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Hugo casually grabbed a bag of snacks and started teasing the puppy. “Come on, people can be guilty, but the dog is innocent. I just wanted to surprise you.” Hugo was such a typical straight guy—completely clueless about the twists and turns of a woman’s heart.I was about to say more when the doorbell suddenly rang. “Hugo, are you home? I came to check on the puppy.”The moment Hugo opened the door, a sweet, sugary voice drifted into my ears, making my skin crawl. I glanced toward the entrance.Standing there was none other than Xena, the woman I’d clashed with yesterday! She was dressed in a skimpy silk nightgown, her slender waist peeking through the thin fabric. She clearly wasn’t expecting me. Without hesitation, she slipped her arm around Hugo’s. “Hugo, didn’t I remind you this morning? You have to feed the puppy on time. Did you remember to be a good caretaker?”Xena’s arrogance from yesterday had completely vanished. Now, she was all soft and fragile, playing
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During my business trip, Hugo kept making excuses to ask me for money multiple times. So, I decided to catch him off guard and see what he was up to behind my back. But luck just wasn’t on my side. The moment I entered the neighborhood, a dog came charging at me, snapping viciously. It sank its teeth into my pant leg, tugging hard and growling furiously. Panicked, I kicked it off with all my strength. “What are you doing? How dare you kick my dog!” A woman in flashy designer clothes came running over, scooping up the dog and cradling it in her arms. “It’s okay, sweetie, Mommy’s here. Don’t be scared.” The dog whimpered pitifully in her embrace, as if it fully understood her comfort. Then, she looked up and started cursing me out. “Are you insane? What gives you the right to kick my dog?” That was when I finally saw her face and recognized her. It was Xena Quinn. The same woman who had flaunted herself outside my home two months ago. Xena recognized m
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The moment I heard that unit number, I froze in shock. Unit 601, Building 8—that’s my apartment. Since when did my dad have another daughter? The property manager shot me a smug look and said with disdain. “So, what’s it gonna be? Get on your knees and apologize to Miss Quinn, and we’ll let this slide. Otherwise, trust me, we’ve got plenty of ways to make your life miserable.” Xena stood there, smirking triumphantly, waiting for me to grovel. But I was not an idiot. I broke free from their grip, pulled out my phone, and called the police on the spot. *Both Xena and I were taken to the police station to give our statements. I cooperated fully with the officers, telling them everything that happened. When they reviewed the security footage, it was clear that I acted in self-defense. Xena, on the other hand, was found at fault for walking her dog without a leash, for causing the entire altercation, and for assaulting me. But when the verdict came down, Xena
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Hugo’s voice softened as he approached me, his expression tense. “Kate, when did you get back? Why didn’t you call me to pick you up?” I stepped back, putting distance between us. My voice was cold and direct.“Hugo, let’s cut to the chase. About that one million—wire transfer or check?” Hugo’s brows furrowed as he shot a sharp look at Xena. “Wait… you’re telling me Kate was the one who got bitten?” Xena’s smirk vanished, her face stiffening. She stammered. “H-Hugo, didn’t you say you broke up with her?” Hugo’s expression darkened, his jaw tightening.“When did I ever say that?” Xena’s eyes welled up with tears, her voice trembling as she dropped her gaze.“I… I don’t know… I thought… I just assumed…” Her bravado shattered, replaced by a pitiful, tearful act. But I had no patience for their drama. My wounds throbbed, and I wasn’t about to waste more energy. I cut straight to the point.“Xena, one million. Are you paying or not?” Panic flickered in
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Xena lowered her voice and said coldly, “I won this round. I suggest you stop clinging to Hugo, or I’ll make sure you regret it.” I sneered, “It’s just a dog. Don’t worry—I’ll be sure to have my fun with it.” *During my stay at the hospital, Hugo kept bombarding me with texts and calls. I sent him a breakup message and didn’t reply to a single one. The day I was discharged, I didn’t return to the apartment. Instead, I headed straight to my villa in the suburbs. As soon as I stepped through the gate, the dog tied outside bared its teeth and started barking viciously. The closer I got, the fiercer it became, snarling and growling with hostility. I immediately contacted a well-known dog trainer, “Dogman,” who happened to be nearby and arrived shortly after. He glanced at the dog and raised an eyebrow, “You’re saying this is your dog? It’s acting like you’re its worst enemy.” I briefly explained the situation. Dogman nodded thoughtfully, “Makes sense. A dog
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The livestream quickly attracted tens of thousands of viewers, and the comments flooded in nonstop: “Oh my god, is this woman really that evil?” “Dogs are loyal friends to humans. Why would she abuse it?”“Does the streamer have any proof?”Xena immediately pulled out a stack of photos—all showing the dog lying on the ground, covered in blood. The livestream exploded with even more fury from the viewers: “Horrifying! People like her deserve to rot in hell”“This woman should just die for abusing a dog like that.” “Call the police! She can’t be let off the hook!” The reaction was far more intense than Xena had anticipated. Smiling smugly, Xena looked at me.“Well, Miss Lincoln, anything to say for yourself? A heartless woman like you doesn’t deserve to live. Hand over the dog.” Hugo rushed in, and the moment he saw the photos, his eyes burned with anger. “Kate, how could you abuse an animal like this? It’s a living, breathing soul!” I couldn’t be bothere
