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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 couldnโt quite shakeโespecially 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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When Emerald was a child, she spent a lot of time at her teacherโs 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. Heโd 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 muchโhow 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, Iโll always protect my sister."The childhood promise still echoed in Emeraldโs mind, but s
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Emerald, however, immediately defended him, her voice firm as she explained, "Itโs not Aricโs fault. I was just accidently hurt. Brother Griffin, donโt say that. He feels guilty enough already."But Griffin wasnโt deterred. His words were sharp, almost disappointed: "Little fox, look at you. Have you forgotten what I taught you? Donโt always think youโre the one at fault. Think about whether itโs someone elseโs 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 Griffinโs hands. "See? Iโm 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. Heโs used to doing these kinds of things.""Alright," Grif
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Griffin smirked, popping the grape into his own mouth before remarking lightly, โDid you wash your hands after applying the medicine?โAlaricโs expression darkened. โโฆYouโre ruthless.โWith a polite smile, Griffin stood up. โMr. Corrigan, let me show you to the sink.โThe 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 viewโwide, 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. โI appreciate the care youโve given my little moon in the past, Mr. Crawford. Truly.โGriffin let out a short laughโsharp, unbothered. Now that Emerald wasnโt around, he didnโt even b
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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 Alaricโs mind. Griffin and Alaric were complete opposites.On the surface, Alaric was the heir to an elite chaebol familyโelegant 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 childhoodโwilling 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 Alaricโs ear just to stir trouble.Ever since Alaric entered her life,
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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 hadnโt known the manโs true nature.Even after all those years together, she had left without a second thought.Would she do the same to him?His only advantageโthe one thing keeping her tethered to himโwas 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.โI want a piggyback ride.โAlaric 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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The salesgirl who had brought her upstairs rushed to smooth things over. โMrs. Corrigan, please donโt be upset. Youโre still pregnant, and stress isnโt good for you. Iโve already checked on the bracelet you orderedโit should arrive within two days.โCaroline waved a hand impatiently. โThe issue isnโt the braceletโitโs her.โ She scoffed and turned to the gathered onlookers. โDo you even know who she is? Her mother was a mistressโโThe 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.โYouโre pregnant, so maybe try being a decent human for your babyโs sake?โ she snapped. โYou might want to be carefulโkarma has a funny way of dealing with people like you.โ"Who the hell are you? Dressed like a scavengerโare you made of wood? Why donโt you sweep these two pieces of trash out of here?""Aunt, who upset you?" A deep voice suddenly broke inโEthan.When he spotted Emerald standing not far
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He pressed the accelerator just in time, sending the car speeding forward.Emerald couldnโt help but stare at himโsuited 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 attentionโhe 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.Todayโs dinner had been moved up, and the family was scrambling to prepare. Theyโd urgently called Cornelia Florida,
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At night, after Emerald had fallen asleep, she would secretly call her motherโuntil 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. โDid you really think Iโd invite you here for anything else?โHe took slow, deliberate steps toward Griffin. โYou 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?โGriffin let out a bitter laugh, his eyes filled with resentment. โAlaric, youโre unbelievably lucky. Fate favors youโagain.โHis voice turned sharp with frustration. โWhy does it always have to be you?โAlaricโs expression remained unreadable. โI know you blame me. You think your father abandoned you and your son.โGriffin
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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 wouldnโt let Emerald suffer any injustice.James was thrilled but hesitant to believe it. He looked up at her cautiously and asked, โCan I really call you that?โEmerald knew that despite his tough exterior, he was actually very sensitive.She crouched down, gently running her fingers through Jamesโs hair. โOf course, if you want to.โWithout hesitation, James threw himself into her arms. โI do! Of course, I doโMom.โHis tears fell onto her neck, and Emeraldโs 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, โMom, my sister ha
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"Get ready, thatโs where weโre landing," Alaric whispered in her ear.As they descended, Emerald noticed the intricate details within the rose fieldsโwindmills, 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 itโa dreamlike destination straight out of a storybook.Under Alaricโs 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 happyโforever.""Mm. I believe you.""Wow! This is straight out of a movie!" Iris gasped, pinching Gioโs arm. "I must be dreamingโthis kind of romance isnโt 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. "Waitโฆ is he that rich? So rich that he could casually win the title of โLittle Princeโ or something?""He is the one who is the one who is the one.""Brother, why didnโt you tell me he was this handsome?! Heโs so young and fair-skinnedโhe 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 wasnโt 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. โDonโt worry! Second Sister-in-law, youโre so beautiful! So gentle! No wonder Second Brother has been thinking about you for yearsโhe finally got you.โAlaric frowned, glancing at the knife embedded in the table. โHow many times have I told you? Stop running around with a knife in your hand.โYngrid looked utterly clueless. โBut
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Emerald was sharp enough to catch the implication. This man was clearly from the Corrigan, but how could he be Alaricโs second brother?Nancy smiled. "Itโs 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. "Thatโs 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 Gioโs friends many times, but she had never seen him act this cautious.Gio lowered his voice. "You may not recognize him, but youโve definitely heard of the Medical Research Institute."Iris froze. "You mean the worldโs number one pharmaceutical company?"Her mind was spinnin
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The sun shone brightly, and magpies chirped from the branchesโa perfect day.Iris, already waiting downstairs, let out a low whistle. โTsk, tsk, tsk. Interlocked fingers? Teacher Greene, Mr. Corrigan, could you two be any sweeter?โCaught off guard, Emerald instinctively tried to pull her hand away.But Alaric tightened his grip. โDonโt let go.โHer cheeks flushed, and she nodded. โOkay.โIris was about to whistle again when Gio quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. โFor the love of god, stop teasing them. My Alaric is the most patient guyโuntil heโs not.โIris blinked. โHuh? But Mr. Corrigan seems so refined and gentlemanly.โGio scoffed. โThatโs just for women. When it comes to me, heโs got a double standard.โClearly, Gio had endured Alaricโs 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 wonโt say things like that again," she murmured. "If I do, Iโm not just belittling myselfโIโm belittling your love, too.""Thatโs 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 youโฆ for teaching me how to love.""Itโs my greatest honor to receive Teacher Greeneโs love."Their eyes met, the space between them shrinking as they leaned inโThen Alaricโs phone rang.He exhaled sharply, turning it off without hesitation."Sorry. Letโs 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 oโclock
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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 beenโbelieving 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 Irisโpure and untainted, like a blank canvasโwho 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 hadnโt 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 donโt owe you an explanation."Yngridโs emotions spiraled out of control again, but before she could lash out, Winstonโs 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 Yngridโs fate in his hands. Yngridโs reluctance was obvious, but in the end, she had no choice but to submit.She took slow, deliberate steps toward Emerald. "Emeraldโฆ Iโm sorry for what happened," she forced out. "I apologize."Emerald didnโt miss the unwillingness in Yngridโs 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. Yngridโs presence here w
