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2025-03-10 13:59:42She was beginning to feel a strange dependence and trust in him. It was a good sign. Perhaps one day, those feelings would grow into love—the most beautiful yet terrifying force in the world.
Loving someone meant giving all of yourself, losing your sense of self. And when abandoned, it could drive a person to madness, turning them into something unrecognizable, like a ghost borne of despair.
She feared… she feared one day she might become the person she hated most. Worse than a cockroach.
Alaric lifted his head, locking eyes with her. He saw the hesitation, the fear, the vulnerability in her gaze. Sensing he might be coming on too strong, Alaric softened his voice.
"I know you’ve been through a fa
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Emerald was startled when he gently brushed her hair.“You don’t have to do anything. Just stay where you are, and let me take care of everything. Let’s give this a chance, and if, in the end, you want to be more than friends, that’s wonderful. If not, I won’t pressure you. What do you think?”Alaric, a seasoned businessman, hadn’t gained anything from this arrangement—in fact, he’d given more than he’d received.“It doesn’t seem fair to you,” she said softly.Alaric chuckled. “Silly girl, fairness is business.”As he said this, he held her wrist gently and shook his head slowly.“Like before, you don’t have to give anything. Just stand there. If I make you uncomfortable, you can walk away at any time. No strings attached.”To Emerald, it felt like a gift from above—something she wasn’t sure she deserved.He lowered his head, kissed her neck, and teased her earlobe, making her breath hitch. Taking advantage of the moment, he whispered softly, “Alright, Teacher Greene?”Emerald closed
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“Good morning, baby,” Emerald greeted warmly.She felt no barriers with James, and her affection for the boy grew stronger.She ruffled his hair.“Hurry back to class; morning exercises are about to start.”“Okay.”As Emerald walked away, James watched her, imagining how amazing it would be if Emerald were his mom. She was beautiful and kind.---Yosef lightly tapped James on the head with a small fist, his cute face scrunching up as he glared at him.“Stop with those crazy ideas, that’s not happening.”The two pretended to get along in front of Emerald. James crossed his arms over his chest, giving Yosef a cold look.“Are you itching for another beating?”Yosef and James were worlds apart—one cool and handsome, the other soft and cute. But they were both equally stubborn.Yosef leaned in closer to James, lowering his voice.“Don’t go running to your dad for backup. If you help Teacher Ru get the land, you win. My dad’s coming back here soon.”James sneered. “So what? You think your d
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Emerald wore a loose silk blouse with a tied collar, her hair loosely pulled back. She looked pure and elegant—even with minimal makeup, just a swipe of lipstick and a slight touch-up on her brows, she still looked stunning."Mr. Florida, Mr. Allegre," Emerald greeted coolly.Ethan exhaled smoke, his voice rough. "Emerald, you seem completely unfazed by our breakup."She looked even more captivating than before, and the sight only fueled his anger.Ericson entered a bit awkwardly. "Ms. Greene, just give them all the paintings."He opened the trunk, revealing a number of paintings inside, touching some of them carefully."Honestly, I really like these paintings, and you’ve taken good care of them."Ethan, losing patience, cut in, "There’s still six million left. How are you going to pay it?"He was certain Emerald couldn’t come up with that kind of money. The orphanage incident had only been resolved by luck, thanks to Alaric. Sure, selling her house at a low price made sense with the
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Ethan looked away, realizing he had completely overthought the situation. How could there possibly be an issue between Emerald and Alaric?The pain in his dislocated arm grew sharper, weighing down his heart. He knew he was in serious trouble. As the car started moving, he glanced back and saw Emerald bending down to pick up a painting on the ground. Her thin shirt shifted slightly, revealing the curve of her waist, accentuated by her jeans.Out of nowhere, the memory of Emerald wearing a dress in Alaric’s yard came to mind. If she wore one again, she’d undoubtedly look stunning.A wicked smile flickered in Ethan’s eyes.Emerald, you’ve brought this on yourself. If you refuse a toast, you’ll drink the punishment instead.Ethan’s patience had run out.Meanwhile, Emerald sat under a large tree, carefully wiping the frame of her painting. She had spent countless nights perfecting each stroke of her work. A soft smile appeared on her lips as she cleaned it, the dappled sunlight casting a
