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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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At night, after Emerald had fallen asleep, she would secretly call her mother—until 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. “Did you really think I’d invite you here for anything else?”He took slow, deliberate steps toward Griffin. “You 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?”Griffin let out a bitter laugh, his eyes filled with resentment. “Alaric, you’re unbelievably lucky. Fate favors you—again.”His voice turned sharp with frustration. “Why does it always have to be you?”Alaric’s expression remained unreadable. “I know you blame me. You think your father abandoned you and your son.”Griffin
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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 wouldn’t let Emerald suffer any injustice.James was thrilled but hesitant to believe it. He looked up at her cautiously and asked, “Can I really call you that?”Emerald knew that despite his tough exterior, he was actually very sensitive.She crouched down, gently running her fingers through James’s hair. “Of course, if you want to.”Without hesitation, James threw himself into her arms. “I do! Of course, I do—Mom.”His tears fell onto her neck, and Emerald’s 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, “Mom, my sister ha
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"Get ready, that’s where we’re landing," Alaric whispered in her ear.As they descended, Emerald noticed the intricate details within the rose fields—windmills, 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 it—a dreamlike destination straight out of a storybook.Under Alaric’s 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 happy—forever.""Mm. I believe you.""Wow! This is straight out of a movie!" Iris gasped, pinching Gio’s arm. "I must be dreaming—this kind of romance isn’t 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 ‘Little Prince’ or something?""He is the one who is the one who is the one.""Brother, why didn’t you tell me he was this handsome?! He’s so young and fair-skinned—he 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 wasn’t 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. “Don’t worry! Second Sister-in-law, you’re so beautiful! So gentle! No wonder Second Brother has been thinking about you for years—he finally got you.”Alaric frowned, glancing at the knife embedded in the table. “How many times have I told you? Stop running around with a knife in your hand.”Yngrid looked utterly clueless. “But
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Emerald was sharp enough to catch the implication. This man was clearly from the Corrigan, but how could he be Alaric’s second brother?Nancy smiled. "It’s 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. "That’s 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 Gio’s friends many times, but she had never seen him act this cautious.Gio lowered his voice. "You may not recognize him, but you’ve definitely heard of the Medical Research Institute."Iris froze. "You mean the world’s number one pharmaceutical company?"Her mind was spinnin
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The sun shone brightly, and magpies chirped from the branches—a perfect day.Iris, already waiting downstairs, let out a low whistle. “Tsk, tsk, tsk. Interlocked fingers? Teacher Greene, Mr. Corrigan, could you two be any sweeter?”Caught off guard, Emerald instinctively tried to pull her hand away.But Alaric tightened his grip. “Don’t let go.”Her cheeks flushed, and she nodded. “Okay.”Iris was about to whistle again when Gio quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. “For the love of god, stop teasing them. My Alaric is the most patient guy—until he’s not.”Iris blinked. “Huh? But Mr. Corrigan seems so refined and gentlemanly.”Gio scoffed. “That’s just for women. When it comes to me, he’s got a double standard.”Clearly, Gio had endured Alaric’s 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 won’t say things like that again," she murmured. "If I do, I’m not just belittling myself—I’m belittling your love, too.""That’s 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.""It’s my greatest honor to receive Teacher Greene’s love."Their eyes met, the space between them shrinking as they leaned in—Then Alaric’s phone rang.He exhaled sharply, turning it off without hesitation."Sorry. Let’s 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 o’clock
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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 been—believing 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 Iris—pure and untainted, like a blank canvas—who 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 hadn’t 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 don’t owe you an explanation."Yngrid’s emotions spiraled out of control again, but before she could lash out, Winston’s 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 Yngrid’s fate in his hands. Yngrid’s reluctance was obvious, but in the end, she had no choice but to submit.She took slow, deliberate steps toward Emerald. "Emerald… I’m sorry for what happened," she forced out. "I apologize."Emerald didn’t miss the unwillingness in Yngrid’s 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. Yngrid’s presence here w
