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"Tell me about it," Abigail prompted.Seeing her interest, Xander explained, "The Blau family was involved in the tragic deaths of his wife and child."Abigail sat up abruptly. "His own family was involved in his wife's and child's deaths? How could they?"Xander urged her to lie back on the couch, comforting her, "Calm down. Let me finish."She took a deep breath. "Go on."Xander went on, "The Blau family from Valtara had their traditions. Johann's marriage was set from the day he was born. But he didn't want the match. He tried to call it off many times, but both sides were against it."Abigail let out a sigh. "It seems like wealthy families are more about making good matches than about what their kids feel. It's like the young ones are just pieces in a game, there to boost the family name. Doesn't seem like anyone cares about real happiness." After speaking her mind, Abigail realized she might have upset Xander. "I wasn't talking about your family, Nathan."Xander ruffled her
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Xander hugged Abigail.Feeling comforted, Abigail said, "My stomach is better. I'll shower, and then we can sleep. Tomorrow, I'll go to work with you."Xander lifted her gently. "Let me help you with the shower."Abigail pushed him away, her eyes wide. "I'm on my period. No funny business, okay?"Xander replied, "Do you think I'd be insensitive to your needs?"Abigail blushed, burying her face in Xander's chest. It was not her being paranoid. He had acted very differently and aggressively last night, which scared her. But at this moment, Xander simply wanted to help her shower, nothing more.Abigail, comforted by Xander's presence beside her, fell into a deep, nightmare-free sleep on the soft bed. After watching her peaceful face for a moment, Xander leaned down to kiss her forehead. He then stood, picked up his phone, and headed to the balcony off the living room.He dialed a number. "Go ahead."From the other end, Samuel's voice sounded, "We've learned that the real Daisy pas
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Samuel nodded. "That old guy was tough to sway, but he had a soft spot for fake Daisy. When he saw her face on a video call, he never doubted it was her. He warned her right away, saying someone might uncover her real identity. His concern for Daisy was our advantage. From there, we used some tricks, and he spilled the beans about the past."Xander smirked. "Jay is pretty sneaky. Maybe he saw through the act and just played along."Swallowing nervously, Samuel said, "It didn't seem like he was onto us."Xander replied, "Regardless of whether he was, keep going. What did you learn from him?"Samuel continued, "The Gardner family once had twins, but due to dark secrets, they introduced only one daughter to the world. The other remained nameless, hidden in their basement. That hidden child is the Daisy we know now."After hearing this, Xander thought, 'I guess my parents weren't the only twisted ones. Some are even more heartless.'Samuel, oblivious to Xander's thought, continued, "
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Xander asked, "Did Jay tell Daisy all this?"Samuel responded, "Yes, he did."Xander said, "Jay is super sneaky. Don't trust him blindly. Make sure you guys aren't caught in one of his traps.""Understood."Xander continued, "When did the real Daisy meet Leroy after being imprisoned?""It was in June when Abigail was just six months old."Xander thought for a moment. "So, right before her divorce, the real Daisy met Leroy. Later, Jay and the fake Daisy moved her to Florivera. Then in December, fake Daisy married Gavin, and by March, Mallory was born."Samuel confirmed, "That's the timeline."Xander said, "Fake Daisy married Gavin, and three months later, the real Daisy had Mallory. The Guzman family then took her in, changing her birthday to September. Do you believe Gavin didn't know about this?"Samuel's eyes widened. "Are you saying Gavin played a role in the real Daisy's death?"Xander was skeptical, but without solid proof. "Both Jay and the fake Daisy came from North Fl
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Xander was brave and always up for a challenge. However, he would not risk Abigail's life.Nova asked, "Have you been feeling a tight chest, blurry eyes, and like you're freezing lately? Do you know what's causing it?"Lately, Xander had noticed chest tightness, blurry vision, and an intense chill in his body. He had assumed these were lingering effects from an old gunshot injury, but it seemed he had been mistaken. Xander smirked. "When did you start messing with me?"Nova responded coldly, "At about age five for you. A friend created a stealthy, deadly drug. Once in the system, it eats away at the organs over two decades. By the end, there's little left inside but damage, leading to an inevitable end."Nova spoke without an ounce of compassion. As he did, Xander kept a steady face, looking as if Nova was not talking about poisoning him at all.Nova continued, "Think about it, twenty years. Even if someone felt awful from this, no one would think to look back that far for who did
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Xander knew that if he left, and Abigail chose to stay at Zane Corporation to help his grandmother and him, she would be putting herself in a really dangerous situation. Thinking about his talk with Nova made him really nervous. He just wanted to keep Abigail safe.Xander's phone rang, breaking his deep thoughts. Checking the screen, he saw it was Ron. They had not talked in a while, and he wondered about the late call. Answering, Xander said, "Hello?"Ron's voice came through, "How about we grab a drink?"Xander asked, "You at Florivera?" as he stubbed out his cigarette.Ron chuckled. "Why else would I invite you for a drink? So, you in?"Xander replied, "Abigail is asleep. How about tomorrow night? I can bring her along."Ron laughed, not surprised by Xander's response. "You can't find the place without Abigail now?"Ignoring Ron's tease, Xander said, "If there's nothing else, I'll hang up."Ron protested, "Come on. Can't I just call and chat after all these years we've been
