they talked about. She knew how much those words would hurt Mark.Mark had been pampered his whole life, enjoying the indulgence and fulfillment of his every wish for over twenty years. But now, in the matter of marriage, he was coldly rejected. He couldn't accept it right away.It didn't really bother Prisley, though. She had talked to Mark about this many times. She wasn't upset because she never intended to marry him.But she truly cared about Mark. Seeing him so heartbroken made her feel bad. She was thinking about how to solve this problem in the best way possible.Mark's face was full of helplessness. He was never good at hid
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Heather didn’t go to work that day. He drove through the busy streets and parked in front of a small, somewhat shabby office building.He got out of the car, took a deep breath, and walked to the reception desk. “Hi, I’d like to see Jennifer.”The receptionist looked up, noticing the man standing before her was handsome. She gave him a wink and then used the internal phone to notify Jennifer.Heather stood quietly at the reception, his perfect looks and physique attracting glances from passersby.Jennifer came out. When she saw Heather, she gasped and covered her mouth in surprise.“You’re... you’re Heather Rynn?” she stammered, trying to lower her voice but failing to hide her excitement. Her eyes sparkled with disbelief.Jennifer had only expected to see such a big shot on the internet or TV, not in person.Heather nodded calmly. “Yes. Would you be free to grab a coffee downstairs?”The café was almost empty, filled with the rich aroma of coffee beans. Sunlight streamed in, casting
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“Prisley is pregnant. I want to know whose child it is.”A flicker of surprise flashed in Jennifer’s eyes. She replied, “You’d better ask her about that.”“If she doesn’t want to tell you, then I have no right to say anything.”Heather returned to the office without getting the answer he most wanted, still feeling a bit down.But at least Jennifer agreed to help him.He dove into his work, trying to focus on the tasks at hand.However, things didn’t go smoothly without Prisley. The other assistants did things to his dissatisfaction.During busy times, he couldn’t help but think of Prisley’s efficiency and competence, and he felt a pang of loss.Filla found excuses to visit Heather’s office several times, but each time Heather sent her away, saying he was busy. Filla left, frustrated.Although Filla wasn’t completely useless and could provide some good proposals, most of them were routine tasks submitted by employees, lacking the vision and capability of a department leader.One day, P
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Heather and Prisley returned to the apartment, and a subtle sense of relief filled the air.Heather smiled as if a weight had lifted off his shoulders. He opened his arms and pulled Prisley into a hug, pressing her forehead gently against his warm chest. In that moment, it felt like he was holding something precious he had almost lost, and it made him cherish her even more.Prisley didn’t resist, didn’t move at all. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Heather opened the door, and a few strong movers stood there, behind them were several large items.Heather was puzzled, but Prisley greeted them warmly. “Oh, you’re here? Please, bring everything inside.”The lead mover asked, “Are you Miss Anderson?”“Yes, that’s me,” Prisley said cheerfully as she welcomed them in.“Could you sign for this?”Prisley quickly signed, her happiness clear from her expression. The large items were brought inside, and she led them to an empty room.Heather asked, “What’s all this? It’s huge.”Prisley smiled faintl
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Mark and his father walked into the study.Old Grant said, "Son, all these years, I haven't interfered much, letting you choose your own path.""You could study if you wanted, or travel if you preferred. But now, I have to think about your future."Mark asked quietly, "What"s wrong, Dad?" He had a feeling something was off. His father"s usually kind face was now serious, like when he was in a business meeting."My heart is getting worse. Even though I look fine on the outside, I know my own condition.""It could stop beating at any moment. I don't know if it will be tomorrow, next month, or next year. So, I have to make arrangements now."Mark interrupted anxiously, "What did the doctors say? There are so many treatments available. This isn't a big issue, Dad. Don't be so pessimistic."Mark had originally come home thinking only about getting some benefits from his father, maybe some shares or money. But hearing his father speak like this, he suddenly felt like the sky was falling.Th
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"Dad, what's up?" Mark said, holding his phone, sounding casual.His father's gentle voice came through the line, "You haven't been home for dinner in a while. Your mom wants to see you."Mark gave Heather and Prisley a wink, pretending to be relaxed. "I miss you too. I'll come home tonight. Nothing's more important than you."He hung up, and the smile on his face vanished.Heather signaled that he was leaving. Before heading out, he reminded Mark, "Don't forget what's right and what's not."Mark nodded, "Don't worry, I'll be a great actor."Prisley couldn’t help but smile as she watched his playful, slightly mischievous demeanor. "Mark, I'm glad you're back to your old self. That's the you I like."She shot a glance at Heather, hoping to catch a hint of jealousy on his face. But Heather remained indifferent, only showing a trace of sarcasm.They all went their separate ways.As Heather and Prisley reached the car, Heather suddenly stopped. He turned and said coldly, "What? Disappoint
