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Aaron bowed respectfully in front of Matthew's portrait, his expression so solemn it almost had me fooled into thinking he was here purely to pay respects.But after the whole car garage showdown? Yeah, this was definitely more than a funeral visit."Mom," Jace said softly, stepping up to Lindey.She barely looked at him, her eyes glassy with tears. "Go change and stay by my side for the memorial," she murmured.Jace, looking steadier now, left to change. When he came back, fresh and composed, he quietly stood by her side, the picture of a dutiful son.The room wasn't exactly packed, though. Makes sense—when a family's power crumbles, the people who once flocked around them tend to scatter.The Johnston empire had been on a downhill slide ever since Jace handed the reins to Wayne. And with Wayne's sketchy dealings with the Dragos? Let's just say people were keeping their distance.After all, Matthew was already gone. Paying respects or not wouldn't change anything.When Aaron f
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That slap wasn't just aimed at Wayne—it was Thorsten's way of smacking down the whole Johnston family.Classic Thorsten move. No subtle shade, just a straight-up way of venting on his son's behalf."Kid," Thorsten sneered, taking a silk handkerchief from his assistant, "even when your dad was alive, he knew better than to cross me. And you? You're still too green to change the game."Wayne's lip was bleeding, but instead of blowing up, he plastered on this calm, submissive smile. Wiping the blood away, he said, "You're absolutely right. My mistake. I'll be more careful."Ugh. Watching Wayne grovel was awkward.But I knew him too well—this wasn't submission. It was strategy. With Aaron already stirring the pot, Wayne wasn't about to pick another fight with Thorsten, not with everything riding on tomorrow.Thorsten wasn't here to mourn Matthew. He was here to send a message: 'stay in line.' And Wayne got it, loud and clear.Tomorrow was supposed to be about peace, but now? It was
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Aaron must've felt her staring because he turned, locking eyes with Lena.She immediately dropped her gaze. "Uncle Aaron.""What are you doing hovering in the doorway?" he asked, and she shuffled inside without protest."Thanks," she mumbled. If he hadn't shown up, who knows how long Wayne would've kept her tied up.This whole mess started with her stalling Wayne, pretending she was helping as a doctor to buy Keira time to save Jace. But Wayne caught on and didn't hesitate to have her restrained."Let me see your hand," Aaron said, holding out his own."I'm fine. No injuries," she insisted. "I'm a doctor, remember?"He wasn't buying it. "If you're fine, then what's the harm in letting me check?"Under his intense stare, Lena caved, holding out her hand.His fingers brushed over her wrist, and he immediately noticed the damage—red marks, swelling, raw scrapes where the ropes had bitten into her skin."This is fine?" he asked, raising an eyebrow."Not like I'll die," she mutte
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Aaron and Hayden working together? Lena couldn't wrap her head around it.She tried to figure out how it happened, but no matter how she turned it, the puzzle pieces didn't fit."I met Hayden four years ago," Aaron said, almost like he could read her mind.His voice was deeper now, smoother, like it had aged with him. Back then, it had been rough around the edges, just like him.They say wine gets better with age. Guess men do, too."Back then, I was being blackmailed by some foreigners," Aaron started. "When I refused to pay, they came after me. Things got ugly, and they nearly killed me. Hayden's the one who saved my life."Lena froze. He'd never mentioned this—not to her, not to her mom, not even to their grandparents. All she'd ever heard about his time abroad were the headlines: success stories, promotions, starting his own company. Nothing about struggles, let alone life-threatening ones.He'd hidden the bad and only shared the good."Hayden took me to the hospital," Aaro
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It had been years since she'd been this close to him—close enough for him to ruffle her hair, like when she was a kid.***Lena and I barely slept that night. The tension was unbearable.We weren't the only ones. Lindey stayed in the mourning hall all night, ignoring Jace's repeated attempts to get her to rest.Wayne? Completely MIA. At one point, Lena even joked he might've bailed for good.But I knew better. Wayne had burned every bridge; running wasn't his style. Another shady move? Totally possible.We needed proof—something solid to bring him down."Rea, you up?" Lindey's voice came from behind my door.I got up to open it. "Yeah?"She smiled faintly. "Come eat. You'll need energy for today."She was wearing an apron. Cooking? Now?Lena raised a brow. "What if she poisoned the pancakes for Wayne's sake?"I smirked. "You're a doctor. You'll survive."Still confused, we went to the table. Wayne's spot was set, like he'd pop in any second."Wait for him?" I asked.Lind
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"Now that everyone's here, let's begin," Jace said, his voice flat.He sounded detached, like he wasn't even part of the funeral, just some neutral bystander.Even with Matthew's death, Jace handled the funeral plans like clockwork—calm, precise, unaffected. It was almost unsettling how serene he seemed, like nothing could touch him anymore.Wayne stayed silent, and Hayden stood off to the side, blending in like he was just another Johnston family member. But we all knew better.Hayden had every reason to despise this family. The car crash that killed his dad? Matthew had orchestrated it.Maybe he could let go of hating the living, but honoring the dead? No chance.Seeing him so compliant next to Wayne was weird. It didn't sit right."Why's Hayden so... obedient? Did Wayne drug him or something?" Lena whispered, clearly on edge.How would I know? I wasn't psychic."Maybe Wayne's blackmailing him," I said, the only thing that made any sense."That guy's a snake," Lena muttered
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It didn't matter why anymore.Jace said Lindey's death was on him and Wayne, but deep down, I knew I wasn't blameless either.She'd treated me like her own daughter, but I kept my distance, too wrapped up in the pain of losing my parents.Memories of her flashed through my mind—how she'd tried so hard to bring me back, sneaking me mini tarts, even making my favorite pumpkin custard this morning.She'd planned this. I could feel it.It was like someone ripped a hole in my chest, the cold cutting through me like knives.I'd resented her, sure. But I'd never hated her.I wanted to tell her that. But now, I never could. Even if I said it, no one would hear me.Wayne tightened his grip on Jace's collar, like he was about to unload, but then let go.Jace stepped to Lindey's side, kneeling beside her. He smoothed her face, wiping the blood from her lips."Mom, it's okay," he whispered. "Go be with Dad now."The funeral, set for 10:30, was delayed another hour. The Johnston living r
