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"Filthy woman?" Xander looked at Jane. His gaze was indifferent as if he were looking at a stranger. No matter how one looked at the two, they did not seem like they were blood-related mother and son.Jane felt guilty and dared not meet Xander's gaze when he looked at her.'While he's the son whom I had carried for nine months and birthed, I had never really taken care of him. This has led to his being very distant from me, and I don't see myself in him at all,' she thought."Which one of the things that you've done over the years isn't dirtier than that woman? Everyone around me has the right to criticize her, but not you. Also, if you ever stir up trouble for the people around me again, I won't mind letting you see what I'm capable of again."Then, he turned around and left as if staying with Jane for another second would dirty his eyes."Xander, you purposefully came here just to warn me not to mess with your assistant?" Jane tried to probe something out of her secretive son.
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Abigail and Keith did not have to be by Xander's side when he gathered with his friends and family, so they finally had the chance to rest for a while.Abigail asked the attendant for a glass of juice. After she found a quiet corner, she took off her several inches-high stilettos and decided to rest for a bit.As soon as she sat down, she felt an unfriendly gaze.She lifted her head and saw Mallory.Mallory wore a red evening gown tonight, so she stood out in the crowd. Before Xander arrived, many thought she was the Mrs. Zane to be. They surrounded her and were constantly at her service.After Xander came, everyone's eyes were on Xander and his assistant beside him.Mallory's gaze kept on following Xander, but Xander did not spare her the slightest glance.While Xander did not look at Mallory, he would occasionally look at Abigail, who followed him at his side.'Abigail is inferior to me in everything, and she's only a mere assistant who's at other people's disposal. Who's she
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Abigail smiled back at her. "Good evening, Ms. Zane!"Esther enthusiastically tugged on Abigail."We're going to play Script Kill. Xander, Abigail, do you guys want to join us?""You all go ahead. I won't be joining."Abigail just wanted to find a quiet place to rest for a while and think of a way to deal with Jane.Xander's rejection was simple and direct. "Not interested.""Alright. Then, we'll be going ahead." Esther dragged away Mallory, who had stiffened in fear."Why's your hand so cold, Mallory?"Mallory was at a loss for words.'So what if my hand is cold? I had almost lost this hand,' she thought.Abigail and Xander were left in the relatively quiet corner."Thank you, Mr. Zane!"'He told me not to be scared of anyone, including the Zane family. Today, he showed me with his actions that I can trust everything he said,' she thought."Why aren't you joining the game?" Xander's husky voice sounded in Abigail's ear.Then, his large frame sat down beside her.He was
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There were over ten rooms on the hotel's top floor, and all of them were used as the set for the Script Kill game. According to the planning company, the set was life-sized and based on the script.After the staff briefly introduced the game instructions, everyone took turns drawing lots to get their roles.Abigail drew the housewife role, while Malcolm drew the lawyer role. The two were husband and wife in the script.After everyone confirmed the relationship between their roles, Malcolm walked to Abigail's side. He reached out and patted her on her shoulder. "Honey..."Since they were role-playing, everyone addressed each other according to their roles. Abigail moved her lips, but she could not utter the word "honey"."Honey, there's no need to rush. You can take your time and practice when we go to our room later," Malcolm said to Abigail. However, he felt an inexplicable icy feeling on his neck.He lifted his head and searched for the source of the icy feeling. As expected, h
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Xander had never used such crude methods to set up others, but his circle was really complicated, so the people used various dirty tricks.His friend, Ron, was forced to marry Emma because he got drugged and accidentally slept with her.Abigail's circle was much simpler. Aside from work, she spent most of her time drawing at home, so she did not know such things."Drugged? What kind of drug?""Aphrodisiac..." Xander said through gritted teeth. His gaze looked terrifying under his silver-rimmed glasses.'Someone dared to use such a crude trick on me, so they'll have to bear the consequences,' he thought."Ap-Ap-Aphrodisiac?" Abigail was so shocked by the word that she stuttered and almost bit her own tongue.She finally understood why her body was being this weird.Not only did she feel warm, but she also felt as if there were countless bugs crawling within her; it was so itchy she wanted to claw away her skin."Who drugged us, Mr. Zane? When did they drug us? Why do they want
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It seemed as if a century had passed; the two lost track of time. The closed door was forcefully opened, and Paxton immediately ran into the room. "Mr. Zane!"Behind him was Dr. Sander."Go check on Abigail first." Xander's voice was so hoarse it was like his throat had been burned.Dr. Sander quickly took out two pills from her medical kit."Take these pills first."Dr. Sander was Xander's personal doctor, so there were all kinds of rare drugs in her medical kit.She also carried the antidote for such aphrodisiacs with her to prevent Xander from being set up by others.Then, she immediately walked to Abigail. When she saw the scratches of various sizes on her arms, she was so shocked that her heart skipped a beat."Abigail! Why'd you do this to yourself?""Dr. Sander, you're finally here!" Abigail said with a smile before she lost consciousness and promptly fell into Dr. Sander's arms.They did not know Abigail could only use such self-harming methods to regain some rational
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'Sigh. Does he think others won't notice his worry just because he isn't coming to see her?' she thought.When Dr. Sander rushed to the scene yesterday, Abigail fainted and fell right into her arms.She quickly gave Abigail the antidote. However, she was incredibly guarded. Despite being unconscious, her teeth were still tightly clenched. Dr. Sander did everything she could and still could not feed the antidote into Abigail's mouth.She only released her tightly clenched teeth after Xander, who was in dire straits like her, called her name and gently coaxed her.Then, Dr. Sander could not help but shudder when she thought of Xander's gaze when he saw the scratch marks of various sizes on her arms.'I've been by Xander's side for many years. One time, he got set up and almost lost his life, but he still remained unfazed. I've never seen him this way,' she thought."Dr. Sander, where is this place?" Abigail was a little slow to realize that she was in a completely unfamiliar room.
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Dr. Sander subconsciously glanced at Xander. Xander looked at the tablet in his hand and did not say anything; it was as if whether or not Abigail left had nothing to do with him.Dr. Sander helplessly shook her head and said, "Have some oatmeal first, Abigail; we'll talk after you eat.""Alright."'I also had the intention to eat before I leave. Otherwise, Felix and Melody will be worried sick if they see the state I'm currently in,' she thought.The oatmeal was soft and delicious; Abigail wanted another serving after she finished hers. Dr. Sander scooped another bowl of oatmeal for her and laughed. "Eating a lot shows that you've recovered.""It's mainly because of how delicious your cooking is," said Abigail.After she stomached two bowls of oatmeal, she regained most of her energy, and even her spirits were lifted."Mr. Zane, Dr. Sander, I'll be..."Before Abigail could finish her sentence, Paxton walked in with a large box in his arms. "Mr. Zane, Mr. Cooper has sent you yo
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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
