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As Ethan approached, he noticed Alaric bent over inside the car. At first, he thought Alaric was reaching for something, but as he got closer, he realized there was a woman tucked underneath him. Everyone knew Alaric had no interest in women. In the past few years, no one had seen a woman by his side. No one knew the real identity of the twins' mother, a detail that had never been made public. Ethan was shocked by the scene he had just witnessed. The man who was always calm and distant seemed quite entertained by the private moment. Ethan couldn't see the woman's face, only her thin arms wrapped around Alaric's neck. Two long legs poked out from the slit of her dress, still wrapped around Alaric’s waist. Her toes, painted a vibrant red, gently nudged him nervously. It looked like she was trying to pull away, but to an outsider, it seemed like a reluctant yet seductive struggle—a moment filled with tension and ambiguity.Ethan’s first thought was: This girl is so fair. Her legs, hoo
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Half an hour later.When Alaric went upstairs, he found Emerald on the terrace, speaking softly on the phone."I really don’t have a choice. I need the money. Can you come by tomorrow for a house inspection? There’s a place closer to the kindergarten that’s available for rent... Alright, let’s finalize it then."After hanging up, Emerald stared at her phone, lost in thought. Her face reflected a mixture of sadness and hesitation.Alaric waited for her to snap out of her thoughts before he approached her."Did you have the cake?"Emerald turned to him, quickly masking her sadness. She smiled gently, her pale complexion glowing softly. Her voice was sweet, with no trace of sorrow."No, I was waiting for you."Alaric walked closer, staring into Emerald's smiling face. "Anything you want to ask?"For instance, why Ethan called him 'uncle,' or the reason for his visit.Emerald’s smile widened. The soft light from the wall lamp highlighted her face, making her glow even more. But her aura r
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After a day of rest, Emerald's mindset returned to its sharp state. Ethan had belittled her over and over again, repeatedly reminding her that she was just an ordinary person with slightly better skills, incapable of making a real impact. His deception was clear: I’m your best option—don’t even think of escaping, or you’ll end up with nothing.Emerald stared at a painting she had created years ago. When day meets night, a crimson sun breaks through the darkness, bringing light to the world. From now on, she would be the light guiding her own life. The days of being controlled by others were over.What’s a mere man, anyway?Emerald dialed a number and spoke, “Hey, it’s me. Is your previous offer still open?”The voice on the other end was full of excitement. “Ms. Greene, it seems you’ve come to your senses. It’s such a waste of talent for someone like you to be a kindergarten teacher. Join me, and I’ll make you a world-renowned designer.”Emerald chuckled softly. “Ivy, I love teaching
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Emerald hadn’t expected Iris to give her such a lecture."I’m your friend, and Gio’s your friend too, so there’s nothing to be embarrassed about."Emerald had long noticed who Gio really was. There weren’t many people with the last name “Corrigan” who could casually drive expensive cars like they were toys. Why would someone like him help move his girlfriend’s friend’s belongings?But to her surprise, Gio arrived promptly, and Iris smiled, "Let’s head back to your apartment. The strong guys are on their way."Emerald swallowed. Had she been wrong in her assumptions? Not all rich people were like Ethan. Maybe some were genuinely kind?Soon, Gio arrived. As Emerald packed up her clothes, she heard a lively voice, "Teacher Greene, this painting is beautiful! Could you sell it to me?"Another voice responded, low and calm, "Are you here to help or to rob?"Emerald paused mid-zip and looked up. Their eyes met.Alaric was there, wearing a pair of sports shorts. His loose black T-shirt, dam
