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Justin hesitated, his thumb hovering over the button to hang up. He glanced at Emily in confusion, but the persistent ringing interrupted his thoughts. With a swipe of his thumb, he answered. “Hello…” he began, only to be cut off by an angry, middle-aged woman’s voice. It was Emma’s mother, Sally Xander, on the line. “Justin Yates, do you even have a conscience? My daughter went missing for three years after traveling with you to Merika State, and now that she’s finally back, you got her pregnant and then abandoned her? How heartless can you be?“She’s in postpartum recovery, her health is ruined, and you just tossed her aside? She’s your savior, for heaven’s sake! Is this how you repay her? Parading some shameless vixen around and gallivanting abroad with her? Are you even human?” Her furious tirade was loud enough for Emily, sitting across from Justin, to hear every word. Justin’s brows furrowed deeply, his face darkening instantly. As a powerful international CEO, he
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Justin stopped in his tracks but didn’t reply. Instead, he instructed William, “Leave a few more bodyguards to protect her.” With that, he left with William and a smaller team of bodyguards. The two went their separate ways, backs turned to each other. Emily stayed seated, calmly finishing breakfast without seeing him off. Justin, refusing to look back after she asked for her phone, strode out of the hotel without hesitation.As Justin’s footsteps faded into the distance, Emily continued eating her breakfast, taking her time. Once she was done, she calmly turned to the bodyguards. “Arrange a car. I’ll head back to freshen up and then head out,” she said. “Yes, Miss Yates.” Emily returned to her room with a calm demeanor and unwrapped the bouquet of irises she had purchased the day before.—Good news comes from afar.As she peeled back the packaging, a phone was hidden inside.She had suspected something was tucked in there the moment she touched the bouquet.And she
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When Justin arrived at the hospital, Emma was already bandaged and propped up against the bed, looking pale and weak. Her parents were in the room, keeping her company.After a quick knock, he entered.“Justin, you’re here,” Emma said softly, her face lighting up faintly at the sight of him despite her lack of color.Emma’s parents turned at the sound of his voice. Her father remained composed, though there was a flicker of discontent in his eyes. Sally, however, let out an audible scoff.“Hmph! A big-shot CEO like you must be so busy! We had to call you to get you here. My daughter saved your life, and after finally being found, you’ve nearly cost her hers. Truly ungrateful!”Emma frowned, looking distressed. “Mom, please stop. It’s not Justin’s fault. It was my own carelessness.”“And you still defend him, even after everything he’s done to you?” Sally scolded, though her glare remained fixed on Justin.At that moment, Zac entered the room, having heard that Justin had returne
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Zac did indeed have a classmate who was a psychologist and wasted no time in making the arrangements.With that settled, Justin headed toward the airport, making his way through the hospital's first-floor lobby. His right eyelid wouldn’t stop twitching, the involuntary movement heightening the sense of unease that had been gnawing at him.Emma’s situation was handled, but now his thoughts shifted to Emily, far away in Ramsdale. What if she used this chance to run away? The possibility gnawed at him, and he regretted not bringing her along.Stopping in his tracks, Justin dialed the bodyguards assigned to protect Emily. The phone rang for a long time without anyone picking up. Just then, another phone in his pocket buzzed. It was Emily’s.During the flight back, curiosity had gotten the better of him, and he had powered on her phone to try to understand her better. He hung up his call and answered hers.“Hello, this is Alexander Hospital. May I speak with Miss Emily Yates?” Jus
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The world spun, and a piercing, high-pitched ringing echoed in Justin’s ears. An earthquake in Kentville County. The epicenter was at a hot spring hotel— the hotel where Emily was staying. No, she couldn’t be there. He had arranged for her to go sightseeing today. She should be outside, away from the hotel. Clinging to a sliver of hope, Justin tried to steady his breathing. “William, Sam, get ready. We’re heading to the airport now. We need to fly to Ramsdale immediately!” Justin’s voice trembled, and before he could take another step, the room spun again. His vision darkened, and he stumbled sideways. “Mr. Yates!” William and Sam rushed to catch him, their faces etched with worry. At the airport, Justin’s hands were trembling as he frantically redialed numbers, trying to reach someone—anyone. Sam returned from speaking with airport staff and hesitated before opening the VIP lounge door. “Mr. Yates, due to the earthquake in Kentville County, all flights to
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“What do you mean I’m overreacting?” Sally snapped, her gaze sweeping the hospital room. Not seeing Justin, her expression darkened with irritation. “Where’s Justin? Has he left again? What’s wrong with him? My daughter lost her child because of him, and instead of staying by her side, he just runs off?” Joe Xander, her husband, frowned, unwilling to hear her endless complaints. “Enough, Sally. Stop nagging. He’s a CEO. It’s normal for him to be busy with work.” “What work? Why are you defending him?” Sally shot him a glare before resuming her tirade. “I’m just trying to make him take responsibility for Emma. She got pregnant and lost the baby! Is he planning to just walk away without marrying her?” Turning her attention to Emma, Sally softened, her tone now filled with reassurance. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. Mom’s here, and I’ll make sure he takes responsibility for you.” *At the airport, news of the earthquake dominated every major outlet. Justin and his team stayed pu
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Seven days passed, each one dragging like an eternity. The local government released a list of victims, and Emily Yates’s name stood out. No. It wasn’t possible. Emily couldn’t be dead. She was too clever, always scheming to escape him. She must have used his trip back home as an opportunity to flee the hotel—to flee from him. She couldn’t be dead. The list crumpled in his trembling hands, veins bulging across his knuckles as his grip tightened. Lowering his head, Justin took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. When he raised it again, his eyes were bloodshot, fury and despair swirling within. He ripped the paper into shreds, tossing it aside. “Keep searching,” Justin rasped, his voice raw yet resolute. “Sam, get more rescue teams. I don’t care what it costs—keep looking. Dig up every inch of this place if you have to, but find her!” “Justin,” Zac stepped forward, worry etched on his face. Justin had barely eaten or slept in the past week. He had lost weigh
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Before Emma could finish her words, Justin interrupted her with a cold and decisive tone. “You’re not well. I’ll arrange for someone to take you back.” Emma couldn’t stay. If he found Emily and she saw Emma here, she would be furious. She might even get jealous. When Emily returned, he vowed he would never upset her again. Pregnant women shouldn’t be agitated or angry—he had read that somewhere. No, even after she gave birth, he would never do anything to make her unhappy again. If she didn’t want bodyguards following her, he would stop arranging them. If she wanted to get married, they would get their marriage license. If she wanted to work as an artist, he would support her with everything he had. Whatever she wanted, he would give it to her. He wouldn’t be the overbearing, controlling man he used to be. “Justin…” Emma tried again, unwilling to leave, but Justin cut her off. “William, see her out,” he barked toward the door. William entered promptly. “Miss Xan
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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
