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Shawn casually replied, "What do you think you know?"Malcolm said, "I know who Xander's wife is. Do you want to know?"Shawn said, "Oh, you finally figured it out."Malcolm was surprised by Shawn's answer. "What do you mean? Don't tell me you already knew who Xander's wife was?"Shawn said, "Not that long ago, maybe even before Xander did."Malcolm exclaimed, "Shawn, you're just bragging! You're busy all day, and you hardly ever hang out with Xander. I spend way more time with Xander than you do. I just found out who his wife is. There's no way you knew before me. No way, absolutely no way!"Malcolm was not upset that Shawn knew who Xander's wife was; he just did not like being the last one to find out. In his mind, he was always with Xander in Florivera, whether Xander was working or not, or just out having fun. He always thought he was Xander's best friend, and after Xander's family, he should have been the first to know about Xander's marriage. But now, he found out others kn
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"Don't beat others down too hard?" Xander chuckled as if he had heard a great joke.Malcolm asked, "Xander, why are you laughing?"Xander was laughing at Malcolm's naivety, and at his own ruthlessness. He did not tell Malcolm that his innocence and silly charm were what had always attracted him. If Malcolm were to lose that innocence and become worldly, he would not be the same Malcolm. Xander did not usually talk business with Malcolm, hoping he could stay innocent for them both. But now, Malcolm was 28, just a few months younger than him. It was time he understood the harshness of the world.Xander said, "Business is like a war, but even tougher. Now, you're asking me to go easy on the Guzman family. But if we let them catch their breath and their company gets back on its feet, they'll come after me first. I'm not a charity or a fool."Malcolm still had a sliver of hope. "Max has always been my best friend. I could talk to Max and make him promise not to fight with you if his com
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"Abigail is different," Xander said."How is she different?" Malcolm asked."She doesn't wanna make our relationship public," Xander replied.On hearing this, Malcolm, who had been feeling down all night, could not help but laugh. "I never, ever thought there'd be someone who didn't want the world to know she's with you, Xander. It's so funny you finally had a silly moment!" Malcolm laughed so hard, tears streamed down his cheeks."Is it that funny?" Xander asked."Isn't it?" Malcolm wiped the tears from his eyes, still chuckling. "Think about it; so many girls dream of marrying you. If they could, they'd shout it to the world. And yet, your wife doesn't want to make your relationship public. That's really funny."Xander's face hardened. "I'm telling you all this because I need your help, not for you to make fun of me."Malcolm said, "First, tell me why Abigail doesn't want to tell people about you two. Is it just because she doesn't like your face?"Xander scratched his head.
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Malcolm said, "Because you're so great, lots of people are jealous of you."Xander raised an eyebrow and said, "Huh?"Malcolm continued, "Abigail isn't just a pretty woman; she's also smart and knows exactly what she wants. From what I know about her, she wouldn't put all her feelings and her whole life into just one guy. Even if she's your wife, she wouldn't dare give you her whole heart. She'd keep a little back, just in case. If you ever change your mind, she could leave."If Malcolm's previous words were nonsense, these words were wise ones. Xander never thought Abigail would worry so much. Since she was his wife, she would always be his wife. He would not let her leave.Malcolm went on, "Do you like Abigail?"Xander replied, "She's my wife."Malcolm asked, "I asked if you like her, not if she's your wife. Being married doesn't mean you have to like each other."Xander said, "Of course, I like her."Malcolm perked up. "Abigail is the first and only girl you've liked in almo
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Malcolm said, "Don't sweat it. I can find someone else to grab a drink with."Shawn replied, "Quit the chatter and give me the address. I'm coming over."Malcolm laughed. "You little rascal!"After Malcolm left, Xander stood alone by the huge window, gazing at the tall building across the street. The building was called Starluxe Tower, owned by Zane Corporation, and it was a big mall with stores, entertainment, and offices. Xander checked his phone and saw that there were many places in that building to get a drink. Abigail had only said she was going to have a drink with Stella, but she did not say which place. He was worried about Abigail and wanted to know where she was.'What if she drinks too much and gets into trouble?' Xander thought. 'She's such a pretty woman.'Xander's worry made sense, as Abigail was already a little dizzy from drinking, but she did not stop. She was having one drink after another with Stella, who was drinking without saying anything. Abigail joined her
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Abigail was drunk and confused, unsure of what she could or could not say. She kept venting her frustration, "He married you, but then he says you're not good enough to have his child. Does he think he's some old-time king and needs someone to inherit his throne?" Once the words left her mouth, Abigail realized something. There was no royal throne in Lucas's family, but there was White Corporation. It was a big business that needed someone to take over one day. She could not fault him for that, so she changed her tune and continued, "You're right, that man is no good. He likes another woman, but he married you. After that, he said you can't have his child. Stella, just divorce him. He doesn't love you, and we don't love him. We can make our own money. Why should we rely on men?"Stella said, "You think I don't want to leave him? I wish I could, but as long as Lucas holds on, I'll never escape."Abigail asked, "Is he sick or something? Why would he keep you if he doesn't love you?"S
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Abigail shook off her thoughts, glanced at the strange man, and then looked at her phone that he had taken from her. "Hey, please give me my phone back."The man waved her phone in front of her eyes. "I'll give your phone back, but only if you play a game with me. If you win, you get your phone; if you lose, you give me your contact number, and we become friends."Even though she was tipsy, Abigail knew not to give her number to a stranger. She could tell he was up to no good. "Give me my phone right now, or you'll be in trouble!"The man laughed without a care. "Wow, you look all sweet and nice, but you've got some fire in you! I only wanted your number. What's the big deal?"Abigail said coldly, "Phone, please!"The man moved closer to Abigail. "What perfume are you wearing? It smells so nice. It makes me want to eat you up.""Eat me? Even if I let you, would you dare?" Abigail was feeling a bit tipsy, but that did not stop her from slapping the man's face hard, twice. "You thi
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"It really is you!" The man looked at Xander, his eyes showing challenge and scorn. "You're the CEO of Zane Corporation, and you want to control everything. Now you want to control who I like too?"Xander's eyes looked really scary behind his silver glasses. "Get out!" he said."Fine, you want me to go? I'll go then." The man got up and started to walk away. After a couple of steps, he looked back at Abigail. "Hey, pretty woman, you sure look beautiful, but you're making a bad choice. Don't just think someone's good 'cause they look nice. You've gotta see if they're really good on the inside too. Some folks might look all friendly, but who knows? They might be meanies on the inside."Abigail could tell that these two did not like each other one bit. But she was not going to let anyone be mean to her husband. "People say ladies talk too much, but you're a grown-up man and you talk a lot too. I know my husband way better than you. You won't win, no matter what you're trying to do. So
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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
