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Stepping out of Walton Corporation, Aurora narrowed her beautiful eyes. The sun was shining bright, yet there was a lingering chill in her chest.She couldn’t understand it. The evidence was practically laid out in front of Grace, so why wouldn’t she believe her?A wave of frustration hit her. She never imagined that, in her mother’s eyes, her words would carry so little weight.If that was the case, then she’d investigate the matter herself.She refused to believe the truth couldn’t be uncovered.Aurora had come to a realization—no amount of arguing could compare to putting solid evidence in front of Grace.Just as she was about to contact a private investigator, her phone rang. It was her mother.She hesitated at first, unsure whether to answer. But in the end, she softened her stance.What if her mother had changed her mind?Her slender fingers slid across the screen. Before she could say a word, Grace’s anxious voice came through.“Aurora, whatever you’re planning, put it asid
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Someone recognized Aurora and stepped forward to greet her.She responded with a slight nod, every movement graceful and perfectly measured.As she mingled among the elite, she seemed completely at ease like wherever she went, the spotlight followed.Even the CEOs couldn’t help but praise her.Across the room, Joseph stood watching her, his fists slowly clenching.That woman sure seemed to be doing well without him.How did she managae to dress like that? There was no way a broke college girl could afford an outfit like that.Beside him, Judy leaned in, her expression filled with concern. “Joseph, how do you think Aurora managed to afford that suit? You don’t think she rented it, do you?”At that, Joseph’s expression eased slightly.He turned to Judy with a rare look of approval. “You’ve got a point.”That was exactly what he’d been thinking.Judy tilted her head, feigning innocent confusion. “Wearing a rented outfit to something this important? If someone notices, how could she possibl
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She had spent so much time preparing for this project—her proposal aligned perfectly with Vanguard’s design philosophy.She’d double- and triple-checked every detail to make sure nothing could go wrong.There was no way someone like Joseph could derail it all with a few underhanded tricks.Aurora returned to her seat, watching as Joseph dropped his proposal into the submission box and turned back toward his own table.But… that knowing little smirk on his face unsettled her.Something about it didn’t sit right.She mentally went over the entire process again—her proposal, the submission, and every step. Everything had been in order.Feeing reassured, she let herself relax, quietly waiting for the results.As for Joseph? He was just a petty clown who was not worth her time.It took another ten minutes for everyone to finish submitting their documents.Then the coordinator stepped up and announced, “We’ll now move the submission boxes to the back. Our executive team will begin reviewing
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Though suspicion lingered in her heart, Aurora forced herself to wait patiently.That was when Joseph approached with Judy by his side.“Still waiting around?” he said with a smug grin. “You might as well head out. You’re going to end up with nothing anyway.”“What’s that supposed to mean?”Aurora frowned. There was something different about Joseph today—something unnervingly smug, as if he was completely sure she wouldn’t win the bid.But the project wasn’t even under his jurisdiction. Where was all that confidence coming from?Judy, hearing his words and recalling all the little things leading up to this, finally pieced it together. He must’ve pulled some strings behind the scenes to sabotage Aurora.The two of them going head-to-head was exactly what she wanted. She couldn’t stand Aurora’s smugness either.Joseph lifted his chin arrogantly. “You don’t need to know what I meant. Just understand that there’s no way you’re getting this project. “And don’t say I didn’t warn you. We
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“It better not be,” Aurora said coolly, arching a brow. “In that case, Mr. Hunt, I suggest you sit down, show a little manners, and enjoy my speech from your seat.”Joseph stared at her smug expression, his fist curling slowly at his side.“Bitch, just you wait,” he thought.Aurora met his glare without flinching.It wasn’t until Judy tugged gently on Joseph’s sleeve that he finally sat down, though clearly against his will.Seeing this, the curve of Aurora’s lips widened slightly.If someone insisted on making a fool of themselves in public, she had no problem playing along. It cost her nothing.She turned and walked toward the coordinator, accepting the contract with composed elegance.“Congratulations, Miss Walton. We look forward to a successful partnership between Vanguard and Walton.”Aurora nodded. “Naturally.”She turned back to face the room, eyes sweeping across the banquet hall, including the furious, fuming Joseph.Her words of gratitude spilled from her lips with effortle
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Aurora stood to the side with a constant smile on her face. This time, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.She had passed Grace’s test. What came next was the real challenge.Once the excitement died down, Grace looked at Aurora with a smile in her eyes. “Aurora, come to my office.”Aurora was a little surprised but simply replied, “Okay,” and followed her mother out.“The Chairwoman’s definitely going to reward her with something.”“I think there’s a good chance she’ll get promoted.”“You’re probably right. We’ve all seen what Aurora’s capable of.”“Exactly. Aurora’s ideas played a huge role in securing this project!”No one in the department thought otherwise. Everyone genuinely felt happy for her.As Aurora followed Grace into the office, she understood that her mother was about to honor the bet.But ever since what had happened last time, there was still a thorn in her heart.“Madam Grace, what do you need from me?” Aurora shut the door behind her and looked calmly at Grace