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Alaric stared at Emerald, resting his face on one hand as he lazily followed her every movement with his gaze.It had only been a few days since they last saw each other, but Emerald seemed fresher now, even without makeup. She wore a simple short-sleeved dress, her hair tied up in a bun. With no jewelry, her whole forehead and long neck were exposed, glowing softly in the sunlight. Her skin was flawless and smooth, almost like that of a high school student—soft, innocent, and fresh.As Emerald glanced at her phone screen, her ears turned a bright shade of red, reminding Alaric of a little rabbit's delicate ears—soft and tempting. It had only been a few days, but it felt like ages since they last met.Emerald hesitated before replying to his message. Finally, she typed just one word.[Um.]There was no need for Emerald to look up to feel Alaric's intense gaze. When their eyes met, he didn’t look away. His stare was almost fiery, almost predatory, making Emerald’s heart race. She felt
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Lance had nothing to say, his opportunity to show off slipping away.As the tent inflated, Emerald decided to take a short walk. She had felt confined for so long, and today, she finally felt a sense of freedom.Suddenly, out of nowhere, a hand pulled her into the shadows before she could even cry out. Her heart pounded as she looked up at her captor, only to see Alaric."Mr. Corrigan!" she gasped, her voice trembling.Alaric tightened his grip on her waist, his intense gaze piercing into her. His eyes held an emotion that both unsettled and thrilled her, as though he could consume her with just his look."Teacher Greene," Alaric spoke in a low, teasing tone, "have you missed me?"Trapped in his arms, Emerald tried to steady herself. She answered softly, "I-I’ve been… busy.""But I’ve missed you," Alaric's voice grew deeper, more sensual, his eyes never leaving hers. "I’ve missed you so much."Slowly, Alaric lifted her chin, bringing their lips together in a slow, deliberate kiss, ful
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Iris is incredibly innocent, completely unaware, and unable to protect herself. This leaves Emerald deeply concerned.Her mind is so full of worry for her friend that there’s hardly any room for anything else.Alaric, noticing Emerald's distracted state, leaned in close and whispered softly in her ear, "We're all adults. What we choose to do is up to us. Besides, your friend seems quite... willing."Emerald's mind screamed, and she quickly covered Alaric's eyes. "Don’t look."He chuckled quietly, and Emerald watched his Adam’s apple move, oddly mesmerized by how attractive he seemed at that moment.With a low voice, Alaric added, "How could I possibly focus on anyone else when I’ve got you right here?"Emerald froze. Was he... confessing? No way, could Alaric really be interested in someone like her?She stared at Alaric, who seemed to be studying every reaction on her face, trying to find her limits.She wasn’t angry. Instead, she was more surprised. Emerald’s flushed face seemed daz
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Alaric was just about to tend to his injury when Gio’s teasing voice came from behind, "Seriously, bro? Are you playing that rough? You’re actually bleeding?"Alaric shot him a cold glare, wiping the smirk off Gio's face, who quickly turned serious."You’re injured and still trailing after us. What, you think we’re going to eat your precious Teacher Greene alive? Have you even slept in the past few days?" Gio pressed.Alaric didn’t answer. He was exhausted, no question about it."Get me some hemostatic powder and gauze. Don’t let her see," Alaric ordered, his tone calm and controlled.Gio rolled his eyes. "You know, I always thought you had that whole ‘domineering president’ vibe, but it turns out you’re just a hopeless romantic? After all this time, and you’ve only held her? Man, even a kiss is pushing it for you. Are you even a man?"Alaric ignored the jab, smoothly changing the subject. "Are you serious about Iris? If you are, don’t push her too far."He knew how much Emerald cared
