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“Sorry, this is all I could make. I don’t cook much, so I don’t have many ingredients at home. Next time, I’ll make sure to stock up on more so I can cook you a proper meal. Actually, I’m also good at cooking Western dishes or even sashimi,” she said nervously, avoiding direct eye contact with him.She waited for him to respond, but he said nothing. Instead, he started eating silently. He finished the meal in a matter of seconds, even picking up the bowl and drinking half of the soup. Emerald’s mouth hung open in surprise.“Your cooking skills are good. I like it…” he said, wiping the remaining soup from the corner of his lips.Before she could figure out if he was being sincere, he suddenly pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her waist.“Alaric, wait…”“Don’t move,” he ordered gently. His hands traveled down to her hand that had been scalded.Alaric took out a stick of scalding medicine and gently applied it to her blisters.“Ouch…” Emerald whimpered softly as she felt the sti
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Embarrassment washed over her as she stared at them. She’d never realized there were so many options until now.“I just grabbed whatever was there. Didn’t really look at what they said,” Alaric’s sudden voice beside her explained awkwardly, causing her to glance up. Emerald saw the tips of his ears had turned a deep shade of red.She nodded slowly, unable to form any words. They were just small boxes, but holding them felt like they were burning her hands.Alaric turned back and began putting away the fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator, filling up the empty shelves instantly. Emerald watched his tall frame, her emotions swirling in a confusing mix of frustration and yearning.She never wanted to get this close to any man before. Even Ethan, whom she’d dated for three years, had never gotten past holding her hand.But now, here she was—inviting Alaric into her home.“What are you thinking about?” Alaric turned around and caught her looking at him with a complicated expression.E
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Alaric took a step forward, sliding one foot between her legs, and gently pushed Emerald’s body down onto the bed. Her long hair cascaded over the bedspread, and one of her straps slipped loosely off her shoulder. Her slightly parted, rosy lips and the way she looked at him with half-lidded eyes sent a wave of heat through him.Alaric couldn’t help but feel a surge of desire. He had told her many times before—Emerald was stunningly beautiful to him, and he could never tire of repeating it because it was the truth.Bending one leg, he rested his elbow next to her cheek and pulled her body close beneath him. The atmosphere between them grew thick with tension, every gesture laden with unspoken intent. Seeing that he remained unmoved, Emerald tentatively hooked her leg around him and rubbed against his thin, casual pants, all the while maintaining a submissive, pleading look.“Mr. Corrigan…” Emerald murmured softly.She had thought his attitude towards her might change after he took a sh
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“Yes…” she replied directly, her whole face burning with embarrassment. “I know I told you that night to stay away from me and to end whatever we have… but I’m taking it back now. I need to save the orphanage. It’s just that…” she trailed off, muttering a few curses under her breath.Alaric’s brows furrowed slightly. Wherever his fingers moved, he could feel her body trembling beneath his touch.“What is it? Are you afraid? Natatakot ka bang hindi ako papayag?” “No… I’m afraid you’ll think I’m not worth the land,” she admitted softly.She was also terrified that she’d end up being nothing more than a plaything in the hands of men from now on. In this negotiation, her only leverage was already exposed, leaving her with no room to maneuver and forcing her to accept whatever conditions he might set.All she could do was bet that he wasn’t cruel enough to put her in such a humiliating situation.Alaric’s fingers gently traced her eyebrow, then moved along the contours of her face, his to
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She couldn't move when their bodies touched again. The pounding of her heart was strong, but Alaric’s heartbeat was even stronger. She could hear it and feel it, as she was pressed up against his chest.Alaric placed his hand on her waist, the warmth of his touch radiating through her. It was the first time they didn’t do anything intimate when together. And she didn’t know how she was supposed to feel about it.Sensing his fatigue, Emerald swallowed the words she wanted to say. She shifted slightly, creating some space between them, and lay on the edge of the bed with her back to him. She felt like she was running out of breath.Alaric stared at her back, his dark eyes unreadable. Without any personal stakes in the situation, she wanted to keep her distance from him.But Alaric effortlessly pulled her back into his embrace.Her back was now pressed against his bare chest, and his warmth enveloped her whole body. Emerald felt every part of her tense up, unsure of what to do. She wante
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Emerald had decided not to continue with the agreement she and the principal had discussed. That morning, she went to the school office to inform him of her decision. She was surprised when Ariza, another teacher who had always been envious of her, interrupted their conversation and threw unnecessary remarks her way just because of her decision.In the end, Emerald chose to ignore Ariza and returned to her classroom. Just like any other day, her time at school went smoothly. In the afternoon, she indulged two of her students by reading them a fairy tale collection. Yosef fell asleep halfway through, while James sat quietly, watching her and listening intently. Out of nowhere, James grabbed her hand, making her pause and look at the child. “Yes, James?” she asked gently.Like his father, James’s eyes were always serious, but emotions easily surfaced there. “Teacher, do you want that outdoor playground and library?”Emerald froze for a moment and gave James her full attention. Perha
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No matter the occasion, Alaric always stands tall, his posture exuding a natural authority. Besides Alaric, Iris was also there, holding onto Gio's arm, along with a new face Emerald hadn’t seen before.When Iris saw her, she practically jumped, pulling Emerald into the elevator. It was too late to refuse as the elevator doors had already closed.“Ember!”Iris pulled Emerald a little too hard, causing her to stumble into the elevator. Just as she was about to fall into Alaric’s arms, Emerald quickly grabbed the handrail to steady herself. Wearing high heels, she stood just half a head shorter than Alaric.Alaric glanced down at her, prompting Emerald to nod politely.“Mr. Corrigan…”Alaric nodded back briefly and immediately looked away. It was as if they were complete strangers, something that made Emerald frown. She could feel irritation building in her chest but quickly pushed it aside.It seemed they were acting like they didn’t know each other at all.“Is she the one?”The man wh