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Xander said, "Speak."Ron responded, "If you want to thank me, be honest with me. Where's my wife? How's she doing now?"Xander replied, "I've told you. I don't know where she is."Ron's voice turned cold. "Are you telling me the truth? If something bad happens to her, or if she gets into accidents... I'll make sure your wife suffers the same.""Ron, I can't forgive you for saying such things." Xander immediately ended the phone call. His gaze under the silver-rimmed glasses was gloomy and intimidating.When he was about to go back to his room, his phone rang again. It was Ron calling again.Xander immediately rejected the call.Ron continued to call. And after several attempts, Xander finally answered.Ron spoke, "Xander, I shouldn't have said those words just now. I apologize to you."Xander said, "I don't accept your apology."Ron responded, "Come on, do you have to be this angry with me? Clearly, you're the one who's hiding my wife. And you're the one who offended me. I m
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After a long time, Ron's deep voice could be heard again. "Xander..."Xander lit up another cigarette and said, "Speak."Ron said, "We've known each other for about ten years, right? You've always been very important to me. I really don't want to become sworn enemies with you."Xander flicked away the cigarette ash. He then smoked two deep puffs before responding, "If you don't want to be my enemy, stay far away from Nova."Ron replied, "We're just using each other. We both know neither of us is trustworthy. We both are cautious of each other. Whatever I do, I always have a backup plan. Moreover, I believe I wouldn't lose to him if I were to fight him."Xander sneered, "Hmph..."Ron asked, "Why did you sneer? Don't you believe in my capabilities?"Xander changed the topic. "Was Gavin the one who told you about my mother-in-law's matter?"Ron responded, "Who else could it be? The Guzman Corporation can't hold on for much longer. If he can't find a backer to invest in them, they'
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Emma turned and dashed into the bathroom. She cranked the faucet on and splashed water on her face, aiming to soothe her nerves.Although they were engaged, they were still too young, with countless uncertainties looming over their future. The possibility of actually walking down the aisle was up in the air.Decisions made in a rush of happiness could eventually become sources of regret. And Emma knew all too well that she couldn't afford any regrets.She thought that fortunately, Ron hadn't pushed things further, which gave her time to cool off.After freshening up, Emma stepped out to find Ron on the balcony, a cigarette in hand.She couldn't resist chiding him, "I've told you to cut down on smoking. Why can't you seem to remember?"This time, Ron complied, snuffing out the cigarette. "We should get some sleep. We've got to put our best foot forward when we meet your family tomorrow.""Okay, I'll sleep on the couch. You take the bed," Emma responded.Ron simply replied, "As y
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Ron looked at her dawdling pace with disdain. "If you, a lady, can handle it, why can't I, a grown man, stay?"His words sounded noble, but Ron regretted them the moment they arrived at the hotel.Despite now earning a decent income, Emma was still reluctant to spend money.This place was hardly a hotel; it was clearly a budget inn charging only a few dozen bucks a night. The hygiene was questionable at best, and safety seemed like a gamble.Ron turned on his heel, dragging her suitcase behind him. "We're leaving, now.""It's too late, and we can't get a refund for the room.""Are you trying to get us killed?"Emma fell silent, her thoughts a whirlwind of frustration. 'I told him he wouldn't be used to cheap places. He insisted on coming with me, and now he won't even let me stay here alone. Why is he so annoying?'However, considering Ron had rushed over in the middle of the night to help her, Emma decided not to hold it against him.Ron picked the best hotel in the area—the
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Rebekah glanced over at Ron; she exchanged a knowing look with him before saying, "I'll have someone tidy up the rooms. Why don't you two stay here tonight and keep me company?"Ron replied simply, "Sure."Emma had purchased a midnight flight back to South Florivera, necessitating a rush to the airport, which made staying over after dinner impossible.Yet, she found herself at a loss for words, struggling to decline Rebekah's kind offer.As she hesitated, Ron stepped in to clear the air. "Mom, I've got something on tonight. After dinner, I'll drive Emma back to her dorm."Rebekah raised an eyebrow. "What's so important?" she wondered aloud, thinking, 'Wasn't he the one insisting Emma stay over? What's he up to now?'Ron kept it mysterious. "Life stuff."Rebekah could not help but chide him lightly, "You, always the joker."Right after dinner, Ron insisted on leaving to take Emma back to her dormitory. But as soon as they were out of the gated community, he asked, "So, you reall
