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The pain was excruciating. Clutching her lower abdomen with one hand, Emily used her right hand to call Helen. She didn’t alert anyone else, not even Mrs. Zimmer. From the moment she found out she was pregnant, Emily never had any intention of telling Justin, whether she decided to keep the babies or not. Even after attempting to terminate the pregnancy twice, the babies remained. It was only after her harrowing kidnapping by Jack that she resolved to keep the babies. Over time, as her pregnancy progressed, she developed a deep attachment to her babies. Now, the thought of losing them was unbearable. Sweat beaded on her forehead as she curled up on her bedroom’s large bed, wracked with fear that she might suffer a miscarriage like Emma had. Helen rushed over as soon as she got the call and found Emily in the bedroom. Not long after, “Helen,” wearing a hat, was seen leaving One Villa. The bodyguards stationed outside didn’t stop or question “Helen” as she exited.
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She took one last, lingering look at the ultrasound photo, then snapped a picture of it with her phone and sent it to Helen. Afterward, she deleted the photo, the chat history with Helen, and even cleared the deleted items folder, leaving no trace behind. She then meticulously used her phone's cleaning app to erase every trace, leaving no evidence behind. Justin could unlock her phone and he had done it before when he went on a business trip. Back then, he had deleted Sean’s contact and added his own. Luckily, she had just gotten a new phone at the time, so there hadn’t been much for him to snoop through. There was no way she could let Justin find out she was pregnant. She didn’t even want to imagine the consequences. Ripping up all her medical records, she threw the pieces into the trash. Then, heading to the parking lot, she got into her car and drove home. *Shortly after Justin left, the door to the hospital room swung open again. Thinking it was Justin, Emma look
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Jacob planned to use the child as a pawn, sneaking him in as the next heir. Did he really think Justin was that gullible? Secrets never stay hidden. Sooner or later, the truth would come out. Worse yet, defying Justin’s will to have the child would only bring Emma more harm.The only way this could benefit her was if the child’s death could be pinned on Emily. That would leave Justin drowning in guilt for the rest of his life. Even if Emily hadn’t shown up that day, and Emma had gone through with the abortion, Justin wouldn’t have shortchanged her.Jacob slowly straightened up, his expression still laced with arrogance as he looked down at her. “So, you’re saying you had my best interests at heart?”Emma didn’t reply.“Don’t think I don’t know what you’re plotting,” Jacob sneered, gripping her chin between his fingers and forcing her to look at him. His sharp gaze cut through her like a blade. “Behave, and I’ll make sure you get what you want.”With those words, Jacob roughly
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William stepped aside, and behind him, Emily was at the entrance, changing into her slippers.Justin rushed over, his tone sharp with concern. “Where have you been?” She slipped on her slippers and replied coolly, “Just went out for a walk.” “If you want to go out, take them with you.” Justin gestured toward the bodyguards standing nearby. Helen, unable to hold back her frustration, snapped, “Justin, she’s a person, not a prisoner! You have your bodyguards following her around like she’s under constant surveillance. What about her rights?” Justin waved a hand, and William immediately moved to escort Helen out of the villa. As she was dragged away, Helen struggled and shouted, “Justin, are you even human? If you dare hurt Emily, I won’t let you off!” Her voice trailed off as she was taken further from the house. “Justin, you’re being ridiculous!” Emily protested, panic creeping into her voice. “I went out because I wanted to. Let her go!” Justin caught her by th
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When Emily returned to the villa, Justin was already seated on the living room sofa, reading financial news on his tablet. He looked up and said, “You’re back? Wash your hands and eat. Mrs. Zimmer made your favorite—BBQ ribs.”By the time she came out of the bathroom, Justin was already at the dining table, thoughtfully pulling out the chair next to him. It was clear he had prepared it for her.Emily sat down. Justin placed two ribs into her bowl, but she ignored them, quietly eating her pasta and selecting other dishes on her own. Even if she wanted ribs, she made sure to pick them herself, refusing to touch the ones he served her. She wasn’t particularly hungry and set her utensils down after eating just half a bowl. “I’m done,” she said.“Finish everything,” Justin replied, gesturing to the food he had placed in her bowl.“If you’re not going to eat, that’s fine. We’ll just head to the bedroom for a shower,” he added.His meaning was clear. She knew what came after.
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If Emily could have his child, would she finally stay by his side willingly? Could it be the key to fixing their relationship?Justin’s hand unconsciously brushed over her stomach. The more he touched, the deeper his brow furrowed in the darkness. Her stomach felt… rounded. Wasn’t she throwing up a lot lately? How could she not be losing weight? Why was her belly slightly bigger? Emily’s tall frame had kept her baby bump mostly hidden, but over four months into a twin pregnancy, it wasn’t entirely flat. Thankfully, she had eaten enough in the early months to pass off any changes as simple weight gain. Seeing how sick she was tonight, Justin didn’t force himself on her as he had other nights. He sighed and let it go. If she wasn’t eating much, so be it. Pulling her close, he draped an arm around her waist and fell asleep. *Emily had recently developed the habit of waking up during the night. As she stirred, half-asleep, she noticed the steady rhythm of Justin’s b
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“Who cares about this so-called artist Haley? I’ve seen her paintings online, and they’re nothing special. It’s all just hype from a bunch of capitalists.”Online, the malicious comments were endless, all targeting Emily in the video. Justin’s face darkened immediately as he shut off the tablet. “Find out where this video came from,” he ordered, his voice cold and sharp. “Take it down immediately. Block it everywhere.” “Yes, Mr. Yates.” Sam took the tablet and left the room. Justin leaned back in his leather chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk, his thoughts visibly disturbed. The video’s angle was different from the footage he had seen in the villa. It was clearly filmed from another camera. Police Chief Leonard couldn’t have leaked the video. It must have come from the Griffin family. Who else could it possibly be?His thoughts froze abruptly as he remembered something. Grabbing his phone, he called Mrs. Zimmer. “Take Emily’s phone away. Don’t let her
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“I’m not going.” Emily refused, reaching for her phone. “Mrs. Zimmer, pack the luggage,” Justin ordered coldly. Mrs. Zimmer hesitated for a brief moment, glancing between the two, but didn’t dare question him. With a nod, she led another maid into the bedroom to prepare their things. “Justin, I don’t want to go with you on this trip. Do you really have to force me?” Emily’s tone was weak, tinged with quiet despair. The two stood face to face, the surrounding staff tactfully retreating from the living room. Emily turned her head away, avoiding his gaze. “I’m going on a business trip, and you’re coming with me,” Justin said, his dark eyes locking onto her, his taller frame looming over her. “You don’t have the right to refuse.“I’ll give your phone back when we return.” Emily knew resistance was futile. She had no power to fight back and could only comply. Soon after, Mrs. Zimmer and the maid finished packing and handed their luggage to William. *At the airport,
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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
