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At the end of last year, as they had a very important client that happened to like shooting very much, she had accompanied Xander in practicing shooting.Xander was a natural-born genius and even when he had not shot a gun for a good while, he managed to hit bullseye at every shot after fiddling with the gun for a bit.Compared to Xander, Abigail was more of a hard-worker type of shooter.As she never had any experience shooting before, her aim would be off by about a yard when she first started practicing with Xander.She remembered how he looked at her as if she were an idiot. It was very possible he had never seen a shooter that inept before.Being looked down upon for not shooting well got her competitive nature riling to get good at the range.So, she secretly practiced behind Xander's back and whether her efforts bore fruit or not, the surprise in his expression the next time they went practicing said it all.After some consideration, Abigail told them her choice. "Shootin
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Mobius smirked. "Let's see how long you can keep that up."Staying confident was important to Abigail, especially with the first round being so crucial. Once everything was set, a voice shouted, "Begin!" After a loud bang sounded, her bullet hit the center of the target.The three Blau brothers watched in surprise, thinking, 'We didn't expect her to be this good. There are ten rounds, and this is only the first. Let's see how she does next.'"Do you really know how to shoot, or did you just get lucky? We'll find out in the next round." With that, Mobius stepped up with confidence, swiftly firing his gun.Soon after, the other brothers cheered, "Wow, Mobius nailed it!" His bullet landed just above Abigail's, right in the center of the target."Abigail," Mobius said, turning to her with a smirk, "how does my shooting stack up to yours? Remember, you can always back out before we're done."Abigail tried hard to ignore Mobius and focus on her shot. But nerves struck, and as she was a
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Abigail took a deep breath and hit the center of the target. But just like before, Mobius's bullet landed a tad above hers. They went back and forth, and by the time they reached the last round, they were tied. Even though they seemed cool and collected, the three brothers were super anxious.Skye said, "Why is Abigail being so stubborn? If she backed off, maybe Mobius would go easy on her."Rowen replied, "She's going to be so upset if she loses."Marlin wondered aloud, "Was it right for us to team up with Mobius to test her?"Rowen playfully tugged Marlin's ear. "Having doubts now? Kind of late for that."Marlin shrugged. "I just thought it'd be fun."As the conversation continued outside, the shooting contest inside came to a head. In the final round, Abigail nailed the center of the target. But in a twist, Mobius's bullet did not even hit the right target. He shot Abigail a fierce look, shouting, "Did you cheat?"Abigail just shrugged, replying with a teasing smile, "Who mad
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Mobius admitted defeat, "I'm sorry.""Who are you apologizing to?"Mobius hesitated. "Abigail, I'm sorry.""What did you do wrong?""I didn't do anything.""What?""I shouldn't have called you greedy," Mobius confessed.Abigail replied, "Think it over and come back when you're truly sorry."Mobius was speechless. 'Man, even though she's in her early twenties, younger than the three of us, how does she always get one up on me?'Abigail turned to Marlin, who stood tall and unflinching. "I want a hug," he declared.Abigail replied firmly, "No hugs."Marlin's face fell. "Is it because Mobius is mad at me?"She shot back, "You four teamed up to play that trick on me. You played a part."Marlin feigned surprise, blinking. "But I'm only four."Drawing from Xander's words, Abigail retorted, "Your kind of 'four' isn't like most kids."Abigail trusted Xander's take on Marlin: he was way smarter than any four-year-old she knew. She asked, "What's the plan now?"Mobius replied, "We
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Mobius hoped to watch Abigail get scared enough to cry."Alright, let's see what you've got," Abigail said, taking her seat. As the theater lights faded, the screen came alive with startling and gruesome images.Scared, Rowen tightly gripped Skye's hand, thinking, 'Does Mobius want to scare me more than he wants to scare Abigail? He knows how these movies get to me, especially when they seem so lifelike.'Skye whispered, "Rowen, be brave. Look at Abigail; she's not even flinching."Rowen wondered out loud, "Is she too scared to move? Or maybe she's just closing her eyes?" If that were the case, the movie would be pointless. As Rowen and Skye leaned forward to see if Abigail had her eyes closed, they were astonished to find them wide open, locked onto the big screen. After catching a quick look at the eerie scene, Rowen drew back in a flash. "What's going on? Why isn't she scared?"Skye said, "I'm beginning to think she's different from us."Just as Rowen was about to speak, a han
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Mobius looked at Abigail, then said slowly, "You're kind of spooky.""Me? Spooky?" Abigail was still focused on the movie. She thought movies could be creepy, but some people were even creepier. "If I don't let people bully me and I stand up for myself, that makes me 'bad' in your eyes?" Mobius did not know what to say. Abigail laughed. "I've never wanted to hurt anyone, let alone you guys. I just stood up to what you threw at me today. You wanted to freak me out, but now you're calling me spooky? All because I defended myself?"Mobius said, "I didn't want to hurt you. I was testing you."Abigail asked, "Why test me?"Mobius explained, "To see if you're brave and smart. The Blau family is special, and being a part of it means you need to be on your toes. From what I've seen, you'd be a great fit for us.""Do you want me to join the Blau family?" Abigail chuckled. "Uncle Mobius, it's my decision to make, not yours or anyone else's."Mobius replied, "You were raised away from the B
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The brothers chatted for a while. However, Marlin remained silent and looked troubled, which was unusual for him.Seeing this, Mobius pinched Marlin's cheek. "What's bothering you?"Marlin said, "I overheard Uncle Johann. He mentioned someone might be after Abigail. We can't let her head home by herself."Mobius said, "Uncle Johann has so many bodyguards for Abigail; nobody could get close."Marlin responded, "But she came here in our car, and we didn't tell the bodyguards when she left. What if they don't know she's gone?"Mobius's eyes widened in concern. "Quick, let the bodyguards know Abigail left. They have to be on their toes."Abigail sat in the back seat of Paxton's car as he drove. She asked, "Weren't you supposed to go to Pleasia with Mr. Zane?"Paxton replied, "Well, I'm with you now, right?"She continued, "Okay, but is your younger brother Samuel with Mr. Zane in Pleasia? Do you know where he is?"In Chrysalis, it was past noon, which meant it was early morning in
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Abigail's voice was soft, tinged with hurt. There was a pause before Xander finally said, "Yeah."To Abigail, he seemed almost dismissive. However, Xander's voice softened as he admitted, "I really do miss you."Abigail brightened, responding with a teasing smile. "I miss you even more. Like, two times more," she emphasized, playfully making her point clear.With a hint of amusement, Xander replied, "I get it."Abigail whispered back, "I want to hear more than just that."Xander chuckled. "Okay, I hear you."Abigail said, "Over there, don't skip meals because of work, like you used to. I've heard it's cold, and you hate the cold. Make sure you're dressed warmly." Suddenly, she heard Xander coughing. Concerned, she quickly asked, "Have you caught a cold? Is Dr. Watson with you? I'd like to talk to him."Soon after, Abigail heard Kane's voice. "Abigail, you're right. Xander didn't dress warmly, and he's never good about bundling up. He had a fever of 102.2°F this morning, and it h
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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
