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Harry sat in his office, his expression dark. His sharp gaze was fixed on the laptop screen before he shifted his eyes to the tall, broad-shouldered man standing in front of him. Adrian, his subordinate, was waiting for further instructions.“Find out everything about Arabella and her family,” Harry commanded in a low but firm voice. “I want a full report. Background, family ties, everything you can dig up. And... why did she come back?”Adrian gave a swift nod. “I'll handle it right away, sir.”Harry leaned back in his chair, his eyes still narrowed with suspicion. Arabella was his wife—at least on paper. But the more time passed, the more he found himself curious about her.A few hours later, Adrian returned with the results of his investigation.“Sir, Miss Arabella comes from a complicated family background. Unlike her younger sibling, she never went to college. Her father favors her sibling more. Right now, Miss Arabella is staying at her late mother’s house, which is currently un
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Another man? What did Harry mean by that? Why was he accusing her of such things?Tonight had already been exhausting for Arabella. Luna, with her irritating demeanor, had successfully made her blood boil. She had returned home with a head full of anger, and now, she had to face Harry, who looked ready to launch an interrogation like a detective.“I just went back to Terraverde Village, my mother’s house. After that, I visited her grave,” Arabella answered, trying to keep her voice calm. She didn’t want to lose her temper. Her mood was already bad, and she didn’t want to make it worse.“Coming home at this hour? Do you think it’s appropriate for a woman to be out so late?” Harry's sharp question sliced through the air. His jaw tightened, and his eyes locked onto Arabella like he was trying to strip her down to her core.Arabella let out a small sigh. “I wasn’t wandering around. I just went home. What’s so wrong about that? This is the first time I’ve returned home since becoming your
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Arabella stood before the mirror, staring at her reflection with a mix of emotions. The gown Jimmy had given her was nothing short of breathtaking—a white evening dress with an elegant cut that hugged her figure perfectly. The fabric draped gracefully, accentuating her slender waist and exposing her delicate shoulders. Her usually neatly tied black hair was left loose, framing her face with effortless beauty. A touch of makeup highlighted her features, making her look even more stunning.As she stepped out of her room, she halted for a moment, feeling two pairs of eyes locked onto her. Jimmy, who was usually composed and professional, seemed utterly dumbfounded, as if he couldn’t believe the sight before him.“Wow,” he muttered unconsciously. To Jimmy, it was as if a goddess had descended from the heavens.Arabella stifled a small laugh. “Don’t tell me you don’t recognize me, Jimmy.”Jimmy blinked a few times before finally chuckling and shaking his head. “Forgive me, ma’am. I just… w
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Arabella couldn’t hide her shock. Her husband’s cousin had the audacity to act so rudely toward her. Before attending the party, she had studied the Hans Anderson family tree. She recognized the man before her—Adam Anderson, Harry’s cousin from Aunt Amelia. Aunt Amelia was Aunt Tessa’s younger sister.“Let me go, Adam Anderson!” Arabella snapped, trying to yank her hand away, but his grip was too strong.Adam chuckled darkly. “Oh, come on. We both know you wouldn’t resist something far more thrilling than just the night air.”Disgust churned in Arabella’s stomach. Her fury ignited. She knew exactly what Adam meant, and she would never be his victim like the other women who had fallen for his traps. Her breath came faster, and before Adam could take things further, she moved.A swift kick to his shin sent Adam stumbling. With quick reflexes, she tore her arm free from his grip and landed a solid punch straight to his jaw. A loud thud echoed as Adam crashed to the ground, cursing in pai
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Harry haggled the wheelchair with dignified caution, but a tempest raged in his breast. Adam had gone too far. His previous words still echoed in Harry's mind, piercing his pride step by step.He was a useless husband.But what gnawed at him more was that Arabella had to suffer all alone.Did Harry tell her so in so many words? No. Did he show concern for Arabella? Not by any means. His pride was higher than that.Harry quietly decided to depart the party early. He did not notice curious glances from partygoers or even the shock-stricken face of Aunt Tessa to see him unceremoniously deciding to leave without a word. The prime feature hadn’t yet started.“Harry must be offended and enraged,” Arabella whispered to herself, lifting up her beautiful gown as she followed him, although with a pout.Inside the car on their way home, the atmosphere was stifling. The only sound was the tires rolling over the asphalt. Arabella sat in the backseat, head resting on the window, face half-illuminat
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“Do you feel like working, or are you looking for an excuse to be out of the house more than usual?” Harry’s tone was acidic.Arabella’s heart skipped a beat, but she kept her cool. Harry was always like that—shrewd, unshakeable. But she had already practiced what she would say.“I just want to do something deserving. I could perhaps assist in the office or maybe in one of the family businesses.” She diplomatically refused to be more specific, realizing this would only invite more questions and spoil her scheme.Harry let out a small snort. “Arabella, we're barely a married couple. So go to work by all means. But I have to know your true motive.”Arabella caught her breath for a moment before speaking. She couldn't believe how easily Harry agreed. “I need something to do with my time, Harry. That’s all.”Harry raised an eyebrow.Harry observed her closely, as if trying to read her mind. Arabella tried to keep calm, refusing to let any apprehension creep into her voice. Finally, Harry