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As soon as those words were spoken, a wave of murmurs spread through the crowd."Is that true?"Someone voiced their doubt. "Exactly. The CEO of Vanguard Group never attends events like this. No one has even seen what he really looks like.""That’s just what I heard. Who knows if it’s true or not.""If he really shows up at this party, Walton Corporation’s status will be on a whole different level."Everyone nodded in agreement.Who in Ravenshore hadn’t heard of his decisive methods?Not to mention his standing in the city—he was a force above the elite families.Upstairs on the second floor, Tessa watched the scene below. Her beautiful features twisted slightly with frustration. She knew all too well what the purpose of this event was.But why?They were both heiresses of the Walton family, so why was Grace so biased?The resentment in Tessa’s heart was about to overflow.She turned and saw a row of rooms on the second floor. When her eyes landed on the one labeled “Dressing Room,”
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Hearing that the Chairwoman was looking for Aurora, Joseph stood frozen on the spot, completely caught off guard.His eyes widened, mouth slightly agape, and his voice shot up in pitch, making him look rather ridiculous. "You’re the second heiress of the Walton family?"Aurora raised an eyebrow and nodded without hesitation. "What, are you shocked?"It was almost laughable. After three years together, he still had no idea who she really was.The hall manager also looked at Joseph in surprise, wondering why this man was making such a fuss.Joseph’s overly loud voice had drawn attention, and soon the area became a small spectacle.Thinking back to those three years with Aurora, Joseph remembered how plain her clothes had been, how she lived in a rented place until he couldn’t stand it anymore and let her move in with him.How could someone like that possibly be the rumored second heiress of the Walton family?When he finally processed everything, his expression shifted from shock to disd
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Hearing the voice, Aurora turned her head and locked eyes with Joseph’s dark, twisted expression. Her face immediately darkened. "Let go of me, you lunatic!" "Let go?" Joseph's grip tightened as he growled through clenched teeth, "You’re not leaving until you give me a damn good explanation!" Aurora winced, her red lips parting in pain. "Who is this? Where did he come from?" Lucy’s heart clenched at the scene. Seeing Aurora being treated like that, she instinctively looked around for help. Joseph barked furiously, "Tell me, have you been playing me all along? Laughing at me behind my back? Am I just a joke to you? Is that what you’ve been getting off on?" Aurora let out a cold laugh, still struggling to wrench her wrist free. "You seem to forget—I'm the star of tonight’s show." "And as for what you are… you’re right. A joke. A pathetic clown jumping around for everyone’s amusement. What more can you do but flail?" "You…!" Driven over the edge, Joseph raised his hand,
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Joseph gave a slight nod and said nothing more, his face clouded with disappointment and frustration. Julian slipped an arm around Tessa’s waist, leaned close to her ear, and said loud enough for others to hear, “Tessa, stay away from people like him next time. He’s not worth your time.” Joseph clenched his fists. He knew exactly who that jab was aimed at and finally snapped. “Julian, that’s enough. You’ve already punched me twice—what more do you want?” Julian didn’t answer. He simply let out a cold scoff. Not wanting to stir things up any further, Joseph turned and left. He could feel the eyes on him, and the proud posture he usually carried was now slightly hunched. He didn’t dare linger, afraid more attention would land on him. Slipping off to a corner, he tried to avoid the stares. But he wasn’t planning to leave just yet. “Damn you, Aurora. I won’t forget this. You really played your cards well.” Staring at the glass in front of him, Joseph grabbed one and down
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Just the Hayes family alone was enough to deal with Hunt Enterprises—there was nothing to fear.Still, Julian spoke up. "So what? Does it mean I can’t hit you because I know who you are?”"Of course!" Joseph snapped. "Our Hunt family is one of the top few in Ravenshore. You think we’d just let you walk all over us? I…" "So, you mean you'd even dare to lay a hand on the elder heiress of the Walton family?" The moment Julian finished, Joseph raised his hand to retort, his mouth working faster than his brain. "Why would I care if she’s the elder… what? Heiress of the Walton family?”Joseph's expression froze. His arm was still mid-air, making him look utterly ridiculous. His gaze shifted from Julian to Tessa, disbelief written all over his face. He stammered, "You're the elder heiress of the Walton family?" "I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Tessa Walton." Tessa lifted her chin slightly, her face full of haughtiness as she stared at Joseph. She enjoyed the stunned look on his
