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There were rumors that Xander always kept himself away from women. Abigail had worked alongside him for around seven to eight months. But she had never seen him be intimate with his wife. Arguably, he lived a more ascetic life than a monk.Abigail thought, 'Frankly, there may be a problem with him. That's why he doesn't dare to be close to women.'Felix said, "Caterpie, I tell you, men with this kind of issue are very sick in private. You have to be careful when you stay at his condo."Abigail responded, "You can say he has some issues. But you can't question his character.""Ahem, Abigail, Mr. Zane had someone prepare dinner. He wants to invite you and Mr. Thompson to join him."They were already frightened when they suddenly heard Dr. Sander's voice come from behind them. When Abigail turned her head around and saw Xander, she was so scared that she had goosebumps.Abigail thought, 'How long has he been here?'Did he overhear my conversation with Felix?'If he knows I talk ab
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Not only did Abigail not snatch his cigarette, but she did not even raise her head to look at him.Xander was speechless.He thought, 'Is it possible that Abigail didn't see me about to smoke?'He then vigorously pressed the lighter several times making a few clicking sounds. He finally managed to catch Abigail's attention.Xander leaned forward slightly to make it easier for Abigail to take the cigarette away from his hand...But Abigail gave him Felix's lighter with her hands instead. She said, "Mr. Zane, your lighter isn't working. Use this."He thought to himself again, 'She was so worried when Felix wanted to smoke. But when I wanted to smoke, she actually gave me a lighter instead of stopping me.'I have to wonder if she's trying to kill me sooner so that she can marry another man?!'Xander looked at the lighter in front of him. His face darkened slightly as he asked, "Did I ask you for a lighter?"Abigail was at a loss for words.She thought, 'His lighter wasn't functi
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Xander asked, "Is there anything that I can help with?"Abigail answered, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Zane. It's just a personal matter."Their conversation ended because of her reply.Luckily, the chef happened to serve them their breakfast.Xander sat down before Abigail sat opposite him.The breakfast was very hearty. Not only was it an Alvonian-style breakfast, but there was also the spaghetti bolognese that Abigail liked.Xander specifically asked the chef to make that for her. But Abigail did not take the pasta. He asked, "Is the pasta not to your liking?""We had dinner quite late last night. I'm not really hungry now. I don't feel like eating much. I just want to eat some porridge." There was porridge too. It was fresh sweet corn porridge. Abigail took a bowl of the porridge and tasted it twice. It tasted better than she imagined. It smelled nice and it was glutinous. It was also a little sweet but not greasy.Abigail thought, 'This porridge was cooked using rice a
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Felix said, "I see. Then we should choose the more expensive one."Abigail responded, "But I really want to try The Parlour's brains and eggs. I want to know what's the difference between expensive and cheap brains and eggs."Melody said, "Caterpie, wake up. You're not the one who's going there to eat."Abigail responded, "I can't eat it. But I can think about it right?"Melody said, "I'll work harder to make more money. I'll bring you two to eat it when I have the money."Abigail said, "Okay. It'll depend on you whether I can eat it."They arrived at their destination for the day after booking a table at the restaurant.Felix and Melody came here a few times. So, they knew quite well about the properties here. They had told Abigail the pros and cons of these properties.The apartments at Lakeside were improved types of residential properties. The smallest unit was one thousand and seven hundred square feet. While the biggest unit was two thousand and five hundred square feet.
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Melody said, "You're right. I've also made up my mind; I'll treat him twice as well as long as he's good to me. The two of us must live happily, and I mustn't be like you."Abigail made a menacing expression and said, "I'll beat you up if you talk about my marriage again."Melody quickly surrendered. "Alright, alright. I won't talk about it. But it'll take Brandon some time to come over from there, so let's sign the contract first."Abigail nodded. "Sure. I need to deal with the mortgage later, so I do need to hurry."However, none of them expected Brandon to arrive before they finished signing the contract. He was even faster than them.He was not alone. There was also a woman who was around fifty years old next to him.The woman walked up to Abigail before Brandon and Melody could give each other introductions. She started judging Abigail. "Your looks are pretty decent, so you're somewhat worthy of my Brandon. However, you're a little too skinny. Your butt is also small, so you
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Brandon asked, "What do you mean?""I previously agreed to date you because you were nice to me. Since we hadn't even really officially started dating, neither of us will lose anything if we break it off early," said Melody.Brandon still thought he had been wronged. "Why aren't you listening to my mother if you know I'm nice to you?"Melody was amused by his confrontation. "Why should I listen to your mother? Who is she to me? You're nobody to me, either. Yet you want me to register the property I'm buying under your name, and you're not letting me buy a property on my own? Do you really take me for an idiot?"The woman rushed over in a panic when she saw her son get bullied. "You bitch. You pester my son every day, make him buy you food and things, and now you want to break up? Alright, pay my son back the money he spent on you first."Melody asked, "Why didn't I know I had spent your money before, Brandon?""I treated you to spicy marinara pasta the night before, and you didn'
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"Mr. Cobain, not everyone is otherworldly like you." Abigail smiled. "We need to go apply for a mortgage now, so we'll be leaving you two."Xander, who had been silent all the while, spoke, "Abigail, I'll be waiting for you outside. Come and find me when you're done.""Yes, sir."Personal assistants did not have normal vacation days and had to be there whenever their bosses called for them. Of course, they also had days where they had days off because their bosses were in a good mood.After they left, Xander took out his personal phone. He wanted to send Abigail a WhatsApp message but did not know what to say.When they got married, he gave her a card with enough money for her to purchase a 2476-square-feet apartment. However, she did not spend the money in the card.'She's very serious about drawing a line between me—her husband—and herself. She isn't willing to use a single cent of the money I give her,' he thought.Xander felt incredibly displeased at this realization.Sudde
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"Mhm. You're very right. That's also what I have in mind." Xander looked at her, and his eyes were slightly tinted with loneliness. "But she hasn't forgiven me. Help me come up with an idea on what I should do."'So that's why! I've been too full of myself recently. I can't believe I naively thought Mr. Zane was purposefully finding time to be alone with me,' thought Abigail.She thought for a while and said, "Mr. Zane, if you really want to reconcile with your wife, then you shouldn't care about your reputation. You should apologize if you need to, get on your knees if you need to, and buy her gifts if you need to. Anything that'll get her to forgive you is good."'Get on my knees? She wants me to get on my knees for her? How could I—a man—easily get on my knees?!' he thought."Let's go pick out a gift first." Xander smiled in resignation. Then, he stepped on the gas pedal and sped up the car.They drove all the way down south from Florivera Highway and turned into Florivera Firs
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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