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After a few minutes, Emerald managed to calm herself. Her eyes fell on Alaric’s outstretched hand in front of her. She quickly wiped her tears and slowly stood up, steadying herself.“Thank you, Mr. Corrigan. I’m fine…” she said, avoiding his gaze as she stepped away from him.She didn’t want to create any unnecessary assumptions among the people in the elevator.Lance had just finished talking to the repair crew, while Iris immediately rushed over to Emerald to comfort her.“They said help is on the way, and they’ll fix the elevator,” Lance informed everyone, casting a brief glance at Emerald.Emerald ignored that and turned to Iris, who was holding onto her arm.“Ember, how come I never knew you were afraid of the dark?” Iris asked, noticing her earlier reaction.Emerald wasn’t really afraid of the dark. She was still fine when it came to streetlights or city lights. The billboards, the glow of the skyscrapers, and the dim light in a room would still give her some comfort.But what
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Not like me, Emerald mused. She never felt secure enough to sleep without holding onto something—whether it was a pillow, a blanket, or, more recently, him.And somehow, even in sleep, he had adjusted for her.One of his arms was tucked behind her head, holding her close, while his other hand covered hers. Their fingers overlapped perfectly, their wedding rings touching, as if even unconscious, he was anchoring her to him.A warmth spread through her chest.At this moment, with the rippling water around them and the morning sun casting a golden hue over the lotus pond, Emerald felt something profound settle in her heart.So this… this is what it feels like to be loved.Maybe it was because Alaric had been too busy lately, or perhaps it was the novelty of spending the night on a boat with Emerald in his arms, but his sleep was deeper and more restful than usual.The sun had already begun its slow ascent, casting thousands of golden rays across the morning sky. As the light filtered thr
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Although Apollo already had two daughters, the Corrigan patriarch favored Alaric. Still, if a son was born first, the old master would undoubtedly take notice.Apollo exhaled sharply. "Then focus on raising your child properly and stay out of these matters. And as for you, Ethan, stop causing trouble for your uncle. Whether or not Emerald marries into the Corrigan—it’s up to the two of them to figure out.""I understand, Uncle," Ethan murmured, his eyes lowering.A flicker of regret crossed his face. The humiliation he suffered tonight—he would make sure to repay it tenfold.Meanwhile, Emerald was in an unusually good mood. She had always been indifferent to such things, but tonight, for the first time, she understood just how satisfying it was to put someone in their place."Aric, I never realized how useful your girlfriend's identity could be," she teased.Alaric caught the playful smile on her lips and smirked. "Baby, trust me—being Mrs. Corrigan is even more powerful than being my
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Emerald’s lips curved into the faintest smirk. "Because you never saw me as your girlfriend. No matter how sweet you acted on the surface, deep down, you always treated me like a plaything. But he never did. He knows how to respect a woman.""That’s impossible." Ethan's expression darkened. "There’s no such man in the world. He’s just better at pretending than I am. Don’t be naive, Emerald."Emerald crossed her arms, her voice steady and deliberate. “You’re the naive one. You have no idea how good Alaric is. Even if it were only for three days, I would still choose to like him. Didn’t you say I could never step foot into the Corrigan? Mark my words—one day, I’ll marry into the Corrigan, and you’ll kneel before me, serve me tea, and call me ‘Auntie.’”Ethan wanted to laugh—it sounded ridiculous.But coming from Emerald, it was terrifying.Because he knew exactly what kind of person she was.She was relentless, a natural at anything she put her mind to.Years ago, someone had insulted h
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Apollo, standing beside her, felt a headache coming on. His second marriage was already a calculated move, an attempt to secure a foothold in the powerful Corrigan. But now, before Cornelia could even settle into her new position, she had already offended the future head of the household.And Alaric… was not a man who let things slide.No one spoke.No one dared to.Because everyone knew—when Alaric smiled like that, the storm was only just beginning.But Alaric hadn’t just come to dinner tonight—he had come to make a point.And he made sure the Florida understood that.“That’s impossible,” Alaric said lightly, his fingers still resting against the necklace on Emerald’s collarbone. His tone was casual, but his eyes were anything but.“Teacher Greene has fair skin, a beautiful face, and legs that could make anyone jealous. Even women envy her. Whoever had the nerve to say such nonsense must be blind.”The room tensed. Cornelia turned her gaze to Ethan, her voice laced with artificial s
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Emerald, however, found it amusing. Alaric, who was usually so arrogant around her, was now acting all proper in front of his family.“Oh? That’s funny. Sister-in-law didn’t say that before,” Emerald remarked casually, immediately drawing Apollo’s attention.“Oh? You’ve met before?” Apollo asked, surprised. After all, Cornelia hadn’t known Emerald for long, and she worried that Emerald might not like the gift she had prepared.“Yes,” Emerald replied.Before she could say more, Cornelia quickly cut in, afraid that Emerald might bring up what had happened at the boutique earlier.“I ran into Teacher Greene at the counter today,” she explained hurriedly. “I didn’t realize she was Alaric’s girlfriend at the time. If I had known… I would’ve let her choose for herself.”As she spoke, she took out an entire set of pink diamond jewelry. The vivid pink diamonds alone were worth over ten thousand yuan each, and the set featured intricate inlay designs—clearly an expensive and carefully chosen g
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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,
