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On the screen, all Emerald revealed was her chin and red lips. Slowly, the tip of her tongue traced her lips, her voice soft and alluring."Aric, do you want to see more?"Alaric couldn’t quite understand where this girl had picked up such things. His pulse quickened, a rush of excitement coursing through him that felt even more intense than if she were right in front of him.He found himself whispering in a low voice, "I want to..."The last few times he’d seen Emerald, it always seemed like she showed up under strange circumstances. For instance, during the last high-level meeting, she’d made a remark about having "one foot in each boat." And now, these older men were still pretending to be scoundrels, toying with the emotions of younger girls.The rumors about him being in two places in one night had spread wildly, and somehow, even in the bathroom, he overheard the cleaning lady gossiping about it.The gossip was growing wilder, but it didn’t bother him much. If anything, it helpe
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The principal’s face turned pale. He hadn’t expected Emerald to respond so decisively."Teacher Greene, we just need an explanation from you. Why are you resigning?" he stammered.Emerald pulled out her resignation letter from her bag, her expression unshaken."I’ve been here a year, and you know exactly who I am. Whether you want to exclude me or ridicule me, I couldn’t care less. But what I do care about is that I don’t need this job, and I don’t want my salary or bonus for this month. Thank you for your concern. This is the end for me. We have a long road ahead, and we will never meet again.""Teacher Greene, don’t leave! We still have things to discuss..." the principal pleaded.Emerald saw through his act—he wasn’t really trying to let her go. He was just looking to leverage her departure for personal gain, using her resignation as a bargaining chip to secure a better position for himself.But Emerald had never taken someone like him seriously.Ariza, who had been so confident mo
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“It seems quite difficult to meet you, Teacher Greene,” he remarked, his tone laced with subtle reproach.Emerald responded with a faint smile and a voice that was calm and confident, neither servile nor arrogant.“As a junior, I should have visited earlier. It would’ve saved the old gentleman from spending two hundred thousand unnecessarily.”The old man traced the rim of his teacup with his finger. “To Teacher Greene, two hundred thousand must seem like a fortune, doesn’t it?”Emerald, ever perceptive of people’s emotions and skilled in the art of tea, could have chosen to demonstrate her abilities to win him over. But she didn’t.She knew better. The old man’s prejudice against her wasn’t something that could be overcome with a perfect painting, mastery of tea ceremony, or even submissive behavior.No matter how flawless she appeared, it wouldn’t matter—her lack of a family background comparable to the Corrigans overshadowed everything else.Outside, the rain lashed against the win
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Just as he began to breathe in her familiar scent, Emerald suddenly pulled back from his embrace.Before Alaric could react, she reached for his zipper, her hands fumbling to pull it down, clearly intent on stripping off his wet clothes right then and there.“Miss Greene, we are in public,” came a loud cough from behind them.It was Mr. Corrigan, watching the two of them with a disapproving glare.Emerald froze, realizing the situation. What was she thinking, doing something so reckless in broad daylight?Her mind raced back to the explosion she’d heard in the video earlier. She was terrified that Alaric would return with injuries again, just like last time.Emerald couldn’t wait to check if Alaric was injured.But she’d forgotten where they were. Mr. Corrigan was still watching them with an intense gaze. Did he think she was being reckless, or worse, plotting something against his grandson?Her face burned with embarrassment.How humiliating! Just earlier, she’d said such harsh words
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What was she even talking about? His beloved grandson, the pride of the Corrigan, reduced to being a trophy husband?This girl! Despite her delicate, beautiful face, every word that came out of her mouth only made him more exasperated. After all this time, she hadn’t mentioned his grandson’s family name, status, or wealth—not even the highly coveted title of Mrs. Corrigan. No, none of that mattered to her. She was fixated on his looks.And if that wasn’t enough, she even called the responsibilities of being Mrs. Corrigan troublesome!Where did this woman even come from? For the first time, Mr. Corrigan felt genuinely stumped.He fumed for a while, his mind reeling, before eventually calming himself. A low cough escaped him as he finally spoke, a hint of resignation in his tone.“Well, it’s... good that you think that way. In the future, when he gets married, I expect him to be the one supporting you. As long as you behave yourself and don’t stir up trouble, I can turn a blind eye to t
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She didn’t tell him how terrified she had been after the video cut off that night. How could Alaric understand?He raised his hand and gently patted her back, his voice still thick with desire. "I’ve made you worry. If you give me a little more time, I’ll settle everything before taking over the Corrigans. After that, I’ll never scare you again."Emerald’s eyes lit up. "Really?"He reached out and gently scratched the tip of her nose. "When have I ever lied to you?"Emerald's face lit up with a smile. "I just upset your grandfather. I’m worried you’ll lose your position as heir. Do you really want to go against him because of me?"Alaric had always been clear about his principles, whether it concerned his grandfather or his father.But when it came to Emerald, his priorities shifted. Her interests came first. He would be ambiguous and try to balance both sides, but his loyalty to her was unwavering.He expressed his sincerity, showing just how much he loved her. For her, he would make