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Arabella stepped out of Edwin’s office with her mind in turmoil. The answers her father had given her felt too neat, too rehearsed. She bit her lip, trying to push away the strange feeling gnawing at her chest. But no matter how hard she tried to ignore it, the unease only grew stronger.As she reached the sidewalk, raindrops began to fall. At first, they were gentle, but within seconds, a heavy downpour engulfed the city. Arabella raised her hand to shield her face as the wind howled, whipping her long hair in every direction.“Great! Another downpour,” she muttered, regretting her hasty decision to leave the office without an umbrella or a raincoat.Terraverde Village had been unpredictable lately, caught in the midst of seasonal transitions.Not wanting to stand in the rain any longer, she waved at an approaching car, assuming it was a taxi. To her dismay, the vehicle sped past her, splashing dirty water all over her clothes.It was only then that she realized—it wasn’t a taxi.“Yo
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The car moved slowly through the quiet city streets. The dim glow of the streetlights cast soft shadows against the window, painting fleeting images that disappeared as quickly as they came. Arabella sat silently in the passenger seat, her gaze distant as she stared outside. Mike, his hands gripping the steering wheel, stole occasional glances at her. He wasn’t giving up. He didn’t care whether Arabella was married or not.“Bella…” His voice was gentle, almost a whisper. “I know you’re still mad at me. I know I let you down.”Arabella remained silent, her hands folded in her lap. Only the soft hum of the engine and the rhythmic patter of rain filled the space between them.“I never wanted to hurt you,” Mike continued, tightening his grip on the wheel. “I regret it. Ever since you got married, I haven’t stopped thinking about how I should have fought for you. How I should have tried harder. I was a fool for letting you go.”Arabella took a deep breath. Her eyes were still fixed outside
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“What do you mean, Doctor? Poison?”Arabella’s voice trembled, rising almost into a shout as the words flew from her lips. Her eyes widened, locked onto the stern-faced middle-aged doctor standing in the hospital’s consultation room.“We detected a harmful substance in Mr. Edwin’s bloodstream. We can’t identify it yet, but the toxicology team is running further tests,” the doctor explained calmly.Luna shut her eyes tightly, her left hand gripping the edge of her shawl. Helena stood stiffly in the corner, arms folded, jaw clenched.Arabella turned to face them, her breath uneven. “So... Dad was poisoned? This wasn’t just a regular heart attack?”“The heart attack may have been triggered by the substance,” the doctor replied cautiously. “We’ll need to wait for the full results. In the meantime, we advise the family to remain alert.”As soon as the doctor exited, a tense silence took over the room. Arabella stood still for a moment, then turned sharply toward Luna.“Was it you?”Her acc
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The sky had already turned dark when Harry finally realized Arabella hadn’t come home. A wave of irritation rose in his chest—she had broken her promise. Again.She said she wouldn’t come home late. Yet here they were.Dinner time rolled around. Still no sign of her.The dining room was painfully quiet. Harry ate alone, the clinking of silverware against his plate the only sound in the room.Jimmy, noticing the tension on his master's face, finally gathered the courage to approach.“Sir Harry, should I give Miss Arabella a call?” he asked cautiously.Harry didn’t answer. His grip on the spoon tightened, veins bulging visibly on the back of his hand.He wanted to call her. But his pride held him back. Even so, a growing unease gnawed at him. She hadn’t even sent a message.As the minutes ticked by, thunder rumbled in the distance. Rain was coming.With a frustrated sigh, Harry dropped the spoon and reached for his phone. He couldn’t take it anymore.[Bella, where are you?]His voice wa
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The morning sky was painted in muted gray as Arabella stepped into the boutique where she worked. She let out a deep breath, bracing herself. It had been a week since she recovered from a serious illness, and today was her first day back on duty.The clothes racks were perfectly aligned, the air thick with the scent of luxury perfume and fresh fabric. The boutique was elegant, exclusive, and harbored tensions invisible to the customers.“Well, look who just rose from the grave,” came a shrill voice from behind the cashier counter.Arabella didn’t need to look. That had to be Mira—her ever-annoying coworker.“I heard you were sick. But honestly? Didn’t seem physical. More like... heartbreak?” another colleague chimed in with a fake, sugary smile.Arabella offered a faint smile, hanging her coat on the back hook before quietly straightening a rack. “Good morning to you too,” she replied calmly.Mira and the others exchanged glances before giggling under their breaths, as if Arabella was
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The air in the living room hung heavy with tension, like fog that refused to lift after a storm. The remnants of the heated argument between Arabella and Celine still lingered in the silence. Celine sat gracefully, betraying no sign that she had just taken a fall. Her long legs were elegantly crossed, but her fingers fidgeted restlessly with the small ring on her hand.Across from her, Harry maneuvered his wheelchair until he faced her directly. He looked at her—expressionless, cold.“Celine. What’s your reason for coming here?”Harry didn’t waste time with pleasantries. He had told her before—never show up unless it was strictly business.“It’s been a year, Harry,” Celine replied softly, her voice tinged with pain. “You’ve changed so much. You don’t even worry about me anymore.”She winced slightly, as if still in pain from her earlier fall.“If you're hurt, let Dr. Tania take a look,” Harry said, his voice sharp and unbending.Celine forced a stiff smile. “Forget it. It’s nothing se
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The night air carried with it the scent of damp earth and rain-soaked leaves. Upstairs, the room on the second floor seemed to absorb the gloom of the weather—its lights dimmed to a somber glow. The mingled smell of balm and rubbing alcohol hung gently in the air, a soft reminder of how fragile the human body could be.Arabella lay weak beneath the blanket. Her body shivered despite the layers wrapped tightly around her. Cold sweat traced down her temples, leaving wet trails across a face as pale as the sky before a storm. Her breaths came short and heavy, like her body was fighting to stay tethered to life.By the edge of the bed, Harry sat rigid and silent. He didn’t speak, only watched her face as if trying to memorize every line, every subtle twitch that might signal a change. In his hand, a damp towel—he gently dabbed her forehead with it, movements slow and cautious, like he was afraid he might hurt her.The door creaked open, and light from the hallway seeped into the room. Dr.