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Even without the sun's warmth, Emerald still looked soft and gentle, like a delicate petal slowly falling. Alaric didn’t want to break the quiet moment, so he spoke softly, “Where should I put this?”Emerald turned and saw Alaric holding a large woven bag in one hand. Gio had been complaining earlier about the weight of his bags, even though he only carried two. Emerald was surprised and immediately set down the hanger she was holding and stepped closer.“Why are you carrying so many at once?” she asked.“It’s fine. Can I leave it here?” Alaric asked as he moved past her, placing the bags beside the bed. They seemed full of blankets and bedding.“Sure.”Emerald glanced at him. Alaric’s black T-shirt was soaked with sweat. He lifted the hem of his shirt to wipe his face, unintentionally revealing his toned abs. He looked like he had just taken a shower, drenched in sweat and clearly exhausted. Red marks lined his arms where the straps of the heavy bags had dug into his skin. He looked
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"Teacher Greene, your constant resistance makes me wonder if I failed to satisfy you in bed."Emerald’s face burned red with embarrassment. "Mr. Corrigan, it’s not your body I’m resisting. It’s your status. You—"Suddenly, Iris’s voice called from the other room. "Ember, where did you put the lemon slices?""I’ll get them!" Emerald jerked away from Alaric, slipping out of his grasp and rushing out of the bedroom, clearly flustered.She rummaged through a pile of bags and pulled out a jar of lemon slices soaked in water. "Mr. Corrigan, I’m still sorting things out, so I can’t entertain everyone all day. How about we just grab something nearby for dinner? What would you like to eat?"Gio waved his hand dismissively. "Why so formal? Just call me by my name from now on. And as for what to eat, my sweetheart here will decide."Iris leaned against Gio’s arm, looking blissfully content. "How about barbecue? I haven’t had it in ages.""As long as you’re happy."Emerald watched the two of the
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Emerald was starting to seriously suspect that Alaric might be descended from a cleaning robot. He moved fast and worked so well. He’d just finished cleaning the room, and now the living room, kitchen, and bathroom were spotless—even the floors were wiped down. Emerald couldn’t help but smile at the sight."I read once that cows are inefficient, horses are impatient, and donkeys are quick-tempered. But part-timers—now they’re something else. Hardworking, efficient, patient, and good-tempered. Mr. Corrigan, it’s a shame if you don’t do part-time work—you’re a natural!"Alaric walked over to her, his long legs carrying him closer until he pulled her into his arms. "So, Teacher Greene, you think that highly of me?"He was soaked in sweat, and anyone else would probably find it repulsive. But to Emerald, Alaric, drenched in sweat, only seemed more attractive—stronger, more desirable. All sorts of thoughts began running through her mind.Emerald’s long braid fell against her chest. She tri
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The next morning...Emerald quickly unblocked Ethan’s number and sent him a message.Ethan hadn’t been in the best mood lately. The Corrigan Group had discovered he’d hired thugs to cause trouble at an orphanage, and they immediately canceled their partnership. Even though the project itself was unaffected, Ethan was still scolded by his father for prioritizing personal vendettas over the company’s interests. All his frustrations disappeared the moment he saw Emerald.As the sun began to set, Emerald walked into the venue wearing a glittering fishtail dress with spaghetti straps, the skirt covered in sparkling sequins. Her hair was neatly styled, and she wore pearl earrings and a matching necklace. Her makeup was simple yet highlighted her beauty. Walking in the fading sunlight, she seemed to glow. Even her red lips seemed to shimmer. The fitted dress accentuated her slender waist, full chest, and long legs peeking through the slit of the skirt. She looked elegant and dignified, y
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Even Ethan, whom she had fought so hard to win, seemed completely disinterested now. His eyes weren’t on her—they were stuck on Emerald.Mrs. Florida naturally noticed the shift in the atmosphere.She had never liked Emerald. In her eyes, after leaving Ethan, Emerald would never find a man of better status—she was supposed to fade into insignificance.Yet now, standing before her was a woman whose circle was far beyond the Florida's reach. It was an embarrassing reality Mrs. Florida was unwilling to accept.Her lips curled into a sneer. “Look at that vixen, always scheming to climb higher, just like her shameless mother. How can she ever compare to our daughter? Samantha is generous, refined, and outstanding.”Mrs. Valentine quickly chimed in, eager to agree. “Of course! But it doesn’t matter. He will be here soon, and Samantha and Rice will naturally be together. That little vixen will never reach that level in her lifetime.”And as if summoned by their words, Rice arrived.The room
