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Paxton said, "It's really Abigail!"Lauren demanded, "Since you've seen it now, give us the money."Paxton coldly smiled as he said, "What's the use of these videos to me? Why should I transfer money to you?"Harvey said, "You..."Lauren was extremely mad. "You bastard. Are you playing games with us? If you don't give us the money today, don't even think about leaving this residential area.""Let's see if I can leave this area." Paxton coldly glanced at the married couple twice before he turned away and left.Lauren was so furious that she wanted to go and grab Paxton. Luckily, Harvey stopped her. "What are you doing? The two of us are definitely no match for him. Be patient. When our people are here, we'll make him pay."Lauren angrily raised her fists and ruthlessly hit Harvey continuously. "One million dollars! The one million dollars was just gone like that. Harvey, you owe me a million dollars!"Harvey felt so painful that he shrunk his neck in and tried to dodge her punch
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The scene of the man looking at Abigail with his wretched and repulsive gaze as he fondled her all over tested every fiber of Xander's self-restraint.A very terrifying thought suddenly appeared in his mind, of him gouging the man's eyes out and cutting both his hands off...Paxton sensed the dark aura emanating from Xander and could tell what he was thinking. "Mr. Zane, with your word, I can make that piece of shit that dared to bully Mrs. Zane never see the next sunrise."Oh, how Xander wished to rip that man to shreds, but he still maintained his composure. "This isn't that bastard's first tango. Go and investigate. We'll deal with him with the law once he's investigated."Paxton gave Xander a surprised look, as if he could not believe the method Xander had chosen to deal with this matter, but after a brief thought, he understood why.Now that Xander was a family man, he would consider Abigail's position before doing anything, so he would no longer be so unrestrained or unscrup
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Abigail's idea was bold. She wanted to speak out for the many girls who had suffered as she did. Her actions however would also attract brickbats.Xander raised his eyebrows. "You do understand what'll happen if you do that, right?"She nodded. "I know. If I go ahead with this, that means the videos will be made public and allow many more people to witness what I went through in the past."If it was a few years back, I wouldn't have dared to let these videos come to light. But now, I'm no longer afraid. You told me yourself that this isn't my fault, it's the abuser's fault. I'm just protecting my legal rights."Abigail looked at Xander in the eyes when she said all those. Her eyes were bright and energetic, allowing Xander to see the strength and determination within her.He was unable to refuse her. "Fine, I'll pass the videos to you. You'll handle this matter yourself.""Thank you!" Abigail was very thankful that he was willing to trust her, letting her handle her matters herse
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"I'm your husband". These words may sound simple, but it allowed Abigail to know that even when her grandmother was gone, she was not alone. She still had relatives and people she could rely on.A surge of warmth welled inside Abigail. It not only warmed her heart, but also her entire person.She then grabbed Xander's hand and said, "Got it."Her answer too was simple, but Xander caught the meaning in her words. "Just do whatever you want to do with gusto. I'll always be supporting you from behind.""Oh, good lord, Xander, that's so cheesy." Esther suddenly popped her head out. "Abigail, Xander, weren't you building a table earlier? How come the two of you ended up flirting here in the hallway?"Abigail was at a loss for words.Everyone was working together just now.Felix and Melody left with Susanna to prepare dinner while Margaret and Esther were preparing items for the funeral service.Abigail and Xander on the other hand were assembling a table to serve as a platform to di
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"Thank you for coming to give my grandma her final send off, Benjamin and Clara," Abigail said gratefully.Clara said, "We'll go pay our respects first and then get Jethro the astrologer to look for a favorable date.""Alright."With the visitors paying their respects, Abigail stood by the side and returned the gesture.After paying their respects, the Thompsons followed Abigail to look for Jethro to determine a good day for Cassandra's burial.Jethro approached Cassandra's urn and after some chanting, he opened his eyes and said, "Ill omen! Ill portents abound!"Abigail was shocked. "What do you mean, Mr. Jethro?""Your grandmother died of unnatural causes; her vengeful spirit lingers!"Abigail was never one to believe in superstition, but the elder folks did.When Clara heard that, she panicked. "What do we do then, Mr. Jethro?""It's not something difficult to deal with, it just needs a bit of time and money."Clara looked at Abigail and asked, "Abigail, what say you?""
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Margaret got anxious. "Abigail, this is no joking matter. Listen to me. Xander, go and book a hotel room nearby. You're not to come here without my express permission.""Grandma, how can you fall for such nonsense?" Abigail was aghast.Margaret was particularly stubborn about this. As she had failed to look after her charge and caused Cassandra's death, she had been blaming herself since.Now, she did not want the Zane family to cause any more misery to Abigail. "I'll be in charge of everything from now on."Margaret not only had experience in running a company, but she also had experience in conducting funerals. In fact, it would be better if she handled Cassandra's funeral compared to Abigail, and Xander would be more at ease that way.Xander knew that if this was not sorted out, the elders in the family would worry, so he could only leave. "Grandma, there'll be a crowd coming to pay respects to Grandma Cassandra, and Abigail will definitely be overwhelmed. Get some other people
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Not long after Xander left, Melody's parents came. They paid their respects to Cassandra and then joined everyone in getting things done. Benjamin and Clara were in the living room helping Abigail greet guests who had come to remember Cassandra.Meanwhile, Jodie went into the kitchen to help. Seeing her daughter, Melody, busily helping in the kitchen, Jodie was pleased. "You're growing up," she said.Melody answered, "Well, I'm almost old enough to get married, aren't I? How could I not grow up?"Jodie asked, "Didn't that man come back to North Florivera with you?"Melody said, "He came back with us, but we didn't have time to entertain him, so we decided to have him come over after Caterpie's grandma's affairs are taken care of."Jodie was satisfied. "Hmm. You're becoming more responsible."Melody teased, "I'm mature, but what about you? Are those two still freeloading at our house?"Jodie replied, "After that unpleasant incident at Easter, I told your dad that if he lets them
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At the dinner table, everyone was eating and sharing memories of Cassandra. As one woman who had been her student spoke, she began to cry."You don't know how much Madam Clare did for me," she said. "We were poor when I was in middle school, and my parents wanted me to quit school to work. They hoped I could help support my younger brothers. But Madam Clare came to our house and talked to my parents. She even gave me money so I could keep going to school. Thanks to her, I got to go to high school, then college, and now I have a job I love."'Grandma was truly a great teacher. She loved to help people, and she taught me to do the same. I learned so much from her, and she helped me know what's right and wrong,' Abigail thought. She then said, "Thank you for your kind words about my grandma. I know she'd be happy to see you doing well.""Yes," the student replied, wiping a tear. "I found a job I love after college. Doing well at work is the best way I can thank Madam Clare. We've all h
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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