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Emerald frowned in thought. "If I were the old man, I’d have spread rumors about Ethan and me staying at the same hotel to stir trouble."Alaric nodded, his expression darkening. "It’s very likely Ethan is behind this. He’s been scheming against you for a while.""But it’s not just Ethan," he continued, his tone hardening. "There’s also Ariza."Ethan had tried to use Ariza to sabotage Emerald’s work, while Ariza intended to exploit her position for personal gain.What neither of them realized was that Emerald had already planned to resign long ago to focus on Alaric. Their efforts were wasted punches thrown into thin air."He’s so despicable," Emerald muttered, her voice laced with frustration.Seeing Emerald pouting, Alaric chuckled softly. "If you can let things go, you’ll be rewarded. For now, let’s make life easy for him."Later, Emerald found herself in Alaric’s office again. Thick stacks of folders had piled up during the days he’d been away."Little Moon," Alaric said gently, g
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Emerald glanced at Alaric. At that moment, she wished she could stay close to him forever—just like this. Even if she did nothing but be near him, feeling his warmth like a constant presence, it would be enough to make her feel content.Alaric gently patted her head and whispered in her left ear, "Go ahead."The warm breath against her ear made her shiver, and she instinctively stiffened, unable to catch all of his words. But from the rhythm of his breathing, she had a good guess: Alaric must have been thinking about her—how she used to be busy but would miss the quiet moments in the office.That thought made Emerald smile.After hanging up, she casually said, "I'll come pick you up from work tonight.""Alright, let me know if you need any help with the others.""Yes, I've already resigned, so no one knows where I am. Besides, it's just a get-together with the girls. I'll be back soon."Emerald didn’t want anyone to know about her relationship with Alaric, and he understood her desire
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He pressed the accelerator just in time, sending the car speeding forward.Emerald couldn’t help but stare at him—suited up and in leather shoes. Her heart raced. This man was undeniably charming."Aric, the rain has stopped, and the flowers in the lotus pond are blooming. Would you like to go see them with me?"Alaric, not quite catching her drift, answered in a low voice, "...Okay."As her mind wandered, imagining what the evening might bring, she noticed they had arrived at a villa.Meanwhile, Apollo's family was in a rush. Although Apollo was over ten years older than Alaric, he always felt wary of his quiet, cold cousin.Apollo was the center of attention—he had grown up overcoming challenges and was now well-positioned to take the lead in the Corrigan. With his sharp mind, impressive background, and carefully calculated moves, he was poised to replace the old man.Today’s dinner had been moved up, and the family was scrambling to prepare. They’d urgently called Cornelia Florida,
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The salesgirl who had brought her upstairs rushed to smooth things over. “Mrs. Corrigan, please don’t be upset. You’re still pregnant, and stress isn’t good for you. I’ve already checked on the bracelet you ordered—it should arrive within two days.”Caroline waved a hand impatiently. “The issue isn’t the bracelet—it’s her.” She scoffed and turned to the gathered onlookers. “Do you even know who she is? Her mother was a mistress—”The room went silent as every eye turned toward Emerald. Before she could react, Iris, who had been quietly munching on macarons, suddenly leaped to her feet.“You’re pregnant, so maybe try being a decent human for your baby’s sake?” she snapped. “You might want to be careful—karma has a funny way of dealing with people like you.”"Who the hell are you? Dressed like a scavenger—are you made of wood? Why don’t you sweep these two pieces of trash out of here?""Aunt, who upset you?" A deep voice suddenly broke in—Ethan.When he spotted Emerald standing not far
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He had seen how she had broken up with Ethan all those years ago, walking away without hesitation. But back then, she hadn’t known the man’s true nature.Even after all those years together, she had left without a second thought.Would she do the same to him?His only advantage—the one thing keeping her tethered to him—was her desire for him. So he would use it.Like dangling a piece of meat in front of a greedy little cat, he would keep her wanting, keep her reaching, until she was caught in the trap he had so carefully laid.Step by step.By the time they pulled up to the garden, Emerald was no longer as composed as before.She sat in the passenger seat, waiting expectantly for him to open the door. Alaric was already reaching for her, ready to carry her out, when she stretched out her arms, eyes full of mischief.“I want a piggyback ride.”Alaric chuckled, amused by her sudden whim. He liked it when she acted spoiled."Alright, I'll carry you on my back."He turned around, and Emer
