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Abigail put her phone away and came to the dining table.There was her favorite fried bread and onion soup and she could scarcely believe her eyes. "Mr. Zane, didn't you tell me that fried bread is unhealthy? Why did you buy it today then?""Who said fried bread is unhealthy? Our forefathers had been eating it for hundreds of years now. You think our traditional food is much less healthy than some random street food?"Our people have a tradition of food spanning thousands of years, and no one knows when our food got slapped with the unhealthy tag. It's all down to those scheming mega corps' smear campaigns. Just eat what you want from now on."Abigail gave Xander a big thumbs up. "You're so right, Mr. Zane. As expected of my idol!"Xander then smiled. "Oh, stop buttering me up and eat already!""I'm not buttering you up. You're my idol, for real." Abigail took a huge bite of the fried bread. It was crunchy and delicious as all of her foul mood was swept away like a gust of wind.
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The first thing she did the moment she arrived at the office was to prepare coffee for Xander like usual.After bringing the coffee to the CEO's office, she silently made her way out. The two of them had tacitly agreed to keep it strictly business at work and no one spoke a word about anything that had nothing to do with work.The moment she stepped out of the office, she turned around and saw Luna was introducing Lucia to the people working in the secretary office.Luna was still like how Abigail remembered her, someone particularly friendly to newbies. "Our new colleague today is Lucia Renee and she'll be a member of the secretary department! Everyone, give her a warm welcome applause!"Just as she said that, everyone clapped enthusiastically.The previous head of the secretary department, Marcus, was fired for an inappropriate relationship with Anne so Luna, as the most senior staff member and with her outstanding capabilities, was promoted to be head of the secretary departmen
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Abigail said, "I need to prepare some materials for a meeting later. If you don't need anything else from me, I'll head out now."Seeing Abigail about to leave, Luna quickly reached out and grabbed her. "Hold on!"Abigail asked, "What do you need?"Luna hesitated, then said sheepishly, "I'm sorry."Abigail looked surprised. "Why are you apologizing?"Noticing people were passing by, Luna said, "Can we talk in your office?"Abigail replied, "Follow me."Inside the executive assistant's office, Luna spoke up, "When you were away, I thought a lot. You're not someone who acts recklessly for personal gain. Whatever's going on between you and Mr. Zane, there might be reasons tough for you to share. Just promise me you won't let things escalate with him and become that 'other woman'. I'll make sure this stays our secret."Luna was not one to jump to conclusions. She had confronted Abigail with the video, knowing how talented and hardworking she was. Luna was certain that Abigail had e
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Luna released Abigail and said as she walked away, "I need to get back to work."Keith watched her leave, then turned to Abigail. "You two..."Abigail cut in, "What about us?"Keith raised an eyebrow. "That was quite a tight hug."Abigail shot back, "So? We wanted to hug. What's the big deal?"Keith hesitated. "I just think Luna might have special feelings for you."Abigail explained, "On my first day at the CEO's office, Luna was by my side. She introduced me to everyone and helped me get started. When a few long-time employees tried giving me a hard time, she stood up for me. She's been like a mentor."Keith nodded. "That makes sense."Abigail shot back, "Makes sense how?"Keith explained, "When she saw you and Mr. Zane getting cozy in the office, it's clear why she was upset. I first thought she liked Mr. Zane, but I soon realized she was more concerned about you. She doesn't really care about Mr. Zane's actions."Abigail only caught the first part of what Keith said. "Whe
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"Awesome!" Luna exclaimed. 'I was right about Abigail. She's not the bad person some say she is.'Keith said, "Abigail wants to keep her relationship a secret. Now that you know, just don't tell anyone, okay?"Before Luna could ask why Abigail wanted to keep her relationship a secret, she pieced it together. When she discovered Abigail's tie to Xander, she wondered if Abigail's executive assistant position was not purely based on her abilities. If others found out about their relationship, many might assume Abigail advanced due to Xander rather than her own merit. All her achievements would be overshadowed. Instead of being seen as the talented Ms. Renee, she would be known as Mrs. Zane—impressive on the surface, but essentially in Xander's shadow.Luna said, "I promise I won't tell anyone, Keith. It's up to Abigail to decide if she wants to share about her relationship."Abigail responded, "Thanks.""Why are you thanking me? I haven't done anything for you," Luna said, now more r
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"Alright, let's drop it. The meeting is about to start," Abigail said.Keith, looking flustered, said, "I'm not ready yet. Abigail, you know Mr. Zane won't get on your case like he might with me. Can you help me—"Abigail cut him off, "Nope."As Keith scrambled with his materials, he said, "You're always so nice to Luna. What about me? Haven't we worked together long enough?"Abigail laughed. "Do we really have that kind of bond?""Of course! We're tight," Keith insisted.Abigail exclaimed, "Mr. Zane, what brings you here?""Mr. Zane? Ah, no, no, there's nothing between Abigail and me..." Keith stammered, but upon looking around, he did not see Xander. Realizing Abigail had tricked him, he glared at her. "You think that's funny?""Maybe a little," Abigail replied with a smirk.Keith, trying to maintain his composure, replied, "You think it's funny now? Don't push me, Abigail. Even with Mr. Zane on your side, you wouldn't want to see me angry. You might just regret it."Abigai
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Xander looked intently at Keith, his gaze so piercing that Keith felt chills and his skin crawled."Mr. Zane," Keith began, "if you have something to say, just say it."After a lengthy pause, and sensing that Abigail might return soon, Xander finally said, "Starting today, Abigail won't handle the company's confidential documents.""What? Could you repeat that, Mr. Zane?" Keith asked, tilting his head as if trying to clear his ear. "Abigail isn't just your executive assistant, she's also your wife. Don't you trust her?"Keith pondered during the brief silence. 'Mr. Zane has always trusted Abigail. From the time she started working closely with him, he never hid crucial documents from her. So, this sudden change, preventing her from accessing the company's most classified files, must mean something. Maybe it's not about trust but her new title as the CEO's wife. The dynamics of relationships can change. They might be close today and distant tomorrow. Perhaps he's guarding against fu
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"I'm leaving too," Abigail said."Wait.""Is there something else, Mr. Zane?"It had been some time since Abigail had used such a formal tone with him. Xander felt a bit strange hearing it. "Now, I want to discuss something personal with you."She thought, 'He just mentioned we're at work, and now he wants to get personal? Does he always think he can have his way?'"Come closer," Xander said. Abigail moved toward him but stopped, keeping some distance between them. "Do I look like I'm going to eat you?" Xander asked with a playful smirk."At work, it's better if we keep some distance," she replied.Xander nodded. "After work, ride home with me.""Alright."He beckoned her, "Come closer.""Why?""I've missed holding you. Just want a hug."Abigail quickly took a step back, then turned and darted out of the office. "You were the one who wanted to keep things professional here," she called out.As Xander watched her retreat, the warmth in his eyes faded, replaced by a chilling
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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