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The comments poured in rapidly: “Go on, saintly defenders. Hope you get bitten by vicious dogs every day.” “Shouldn't dangerous dogs be trained? Or would you rather they hurt more people?” “Everyone knows Dogman only takes in the toughest cases. Let’s call it a day.” Before long, the platform shut down the livestream. Xena’s videos were soon flooded with hate comments, and trolls swarmed her page, attacking and cursing her relentlessly. Meanwhile, Dogman quickly posted a video clarifying the truth, which caused public opinion to shift instantly. This time, Xena had truly shot herself in the foot. She broke down in tears on the spot. Hugo rushed to her side, trying to comfort her. “Hugo, I was only trying to save the dog. What did I do wrong? Why is Kate treating me like this?” Hugo’s voice was gentle as he tried to reassure her. “It’s okay. They just don’t understand your kindness.” I couldn’t help but scoff at their performance. “Hugo, I’ve already
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They went from sharing bubble tea to watching movies together, and even booking hotel rooms. No wonder Hugo’s phone was always unreachable, and he kept asking me for money. To top it off, he even gave Xena a job as the company’s front desk receptionist. The finance manager laid several pages of reimbursement reports in front of me. Every line was under Xena’s name. Dog food: $10,000 Canned dog food: $5,000Dog bed: $3,000Dog check-ups: $20,000… and the list went on.In just two months, the total reimbursement added up to $790,000. I was stunned. “Did Hugo know about this?” I asked. The finance manager nodded. “I reported it to Mr. Xavier. He didn’t even look at the total amount. He just said, ‘How expensive could dog supplies be? Just approve Xena’s reimbursements.’ “He even said, ‘It’s my dog—what’s wrong with spending a little more?’” After hearing that, I came to only one conclusion—this company was heading straight for collapse. As a businesswoman,
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A wave of satisfaction surged through me.“Why isn’t she live-streaming now? Where’s her so-called ‘gentle touch’ to discipline the dog? It only stings when the dog sinks its teeth into you,” I thought. *The day Xena was discharged from the hospital was also the day I reclaimed her apartment. She had been renting it, but I bought the property outright. When she opened the door and saw me standing there, shock flashed across her scarred face. Despite the mask she wore, the twisted marks on her skin were impossible to miss. She tried to slam the door shut, but my bodyguards blocked it with ease. Her voice trembled with anger. “Kate Lincoln, what the hell do you want?!” I smiled coolly. “You haven’t paid rent for a while now. As the new owner, I have every right to evict you from my property.” Her eyes narrowed, dark with resentment. “Your property?” she spat. Without a word, I pulled out a copy of the property deed and flicked it in her face. “Not ju
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“Fine. I’ll get down and apologize.” Hugo shoved Xena aside and, under everyone’s stunned gaze, dropped to the floor on his knees. “No way… he actually did it.” Gasps and murmurs filled the room as Hugo’s face turned deathly pale. “Kate Lincoln, I’m sorry. I was wrong. Is this enough for you?” His eyes locked with mine, still burning with defiance. Was I satisfied? Not a chance. I drove my stiletto heel straight into his chest, sending him sprawling onto the floor. He clutched his chest, wincing in pain as beads of sweat broke out on his forehead. Xena rushed forward, scrambling to help him up. I sneered, my voice laced with contempt. “Satisfied? Hugo, you’ve got some nerve. I kept you for three years, and you really thought you were something? Cheating, setting a dog on me—who the hell do you think you are?” I didn’t stop there. I kicked him again, sharp and merciless. “You worthless piece of trash. Your pathetic company means nothing to me. Cons
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They went from sharing bubble tea to watching movies together, and even booking hotel rooms. No wonder Hugo’s phone was always unreachable, and he kept asking me for money. To top it off, he even gave Xena a job as the company’s front desk receptionist. The finance manager laid several pages of reimbursement reports in front of me. Every line was under Xena’s name. Dog food: $10,000 Canned dog food: $5,000Dog bed: $3,000Dog check-ups: $20,000… and the list went on.In just two months, the total reimbursement added up to $790,000. I was stunned. “Did Hugo know about this?” I asked. The finance manager nodded. “I reported it to Mr. Xavier. He didn’t even look at the total amount. He just said, ‘How expensive could dog supplies be? Just approve Xena’s reimbursements.’ “He even said, ‘It’s my dog—what’s wrong with spending a little more?’” After hearing that, I came to only one conclusion—this company was heading straight for collapse. As a businesswoman,
