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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 hadnât mentioned his grandsonâs family name, status, or wealthânot even the highly coveted title of Mrs. Corrigan. No, none of that mattered to her. She was fixated on his looks.And if that wasnât 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.âWell, itâs... 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 donât stir up trouble, I can turn a blind eye to t
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She didnât 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. "Iâve made you worry. If you give me a little more time, Iâll settle everything before taking over the Corrigans. After that, Iâll never scare you again."Emeraldâs 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. Iâm worried youâll 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, Iâd have spread rumors about Ethan and me staying at the same hotel to stir trouble."Alaric nodded, his expression darkening. "Itâs very likely Ethan is behind this. Heâs been scheming against you for a while.""But itâs not just Ethan," he continued, his tone hardening. "Thereâs also Ariza."Ethan had tried to use Ariza to sabotage Emeraldâs 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."Heâs so despicable," Emerald muttered, her voice laced with frustration.Seeing Emerald pouting, Alaric chuckled softly. "If you can let things go, youâll be rewarded. For now, letâs make life easy for him."Later, Emerald found herself in Alaricâs office again. Thick stacks of folders had piled up during the days heâd 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 foreverâjust 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 herâhow 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 didnât want anyone to know about her relationship with Alaric, and he understood her desire
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As she spoke, she heard the unmistakable sound of heavy footsteps drawing closer, their echoing rhythm unsettling in the vast emptiness of the space around her.Her throat tightened as she swallowed, the reality of her restraints settling in. Her hands were tied behind her back, and her vision was obscured by the blindfold. In this situation, she had nothing but her sense of touch and hearing to guide her through what was coming next.But she couldnât even rely fully on her hearing, her left ear deafened to the rest of the world. Despite the panic rising within her, she managed to keep her face calm, though her mind raced in confusion.The footsteps stopped, and she felt the man approach her, then squat down in front of her. In an instant, his hand gripped her chin, forcing her head back, exposing her neck to his control.A wave of nausea hit her, but she fought it down, refusing to let him see her weakness.Emeraldâs body instinctively tensed at the touch, a rush of disgust flooding
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The people who had captured her werenât dead; they were all still breathing. The knife had carefully avoided vital areas, and though they had bled heavily and lost consciousness, they hadnât been fatally wounded.Without wasting another second, Emerald ran forward, not sparing another thought for them.On the outskirts of the abandoned factory, she could see the dense forest in the distance. The storm raged on as she sprinted barefoot into the night.The area was desolate, the streetlights long extinguished, leaving nothing but darkness in every direction.A flash of lightning tore through the sky.Thunder cracked loudly in Emeraldâs ears, making her entire body tremble with fear.She hated thunderstorms more than anything. Usually, when she was at home, she could escape the fearâby wearing headphones or burying herself under a blanket and distracting herself with movies to ease her anxiety.But now, she was out in the wilderness, cut off from the outside world.Her only lifeline was
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That night at the hotel, Ethan must have been having an affair with Ariza.Ariza had clearly been stewing in her jealousy. When she saw Ethan meeting with Emerald, she must have felt threatened. Thatâs when she started plotting to hurt Emerald.But Emeraldâs decision to resign ruined Arizaâs chance to confront her directly. Left with no other option, Ariza resorted to this desperate, cruel plan.Her twisted logic? If Ethan saw Emerald disgraced and humiliated, heâd lose whatever obsession he had for her.âYes, it was all for Ethan,â Alaric confirmed grimly.After finishing with the medicine for Emeraldâs feet, he pulled out his phone and showed her some photos.The pictures revealed Ariza and Ethan sneaking around together. They had been spotted entering and leaving the same hotel within minutes of each other, several times.The timestamps on the surveillance footage made it clearâEthan had been having an affair with Ariza long before Samantha ever cheated on him.A shiver ran down Em