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Chapter 107: Becoming Friends“With your immature look and still being wet behind the ears, you dared to compete with me for Prisley?”Heather said, half-joking, half-contemptuously. His tone held a touch of mockery, and a smirk curved his lips. He lounged on the sofa, casually tapping the edge of his wine glass with his fingers, casting a dismissive glance at Mark.Prisley, sitting next to Heather, gave him a gentle elbow jab. She shot him a disapproving look and then gave him a subtle wink, signaling him to ease up on Mark.To their surprise, Mark was momentarily stunned but then smiled calmly. His eyes showed a trace of self-deprecation but mostly relief.“You’re right, Heather. Compared to you, I’m indeed quite immature,” Mark said with a wry smile.“I finally understand that I’m definitely not the type Prisley likes. So despite all her efforts, she still hasn’t fallen for me.”He spoke with self-deprecation. Though he was addressing his past hurt, he showed no real sadness. In
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"Mark, what's wrong? Are you speeding? Tell me where you are right now!"Prisley’s face had gone pale with worry. She turned to Heather, desperate for help.After listening for a couple of seconds, Heather immediately grasped the situation with Mark. He grabbed the phone from Prisley and said, "Mark, whatever's going on, you need to stay calm. Prisley is really worried about you. You don't want to cause an accident and make her even more upset, do you?"The roar of a car engine came through the phone. Mark answered with a chocked voice, "Okay, I’ll listen to you."Not long after, the three of them were sitting in a restaurant.The restaurant’s lighting was soft and warm, but the atmosphere between them was exceptionally heavy.Mark sat in the corner of the table, his gaze distant.He looked utterly defeated, with bruises from a fight on his face, completely lacking his usual charm and confidence. Prisley had seen Mark anxious and smug before, but never this defeated and at a loss.Pri
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After saying goodbye to Prisley at the hospital, Mark drove home with a heavy heart. He couldn't remember how he drove—the dim streetlights and shadows on the road were all that filled his mind. It felt like the whole world had lost its color.Only when he instinctively hit the brakes did he realize he was already parked in his driveway.Inside his mansion, the silence made the space feel even more empty and cold. With one person missing, the house felt like a hollow shell, and even the air seemed thin.Mark walked unsteadily into the bedroom that was once filled with laughter and warmth. Prisley's presence was everywhere. Her book was still open on the nightstand, a few of her clothes casually draped over the chair. On the wall hung a portrait she had painted of him, so detailed, so lifelike. But the bed across from it was now empty.Mark approached the bed, hesitated for a moment, and then collapsed onto it, exhausted. The faint scent of her perfume still lingered on the sheets. He
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The kitchen was filled with the rich smell of beef, the oil sizzling quietly on the hot pan. The shelves had new spices lined up, neatly organized. Heather was focused, carefully watching the steak as it cooked.Over his casual clothes, he wore a white apron.His commanding presence wasn't diminished at all by the casual outfit. Instead, it added a touch of warmth and kindness. It was a side of him Prisley had never seen before, something she couldn't even imagine.Prisley's eyes widened in surprise as she stared at Heather like he was from another planet. "Heather? Are you... cooking steak?"Heather turned around, a soft smile playing on his lips.Heather said to the man on the video call, "Alright, that's it for today," and then ended the call."Need any help?" Prisley asked, stepping closer to the counter.Heather waved a long finger to indicate he didn't, then turned back to what he was doing.Prisley could only stand there waiting.Heather finally switched off the stove, plated th
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“Awake?” Heather asked, his voice still carrying a hint of sleepiness.Prisley nodded woodenly, responding with a faint sound.She wasn’t used to such morning—too intimate, too tender. Heather had rarely stayed over at her place before, let alone waking up with her in his arms until dawn.On the rare occasions he did stay over, he would leave the apartment early, as if staying even a moment longer made him uncomfortable.It made sense. Back then, he was just infatuated with her body.Prisley tried to get up, but as she moved, Heather’s arm tightened around her.“It’s still early. Stay a little longer. It’s the weekend,” he said with a warm smile in his voice.Prisley didn’t really want to wake up that early. She just didn’t want to be so close to Heather. The intimacy made her uneasy. If there were an “boundary” in the bed, she might have been able to sleep a bit longer.She gave an awkward smile, trying to sound casual. “It’s just… I want to move around a bit. The weather is so nice