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The comments poured in rapidly: “Go on, saintly defenders. Hope you get bitten by vicious dogs every day.” “Shouldn't dangerous dogs be trained? Or would you rather they hurt more people?” “Everyone knows Dogman only takes in the toughest cases. Let’s call it a day.” Before long, the platform shut down the livestream. Xena’s videos were soon flooded with hate comments, and trolls swarmed her page, attacking and cursing her relentlessly. Meanwhile, Dogman quickly posted a video clarifying the truth, which caused public opinion to shift instantly. This time, Xena had truly shot herself in the foot. She broke down in tears on the spot. Hugo rushed to her side, trying to comfort her. “Hugo, I was only trying to save the dog. What did I do wrong? Why is Kate treating me like this?” Hugo’s voice was gentle as he tried to reassure her. “It’s okay. They just don’t understand your kindness.” I couldn’t help but scoff at their performance. “Hugo, I’ve already
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The livestream quickly attracted tens of thousands of viewers, and the comments flooded in nonstop: “Oh my god, is this woman really that evil?” “Dogs are loyal friends to humans. Why would she abuse it?”“Does the streamer have any proof?”Xena immediately pulled out a stack of photos—all showing the dog lying on the ground, covered in blood. The livestream exploded with even more fury from the viewers: “Horrifying! People like her deserve to rot in hell”“This woman should just die for abusing a dog like that.” “Call the police! She can’t be let off the hook!” The reaction was far more intense than Xena had anticipated. Smiling smugly, Xena looked at me.“Well, Miss Lincoln, anything to say for yourself? A heartless woman like you doesn’t deserve to live. Hand over the dog.” Hugo rushed in, and the moment he saw the photos, his eyes burned with anger. “Kate, how could you abuse an animal like this? It’s a living, breathing soul!” I couldn’t be bothere
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Xena lowered her voice and said coldly, “I won this round. I suggest you stop clinging to Hugo, or I’ll make sure you regret it.” I sneered, “It’s just a dog. Don’t worry—I’ll be sure to have my fun with it.” *During my stay at the hospital, Hugo kept bombarding me with texts and calls. I sent him a breakup message and didn’t reply to a single one. The day I was discharged, I didn’t return to the apartment. Instead, I headed straight to my villa in the suburbs. As soon as I stepped through the gate, the dog tied outside bared its teeth and started barking viciously. The closer I got, the fiercer it became, snarling and growling with hostility. I immediately contacted a well-known dog trainer, “Dogman,” who happened to be nearby and arrived shortly after. He glanced at the dog and raised an eyebrow, “You’re saying this is your dog? It’s acting like you’re its worst enemy.” I briefly explained the situation. Dogman nodded thoughtfully, “Makes sense. A dog
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Hugo’s voice softened as he approached me, his expression tense. “Kate, when did you get back? Why didn’t you call me to pick you up?” I stepped back, putting distance between us. My voice was cold and direct.“Hugo, let’s cut to the chase. About that one million—wire transfer or check?” Hugo’s brows furrowed as he shot a sharp look at Xena. “Wait… you’re telling me Kate was the one who got bitten?” Xena’s smirk vanished, her face stiffening. She stammered. “H-Hugo, didn’t you say you broke up with her?” Hugo’s expression darkened, his jaw tightening.“When did I ever say that?” Xena’s eyes welled up with tears, her voice trembling as she dropped her gaze.“I… I don’t know… I thought… I just assumed…” Her bravado shattered, replaced by a pitiful, tearful act. But I had no patience for their drama. My wounds throbbed, and I wasn’t about to waste more energy. I cut straight to the point.“Xena, one million. Are you paying or not?” Panic flickered in
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The moment I heard that unit number, I froze in shock. Unit 601, Building 8—that’s my apartment. Since when did my dad have another daughter? The property manager shot me a smug look and said with disdain. “So, what’s it gonna be? Get on your knees and apologize to Miss Quinn, and we’ll let this slide. Otherwise, trust me, we’ve got plenty of ways to make your life miserable.” Xena stood there, smirking triumphantly, waiting for me to grovel. But I was not an idiot. I broke free from their grip, pulled out my phone, and called the police on the spot. *Both Xena and I were taken to the police station to give our statements. I cooperated fully with the officers, telling them everything that happened. When they reviewed the security footage, it was clear that I acted in self-defense. Xena, on the other hand, was found at fault for walking her dog without a leash, for causing the entire altercation, and for assaulting me. But when the verdict came down, Xena
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During my business trip, Hugo kept making excuses to ask me for money multiple times. So, I decided to catch him off guard and see what he was up to behind my back. But luck just wasn’t on my side. The moment I entered the neighborhood, a dog came charging at me, snapping viciously. It sank its teeth into my pant leg, tugging hard and growling furiously. Panicked, I kicked it off with all my strength. “What are you doing? How dare you kick my dog!” A woman in flashy designer clothes came running over, scooping up the dog and cradling it in her arms. “It’s okay, sweetie, Mommy’s here. Don’t be scared.” The dog whimpered pitifully in her embrace, as if it fully understood her comfort. Then, she looked up and started cursing me out. “Are you insane? What gives you the right to kick my dog?” That was when I finally saw her face and recognized her. It was Xena Quinn. The same woman who had flaunted herself outside my home two months ago. Xena recognized m