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He paused before continuing, "I had someone investigate their backgrounds and found out that your former colleague and one of the others grew up in the same neighborhood."Emerald lifted her head to meet his gaze. "Did you arrest Ariza?"Alaric nodded. "Yes. The situation was urgent, and there was no time to waste. When she tried to reach him, no one answered."Emerald wrapped her arms around his thick arm. "You must have been worried at that time, right?""It's all in the past now," Alaric said, his voice soft. "When youâre better, Iâll teach you some self-defense techniques.""Good," Emerald replied, her heart warmed by his promise.Alaric finished cleaning her gently and then carefully carried her to the dining table."You must be hungry," he said. "What do you feel like eating?"Emerald lifted her chin and looked at him with a soft smile. "I want to eat the pine mushroom fried rice you made."She was rightâit was his cooking that had left her longing for more."Okay, I'll make it
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At night, after Emerald had fallen asleep, she would secretly call her motherâuntil Alaric caught her in the act.At the shareholders' meeting, Alaric eliminated four people and uncovered the one who had been secretly buying up scattered shares.It was Griffin.In a final twist, Mr. Corrigan betrayed him, and Griffin realized too late that he had been played.Alaric regarded him with an icy stare. âDid you really think Iâd invite you here for anything else?âHe took slow, deliberate steps toward Griffin. âYou wanted Teacher Greene to forget me. But in the end, she forgot you instead. You schemed and plotted, but did you ever consider that this would be the outcome?âGriffin let out a bitter laugh, his eyes filled with resentment. âAlaric, youâre unbelievably lucky. Fate favors youâagain.âHis voice turned sharp with frustration. âWhy does it always have to be you?âAlaricâs expression remained unreadable. âI know you blame me. You think your father abandoned you and your son.âGriffin
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Now that Alaric had decided to marry Emerald, he naturally had to address the issue of inheritance.He had promised that he wouldnât let Emerald suffer any injustice.James was thrilled but hesitant to believe it. He looked up at her cautiously and asked, âCan I really call you that?âEmerald knew that despite his tough exterior, he was actually very sensitive.She crouched down, gently running her fingers through Jamesâs hair. âOf course, if you want to.âWithout hesitation, James threw himself into her arms. âI do! Of course, I doâMom.âHis tears fell onto her neck, and Emeraldâs lips curved into a soft smile.I just got a son this big out of nowhere.James was so attached to her that even when they walked, he would hook his little fingers around hers.It all felt like a dream.When Emerald looked up, she noticed Jamilah standing on the terrace, silently watching her. Their eyes met for a brief moment before Jamilah quickly turned away.James sighed and explained, âMom, my sister ha
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"Get ready, thatâs where weâre landing," Alaric whispered in her ear.As they descended, Emerald noticed the intricate details within the rose fieldsâwindmills, charming fairy-tale cottages, and delicate pathways weaving through the flowers.It was the kind of place that would go viral the moment people saw itâa dreamlike destination straight out of a storybook.Under Alaricâs steady control, they landed smoothly on the soft grass. The moment Emerald unbuckled her harness, she threw her arms around him, holding him close.The air was thick with the intoxicating scent of roses, and amidst it all, she could hear the steady rhythm of his heartbeat."Emerald Greene, I will never let anything hurt you again. From now on, I will make sure you're happyâforever.""Mm. I believe you.""Wow! This is straight out of a movie!" Iris gasped, pinching Gioâs arm. "I must be dreamingâthis kind of romance isnât even this dramatic in films!"Gio winced. "Ow!""That hurt!""Of course, it hurts! You pinch
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Iris, still stunned, turned to stare at him. "Wait⊠is he that rich? So rich that he could casually win the title of âLittle Princeâ or something?""He is the one who is the one who is the one.""Brother, why didnât you tell me he was this handsome?! Heâs so young and fair-skinnedâhe looks like he stepped straight out of an anime! Not a trace of that tacky, nouveau riche vibe at all."Even Emerald was taken aback, though not nearly as much as Iris.Noticing that the young man wasnât much older than herself, she stepped forward, bent down, and offered him a hand."Are you okay?" she asked.Yngrid grabbed her hand and stood up, flashing a bright, friendly smile. âDonât worry! Second Sister-in-law, youâre so beautiful! So gentle! No wonder Second Brother has been thinking about you for yearsâhe finally got you.âAlaric frowned, glancing at the knife embedded in the table. âHow many times have I told you? Stop running around with a knife in your hand.âYngrid looked utterly clueless. âBut
