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Not long after Emily replied to Mrs. Zimmer’s message, her phone buzzed again. This time it was Helen.“Hey, remember that little takeout place near my college? They’ve expanded and turned it into a full-fledged restaurant. It’s their grand opening today. After my afternoon classes, I’m grabbing double portions of their signature spicy fish and bringing it over for dinner!” Helen followed up with another message, “I’ll also get your favorite fried snacks and beer, extra spicy with sweet dipping sauce.” They both had similar tastes, especially when it came to bold, flavorful comfort food. Most people wouldn’t think twice about it, but Justin’s refined palate had no appreciation for such “casual” food. He also didn’t let Emily eat it. So whenever Justin was tied up with work or traveling, Emily and Helen would sneak off to enjoy their guilty pleasures. Over time, the two had tried nearly every takeout joint and food truck in Lincourt City. Still, nothing quite compared to
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If Emily found out about this, what would happen? Justin couldn’t bear to imagine it. A sudden wave of fear washed over him at the thought of her learning the truth. That night, Justin had been drunk at the gala. He had no memory of how he ended up in the room or how anything happened with Emma. The only thing he remembered was waking up the next morning to find Emma lying naked beside him, the sheets messy and stained with blood. “Justin, it’s not your fault, it’s mine,” Emma had said tearfully the next day, her beautiful eyes glistening with unshed tears. “I took the morning-after pill, but if I had taken it a bit earlier, maybe none of this would have happened.” She wiped her tears as they began to fall, her voice trembling as she blamed herself. Her tone softened, becoming almost pitiful. “I know you’re with Emily now. I don’t want to be the reason she misunderstands you or comes between you two. I’ll…I’ll terminate this pregnancy…” Emma was in tears, sobbing so hard
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“Being the boss sure comes with a lot of responsibilities and stress,” Mrs. Zimmer said with a warm smile.Since Justin hadn’t come back yet, Emily decided to pass the time by turning on the TV. She connected her phone to the screen and started streaming a drama. Sitting on the couch with Mrs. Zimmer, they shared some fruit while waiting.Seven turned into eight, then eight-thirty. By the time it was almost nine, Justin still hadn’t shown up.Mrs. Zimmer yawned repeatedly and stretched her legs, shaking off the numbness from sitting too long. “Do you think he’s caught up in a last-minute meeting and can’t make it back? He’s done that before.”Justin occasionally had meetings that ran late, but he usually arranged for Sam to call ahead and let them know. He would never leave them waiting like this without a word.Emily pulled out her phone. “Let me call him and check.”The dial tone rang endlessly, but no one picked up. Frowning, she walked to the window, looking out at the glowin
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The housekeeper spoke while her hands stayed busy, bringing the dishes to the dining table. After all, she was well-compensated for looking after just one person, and Emma was easy to get along with. The work felt more like a comfortable routine than a demanding job, which naturally led to friendly chats.Emma slipped off her heels, changed into house slippers, and washed her hands before taking her seat at the dining table. As she began to eat, a smug smile played on her lips. “Of course it’s good news. It’s the kind of news that could change my entire future,” she said with a hint of pride.Her thoughts drifted back to years ago. Back then, Justin hadn’t yet fully taken control of RC Corporation. Emma, young and impulsive at the time, had heard rumors after his father’s car accident. Gossip swirled that his uncle, Harry, was set to take over as the company’s new CEO, while Justin would be ousted and exiled from the family.If only she had kept her composure and verified the truth
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It was well past midnight. Sam had already clocked out for the day, and Justin, unwilling to have William accompany him, grabbed his car keys and began aimlessly driving through the empty streets of Lincourt City. The rain had dwindled to a fine mist, leaving the roads slick and the air damp.His car zipped through the quiet city, the sound of its engine muted against the stillness of the night. Unconsciously, Justin found himself steering toward the hospital. It wasn’t his intention to be there. He had been actively avoiding Emily, unsure of how to face her. But somehow, his car ended up parked beneath her hospital window.The drizzle had stopped, leaving the air fresh and cool. Justin rolled down his window and fidgeted with an unlit cigarette between his fingers. Looking up, he noticed that most of the lights in the building were out, including the one in Emily’s room. She was likely asleep.He sat there for a long while, the night breeze brushing against his face. He toyed wit
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Emily was about to lie back down and continue sleeping when she suddenly remembered Mrs. Zimmer's instructions. With her eyes still closed, she mumbled, “Mrs. Zimmer left some food for you on the counter. If you’re hungry, just heat it up yourself.”When Justin walked in, he saw the insulated food containers. He hadn’t expected Emily to think of him and save him a meal. A wave of emotion filled his chest. “Emily, I can’t believe you saved me some food. I’m really touched.” Justin lifted the blanket and moved closer, wrapping his arms around her from behind. Emily frowned and shifted to the side. Touched? It wasn’t her—it was Mrs. Zimmer who saved the food for him. But she was too tired to explain and didn’t want to start a conversation. However, every time she shifted away, Justin followed. “Justin! It’s so hot right now. Can you stop being annoying? I’m overheating. Can you please not stick to me?” “If you’re hot, I’ll turn on the AC.” “Turning on the AC at night?