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“Next time, don’t make me worry like that again,” Harry said, his voice unusually gentle, laced with a tenderness Arabella rarely heard from him.Arabella glanced at him, her gaze slightly hazy, but a faint smile tugged at her lips. Instead of replying to his concern, she dropped a comment that instantly made him stiffen.“Jealous, huh?”Harry let out a long breath. “I just... hate seeing him next to you. The same way you hated seeing Celine by my side—well, I can’t stand your ex being anywhere near you. Not after what he did to you.”“He’s the doctor treating me, Harry,” Arabella grumbled softly, blinking a few times. “How do you even know so much about my love life?”Thump.Harry froze like a schoolboy caught cheating.“You’re the one who told me, remember? That your fiancé cheated on you with your own sister?” Harry shot back, unwilling to lose ground. His pride was far too high to admit he'd been secretly having someone tail Arabella and report everything about her life.Arabella
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The sky hung heavy with gray clouds as Arabella’s weary steps dragged her out of the construction site. Her eyelids drooped. Her breath came short. The world around her spun slowly—like a bad movie being played in slow motion. Her body was drenched in sweat, despite the cool air. A gust of wind blew, hinting at the rain that would soon fall. She clutched her burning forehead, vision blurring.“I need to get home…” she whispered faintly. But her body was no longer listening. Within seconds, she staggered.“Mrs. Arabella, are you alright?” called Jimmy, who had been walking a few steps behind her. Harry had instructed him to escort her home.Arabella never answered. Her body collapsed onto the paving stones.Jimmy rushed forward, stunned to see the boss’s wife unconscious. Without wasting a second, he carried her to the boss’s car and immediately called Harry. Following his instructions, Jimmy headed straight for the best hospital in the city.One Hour LaterThe rhythmic beeping of a mo
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The scorching midday heat pressed down on Arabella as she stood before the gate of the construction site, cold sweat starting to bead on her temple. Clutched tightly in her hand was a brown folder containing crucial documents that had to reach Harry—urgently. The project approval deadline was just hours away. If those papers didn’t get to him in time, everything could fall apart.But two burly security guards blocked her way, their broad chests forming an immovable wall at the entrance.“Sorry, Miss. You can’t enter without a project ID,” one of them said firmly.“I’m Mr. Harry’s wife!” Arabella burst out, her breath heavy as she tried to speak while keeping her rising emotions at bay. “I just need to deliver these documents. They’re really important!”The two guards exchanged looks. One seemed slightly more sympathetic, but the other stood his ground.“Rules are rules. We’ve had plenty of women claiming to be the boss’s wife. Especially now with the headquarters doing inspections, we
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The second floor of the grand mansion was unusually quiet that night. The only sounds that broke the stillness were the cooing of doves in the courtyard and the steady ticking of the clock on the desk.Inside the study, Harry sat in his wheelchair, eyes fixed on his laptop screen, his expression focused and composed, as always. An hour ago, he had just wrapped up a virtual meeting with an international client regarding a potential partnership with a foreign firm.A soft knock on the door broke the silence.Harry glanced toward it, his voice calm. “Come in.”The door creaked open slowly. Arabella stepped in, carrying a tray with a cup of warm tea and a small plate of freshly baked peanut cookies.“I figured you haven’t had anything to drink yet,” she said gently as she walked over. Her steps were hesitant, but she wore a warm, almost shy smile.Harry looked slightly surprised but nodded. “Thank you... Just set it on the side table.”Arabella placed the tray on the small table next to h
