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Abigail asked, "Fifty million dollars?"Felix nodded. "Yes. There were other companies that offered higher prices. But we don't trust their production quality. So, we listened to you and went with Ripplewood Films."Copyright fees of fifty million dollars might not be much for many major players. But for a rising star like Abigail, it was indeed a very high copyright fee.The copyright fee for Tale of Chloe Bay was only in the seven-figure range, significantly less than the copyright fees this time. Abigail asked, "Is it really fifty million? You guys aren't joking with me, right?"Melody responded, "When have we ever played this kind of joke on you?"The three of them had grown up together and had plenty of fun together. But they also knew when to be serious. They would never joke about matters that could not be joked about.Abigail remained silent and mentally processed this big news.She knew that the reason her value had skyrocketed was closely related to Stella.When Stell
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Felix remained silent. He thought, 'She's right. Actually, I'm also very excited. But I'm trying to control myself. After all, we want to do great things together. We shouldn't all go wild just because of this amount of money.'Melody continued saying, "I've calculated. Once we get all fifty million dollars, after deducting taxes and expenses like website maintenance, employee salaries, and so on, each of us should get approximately ten million dollars."Felix responded, "Ten million dollars. It sounds like just a number. But so many people can't make this much money in their entire lives."Abigail had been following Xander for a very long time. The Zane Corporation's businesses were projects that were worth at least billions of dollars.She thought she had become numb to numbers after she heard so much about it. Never did she expect that hearing she could earn ten million dollars would still excite her, as this was earned by the three of them through their own abilities.Melody k
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Lucia immediately followed Abigail. "I'll go with you."Xander said, "You stay."Abigail and Lucia both stopped walking at the same time. Abigail thought Xander's words were directed at her. But when she turned to look at him, she realized he was asking Lucia to stay.Abigail felt a strange emotion, making her very uncomfortable. She tried very hard to push away this feeling. She pretended as if she was not bothered and looked at Xander to hear what he wanted to say to Lucia.Lucia glanced at Abigail before walking back to Xander. "Mr. Zane..."Xander responded, "Call Keith. The Aglow Sky proposal must be finalized tonight."Lucia said, "Okay."Abigail thought, 'So it's about work. I feel like slapping myself. How could I have such thoughts about my husband and my own sister?'Abigail then walked to the kitchen. "Susanna, is the food ready?"Susanna responded, "Yes. It's all ready."Abigail said, "All right. I'll ask them to have dinner."She then walked back to the kitchen
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Susanna believed she needed to do something about it. She continued to be lost in her thoughts. 'I need to protect this family at all costs. I won't allow anyone to come between Abigail and Xander and ruin their relationship.'Men are all the same. They'll mess up occasionally. But as long as we stop them in time, things will still be fine.'Susanna said, "Xander, we don't have new bedding at home. The extras we used have all just been washed today. They're still being dried outside. I'm afraid it may not be possible for Lucia to stay overnight here. How about this, I'll immediately talk to Liam and ask him to take Lucia home after dinner."Susanna dared to give such a ridiculous excuse because she was confident that she knew Xander very well and she trusted him a lot.She continued to say, "Xander, you've never liked having too many people at home. And if having one more person stay at home might affect your sleep, that won't be good." She then smiled as she looked at Lucia. "Luci
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During that time, Abigail would never dare to think that Xander would teach her if there was something she did not understand.Lucia said, "Yes. A lot of things that I didn't understand, it was Xander who taught me. But don't overthink it. He surely only taught me because of you. The reason I was hired by Zane Corporation was because of you. You're also the reason I was promoted to become the assistant of the CEO."Abigail smiled as she said, "I won't overthink. Just focus on doing your work with him, do well, and let everyone see your capabilities."Lucia replied, "Okay."Abigail said, "You should get some sleep. I'll go back to my room now."Abigail turned around and wanted to leave. Lucia held her. "Sis..."Abigail responded, "Just say whatever you want to say. Don't keep it to yourself."Lucia said, "It's nothing. I just wanted to hug you again and say goodnight!"Abigail hugged her. "Goodnight!"Luca replied, "Goodnight!"After leaving Lucia's room, Abigail immediately w
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Abigail was speechless.She thought, 'When I wanted to argue with him, he said he wanted to sleep. It felt as futile as trying to punch cotton; I couldn't even start an argument.'Abigail really wanted to continue talking to Xander. But when she saw how tired he looked, she could not bear to delay his sleep. "Okay. You go to sleep then."Abigail thought, 'I'll talk to him properly when I wake up early in the morning tomorrow.'Xander stood up and went to bed. Abigail then turned around and went to the bathroom.After she washed up and came out, Xander was already sleeping very, very soundly. It seemed like he was really tired."Lousy man. You've made me so upset, and yet you're sleeping so soundly." Abigail went onto the bed and lay down beside Xander. She then rolled into his arms.She stretched her arms to hug his waist. She then buried her head in his chest to listen to his steady heartbeat. All her grievances and uneasiness completely disappeared at that moment.She rubbed
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Abigail smiled without responding.Susanna thought Abigail voluntarily resigned. She did not know it was Xander who had asked Abigail to resign.The reason he gave her was for her to focus on her work.Abigail thought, 'I told Xander that I wanted to stay by his side, to work together with him. But he didn't want me to work alongside him anymore.'...When Abigail went back to her room, she was no longer sleepy. She stared unwaveringly at the ceiling with wide eyes.Suddenly, many images flashed through her mind. From the first time she met Xander, to working with him, to him offending his business partner just to protect her as his subordinate... Every moment with him was as vivid as playing out a movie.Abigail believed the Xander she knew would never betray his marriage.She did not want to overthink things any further. She was convinced that the more she overthought certain matters, the worse they would become. She wanted to ask him directly and express her feelings to him
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Abigail asked, "Is it really him?"It seemed like she was asking Paxton a question, but in truth, she was actually questioning herself.She ended the call without waiting for Paxton's answer.Actually, she knew better than anyone that the man who left with Lucia earlier in the morning was Xander.It was just that she did not want to admit that the man was her husband. She wished someone could tell her that it was not her husband but someone who was impersonating him. She wanted someone to assure her that her husband would never be so intimate with another woman."Ha..." Abigail let out a cold laugh. She then picked up the tablet at the side and continued drawing her comic.She thought, 'We sold my comic's animation rights and film rights at such a high price. To justify that, I must put in my best effort. I can't let the showbiz company that believes in me down.'...Meanwhile, Lucia was watching Xander, who had his eyes tightly closed, in fear.There were several times when s
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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
