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Malcolm grabbed Abigail. "Abigail, let's go. Just ignore them."Abigail had been quiet. She just silently watched the drama at the scene.When the unfamiliar woman approached them with a group of people and accused her of stealing, Abigail had already realized this missing necklace incident was very likely set up by Daisy to frame her.Abigail thought if she was not mistaken, the necklace that Daisy lost must now be inside somewhere related to her.She was wearing a dress that had no pockets. So, the necklace would not be on her now.The only possible place that the necklace would appear would be inside the handbag that she was carrying with her.Abigail pondered, 'But I've been carrying this bag with me. I almost never lost sight of it.'No... I did lose sight of it.'When I met Mallory at the lounge, she accidentally knocked my bag off the tea table. And she was the person who picked it up for me.'Before she left just now, she even randomly apologized to me.'After Abigail
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Abigail cast a frosty gaze over the crowd, speaking slowly but forcefully. "Why the hell should I, the accused, be the one to prove my innocence? Who said that I must clear my name whenever I'm accused of something? Will I ever get a peaceful day again? If a dog barks at me in the street, am I supposed to prove that I didn't rob its house?"Abigail's logic came as an unexpected surprise to the woman clad in black. The woman turned, seeking help from Max. Max knew too well that Abigail had a tough and stubborn streak; she would not let anyone search her bag easily. Fortunately, he was not hell-bent on searching her bag. He looked at the necklace barely visible around her neck. "Could you please undo your collar and show us your necklace, Ms. Renee?""You want to see my necklace? Who do you think you are?" At that moment, Abigail was nearly certain that her necklace was the legendary Astre Eternel. From her first day working with Xander, Keith had told her that Xander had specifically
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Max growled. "Let's check her handbag."Malcolm countered. "You call the cops! Let them handle this."Max glared at Malcolm. "You think I wouldn't, huh?"Malcolm shrugged. "Be my guest!""Before the cops get here, no one leaves. Everyone, stay put." Max pulled out his cell, called the police, and briefly explained the situation. Then, he shot a menacing glance at Abigail and the rest and stalked off.The cops would not arrive for a while, and the spectators began to scatter; some grabbed food and drinks to refuel themselves for the next act of the drama. Once the crowd thinned, Abigail and her companions found a place to sit.Shawn glanced at the necklace on Abigail's neck; half of it peeked out from under her clothes. He leaned close to Abigail and murmured, "Is there a star pendant on your necklace?"Abigail nodded.Shawn exclaimed, "Damn! You're the one with the real Astre Eternel, aren't you?"It turns out the man who dropped $200 million on a necklace for his wife a year
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Malcolm was usually laid-back and seemed haphazard, but he was rock-solid when needed. So, Abigail trusted him with the most crucial part of their retaliation against the Guzman family. "I'm counting on you, Malcolm.""Don't sweat it. I won't let you down." Malcolm assured her, patting Abigail on the shoulder with vigor. "Once this is sorted, introduce me to your husband, will you?" He was curious about the man who had won over a woman as remarkable as Abigail—a man who could make her ignore any other suitor, no matter how appealing."Sure, I'll introduce you.""It's a deal then."Abigail nodded. "It's a deal!" Once Malcolm left, Abigail rubbed her sore shoulder, grimacing from the strength of his pat. "How can this goof have such strength?""That's why he's a goof—such a lack of charm. If he weren't a Cobain heir, he'd be single." Shawn chuckled."Do you have a girlfriend, Atty. Cooper?" Abigail asked."I must admit, you are one cool cucumber. The fire is at our doorstep, and i
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Abigail chuckled. "It's not that he's lucky to have me. He's such a fantastic and devoted guy; he'd be happy no matter who he married."Those words made Shawn look at Abigail with new respect. The first time he met Abigail, he was delivering divorce papers to her. He had thought she had been unfaithful, so he did not have the best impression of her. Back then, he thought of her as nothing more than a pretty face with no substance. However, every time he saw her afterward, she gave him a different impression; she was empathetic, cultured, and capable."If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask," Shawn said."Just stay with me and back me up. That's all I need.""I've suddenly become curious.""Curious about what?" Abigail asked."You and Xander—who's on top?"Both of them were strong characters with powerful abilities. In their work relationship, Xander undoubtedly took the dominant role. But at home, in their marital relationship, who called the shots? Xander usually gave orde
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Witnessing Abigail remove the necklace from her bag, the gathered guests started whispering. "Is Mr. Zane's assistant really a thief?""That can't be right. I've heard that Mr. Zane is particularly strict with his subordinates. If she were dishonest, she would've been kicked out by now.""Maybe she never stole before. Seeing a $200 million necklace might've been too tempting; she just couldn't resist."Max, quite satisfied with the guests' reaction, asked the police, "Officers, how do you plan to handle this?"Abigail interrupted Max, her tone casual as ever. "Let's not rush to judgment, Mr. Guzman. Can we first confirm this is indeed the necklace Daisy lost?""Bring it closer, and let me see," Max said.Displaying a calm and pleasant composure, Abigail extended the necklace toward Max. After an intense inspection, he confirmed. "Yes, this is Astre Eternel, the necklace my stepmother lost. Now, I'd really like to see how you'll talk out of this one."Abigail replied faintly, "Th
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"I've told you time and time again, Max," Gavin began, his voice a stern reprimand, "If you fancy a girl, you pursue her like a gentleman. If she says no, you back off. You don't pester her, and you sure as hell don't pull the kind of stunt you did today.""Dad, you—" Max began to question but was silenced as Gavin's hand swung out, landing a heavy slap across his cheek. The impact was so forceful it left the vivid imprint of fingers on his skin, clear for all nearby to see."Dad, what's gotten into you?""You bloody fool!" Gavin roared. "You're not a child anymore, and you've done a stupid thing. Apologize to Ms. Renee right now and beg her forgiveness.""Dad—"Another slap. "I told you to apologize, damn it!" Gavin growled, leaning in and lowering his voice. "That woman Abigail may have made her way into Xander's bed. This is serious. You better apologize to her immediately. Once Xander discards her, we can deal with her properly."The idea of apologizing to a mere assistant di
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[Don't be afraid. I'm here.]The brief text from him was a source of strength for Abigail. She looked toward Xander, but it was dark, and she couldn't see his face well. Still, she sensed his presence. Regardless of the circumstances, he always managed to exude an air of elegance.He picked up his personal phone and dialed Abigail's number as Nathan. The moment the call connected, Abigail panicked and ended it immediately.She sent him a response: [I'm still having trouble accepting that you're Xander, so I'd like to keep our relationship a secret for now, okay?]Xander was eager to shed all pretenses, reluctant to wait for another second. But when it came to choosing between his desires and Abigail's wishes, he unhesitatingly chose to respect hers. He replied: [Okay.]Abigail: [Let me handle what comes next. Please, stay out of this and wait for me outside, okay?]Even though it was still technically a conversation between Abigail and "Nathan", she now knew that "Nathan" was him
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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