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Emerald was restless, even in his sleep. His brows remained furrowed.Alaric watched her sleeping face with a gentle gaze, then pressed a soft kiss between her brows. "Little Moon, you'll get everything you desire."The Next DayNews of the Valentine's grand music dinner had been circulating for a while. Everyone knew that the internationally renowned chef, Rice, wouldn't just be performing at the event—he was also set to take Samantha as his final apprentice.Because of this, the dinner was an extravagant affair. As the pride of the Valentine, Samantha had sent an invitation to Emerald early on, eager to have her attend.She wanted to use this opportunity to flaunt her success.Samantha had always been the one to win. Taking what belonged to Emerald came easily to her, trapping her in an invisible cage with no escape.She had done it since they were children. But what she never expected was that today, Emerald would finally strike back.Emerald touched her ear. After days of adjustme
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Alaric was sharp—too sharp for something like this to be a coincidence. It was entirely possible he had orchestrated the whole thing.“Even if he had his own agenda with you,” Alaric said calmly, “why shouldn’t I turn the tables on him?”So Lance had made the first move today. No wonder Emerald had found it strange that a family as prestigious as the Stevens would set her up on a blind date.Alaric must have caught wind of it in advance, which was why he had hijacked Lance’s setup and turned it into his own game.She sighed, shaking her head. “Aric, I can’t even imagine what you’d do to me if you ever became my enemy.”Alaric’s expression turned serious. “Are you scared?” He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping to a murmur. “Teacher Greene, I won’t let anyone take advantage of you. As long as I can keep you by my side, I don’t care what it takes.”On the screen, a gruesome scene unfolded—a wife who had been murdered years ago had returned, now lying under the bed, her bloodshot eyes
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Emerald wanted to cry but had no tears. The woman clung to her like an overenthusiastic pendant—poking her cheeks, touching her arms, and even wrapping her arms around Emerald’s small waist.If she hadn’t firmly gripped her own body for dear life, this woman would have reached her thighs by now!Alaric’s so-called blind date was terrifying. She just wanted to go home.“Enough.” Alaric finally scolded in a low voice.Emerald looked at him with deep gratitude. Yes! Finally, some control!Take care of your own blind date, or she’s going to devour me whole!She gave him a pleading look, silently screaming for help.But instead of rescuing her, Alaric turned serious and said, “You’re not allowed to touch my wife. Hands off.”Wife?!Nina clicked her tongue, withdrawing her hand but not without squeezing Emerald’s waist one last time.“So stingy,” she huffed before smirking. “Tsk, tsk. What a soft waist.”Emerald was this close to crying.What kind of blind date is this?!Wait—no. Why were t
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Emerald looked up just in time to see a mother and son approaching. The woman was dressed in an elegant Chanel-style suit, exuding wealth and sophistication. The man beside her was in a well-tailored suit and tie, looking every bit the polished gentleman.Her gaze met his, and in an instant, his eyes lit up."Senior!" he exclaimed excitedly.Emerald’s stomach dropped. Her heart skipped a beat, and for a split second, she wished she could vanish into thin air.Lance?!What kind of twisted luck was this? He practically rolled out the red carpet for coincidence to walk right in!Hadn't Eula said the man she was setting her up with came from an oil empire?Emerald was speechless.Eula, on the other hand, beamed. "Oh? You two already know each other?"Lance’s mother also seemed pleasantly surprised. "So you and Senior went to the same school? What a small world! I didn’t expect you’d be meeting like this—as a couple!"Emerald frantically waved her hands. "It's just dinner!"Emerald had int
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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