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At 8:30 a.m., Mrs. Zimmer arrived on time with breakfast. She brought all of Emily’s favorite dishes. As Justin ate, his expression remained dark. Mrs. Zimmer wondered if the breakfast wasn’t to his taste, but there was no way to redo it in the hospital. She decided to let him make do without saying much.After breakfast, the doctor came in for a check-up. Emily was recovering well, and Justin finally agreed to discharge her. He wasn’t worried about her physical injuries but about her mental state. The last time he had rescued her by the sea, her emotional state had been unstable after returning home. She had been prone to anxiety and nightmares. That was why he insisted she stay in the hospital a few extra days for observation. But since she had slept soundly last night, he figured she was doing fine now. Justin dressed in his suit and left for work. With his approval, Mrs. Zimmer began packing Emily’s belongings. Once everything was ready, she could finally go home. Mrs
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At the airport, Evelyn held both Emily’s and Helen’s hands, placing them together with a meaningful expression. “Helen, take good care of Emily for me,” she said sincerely. Helen nodded firmly. “Don’t worry, Mom. I will.” Emily was taken aback and confused. It wasn’t until Evelyn and Richard boarded their flight that she had a chance to ask Helen about it. Waving her finger dismissively, Helen replied, “Don’t ask. If you must know, it’s fate. My mom thinks she has a special connection with you.” *At lunchtime, Emily and Helen went out of their way to a university district to eat at a famous spicy fish restaurant. In the afternoon, they hit the mall, buying a few things they liked. Helen was especially excited, indulging in quite a bit of shopping thanks to the generous amount of money her mom had given her before leaving. It was a fun day, with the only annoyance being the two bodyguards trailing behind them. But Helen made sure they weren’t following for nothing. S
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Justin lifted his glass and offered a toast to the chairman. “A toast—no wine, just a drink—to celebrate your wonderful family.”His words were warm, but there was a faint bitterness in his eyes. He had once been so close to having that kind of happiness—just one step away. If things had been different, he too would have a wife by his side, a home filled with laughter, and children to go home to.The chairman smiled, lifting his own glass as they clinked them together. After that, they shifted back to business, finalizing contract details and discussing future development plans. By the time lunch was wrapping up, the chairman’s phone rang—it was his wife. Since there were no outsiders in the room, he answered directly. “Hey, honey.” “Are you done with the contract talks? And don’t drink at lunch—you have fatty liver. The doctor said you should avoid alcohol as much as possible. If there’s a social event, let your team handle it instead.“If you really can’t a
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The cool mist of the medicine sprayed onto Haley’s ankle, making her instinctively pull back. Justin tightened his grip, refusing to let go until he was satisfied that he had applied enough. Only then did he release her foot. “If you’re injured, stop moving around so much.” “Justin Yates, could you please figure out your place here? I don’t need you to apply the medicine, and you definitely shouldn’t be sleeping in my bed!” “Got it. There won’t be a next time.” He casually promised there wouldn’t be a next time, making Haley huff in frustration. Arguing with someone who stayed so calm only made her feel like the unreasonable one. It was like throwing a punch, only to have it land on nothing but air.Annoyed, she shot Justin a sharp glare before hopping off the bed and limping toward the bathroom. Seeing her struggle, Justin instinctively stepped forward to help, but Haley swatted his hand away. She didn’t need his help. Neither of them brought up yesterda
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Zac didn’t say anything, but Justin understood exactly what he meant. The call ended. Just as he put his phone away, William approached from across the underground parking garage, carrying a black plastic bag in his hand. “Mr. Yates, what do you want us to do with this hand?” “Get rid of it,” Justin replied, tilting his head back against the seat, his voice cold and emotionless. There was no trace of sentimentality for its former owner. “Understood,” William responded without hesitation. He handed the bag to two bodyguards and instructed them to dispose of it properly. Then, without a hint of blood on him, he got back in the car and drove Justin back to the hospital. Evelyn, Helen, and Zac had already left the hospital, leaving only Haley in the room. Instead of heading straight to her, Justin first stopped by Zac’s private lounge to take a shower. He scrubbed himself thoroughly, changed into fresh clothes, and made sure there was no trace of any lingering sc
