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The screen dimmed, and a sly smile tugged at Jacob’s lips. His eyes held a mix of unrestrained mischief and an unmistakable hint of desire. Emma’s body was something he couldn’t get enough of. It had been two days since the funeral, two days since he last had her, and the memory was enough to stir a longing deep within him.*At a dinner table filled with the sound of clinking glasses and strained pleasantries, Harry raised his glass to Mr. Lewis, the family lawyer. “This success is all thanks to you, Attorney Lewis. Let me toast to your outstanding efforts,” Harry declared, his tone oozing with smug satisfaction.He had already bribed Attorney Lewis to alter the will and make it official. That old man of his was so biased. He had actually intended to leave the company to Justin, that ungrateful brat.But now that Harry knew, there was no way he would sit back and let it happen.Attorney Lewis, generously compensated for his cooperation, offered a smile. “Chairman Yates, it’s
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The executives aligned with Justin and the neutral shareholders initially celebrated Justin’s victory, but soon their joy turned to shock.Great-grandsons? Since when were there two great-grandsons?Everyone exchanged confused glances.Attorney Lewis continued, “Liquid assets and real estate will be divided equally between Mr. Yates Sr.’s two sons. Since the elder son, Henry Yates, has passed away, his portion will be inherited by his grandson, Justin Yates. Jewelry and other personal effects belonging to his wife, Mrs. Sophia Yates, will be divided equally between their two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Heidi Yates and Mrs. Stella Yates.“The will has now been fully read,” Attorney Lewis said, closing the file and stepping aside.What?Everyone received a share of the inheritance, but Harry’s branch of the family got the least. Even the so-called great-grandsons, who had never been heard of or seen before, received shares. Yet Harry’s son, Jacob, received nothing.The members of Har
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Harry fumed silently, “Justin can’t be allowed to control all the shares! If that happens, how will my branch of the family ever rise again?”The room fell silent as every gaze turned to Attorney Lewis. Calmly, he reopened the file, scanning the will once more for confirmation. After a moment, he looked up, his expression firm. “The content is correct—it explicitly states great-grandsons.”Justin was equally baffled. What could his grandfather have meant by this?Low murmurs began to ripple through the room. “Could it be Alex? Lately, Mr. Justin Yates has been bringing that kid to the office a lot,” someone whispered.Another nodded. “That actually makes sense.”Harry’s faction also began exchanging knowing looks, all their thoughts converging on Alex. Harry, however, voiced the insinuation directly. “Only those who have formally been recognized by the Yates family elders can inherit shares,” he thundered, his implication clear: a secret love child had no legitimate claim.Ju
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The phone in Haley’s apron pocket buzzed, displaying Justin’s name. She immediately rejected the call. But the phone kept vibrating, and her annoyance grew with each repeated rejection. Finally, she long-pressed the power button, ready to shut it off completely. Before she could, a text popped up: “If you don’t answer, I’ll come find you right now.”Was he threatening her?Her thumb hovered over the shutdown option, torn. Turning off the phone would stop the incessant interruptions, but knowing his recent erratic behavior, there was a chance he would actually show up. Reluctantly, she stepped into the stairwell for privacy and called him back. “Haley, I…” Justin’s voice sounded almost breathless with excitement, as if he hadn’t expected her to call. But the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something so important shouldn’t be discussed over the phone. “Can you pick me up after work today?” “Justin, don’t push your luck!” she snapped. Realizing her voice had
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Justin shook his head firmly. “No, I don’t want it.”“How about the chicken head?” Haley asked.Another shake.“Then what are you even here for if you’re not going to eat?” Haley snapped, her patience wearing thin.Sensing her irritation, Justin quickly changed his tune. “I’ll eat it! I just… I’m not used to this kind of food yet. But don’t worry, I’ll make it one of my favorites.”Haley shot him a skeptical glance but decided not to press further. Turning to the waiter, she ordered, “Five skewers of each.”After adding a couple of drinks to the order, she handed back the menu, feeling it was enough. As the waiter left, Haley unlocked her phone to send a quick message to Richard, letting him know she wouldn’t be home for dinner.When she glanced up, she found Justin wiping the table with a napkin. After finishing the table, he moved on to the chairs, his meticulousness contrasting starkly with the casual vibe of the barbecue joint. The table wasn’t dirty—just the usual grease
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Justin didn’t dare provoke Haley further, nor did he mention the inheritance left by Mr. Yates Sr. for the great-grandchildren. Once he avoided sensitive topics, their conversation settled into a surprisingly civil exchange. Justin took every opportunity to steer the dialogue, tossing out casual questions, though only a few earned responses. Still, those sparse moments were enough to make him inwardly delighted.“How’s the art exhibition coming along? I heard it opens tomorrow,” he asked, trying to sound genuinely interested.When Justin discovered that she was the renowned artist “Haley,” he was both astonished and thrilled. He marveled at her talent and accomplishments but was equally surprised by her hidden identity. No wonder she had been inexplicably drawn to the artist “Haley” when she lost his memory. Somehow, everything seemed to connect as if guided by fate.“I’ll be attending tomorrow,” he added, watching her reaction.“You don’t even like art. There’s no reason for y
