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Abigail did not allow Xander to respond. She continued, "Are you and your sister plotting against me?"Xander tried to explain, "I..."Abigail angrily said, "I don't care. You figure out a way to get our grandmothers' and Susanna's phones. Delete the video before they wake up and see the messages."She then went into the house immediately after she said that, leaving the two troublemakers looking at each other.Esther finally realized she had angered Abigail. She wanted to run away, but she could then hear Xander's low, stern voice from behind. "Esther, try running away and see what happens!"Esther looked back at Xander. She smiled playfully as she said, "Xander, Grandma arranged all these. If you want to blame someone, blame Grandma."Xander sharply said, "You always put the blame on Grandma. Why did you do whatever she asked you to do? Why don't you use your brain?"Esther replied, "Grandma is old. Her biggest wish is to have a great-grandchild. As a filial granddaughter, how
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When Abigail felt that Xander was about to come close to her, she quietly opened her eyes a slit. She saw him holding a towel and drying his hair without intending to use a hairdryer.Abigail knew Xander's health was not good. She was worried that having wet hair might cause him to catch a cold. Despite being angry, she still worriedly said, "I'm not asleep yet. Dry your hair with the hairdryer."Xander asked, "You weren't asleep yet? Or did I wake you up?"Abigail replied, "I hadn't fallen asleep."Xander chuckled. He then sat down by her side with the hairdryer. "Help me dry my hair."Abigail refused, "No!"She thought, 'Men shouldn't be spoiled!'I dried his hair for him at the hotel two days ago. Now that he needs to dry his hair, he thinks of asking me for help.'I absolutely can't spoil him. Or else, he'll develop annoying habits.'Although she thought she should not spoil him, she still obediently sat up. She then took the hairdryer from him. She turned it on and adjust
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When Abigail woke up the next morning, it was already mid-morning. Xander had already left.She thought, 'My biological clock has always been very accurate. Even if I don't set an alarm, I'd wake up at nearly the usual time. How did I manage to sleep until 10 o'clock in the morning today?'She twisted her head and looked at the empty spot.Last night was their third night living together. On the first two mornings, he had waited for her to have breakfast together.When she woke up without him around today, she suddenly felt empty. It was as if Xander waiting to have breakfast with her was a habit developed over many years.She was not used to waking up without him around.Abigail grabbed her phone and sent messages to Xander's work WhatsApp number without hesitation.Xander's phone notification could be heard thrice.Three messages appeared on the big screen in the conference room. The whole room instantly went quiet. Even Keith, who was experienced in dealing with difficult si
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If those text messages earlier could not prove anything, then this video was the strongest evidence of their affair.Everyone immediately understood why the news about Abigail seducing a married man disappeared completely as soon as it was spread across the internet.They also realized why Keith had warned the people who were discussing Abigail's bed photos this morning.Initially, they thought Abigail did not come to work today because she was ashamed. But now they concluded that it was because she was favored by their CEO, Xander.Everyone was speechless.They thought, 'Men!'He's a typical man!'All the rumors about him being a doting husband who wouldn't have affairs with other women were just a deliberate effort to create a good image of him.'Mr. Zane is just like any other man. He's doted on his wife but he's also having an affair with another woman.'Back then in the elevator, Xander and Abigail kissed passionately in front of Keith. Now, he got to see that again in th
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"What did you mean by I was making false accusations?" That person raised his voice. "I didn't fabricate the relationship between Abigail and Mr. Zane. Over ten colleagues in this conference room saw it. Don't tell me that the explicit video was fake."Two days ago, there were photos of Abigail in bed with an older man circulating in the group chat. And now she hooks up with Mr. Zane. I don't understand why Mr. Zane would be interested in a woman who sleeps around."Xander, who had not walked far, heard the words "a woman who sleeps around". He immediately walked back to the conference room.He pushed the door and coldly stared at the man who spoke. "What did you say? Say it again!""Mr. Zane, I..." That man dared to shout at Keith, but he did not dare to do it to Xander. When he spoke loudly just now, he did not expect Xander to return."Abigail is mine. You all have no right to gossip about her behind her back. Moreover, the incident that was spread previously was completely dif
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Abigail was speechless.She thought, 'Xander was very unclear in what he said. Susanna must've misunderstood.'Abigail did not explain. She just awkwardly smiled.Susanna said with a smile, "Cassandra said you like to eat spaghetti bolognese in the morning. She taught me how to do it just now. Go and have a seat in the dining area. I'll make you that pasta dish."Abigail replied, "Thank you, Susanna."Susanna said, "You don't have to be so polite with me."Abigail went to the dining room. She then only knew that Margaret and Cassandra were there too.As soon as she appeared, the two old ladies stared unwaveringly at her, especially at her belly.Abigail guessed the three of them had probably misunderstood due to the video that Esther sent yesterday. But since they did not mention it, she could not talk about it. "Grandmas, why are you two looking at me like that?"Margaret replied, "It's nothing. We're just happy to see you."Cassandra said, "Xander gave you the day off today
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Margaret grew up working alongside her parents and eventually managed things on her own. No matter who you were, starting a business meant facing some setbacks. When those setbacks came, you had to solve the problem and grow step by step. That was how you learned to handle bigger things later on. So, when she heard that Esther was in trouble this morning, she did not seem worried, and she did not ask too many questions about what had happened. Margaret thought this was something Esther needed to go through. Once she got past it, similar problems would be easy to solve."Your Grandma Margaret is right. No matter how busy you are, you should eat breakfast," Cassandra said, then looked at Margaret and quickly added, "As for Essy's problem, I think we should have Abigail go help. Even if she can't do much, having family there will give the girl some peace of mind."Margaret started to say something but stopped. She and her best friend Cassandra disagreed about how to raise children. Luck
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Margaret said, "Xander is super smart. No matter what he does, he gets it right on the first try. Just look at him. He clearly hasn't had much experience kissing, but he seems like a pro!"Cassandra asked, "Could it be that he practiced with someone else before?"Margaret replied, "No way! I would bet anything that Xander has never been with any woman other than Abigail."Cassandra said, "I'm just kidding around. Don't get worked up."Margaret stated firmly, "You can joke about anything, but not about this."Cassandra surrendered. "Alright, alright, I'll stop with the jokes."In the car, Abigail sneezed a few times. She guessed that the three at home must be talking about her again.Seeing her sneeze, the driver, Robert Parker, turned up the heat a little and said, "Mrs. Zane, just tell me if you're still cold.""Robert, you can just call me by my first name. You don't have to be so formal with me," Abigail said. Robert had been Margaret's driver for over twenty years and was t
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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
