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Stella said, "Don't ask me; I really don't know. My fans and supporters, many of them seem to be pretty rich. I hear most of them who spend freely are rich kids or wealthy housewives."Susie replied, "There was a time when I was crazy about chasing celebrities too. I spent a lot of money on gifts and endorsements. Just when I was really getting into it, Alwyn found out. He thought I was spending money on a boy toy. He got so mad that he stopped my credit card. It was so unfair, and I had no one to complain to."Abigail asked, "How much money did you spend on that male celeb?"Stella guessed, "A few million, right?"Susie replied, "Twenty million dollars! I was planning to invest in a movie for him to be the leading man, but it didn't happen."Abigail was speechless. 'What a waste! That money could be used for so many things.' She felt really sad and upset.Stella asked, "Which male celeb? I wonder if I know him."Susie answered, "Let's not talk about it. He's doing fine now, and
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Abigail asked, "Are you feeling okay? Do you want me to call a doctor?"Stella shook her head and said, "I just don't want to be with that man."Abigail asked, "What happened between you and Mr. White?"Stella said, "What could've happened between us? Our marriage was just a deal from the beginning. He never really acted like my husband. To him, I'm like a toy he can play with or put away whenever he wants."Abigail replied, "Stella, you shouldn't think like that. You two are married, and that means you're equals."Stella giggled. "Equals? Abigail, isn't it a bit naive to talk about being equal with Lucas and those guys?" She thought to herself, 'Abigail has been with Xander so much she doesn't know how mean people can be outside. Talking about being fair with these men is a waste of time unless they want to listen.'Abigail said, "He's your husband, so why can't you have respect and rights with him? If you can't...""If I can't, then divorce, right?" Stella looked at Abigail, s
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"No bet?" Ron seemed surprised that Xander would refuse him so directly. He lit a cigarette. "When did you, the boss of Zane Corporation, become so timid?"Xander looked up at Ron. "I said no bet, and I meant it. Trying to trick me won't work. Stop it."Ron put out his cigarette after only a couple of puffs. "You have a few more days to give Emma back to me. If you don't, you'll see what I'll do."Xander swirled his glass, wanting to take a sip, but remembering Abigail's warning, he set it back down. "I'm ready for whatever comes."Lucas said, "Why are you two fighting over this? Is it worth losing your friendship over just a woman?""Just a woman?" Ron became angry. Now he was not just annoyed with Xander but Lucas too. "If he took your wife away, would you still say she's 'just a woman'?"Lucas replied, "My wife, Stella, would never leave me."Ron looked at Alwyn. "What about you, Alwyn?"Alwyn said, "If someone took Susie away, I would fight them. I knew I would marry Susie
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Hearing the noise, Abigail rushed over, putting her tiny body in front of Xander. "Ron, what are you doing?" she cried.Xander looked at Abigail. She bravely stood in front of him to keep him safe. He felt warm inside, and his voice softened. "Abigail...""Don't be scared," Abigail said, "I'll protect you."Xander chuckled and said, "Silly girl." He knew that Ron could never hurt him, even if he dared to try."Get out of my way!" Ron yelled. "Don't make me hurt a lady!"Lucas and Alwyn saw that things were getting heated and quickly tried to make peace. "Xander, Ron, can't you two talk nicely? If you keep fighting like this, you won't be friends anymore."The four of them had been friends since college, liking the same things and working together in business. They were all very close, and no one wanted to see their friendship fall apart.Lucas spoke again, "Xander, Ron knows he messed up. He knows how important Emma is to him. Why not give him another chance?""It's not up to M
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"Scared of Xander?" Lucas repeated Stella's words, suddenly laughing. "Darling, do you really think your husband is that weak? Huh?"Stella knew very well whether Lucas was weak or not, but she wanted to challenge him a bit. "Is it so hard to admit you're scared of Mr. Zane?" Xander could be quite terrifying, a real sly man who could be ruthless."Xander usually seems so calm and well-mannered, especially with those silver-rimmed glasses. He looks like a really smart man, with no hint of being mean or scary. But in truth, he's extreme and even more frightening than Lunatic Hagrid. When Xander was not even eighteen, he managed to send his own father to prison. Think about it, would I really be scared of him?" Lucas freely admitted his fear of Xander; it was nothing to be ashamed of. "I just never thought that Xander, who always stayed away from women, would one day care so much about a woman. We all saw tonight how much he likes Abigail. The way he spoils her with no limits could caus
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Lucas quickly took some food for Stella. "Sweetheart, eat more to replenish some energy. Don't always fall asleep before having enough fun."Lucas always embarrassed her by speaking about their intimate matters wherever they were.Initially, it really bothered Stella. She would always remind him not to do that. But Lucas never listened to her. So, as the occurrences increased, she became numb to it as if the person he was talking about was not her.Nevertheless, Stella subconsciously looked at the person she cared about at the dining table. Coincidentally, Abigail was looking at her too.Abigail opened her mouth and wanted to say something. But Stella smiled at her as if telling her it was fine.Abigail did not want Stella to feel embarrassed. So, she looked away and continued taking food for Xander. She attentively cared for Xander just like when she was his assistant.Lucas put some food into Stella's bowl again. "Honey, did you see that? Even in front of us, Abigail is still t
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Stella thought, 'Whenever Xander eats with us, his utensils must be new. And there'll be communal forks. If anyone used their own utensil to take the food, Xander wouldn't eat that dish and even the dish beside it.'He's such a picky person. But now he actually ate Abigail's leftover food!'Abigail was as surprised as Stella.She could not help but blush when she saw Xander eat her meatball. "Why did you eat the meatball that I have eaten half of?"Xander stared at her and tenderly said, "You said you were full. I didn't want to waste it. And since I could still eat, I just helped you to finish it."Abigail replied, "It's fine to just leave the uneaten food. I'll take less next time. You don't have to make things difficult for yourself...""I feel fine doing that." Xander continued, "You don't have to take food for me. I can do that myself."Abigail subconsciously did that as she had been taking care of Xander for the past year. Whenever they ate together, she would always ensur
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Lucas, who was at the opposite of the table, pushed Stella toward it. "Honey, your luck must be good today. You play. I'll watch you play.""Abigail, Susie, and I are going to watch the light show later." Stella did not want to play cards at all. She only wanted to have fun with her female friends.However, Lucas did not want Stella to be with Abigail without him being there. That was why he tried to make Stella stay with him. He did not want her out of his sight. He responded, "My luck is bad today. You must play. Unless you want to see your husband go bankrupt."Stella had no choice but to swallow all her frustration and unhappiness.Susie did not know what to say. She lowered her head and sent a text message to their three-person WhatsApp group chat: [Abigail, should we find a way to let Stella leave?]Abigail replied: [Lucas is very wary of me. He's very worried that I'd take Stella and run away. No matter what plan I come up with, as long as I'm involved, he won't let her go.
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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