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Haley would never be foolish enough to share her travel plans with him. What should have been a quick meal stretched on endlessly as Justin intentionally dragged things out, savoring every extra moment he could spend with her. When they finally made it to the car, Justin hurried to open the passenger door for her. “Let me drive you home,” he offered smoothly. “You just ate—take a break and relax.“Why don’t we stop by the park for a quick walk? You ate quite a bit. Don’t you feel full?” Haley glanced at him, unimpressed. She had eaten a bit more than usual. After all, it had been five years since her last visit to this barbecue spot. With so many restaurants to explore since her return, this place hadn’t yet made it onto the list for her and Helen to revisit together. Still, his suggestion irritated her. “Walking with you? Forget it. Having dinner together was already my limit. And you driving my car to take me home? Don’t you think that’s a bit ridiculous?” “I’ll dro
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“Haley, don’t be too upset. Wilfred hurt you, but you still have me. Don’t worry about him trying to trap you. You can count on me to protect you and help you leave him,” Justin declared with unwavering confidence. He knew Haley well. She wasn’t the type to tolerate betrayal or injustice, and being as vulnerable as she was, leaving Wilfred on her own would be nearly impossible. But he was determined to be the one to help her.“And your daughter? I’ll treat her as my own. I won’t let either of you suffer,” he vowed, his voice full of sincerity, hoping to show her he was someone she could rely on forever.“Get out of the car right now!” Haley snapped, her anger boiling over as she unlocked the car door.Justin, still rambling from the passenger seat, made no move to leave. Haley, furious, unbuckled her seatbelt, stormed out of the car, and yanked open the passenger door. She forcefully pulled Justin out of the seat, practically dragging him onto the street.“If you’re upset, you
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On the other end of the call, Richard and the two boys watched the video over and over again. “Uncle Richard… is Mommy really okay? She has so many tubes attached to her,” Alex asked, his brows furrowed in worry. The sight unsettled him. Chase, despite being more studious, didn’t know much about medicine either. Like his younger brother, he turned to Richard with questioning eyes. Richard reassured them, “Those tubes are just monitoring her vital signs. Right now, your mom’s heartbeat is stable. As long as she stays in that room for the next twenty-four hours without complications, she’ll be fine.” “Another twenty-four hours?” Alex looked up at his uncle with a pitiful expression. That reassurance didn’t feel all that reassuring. “Alright, stop overthinking it. Get some sleep now, and when you wake up, the twenty-four hours will almost be up, and you can go see your mom.” Richard scooped up both kids and carried them upstairs to their room. After tucking them into
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By the time Helen and Zac arrived outside the ICU, Justin was already standing by the window. He was motionless, staring inside like a statue—completely absorbed in the sight before him. Haley was still on a ventilator, her body covered in medical tubes due to excessive inhalation of toxic gas. Seeing this, Helen didn’t argue or make a fuss. Instead, she softened her steps and walked over with Zac. When would her sister finally be out of danger? No one knew how long they had been standing there when Wilfred arrived, his face weary from the rushed journey, his steps urgent. “You’re finally here!” The moment Helen saw Wilfred, she felt a wave of emotion rise in her chest. She wanted to cry again, but the thought that her sister had survived made her hold it in—crying now felt unlucky. Wilfred stepped forward and gently patted Helen’s head. “I’m here.” “Hi Wilfred,” Zac greeted as well. Wilfred nodded in acknowledgment. Meanwhile, Justin remained frozen in pla
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A sharp slap echoed through the hospital room. Emma had just struck Jacob across the face. “Shut up! Stop spouting nonsense! Justin loves me! I was his first love, I was the one who saved his life—he loves me!” Something in her own words triggered her deeply. She couldn’t accept it. She could lie to herself all she wanted, but she wouldn’t allow anyone else to say it out loud. Especially not Jacob.That slap snapped Jacob back to his senses. Emma had once carried his child. If she hadn’t made the decision to get rid of it, that child would have been the first great-grandchild of the Yates family—one that would have already been born by now. Why? Why did the great-grandson get a share of the inheritance, but not him, the actual grandson? His eyes darkened with madness. Without hesitation, right there in the hospital room, he forced himself on Emma. He would make sure she gave him another son. *Outside the operating room, when Zac returned with the medicatio
