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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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Alaric’s gaze fell on her small feet, causing her to instinctively pull them back in embarrassment. "It’s not that... It’s just that I’m wearing heels, and my feet got a little tired," she responded hesitantly, bending down to retrieve her shoes. Before she could reach them, Alaric had already picked them up, prompting her to glance up at him. "Alaric, I..." Alaric ignored her words. He held her heels and turned his back to her, slightly bending his knees. "Come here," he said softly, commanding her to climb onto his broad back. Emerald was stunned for a moment and quickly refused. "Huh? No… I can still walk, really." "Do you want me to carry you, or are you getting up by yourself?" Alaric asked, though it sounded more like a threat to Emerald. Alaric was strong, and Emerald knew he could carry her effortlessly in any position. His whole demeanor was cold, and the temperature in the deserted stairwell seemed to drop. Still, Emerald refused firmly, standing tall wit
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"Th-thank you for taking me home, Mr. Corrigan. Please take care on your way back," she said politely as she stepped out of the car.Her cold, formal words created a distance between them. Alaric stared at her in silence, wondering why she had suddenly become so distant. Was she really upset with him for not agreeing to her earlier request?Emerald didn’t wait for his response. The night wind tousled her long hair, and the streetlights cast her shadow long on the pavement, but the loneliness she felt was unmistakable.When she arrived at her unit, she immediately showered and headed to her bedroom. From her balcony, she noticed Alaric’s car still parked by the roadside. Her floor wasn’t too high, so she could clearly see the people inside. She spotted an arm hanging out the window, the glow of a cigarette between Alaric’s fingers. She couldn’t be sure if he was staring up at her, but that’s what it felt like.Stepping back into the room, Emerald closed the curtains with a swift swipe,
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When Mr. Gozon heard this, he immediately pushed Ariza toward the man, causing her conversation with Emerald to be interrupted. The man glanced at Ariza as she subtly nudged Emerald aside and extended her hand in front of him. "Hi!" The man furrowed his brow and continued to stare at her. Meanwhile, Iris hurried over to Emerald. "How embarrassing. She's so dramatic," she whispered to Emerald while watching Ariza’s actions. "I know why you're here. Please tell Mr. Corrigan that—" "Teacher Greene..." the man called out to Emerald, turning to her before Ariza could finish what she was saying. Ariza froze in place. The man didn’t even look at her for more than a moment! People around them started murmuring, and Mr. Gozon frowned. What was happening? Didn’t Mr. Corrigan send her a few bottles of wine last night? Emerald turned her gaze back to the man carrying an office bag. It was then that she recognized him—he was the man who was always behind Alaric whenever he picked u
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When Max left, the atmosphere in Emerald’s classroom suddenly lightened. Mr. Gozon immediately approached her and gave her a sudden hug. After letting go, he looked around at everyone and even gave a brief round of applause. "Teacher Greene, this entire school is so grateful for your hard work. I thought you had completely dropped the project, but you were working on it in secret all along," he praised her, moving in for another hug, but Emerald stepped back. He only let out a dry laugh and turned his gaze toward Ariza. "Not like some people who don’t know how to keep their word and think this is all just a game." Emerald almost gagged in disgust at the principal’s behavior, listening as he spoke. It was as if he had immediately forgotten how he treated her before knowing about the contract. "Maybe it was Teacher Iris’s boyfriend who gave you the wine, Teacher Ariza, not Mr. Corrigan. Maybe you had too much to drink and started hallucinating," one of the other teachers comme
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“If everything looks good to you, Mr. Florida, the price is fifty thousand pesos. I accept cash or cheque, whichever is more convenient for you,” Emerald said, averting her gaze from Damon’s irritating stare.“Perfect timing. I brought cash,” he boasted, his smirk widening.He pulled out a wad of cash, then with a smug grin, said, “Here, take it, Teacher Greene.”Before Emerald could take the money, Damon flung it into the air. In an instant, it seemed to rain cash in front of her.Stacey, witnessing the scene, immediately got an idea. She frowned and turned to Damon.“Mr. Florida, did you commission Emerald's paintings just to insult and embarrass her like this?” She couldn’t hold back anymore.Damon ignored her, his sharp gaze fixed on Emerald, who showed no visible emotion. Long ago, he couldn’t stand her distant and cold demeanor. He thought humiliating her would finally crack that icy composure, that he would see her react.But once again, he was wrong.Emerald shrugged and stood
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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,
