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Mallory's every waking moment used to be consumed by thoughts of how to win Xander and how to become his woman. Now, with Xander lying next to her, her wish was about to come true. Yet for some reason, she was not as overjoyed as she thought she would be. Instead, a nameless, indescribable emotion was spreading through her heart, making it clench in a way that made her breathless. But for the sake of a better life, she could not back down now. She had to become Xander's woman tonight. If she could carry Xander's child tonight, she would no longer be under Max's control.She reached out, trying to unbutton Xander's white shirt, her hand trembling uncontrollably. Mallory kept telling herself, 'Xander is out of it right now. It's not that terrifying.'But what Mallory did not expect was Xander suddenly gripping her wrist before she even touched him, his voice as chilling as a demon's. "Who the hell are you?"Startled, Mallory managed to stammer out, "Mr. Zane, you're drunk. Don't you r
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Mallory trembled, her anxiety rippling through her. "Xander, you know... I've always liked you, wanted to marry you, wanted to be your wife.""What do you even amount to? Are you worthy to be my wife?" Xander sneered and spun around, barking toward the window, "Get in here, all of you."At his command, two figures appeared outside the window. As they clambered inside, their identities became clear: Dr. Sander and a hulking, robust man who bore an uncanny resemblance to Paxton. The absence of a jagged scar, like a malicious centipede trailing down his face, was the only distinction from Paxton. The man was none other than Paxton's twin brother, Samuel Spencer.Samuel stepped forward, his tall frame blocking Mallory. "Mr. Zane, how shall we deal with this woman?"Xander swept a dismissive glance over Mallory. "She's so eager to be with a man; let her have her fill."Knowing the wrath of Xander, Mallory frantically pleaded, "Xander, I was only following orders. I had no choice. Pleas
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"Are you good now?" Dr. Sander asked.Mallory nodded in response."That's a good girl," Dr. Sander said, her demeanor much like a kind elder.However, Mallory knew that anyone aligned with Xander could not possibly be of virtuous nature. One moment, Dr. Sander could be charming and congenial; the next, she could bare her fangs, wishing nothing more than to devour her.Before long, Xander emerged from the bathroom, fresh from his bath, donning a clean set of clothes. Samuel promptly approached him. "Mr. Zane, our men have almost completely scoped out the Illumination Club. The place is riddled with traps and surveillance. Navigating within without being detected is no easy feat. But we've found a way out that ensures Ron won't detect us.""Excellent," Xander replied."Shall we leave now?" Samuel asked.Xander could not wait to leave the squalid place. "Yes. But keep watch. We need to expose whoever else is working with Ron.""I've already set up surveillance. If anyone contacts
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Dr. Sander realized, if her arsenal of medical supplies fell short, they were in deep trouble. Samuel floored the gas pedal, the car bolting off like a greyhound out of the starting gate.As the vehicle sped away, Xander's voice, slurred and distant, echoed within the confines of the car, "Life? I never paid it much heed before... I thought if it ended, so be it. But now I want to live... Abigail just bought me new clothes; I haven't worn them yet..."Hearing this, a pang of both distress and urgency welled up within Dr. Sander. Her heart ached to think of how lightly Xander once regarded his own life, yet the worry sprouted from his deep-seated attachment to his marriage with Abigail. Due to his father's disregard for his mother and their marital bond, Xander had vowed from an early age to be a man starkly different from his father. Upon taking over the reins of Zane Corporation, he cast away all the rules set by his father and dismissed all the high-ranking officials favored by him
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Abigail had a mental map of all the high-end clubs in Florivera, but the Illumination Club, a mere stone's throw away from her home, was entirely foreign to her. As she journeyed there, she could not help but wonder if this was a ruse by Ron, but the presence of Xander eased her concerns.The break of dawn saw the roads virtually empty. It did not take Abigail long to arrive at her destination. Parking her car, she was met with the sight of an abandoned, encroaching wall. A decrepit wooden gate stood at the center of the wall, above which hung a barely legible sign that read "Illumination Club". The sight was a far cry from the clubs she was used to, and it only amplified her suspicion toward Ron. As she reached for her phone to call him, a man clad in a suit materialized beside her as if out of thin air."Ms. Renee, please follow me."Abigail nearly dropped her phone from the shock but managed to grip it just in time. "Where did you pop up from?" she asked.The man remained silent
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Navigating the winding path, Abigail at last came upon the structures of the building. Directly ahead was what appeared to be a spacious place for leisure and entertainment, with three or four small villas situated to the side. Calling it a club was a bit of a stretch; it was more likely Ron's private estate in Florivera, never hosting outsiders.The man in the suit left Abigail at her destination, vanishing as silently as a ghost. Looking around, she saw no other soul, the lighting within the place was dim and overall gave off an eerie vibe."Mr. Hagrid, I'm here. Where's Mr. Zane?"No one answered, but a dim light emitted from one of the villas. Abigail figured Xander and Ron would likely be there. She began to stride toward the villa when a sinister voice crept into her ear."Ms. Renee, you've finally arrived. You've kept me waiting."She followed the sound, her eyes struggling to adjust to the dim lighting. After a few moments, she saw Ron, dressed in all black, leaning agains
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Ron, perceptive of Abigail's inner turmoil, suggested, "If you're uncomfortable, Ms. Renee, then maybe it's better not to look." Abigail stayed silent. Ron resumed, "Let's go then. I'll treat you to breakfast."Abigail countered, "Shouldn't you be encouraging me to check again, Mr. Hagrid?""Do you want to?" Ron asked."To confirm it's not Mr. Zane, so I can work in peace in the future.""Then have a look." Ron led Abigail back to the door, nudging it open just a sliver.From this angle, they could not see the bed, but the clothes strewn about at its foot were clearly visible. The scattered white shirt and black trousers appeared ordinary, but the unique embroidery on the cuffs belonged solely to Xander's wardrobe. Not only did the clothes confirm the man in bed was Xander but also the voices of the pair, both of which Abigail knew too well. Even if they were in the throes of passion, Abigail could tell it was Xander and Mallory.'Did Xander really sleep with Mallory? He never ev
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'All men are... no, I can't brand all men. Nathan is also a man, but I'm certain he isn't a scoundrel.'Though Abigail kept silent, her expression provided Ron with the answer he sought. "Abigail, let me ask you; if your husband was unfaithful, would you forgive him?""Mr. Hagrid, you and Xander may be that sort of men, but don't assume every man is like you." Despite the fact that she could hardly remember Nathan's face, Abigail steadfastly believed he would not betray their marriage. This was because Nathan had once promised to live a good life with her.Ron laughed. "Hmm... Ms. Renee, when you think about your time with your husband, have you never doubted that he could betray you?"Abigail did not want to let Ron disrupt her relationship with Nathan. "So, Mr. Hagrid, did you bring me here to discuss my relationship with my husband?""No, it wasn't me who asked you to come. It was Xander who wanted me to fetch you to take him home. But judging by the sound in the room, I think
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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