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Alaric took her small hand in his, gripping it firmly as he asked, word for word, "Have you ever slept with Griffin?"Emerald blinked her big eyes, then nodded earnestly. "Slept."She started counting on her fingers before looking up and adding, "Not even once."At that moment, she finally understood what had been weighing on Alaric’s mind. Griffin and Alaric were complete opposites.On the surface, Alaric was the heir to an elite chaebol family—elegant and refined. But in reality, he had a distinct sense of style, always carrying himself with a quiet intensity.Griffin, on the other hand, came across as a gentleman, but deep down, he was still the mischievous little devil from their childhood—willing to use any trick to get his way. He was the one who taught Emerald how to climb onto rooftops and remove tiles, and how to wade into the river to catch shrimp.And now, she was sure he must have whispered something in Alaric’s ear just to stir trouble.Ever since Alaric entered her life,
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Griffin smirked, popping the grape into his own mouth before remarking lightly, “Did you wash your hands after applying the medicine?”Alaric’s expression darkened. “…You’re ruthless.”With a polite smile, Griffin stood up. “Mr. Corrigan, let me show you to the sink.”The two stepped outside into the cool evening air, the scent of rain still lingering.The sunflower field stretched out before them, golden blooms heavy with droplets from the earlier downpour. When the breeze swept through, petals quivered, sending tiny beads of water cascading to the ground.The air in the mountains was fresh, crisp. The view—wide, unspoiled.By the faucet in the yard, a bar of yellow soap rested in its dish. Alaric lathered it between his hands, the water splashing softly against the basin.As he rinsed, he spoke evenly. “I appreciate the care you’ve given my little moon in the past, Mr. Crawford. Truly.”Griffin let out a short laugh—sharp, unbothered. Now that Emerald wasn’t around, he didn’t even b
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Emerald, however, immediately defended him, her voice firm as she explained, "It’s not Aric’s fault. I was just accidently hurt. Brother Griffin, don’t say that. He feels guilty enough already."But Griffin wasn’t deterred. His words were sharp, almost disappointed: "Little fox, look at you. Have you forgotten what I taught you? Don’t always think you’re the one at fault. Think about whether it’s someone else’s fault instead."His words seemed to further highlight the deep history between them, reminding everyone of their closeness in the past.Emerald, a little flustered, mumbled, "Aric is not someone else."Alaric, with a clear sense of triumph, gently took the cotton swab from Griffin’s hands. "See? I’m not someone else."There was a brief, awkward silence as Griffin had no words to counter that claim.Seeing that Griffin was still upset, Emerald tried to ease the tension with a soft smile, "Brother Griffin, let Aric do it. He’s used to doing these kinds of things.""Alright," Grif
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When Emerald was a child, she spent a lot of time at her teacher’s house. She had always been very well-behaved, so Griffin often took her with him when he went out into the wild.He used to take Emerald up to the hillside behind the house. He’d climb trees to collect bird eggs, while Emerald would stand beneath, keeping watch.When Emerald found out he was planning to roast the eggs, she began to cry, "I love the little birds so much—how can I eat them?"Despite her protests, Griffin bit into one of the eggs, and as she sobbed, she reluctantly admitted, "The eggs are so delicious... I want to eat two."After a long day of play, when it was time to head home, he would either hold her hand or carry her down the mountain.Teacher Susie would look at the two little clay monkeys and, instead of getting angry, would speak gently, "Your sister is a girl. You need to protect her from now on.""I will, I’ll always protect my sister."The childhood promise still echoed in Emerald’s mind, but s
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Emerald walked into the living room, carrying the flowers, and replaced the old ones in the vase. Griffin handed her a pair of scissors, encouraging her to trim the branches.His hands were beautifully delicate, flawless like works of art. His pale skin contrasted with the prominent wrist bones, and each slender knuckle, though delicate, held an underlying strength that made them seem far from fragile.Emerald couldn't help but glance at his hands again.She had seen short videos featuring close-up shots of hands before, but none of them compared to the ones in front of her now.Her gaze lingered a little too long, drawn to the beauty of his hands, just as she often admired her own body. She felt a wave of attraction she couldn’t quite shake—especially noticing the elegance of his hands and imagining the strength beneath them."What are you looking at?" the man asked playfully, picking up a lily of the valley. The white petals and green stems cradled in his palm seemed like a perfect
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Greg observed Alaric, who stood by the balcony railing, his frame tense and unmoving. His hands gripped the cold metal tightly, veins standing out on the back of his hands as if betraying the storm raging within.It was rare to see him this way—vulnerable, his emotions so close to the surface. Only Emerald had ever managed to pierce the armor he wore so resolutely.In a low, measured voice, Greg tried to break the silence. "Boss, it’s almost dawn. You should rest for a while."Alaric didn’t turn. His gaze remained fixed on the horizon, where the first light of morning began to bleed through the mist. His jaw tightened, and his voice carried a faint tremor beneath its usual calm."Yes," he murmured, almost to himself. "It’s dawn… but that person is gone now."A cold gust swept across the balcony, carrying with it the remnants of his cigarette. The ash dissolved into the wind, leaving only a faint trail of smoke in its wake.Suddenly, from the room behind him, Emerald’s sharp cry shatte