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Emerald woke up with a sore back, immediately regretting how far she had pushed herself last night. The man was nowhere to be seen, but the once-messy room had been cleaned up—clearly his doing. She glanced at the time. It was already past midnight.Dialing Alaric’s number, she spoke, her voice hoarse."When did you leave?""Around nine-thirty. Just waking up?" His voice was gentle, the kind that always put her at ease.She smiled. "Yeah… and I’m already missing you."Alaric was just finishing his meal when he heard her soft confession. A small smile played on his lips."How much do you miss me?""Enough to want to merge with you."He chuckled. This girl was unpredictable sometimes. But her honesty? It was endearing."Then maybe you should start thinking about marrying me—becoming Mrs. Corrigan in name and honor."Normally, Emerald would’ve brushed him off without hesitation.But tonight, she paused for a few seconds before saying, "Let me think about it."Alaric froze, expecting her
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As soon as she stepped out, the black Audi’s low beams flickered on, casting a soft glow to light her way. Emerald took a few steps before suddenly stopping beneath a streetlamp. With practiced ease, she slipped off her high heels.Ethan knew this habit of hers all too well. She would wear heels everywhere—no exceptions, except at home. He used to tease her about it, saying that even in death, she’d probably insist on being buried with her favorite pair.The car door opened. A tall figure emerged, leaning casually against the hood. Emerald gathered the hem of her dress in one hand, clutching her heels in the other, and ran toward Alaric like an excited little bird.She was smiling—soft, radiant, carefree. Ethan had never seen her like this before. Whenever they met, he was always the one waiting, always the one filled with anticipation.But Emerald?She was always composed, always rational. She had never once run to him like this. Yet now, she was sprinting toward another man, complet
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Had it not been for the presence of so many high-society elites, Iris would have whistled on the spot.So. Damn. Cool.She had always felt that Emerald was different from the rest of them.She wasn’t just talented—she was born for the spotlight.If this were a novel, Emerald would be the heroine.Even if her beginnings were humble, she was destined to rise.And people like Iris?They were just NPCs, background characters meant to highlight the brilliance of the protagonist.But strangely, that thought didn’t bring bitterness.Instead, she felt something warm, something oddly paternal—pride.Like an old father watching his daughter finally take flight.She had struggled, she had fought, and now, she stood in the center of the stage.And Iris couldn’t be prouder.Mrs. Florida heard the thunderous applause echoing through the hall.Her grip on her handbag tightened as she turned to Samantha, her voice sharp with urgency."Sam, it's your turn. You have to work harder—don’t lose to that li
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Pantaleon finally snapped out of his shock. He had no desire to witness a scene like this. To him, an illegitimate daughter was someone who should remain in the shadows her entire life.Between Emerald and Samantha, there was no question—he would always side with Samantha.With a stern expression, he turned to Emerald and said coldly, "Haven't you caused enough trouble? Why are we making this a family competition? Just leave already!"Emerald looked at the man who was supposed to be her father. His coldness toward her was nothing new. Maybe it was because she had grown up without a mother’s love, but she had always craved warmth—even more than she feared rejection.But that slap… it ended everything. She no longer had any expectations of him.Her voice was icy as she said, "Mr. Valentine, you've made it clear how you feel. You have no right to tell me what to do.""You don’t even have a piano. What’s the point of embarrassing yourself here?"A voice suddenly cut through the tension."
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Even Iris was moved. She grabbed the back of Gio’s hand excitedly. “This is so emotional! Wow, no wonder Ember plays the violin so beautifully—it turns out she’s the apprentice of a world-renowned master!”Gio glanced at his hand, which was already turning blue from her grip. Gritting his teeth through the pain, he muttered, “I get it, I get it… but can you let go first?”Meanwhile, the embrace between Rice and Emerald was nothing short of legendary—what people would call the reconciliation of the century.But for the Valentine, it was an absolute disaster.Samantha had meticulously planned everything for today. She secured the venue in advance, bought trending searches, and invested heavily in PR to ensure maximum publicity.The moment the event wrapped up, her team was supposed to flood the internet with glowing headlines about her performance.Instead, the entire scene had backfired spectacularly. What was meant to be a dazzling moment of glory had turned her into the laughingstock
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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
