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Just as Abigail finished packing and was about to go home, she received a WhatsApp message from Nathan.[Go home first, Abigail. I'll pick you up at your neighborhood at 5pm.]Abigail thought for a moment and replied, [Okay.]Later that day, even though Abigail was the one going on a date tonight, Melody seemed even more excited than her.She helped Abigail with her hair while chattering and did not stop talking until she finished doing Abigail's hair."Caterpie, I imagined so many stories about you and Mr. Zane the first time I saw you at his house. I'm your biggest shipper."She continued, "My entire life has been plain and ordinary. I've never experienced anything particularly exciting other than this crazy couple I've been shipping that actually came true! When I shipped you two, I imagined many inappropriate scenarios in my head. Like the possessive CEO forcing you to love him, you two savoring the forbidden fruit... Anyway, that's just my imagination. You have to remember w
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After greeting Xander, Melody promptly closed the door. Abigail immediately rolled her eyes at her friend."Mel! I feel so awkward I want to crawl into a hole, and yet you went to say hello to him."Melody replied, "Don't worry. Judging from his expression, it doesn't look like he heard our conversation. He probably just got here.""Oh...""Weren't you acting all tough just now? How'd you turn into a wuss this quickly?" asked Melody."Talking big isn't hard..." replied Abigail."Look at you! Just sleep with him if you want to. Besides, he's your husband, so it's perfectly legal for you to sleep with him."Abigail quickly covered Melody's mouth."I'm begging you. Please stop. What'll I do if he hears what you say?""Okay, okay, I'll stop. I'm done doing your makeup. Quickly get up and get dressed for your date," said Melody."You're done with my makeup? Why does it look like I don't have makeup on?"Melody replied, "You're naturally pretty, so you look good even without makeu
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Abigail also looked at Xander while he was looking at her.He wore a white t-shirt and casual black pants.Abigail had worked for Xander for a year. No matter winter or summer, Xander always wore a white shirt and gray trousers whenever he went out.This was the first time she saw him in casual attire.'Why'd he suddenly change his style?' she wondered.At this thought, Abigail's gaze shifted to his sneakers. Then, she immediately understood.He was wearing a pair of sneakers she had bought for him. He had deliberately changed his style of dressing so that he could wear these shoes to see her.If she had not seen those shoes, she would have forgotten that she had even bought them for him.'It's such a trivial thing, yet he remembers...'Abigail felt warm inside. Just as she lifted her gaze, she was met with his.He pushed his silver-rimmed glasses up and smiled with his eyes. "You look great!"'He's complimenting me...' Abigail thought as her heart fluttered.Thankfully, Me
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Xander laughed, and his grip on her hand tightened. "Alright."Abigail did not answer. The elevator slowly descended, and the atmosphere turned inexplicably awkward once more.Abigail thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Zane...""Stop addressing me so formally," said Xander. His deep voice was firm and assertive."Didn't you say you were coming to pick me up at 5pm? Why'd you come this early?" asked Abigail.Xander replied, "I wanted to see you earlier, so I came earlier."Abigail glanced at him and lowered her head."Oh..."'Can he not be so straightforward? He's so straightforward that I don't even know how to respond,' she thought.Xander pulled her closer to his side. "Is there a place in particular you want to go?"Abigail shook her head. "Nope."Xander was silent."Did you hear our conversation just now?" asked Abigail."About?""Nothing."'He probably didn't hear my conversation with Melody. If he did, he definitely wouldn't have reacted this way,' she thought.A
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Xander was amused by her cute and candid response."You don't have to get me a gift in return. Maybe you could get me something with my card?" he said.Abigail replied miserably, "But I don't want to keep spending your money. I can earn money myself. Before I met you, I actually did pretty well on my own."Xander had always known that Abigail could do well even if he were not around.He thought to himself, 'The fact that she could pass multiple rounds of selections among the thousands of competitors and end up as my assistant has already proved her abilities. She can afford to buy her own house, has good looks, and has many men pursuing her. I'm dispensable to her.'Regardless, knowing all this is one thing, but hearing Abigail saying them aloud is another.'He subconsciously tightened his grip on her hand."But I need you to spend my money. I need to know that I'm needed and not dispensable to you..." said Xander.Abigail could not stand it when he spoke to her in such a tone.
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Xander said, "Call me hubby..."Abigail refused. "I don't want to."It would more or less be a dilemma for Abigail to call her immediate boss her husband. Xander could only compromise and say, "Then you can call me Nathan.""Nathan. Nathan." Abigail thought this nickname was much better. "Where are we going now?"Xander drove the car up the highway. "You'll know when we get there.""Your surname is Zane, but why are you also called Nathan Hart?"Xander turned his head to look at her before saying, "It's a long story. Are you willing to listen to me talk about it?"Abigail nodded vigorously. "Of course."Although he had been her boss for a year and her husband for two years, Abigail still knew far too little about him. She wanted to learn more about him, including his childhood, which he was unwilling to share with anyone.Xander was thrilled because Abigail was willing to listen to him. He slowly started to speak. "The Zane Corporation used to be a tailor shop that made hand-t
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Abigail did not know what came over her. Just as she heard that grandfather chose to take his life because he did not want to cause more issues for Grandma, it was like her heart was bleeding. It was so painful that tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes."Abigail..." Xander gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes with his fingers. "If something's wrong, just tell me, okay?""I'm upset..." Abigail stared at him with watery eyes. "I just think grandfather shouldn't have done that."Xander comforted her. "It's all in the past. You don't need to be hung up on it.""It's not in the past. Because many people face the same problem. We should bring them up then proceed to overcome them." Abigail was not someone who liked to split hairs on issues. Still, she was taking this incident particularly seriously."Did grandfather truly believe this decision would be good for Grandma? Didn't he realize he'd be leaving grandma alone and that Grandma might've been better off dead then
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"Losing grandfather and Grandma was like losing their skeletal structure for the Zane Corporation. Soon, they were under the control of someone else. At the same time, Nova was merely a pawn everyone used to control the company," Xander said. "That man's incompetence allowed the people who were eyeing Zane Corporation to take the opportunity to make a move. They corroborated and made the company teeter on the edge."Seeing that he was powerless to change anything on his own, Nova married the daughter of the Elder family, Jane. He borrowed the influence of the Elder family to help him take back control of the Zane Corporation."After the Zane and Elder family formed an alliance through marriage, it definitely brought him a lot of support toward his career, and he slowly gained control of some actual power in the company."I was born during such a sensitive period. Hence, Grandma announced to the public that I was called Xander Zane to guarantee my safety while I was actually using th
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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