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Illegal dealings?I'd been at the funeral the entire time, and so had Wayne. No one left, no one acted shady. But stuff like this doesn't play out in the open—it's always behind closed doors. Only the people involved would know.I glanced at Wayne. For just a moment, panic flashed across his face before he masked it. That reaction told me everything—something was definitely up.As the officers approached, everyone froze, holding their breath.The lead officer scanned the crowd briefly, then made a beeline for Jace.Technically, Wayne's the head of RiverwaveCorp now, but to most people, Jace is still the face of the Johnston family.The officer handed Jace a search warrant. "Mr. Johnston, we need to conduct a search."A search? Here? At a cemetery? Unless they planned to search everyone, what could they possibly want?"Alright," Jace said, unflinching."We need to inspect the coffin being buried," the officer announced.The crowd froze, shocked—everyone except Jace. His face s
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Peter's expression darkened at Hayden's playful jab, but Hayden merely smiled lightly, as if relishing the discomfort. "From what you’ve said, Mr. Mitchell, you must be quite the romantic," he teased. The tea began to boil, releasing a rich fragrance into the air. Hayden had done his homework on Peter. Despite his dignified reputation, Mr. Mitchell had married three times, fathered no children with his wives, and even had an illegitimate child with a mistress. This mistress had borne him a son and then tried to leverage the child to gain the title of "Madam Mitchell." Peter, stubborn and prideful, refused her demands and even sent people to take the child by force. But the mistress, knowing Peter’s methods, preemptively entrusted the child to someone else. When Mitchell’s men came to seize the boy, an explosive argument broke out. In a fit of rage, Mitchell struck her, and in defiance, the mistress stabbed herself in the chest, intending only to scare him. Unfortunately, the blad
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"Because this love didn’t give me the happiness I imagined," Lena explained with a faint smile. "It’s like going to the supermarket, picking out a snack you’re excited about, and then finding out it doesn’t suit your taste. After that, you just don’t like it anymore and won’t bother with it again." Her metaphor was strikingly apt. "And what does the happiness you imagine look like?" Aaron asked, as though playing the role of a persistent interviewer. Lena, softened by the alcohol, answered obediently, "I don’t know. But whatever it is, Nate didn’t give it to me." Aaron observed the peaceful resignation in her expression and pressed further. "Do you still believe in love? Do you still want to start a new relationship?" "Of course," Lena said, finally lifting her gaze to meet his. Her eyebrows arched into a cheerful expression. "I’m not the kind of person who gets scared off by a bad experience. If I meet someone who makes my heart race again, I’ll love them boldly and passiona
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He was waiting for her? What for? "Uncle, you didn’t skip dinner, did you?" Lena’s first thought was his meal. In truth, he hadn’t eaten. After receiving her message, he had been uneasy all evening, unable to focus on food. "You didn’t eat? I’ll make something for you," Lena assumed his silence was confirmation. "There’s no need," Aaron refused. "Then why were you waiting for me? Is something wrong?" In Lena’s view, Aaron would never wait for her without a reason. He gazed at her, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly. "You’ve been drinking?" She nodded, flashing him a sweet, soft smile. She even gestured with her hand, "Just a little." Aaron stepped closer, his tall frame looming over her with an intensity that made her feel small. Though the light above bathed his eyes, they remained dark and inscrutable, filled with a depth that was hard to read. Lena sensed something was off. "Uncle, what’s wrong?" She looked into his deep, clear eyes, untouched by any impurity.
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"Should we drink a little today?" Lena asked. Nate nodded. "Let’s have a drink." They warmed a bottle of wine and ordered a few small dishes. Neither of them spoke, simply sitting quietly, gazing out at the river and the occasional boats passing by. "Lena," Nate called her softly. Lena turned to look at him. The warm yellow light above cast a gentle glow on his nose, brows, and lips. His gold-rimmed glasses exuded elegance, and the texture of his shirt spoke of refined taste. Even after their breakup, Lena had to admit that Nate was precisely her type. In all her life, among all the men she had met, only Aaron and Nate could truly be called attractive in her eyes. Even Hayden and Jace were merely "not bad." It wasn’t that her standards were excessively high—it was simply that if someone didn’t resonate with her, no matter how perfect they were, she wouldn’t care for them. "Thank you," Nate said softly. Lena was momentarily stunned, assuming he was referring to their wor
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Keira chuckled softly. "Well, a DNA test isn’t a bad idea. At least then you won’t have to worry about being related to Mr. Ace if you two get together." Lena's eyebrows shot up instantly. "What nonsense are you spouting? Do you want me to hit you?" "Go ahead. If you break anything, you’ll have to compensate me," Keira said smugly, knowing full well she had a trump card—her precious little one growing inside her. Their playful banter caught the attention of the people in the room. They exchanged amused glances. "The things girls find joy in are beyond us," one of them said with a smile. "Let’s hope they stay happy forever," Aaron added, just as his phone began to ring. Glancing at the caller ID, he nodded at Hayden. "I’ll take this call." Aaron walked toward his study. Hayden also pulled out his phone, while Lena and Keira moved to the sofa. Keira recounted Lena’s gossip to him. "Hayden, do you think I could be the person the Mitchell family owes a debt to?" "It’s not
