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He remained expressionless, yet Abigail could again faintly sense a level of respect from him. Abigail let her guard down."What's up?"Paxton spoke, "Mr. Zane's condition is far worse than you've been led to believe. If you aren't busy with other things, could you please return and stay by Mr. Zane's side? You don't have to do anything, just be with him for a while.""Is Mr. Zane's condition that bad?" Abigail was taken aback. She had known Paxton for quite some time, and this was the first instance she had heard him utter so many words at once. She could not shake the feeling that something was off. She figured that Paxton was Xander's most trusted subordinate; it was quite possible that he was acting under Xander's instructions to deceive her. She had just left Xander's hospital room, and he seemed perfectly fine—not at all like someone who was sick.Paxton responded firmly, "It's not good."Abigail was not keen on seeing Xander at this point and hesitated a bit. "I'm not a doc
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A familiar, yet somehow different, masculine voice drifted toward Abigail from behind. "Nothing happened to Mr. Zane after you left, but while you were here, he went through a lot that his body couldn't handle.""So, you're blaming me then?" Abigail whirled around to face "Paxton", her eyes a blazing red. "You're not going to pin this all on me!" She thought, 'If I made any mistake, it was coming here to find Xander for verification. Had I played dumb and acted like I knew nothing, wouldn't this all be avoided?'"Paxton" ignored her outburst, continuing, "Mr. Zane has been in the ICU for two days. He was only out of danger tonight. He had just woken up not long before you arrived. You didn't notice his poor health because he had put on makeup to not worry you. You came in all noisy and violent, potentially hurting him. But that's not the most important part. The crux of it all must be something you said that deeply upset him."Every word "Paxton" spat out was an accusation against h
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"I'm Paxton's twin brother, Samuel," the man introduced himself. "Usually, I operate in the shadows. Aside from Mr. Zane, my elder brother, and my mother, you're the fourth person to know of my existence."Abigail was surprised. "So secretive? Then why let me in on it?""Because you're one of the few people Mr. Zane trusts. I don't mind letting you know," Samuel said."But I do mind," Abigail retorted. "I'm just an assistant. I don't want to know things about Mr. Zane that should be kept secret. I don't want to get too involved and be blamed if something goes wrong.""If something happens, you can't exactly stay uninvolved because you're not an outsider," Samuel shot back.Abigail crinkled her nose in distaste. "Why is it that you're chattier than your brother? You're supposed to be this mysterious figure by Mr. Zane's side; can't you maintain some of that mystery? There are things you should keep to yourself.""You're quite talkative yourself," Samuel countered."Do you know wh
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'The bullet tore through his chest, missing his heart by a mere fifth of an inch?' Abigail did not need to read through the rest of the medical history about Xander's health. Just this one sentence alone was enough to send chills down her spine and make her heart pound in her chest. "Dr. Watson, when did this happen?" she asked, wondering, 'Why haven't I heard about this before?'Dr. Watson slowly said, "Over a decade ago. Xander had just taken over Zane Corporation and was negotiating a deal in Alvonia when a competitor played dirty. He was inches from death. After our team fought for a day and a night, we finally pulled him back from the brink. But as soon as he woke up, there were more problems. He had to go sign contracts, despite his weakened state, and that set the stage for his current condition. If Xander had listened to us and taken proper rest, he wouldn't be in such a situation. But he's been running around these years, rarely taking a break. He barely takes care of himself
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"Can't you tell me?" Abigail pressed.Dr. Watson frowned. "It doesn't seem particularly relevant to Xander's condition.""It's of great importance. Please, Dr. Watson, I need you to be honest," Abigail insisted.Dr. Watson seemed to think for a moment before responding, "A very long time. Longer than Dr. Sander."Abigail knew that with Xander's personality, he would not put all his eggs in one basket. Even if Dr. Sander and her son betrayed him while he was unconscious, he would still have others he could rely on. "Until Mr. Zane wakes up, I'm counting on you to stay by his side, Dr. Watson. No one else should touch his medication, especially Dr. Sander." Abigail was not petty; she simply knew that the emotional state of Dr. Sander and her son was unstable. They could potentially act against Xander out of hatred. Xander was helpless at the moment; they could not afford to take any chances. Even though she was not comfortable acknowledging her role as his wife, the fact remained tha
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Abigail was not sure whether her words were reaching Xander. She sat quietly, her eyes glued to his face. Xander's face was even paler than it had appeared through the glass window, devoid of any color, like a thin sheet of paper that could be punctured by the slightest touch. She thought, 'Even sick as a dog, his face is still handsome, a kind of morbidly captivating charm. Did his parents make some pact with the divine to create such a perfect face?'After staring at Xander for a while and feeling awkward for scrutinizing him so closely, she finally spoke up, "Have you forgotten about Essy and your grandma, Mr. Zane? Your grandma is old, Essy is still young, and you're their rock. Ever thought about what they'd do if something happened to you?"As she spoke, Abigail watched Xander, hoping for any sign of a reaction. She recounted many things about his grandmother and Esther. Even as her words filled the room, Xander remained motionless, no twitch of a finger or flutter of eyelids l
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'Why the heck is this happening?' Abigail did not understand. She wanted to summon Dr. Watson. When she attempted to rise, she realized Xander was clutching her hand. As she tried to pull away gently, his grip only tightened."Mr. Zane, if you're awake, cut the act, okay? Don't scare us like that."Abigail had a reason to suspect Xander was pretending, as it seemed improbable for an unconscious man to hold her hand with such force. She extended her other hand and lightly pinched the back of his hand. She did it hard enough that if he were faking unconsciousness, there would be some physical reaction. But Xander showed no sign of response, leaving her utterly disappointed. As to why he had opened his eyes and grabbed her hand, calling her name, Abigail could not explain—she was no doctor.'I need to get Dr. Watson here ASAP.'Abigail tried once more to free her hand, but to no avail. Adding more force did not change the outcome. It was as if her hand had fused with Xander's, and no
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Melody wanted to argue in Xander's defense, but her words fell short. Not only was Xander the object of many women's fantasies but he was also the center of many rumors. Among the tales circulating, the most notorious one was of him seizing power, coldly casting his own father into prison. He had long been branded a man who disowned his kin.Felix continued, "If Xander really did harm Caterpie, he'd ensure there would be no trace left behind. We wouldn't even get to see Caterpie's body. Should we call the cops now?"His speculations were growing more and more outrageous, and Melody nervously swallowed. "Caterpie is his legal wife. She's been by his side, working tirelessly for such a long time. He wouldn't go that far, would he?"Felix shot her a glare. "Even now, you're still defending him?""No, it's not that. I..." Melody thought for a moment, then a lightbulb went off in her head. "You know, Fee, it seems to me that it's not me who's lost touch with reality but you."Felix fro
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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