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Ron chuckled. "I didn't know you were aware that even a cornered rat will fight."Emma shot him a glare. "Are we going or not?"Ron quickly said, "Of course. When Miss Blue commands, how can I dare not obey?"Fearing another of his notorious driving escapades, Emma hastily buckled her seatbelt as she settled into the car.Thankfully, this time Ron kept it smooth, driving steadily.As they neared their destination, Ron finally spoke up, "You know, that Tucker guy is a married man. Don't let his kindness fool you into being the other woman."Emma's gaze on Ron was fiery, seething with anger. "Do you even hear yourself? Is that what you think of me? For the last time: Tucker and I share nothing more than a mentor-mentee relationship. There's nothing else between us.""I'm just looking out for you, worried you might get deceived," Ron said, witnessing Emma's fury for the first time. Yet, he could not help but find her anger not at all intimidating, but rather endearingly foolish.R
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The two sisters had a pact: no cell phones at home to keep their secrets from the prying eyes of the Blue family. Thus, Emma could call only at prearranged times, the sole window for Rihanna to catch up.Rihanna's voice bubbled with excitement over the phone, as she chattered away about her life's minutiae.Knowing Rihanna was doing well eased Emma's mind.Just as Emma was about to end the call, she heard Rihanna's voice, soft and wistful. "You're really not coming home for the holidays? If you don't, I'll be all alone."Emma's heart clenched at those words, and she made up her mind in an instant. "I'll come back the day before New Year's Eve."The Blue family had their hands full with festivities that day, too busy to notice Rihanna's absence. Emma figured slipping back unnoticed then would be her best shot.After hanging up, Emma immediately booked a flight from Valtara to South Florivera. With her ticket secured and her last bit of work finished, Emma prepared to leave her off
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Emma had no interest in romance, let alone the audacity to dream that Ron might fancy her.This time, she did not pick up the thread of conversation.After dinner, Ron, as usual, drove Emma back to the university.Before parting, Ron said, "Winter break is almost upon us, and the dorms might be off-limits. Are you sure you don't want to stay at my place for a couple of months?"Emma offered a smile in response. "Thanks for the offer. I've spoken with the dorm supervisor and submitted an application in advance. I'll be able to stay over the holiday period."Ron paused before saying, "Well, if you need anything, just let me know. I'll text you my number in a bit; make sure you save it."Emma nodded. "Sure."Without further ado, Ron drove off.Upon returning to her dorm, Emma saw Evelyn and Cassie, busy packing their bags, surrounded by gifts for their parents bought from Valtara.Evelyn asked Emma, "Are you really not going home for the winter break?"Emma replied, "No, I won't
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Emma did not have the guts to risk failure because she did not have a safe haven to fall back on.Lucas kicked Ron in the shin. "Come on, if you fancy her, out with it. No Hagrid heir dithers like this."Ron glared at him. "Mind your own business." In his head, Emma was already his. The thought of losing her was unimaginable.Lucas said, "Without my meddling, she'd never be yours."Ron changed the subject. "I called you here for a serious discussion."Lucas replied, "No matter how serious, it can't outweigh the matter of your lifetime happiness."Ron was exasperated. "Lucas!"Lucas relented. "Alright, alright, you talk, I'm all ears."Ron spelled out Emma's music venture with Tucker. After hearing it all, Lucas could not help but see Emma in a new light."Never pegged Emma as such a dark horse," Lucas said.Silently listening to their conversation, Emma was thrilled to have her work recognized.Lucas said, "But, getting back to it, whether a song makes money, and how much, d
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Ron barked, "Lucas!"With a chuckle, Lucas responded, "Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing Emma. I'm starving. Let's grab some food and talk business while we eat."Ron snapped, "Get lost!"Lucas could not help but revel in Ron's frustration. "Ron, have you fallen so quickly? Who was it that told me they would never accept an arranged marriage?"Emma was increasingly confused by their banter. "If it's inconvenient for me to be here, I can just take a cab and leave."Ron said, "Call you dumb and you won't admit it!"Emma thought to herself, 'I didn't want to be a third wheel, cramping their style. Was that really so wrong? No good deed goes unpunished, apparently.'Suddenly, Ron grabbed Emma's hand and led her inside. "It's cold out; let's go inside."Emma had to quicken her pace, practically being dragged along.Seeing them together, Lucas laughed heartily from behind. "Ron, oh Ron, never thought I'd see the day.""Don't laugh too soon. Your day is coming," Ron shot back.Th
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Emma said, "Okay."Ron asked, "Have you won over your crush?"Lucas responded, "Secret."Ron replied, "Looks like you haven't won her over."Lucas said, "As long as I make a move, there's no girl I can't win over. But I haven't made a move yet because the timing isn't right."Ron asked, "Is it because of the Sandow family?"Lucas answered, "The Sandow family wants to marry their daughter to me, and my family wants me to marry her too. But I've told them long ago that I'm not willing to do that. Nobody can make me marry a girl I don't like."Emma remained silent. 'I didn't expect that Lucas would also have the same problem as me and Ron.'It seems like the wealthier the family, the more they'll arrange marriages based on social status without considering personal preferences.'Lucas seemed to sense Emma's thoughts. "Emma, my situation with the Sandow girl is different from yours and Ron's. Don't lump us together."Ron looked at Emma and suddenly said, "There isn't any other gi