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Amid the heated argument, the hospital room door suddenly swung open, jolting Jacob awake from his unconscious state. “Emma!” His voice was hoarse, as if his throat had been scraped with gravel. That one call froze Emma in place like a spell had been cast upon her. Jacob was really alive! Like a relentless leech, he just wouldn’t die! Her eyes locked onto the man lying in the hospital bed, burning with hatred. Why was he still alive? Why hadn’t he just died already? “Come here,” his voice was weak, barely audible. “Miss Xander, go on. Mr. Yates is calling you,” the nurse nudged her, eyes twinkling at the sight of such a handsome man and beautiful woman together. They made quite the striking pair. The nurse quickly adjusted Jacob’s IV, removed the needle, and hurried out, even thoughtfully closing the door behind her. The soft click of the door pulled Emma out of her spiraling emotions. She curled her lips into what should have been a smile, but the expressi
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“Hey, are you joking? The Yates family isn’t just rich—they’re filthy rich!” *Emma skimmed through the news, confirming that Jacob was dead. A satisfied smirk tugged at her lips as she turned to head back to the waiting area outside the operating room. So what if they didn’t want her there?She wanted to be there. She needed to see it—to witness Emily being covered with a white sheet. Slipping her phone back into her purse, she didn’t even glance at the comments under the video. There was no need. The report said, “One dead, two injured.” As far as she was concerned, the dead one was Jacob. After all, she had paid for both of these ‘accidents’ with her own money.She had barely walked a few steps when her phone rang again. “Hello?” “Is this Miss Xander? I’m a nurse from People's Hospital. A patient named Mr. Yates listed you as his emergency contact. He was in a car accident and has been admitted to our hospital. Would you be able to come in?”People’s Hospital
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“What nonsense are you spouting now?” Zac scowled, his sharp gaze locked on Emma. What game was she playing this time? When had he ever said he wanted her gone because of Helen? Yes, he was telling her to leave, but for an entirely different reason than the one she had just implied. “If you and Helen can’t get along, then it’s best you leave,” Justin said, not wanting their constant bickering to disrupt Haley’s peace. Unbeknownst to them, the examination room door had silently swung open at some point. Justin stood there, observing them. It was unclear how much he had overheard. “Well, well! So Emma was trying to turn Justin against me just now,” Zac realized.“Justin, listen to me, I…” Zac hurried to explain, but halfway through, he realized that Justin was actually telling her to leave.Emma froze, her hand still pressed to her cheek where she had been wiping away nonexistent tears. What had he just said? He wanted her to leave? The tactic that had never fai
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“She’s still not out? Don’t panic yet,” Richard reassured her. “I just rewatched the video carefully—her arms and legs are intact. She’s tough, Helen. She’s going to be fine. Just hang in there and wait.”It was rare for Richard to comfort her instead of bickering with her, but this time, he stepped up. “Aunt Helen, are you at the hospital? Have you seen Mom?” Alex and Chase tugged at Richard’s shirt, their little voices filled with urgency. Alex was on the verge of tears, while Chase, being the older brother, was holding his emotions in check but his reddened eyes gave him away. “Uncle Richard, let us talk to her!”“Stop messing around, both of you. Sit down and wait. I’ll tell you as soon as there’s any news.” Richard pried their hands off his shirt, which was dangerously close to being torn apart. His sister was still alive, but at this rate, his clothes wouldn’t make it through the night. “Call me the second you hear anything. I’ll be waiting.”Tonight, there wo
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The hallway fell into an instant silence.Zac took one look at Justin’s injuries and said, “You need to get checked out. We’ll stay here and wait for her.”Justin was covered in sweat and grime, his clothes stained with blood, his back in even worse shape. Yet, he didn’t move. He didn’t speak. He just stood there, refusing to leave until he saw Haley come out of that operating room. He needed to make sure she was okay. Seeing this, Zac grew anxious and tried to persuade him. “If Haley wakes up and sees you like this, she’ll be worried. Do you really think she’d want the man who saved her to be covered in wounds himself? Come on—”Before he could finish, Zac yelped. “Ow—ah!” It was Helen. Her hands had latched onto his waist, fingers digging into his side as she leaned in and hissed through gritted teeth, “My sister wouldn’t worry about him! Do you even hear yourself? If you don’t know what to say, just shut up! He got hurt? Good! He deserves it!”She might have kept h
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Zac sighed helplessly. “It’s not that I don’t care. It’s just that yelling her name won’t make a difference right now. The nurse already said she’s in surgery.”The two had met up at her house. Tonight, Helen had canceled their date because she wanted to go to the airport to see her sister and nephews off. But after waiting at home for what felt like forever, Haley still hadn’t returned. The security team and the car that had transported her paintings had arrived a long time ago—yet there was no sign of her.Helen had been growing increasingly anxious when Richard suddenly came across a breaking news video online—footage of a car explosion. The moment they saw the images, they instantly recognized the two figures in the video: Haley and Justin. Helen panicked and was about to rush out the door when Zac called. He had seen the news too. Knowing she would be too emotional to think straight, he had driven straight to her place to pick her up.As soon as they arrived at the hospi