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Emerald was sharp enough to catch the implication. This man was clearly from the Corrigan, but how could he be Alaricâs second brother?Nancy smiled. "Itâs a long story. Sister-in-law, come inside quickly. Gabbi has been preparing all morning to welcome you."Gio, who was usually the most lively among them, suddenly looked uncharacteristically serious and polite. "Sorry to trouble you, then."Nancy turned his gaze to the other guest. "Welcome. You must be Ms. Benitez."Iris straightened up, her usual playfulness replaced by a bit of nervousness. "Thatâs me. Hello, hello."As the group walked inside, Gio trailed behind, but Iris discreetly poked his waist. "Who is he? You seem a little scared of him."She had met Gioâs friends many times, but she had never seen him act this cautious.Gio lowered his voice. "You may not recognize him, but youâve definitely heard of the Medical Research Institute."Iris froze. "You mean the worldâs number one pharmaceutical company?"Her mind was spinnin
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The sun shone brightly, and magpies chirped from the branchesâa perfect day.Iris, already waiting downstairs, let out a low whistle. âTsk, tsk, tsk. Interlocked fingers? Teacher Greene, Mr. Corrigan, could you two be any sweeter?âCaught off guard, Emerald instinctively tried to pull her hand away.But Alaric tightened his grip. âDonât let go.âHer cheeks flushed, and she nodded. âOkay.âIris was about to whistle again when Gio quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. âFor the love of god, stop teasing them. My Alaric is the most patient guyâuntil heâs not.âIris blinked. âHuh? But Mr. Corrigan seems so refined and gentlemanly.âGio scoffed. âThatâs just for women. When it comes to me, heâs got a double standard.âClearly, Gio had endured Alaricâs ruthlessness one too many times. If Iris kept poking fun at him, Alaric would undoubtedly find a way to get back at them both.Completely oblivious, Iris had no idea what was happening. She tried to push Alaric into the front passenger seat,
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"I wonât say things like that again," she murmured. "If I do, Iâm not just belittling myselfâIâm belittling your love, too.""Thatâs right." Alaric rubbed her head gently. "The past is heavy baggage. If you can, let it go. The future will be so much better."She smiled. "Your little Greene has finally grown up.""You have a daddy boyfriend, so you have to grow up."Emerald wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice soft. "Thank you⊠for teaching me how to love.""Itâs my greatest honor to receive Teacher Greeneâs love."Their eyes met, the space between them shrinking as they leaned inâThen Alaricâs phone rang.He exhaled sharply, turning it off without hesitation."Sorry. Letâs pick up where we left off."The caller was persistent. Emerald sighed, nudging Alaric playfully. "Go on, Mr. Busy."He had already spent so much time with her over the past two days, and she was more than content.But Alaric never returned after heading to his study. Emerald waited alone until eleven oâclock
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At first, Emerald worried that Gio was just fooling around and that Iris would end up getting hurt. But later, through Alaric, she realized that Gio was genuinely working hard for their future.It was only then that Emerald recognized how extreme her past views had beenâbelieving that marriage was a trap and love was nothing more than fleeting sweetness.Iris, in her simplicity, had understood something far earlier than she did: love is about two people growing together, striving toward a shared future.Even someone like Iris, who had spent years drifting through life, was now determined to change. And that alone was a good start.Gio had seen all kinds of people in his world, but it was Irisâpure and untainted, like a blank canvasâwho truly captured his heart. She made him want to protect her.Now, Emerald could finally put her worries to rest.The so-called unreliable playboy hadnât even touched Iris all this time. That fact alone proved he was someone she could trust."Ember, I'm n
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Alaric stared coldly at the woman standing before him, utterly unfazed by her desperation."It doesn't matter who it is. I donât owe you an explanation."Yngridâs emotions spiraled out of control again, but before she could lash out, Winstonâs expression darkened. The usual elegance in his demeanor vanished, replaced by an icy sharpness."Do you need me to remind you of your place?" he said, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade.Emerald watched the scene unfold, quickly deducing that Winston held Yngridâs fate in his hands. Yngridâs reluctance was obvious, but in the end, she had no choice but to submit.She took slow, deliberate steps toward Emerald. "Emerald⊠Iâm sorry for what happened," she forced out. "I apologize."Emerald didnât miss the unwillingness in Yngridâs eyes. And to be honest, she had no desire to accept it.But she also knew that she had finally convinced Alaric to reconcile, and the partnership with the Santos had been secured. Yngridâs presence here w