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Upstairs, the agonized screams echoed through the halls, but down in the underground parking garage, Justin heard nothing. He unlocked the car and got in. With William still upstairs handling things, Justin settled into the back seat, pulled out his phone, and dialed Zac. During those few short minutes descending from the upper floors, his mind had been racing. His mother, Heidi. Haley’s car accident. And then, his thoughts drifted further back—five years ago—when Haley had still been Emily. That incident at the hospital. The fight with Emma. A single fall had supposedly caused Emma’s miscarriage. But what about Haley? Back then, she had been pregnant when she was caught in an earthquake. What had she gone through? Haley had always avoided answering his question. What exactly had she gone through, all alone in Ramsdale? Every time Justin tried to think about it, a sharp pain throbbed in his head, as if his own mind were forcing him not to di
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Emma knew Justin’s personality well. She could not admit that she had fallen on her own. If she did, Justin would make her pay for it. The miscarriage, her sudden disappearance on an overseas trip—all of it had been built on his guilt. She could not let him know that everything had happened by her own design. And then there was the debt he owed her—the time she had saved his life in Merika State. That was her shield. As long as that debt remained, Justin would always give her leeway. Even if he did not want to, he would still spare her life. She had no idea which woman had actually saved him that day, but she owed that mystery woman a thank-you. Because of her, Emma had been handed the perfect excuse. Justin’s dark eyes were terrifyingly calm, a storm raging beneath their surface. His grip on her chin shifted, his fingers now wrapping around her throat. “Did you have anything to do with my mother’s death? Was it you?!” His furious roar sent a c
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Whether Evelyn said it or not, it wouldn’t change Haley’s decision.“You’ve suffered enough. But now that I’m here, no one will ever hurt you again. That includes Emma. And if anyone tries to protect her or stand in our way, it won’t change a thing.” Her last words were aimed directly at Zac—a clear warning. Even if Justin wanted to protect Emma, it wouldn’t matter. If it came down to it, their families could go head-to-head. Helen elbowed Zac and shot him a glare. “If you dare to side with Justin and defend Emma, then you can leave with them!”Zac immediately caught the underlying message from his mother-in-law and wasted no time swearing his loyalty. “I’m on your side. No question about it.” *At the hospital’s underground garage, Justin and William got into one car, while two bodyguards forced Emma into another.“Mmmph! Mmmph!” Even now, Emma refused to stay quiet. The cars drove straight to a property Justin had once bought for her. When they arrived,
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“You—” Helen shot up from the bed, her face flushed with anger. She pointed a trembling finger at Emma, who was crying like a helpless victim. She was unbelievable. She could turn black into white with just a few tears and a sob story. Helen was so furious she couldn’t even find the right words to curse her. Instead, she turned to Justin, glaring at him. He wasn’t going to fall for her lies again, was he? Zac noticed his wife losing her composure and quickly tugged at the hem of her dress, signaling her to calm down and sit back down. Then Justin suddenly shifted his focus, his sharp gaze locking onto Emma. “Then who is Nadia Lawson?”Emma’s breath hitched.“Na… Nadia Lawson? I don’t know her!”She shook her head frantically, forcing herself to keep her gaze steady and not dart around.Nadia Lawson?!They had even uncovered that name?She couldn’t admit it.She had to deny everything.Nadia had been one of the people who escaped with her that night.But
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Piece by piece, the evidence was laid out. How Emma had funneled money through laundering schemes into offshore accounts. The exact timestamps of each transaction. The amount transferred to the hired gunman. Even the text messages coordinating the hit. Every detail pointed directly to Emma. The evidence was undeniable. Justin had never imagined she was capable of something like this. The fragile, helpless image she had always portrayed was nothing more than a carefully crafted mask. He wasn’t a fool—he wouldn’t have held his position if he were. But that fleeting moment when she had saved his life, and the guilt of losing her overseas, had blinded him. Because of that, he had put her on a pedestal, convinced himself she was good. And that blindness had kept him from seeing just how ruthless she really was. Behind Justin, Zac was in complete shock. The level of calculation and deception Emma had displayed was something even they, as businessmen,
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Even Haley looked at Evelyn in confusion. “The person who orchestrated the car accident and tried to kill my daughter has been identified.” Evelyn spoke calmly, watching everyone's reactions closely. “Justin, don’t you want to know who the culprit is?” Justin’s gaze sharpened. Of course, he wanted to know who was behind the attempt on Haley’s life.Emma’s body went rigid. She stopped crying and stopped making excuses. The grip on her handbag tightened, fingers clutching the chain with tension. Her eyelids fluttered slightly as she glanced warily at Evelyn. There was no way she could have found out. She had been meticulous. The money had gone through multiple layers of laundering, never directly moving through any domestic banks. Even RC Corporation’s own financial institutions showed no suspicious transactions. If Justin’s resources hadn’t uncovered anything after all this time, then Evelyn couldn’t have either. With that thought, Emma’s racing heart slowly set