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Joseph changed direction and walked straight toward the figure he had just spotted.Wasn’t that the same woman he’d seen at Walton Corporation’s front desk posing as the younger heiress of the Walton family?In an instant, the anger inside him reignited.If not for this woman, he never would’ve said those things in front of Aurora.Now, every time he faced her, there was an awkwardness he couldn’t shake, especially after spewing all that harsh nonsense and ending up thoroughly humiliated.It was all this woman’s fault. He had to find out who she really was.Joseph stormed forward and saw her nestled against a man. Without hesitation, he yanked Tessa away. "You bitch, who the hell are you?"Tessa had still been stewing over Aurora’s moment of glory, her mind spinning with schemes for what to do next.She was caught off guard when someone suddenly dragged her aside, and before she could even react, she was being showered with verbal abuse.No one would tolerate that calmly.When she got
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Julian noticed something was off with Tessa. He stepped forward and held her up. "Tessa, are you alright?""Your face is so pale. Are you feeling unwell? Should I take you home?"Tessa shook her head slightly, unwilling to leave."I'm fine. Today is my sister’s big day. How could I miss it?"The last few words were spoken through gritted teeth.Tessa couldn’t accept that she had failed to sabotage Aurora and having to watch her shine on stage.“Aurora Walton, we still have a long road ahead. I refuse to believe you can dodge every blow,” she thought,Julian wrapped an arm around Tessa’s shoulders, gently comforting her and staying close by her side.He looked at Aurora standing on the stage. She was stunning—so dazzling it stirred something deep inside him again.But ever since that incident at the Walton villa, his family had given him strict orders to get along with Tessa.He hadn’t really gone out since then.Today was the first time he left the house, using the business event as a
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"After careful consideration, I’ve decided to step down from my position as General Manager of Walton Corporation and pass it on to my second daughter, Aurora."Aurora simply stood on stage, quietly fulfilling her role as the pretty face.It wasn’t until Grace brought her up that she stepped forward to speak.Just as Grace finished speaking, she handed the microphone over to Aurora.Aurora took it naturally and gave a soft smile. "Thank you, Madam Grace."Grace patted her on the shoulder and said disapprovingly, "No need to call me so formally at a cocktail party. What’s with all this formality?"Aurora merely smiled, a hint of a dimple flickering at the corner of her lips."Understood, Mother."The crisp way she addressed her as “Mother” stunned everyone present.Even those colleagues who had worked with her before, initially confused, were soon left in shock.No one knew that the daughter of the Chairwoman was working in the same department as them.It was such an honor.They could on
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With all eyes on her, Grace stepped proudly onto the stage.“Everyone, may I have your attention.”The crowd immediately quieted, curious to hear what she had to say.She turned her head toward Aurora, who was gracefully approaching, and extended her hand.Aurora understood the gesture and smiled—a soft, melting smile, like the first snow of winter giving way to spring. Then she gently placed her hand in Grace’s.Grace turned back to the guests and spoke with composure and pride.“Tonight’s business cocktail party was held for more than just celebration. I have two important announcements to make.”“First, I’d like to officially introduce the young woman standing beside me. This is the younger heiress of the Walton family and of Walton Corporation—Aurora Walton!”A collective gasp echoed across the hall.Some who already knew the truth reacted calmly, even remarking that the resemblance between Grace and Aurora was unmistakable.But those who hadn’t known were visibly stunned.“What?S
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Grace gave Aurora a subtle look, gesturing for her to change into the gown that had just been gifted.Her current dress was soaked, and continuing to wear it was simply inappropriate for the occasion.Aurora agreed—she couldn’t go on like this. After offering a quick word of thanks, she followed the attendant to change.This time, Tessa didn’t follow.Her freshly manicured nails dug deep into her palm.But the pain in her hand couldn’t compare to the ache twisting in her chest.She had seriously underestimated her darling sister.So, Aurora had managed to climb into the good graces of the man behind Vanguard Group?All this time, she'd kept a low profile, hiding behind work and humility, only to come out with a move like this?“Fine. Let’s see who has the last laugh,” she thought.Grace, meanwhile, was feeling nothing but satisfaction. The timing of the CEO’s gift delivery couldn’t have been better—it was even more impactful than if he’d come in person.Now, everyone clustered around
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At those words, the smile on Tessa's face completely cracked.Even Aurora herself was caught off guard.She didn’t have any real connection with the CEO of Vanguard Group—why would he be sending her anything?“Could there be a mistake?” she asked aloud, unable to stop herself.After all, she was just a low-level employee. She barely knew the man.Tessa’s eyes lit up with hope—maybe the gifts were meant for her? Maybe they had simply mistaken the two of them.But the bodyguard shook his head with unwavering certainty. “No mistake. The president gave clear instructions—these gifts are for Miss Aurora Walton.”Tessa nearly shattered her molars, her eyes burning with jealousy so intense it was practically visible.Around them, guests turned toward Aurora, their gazes filled with admiration and envy.Even her coworkers stood stunned, completely thrown off.The bodyguard looked to Aurora, his tone respectful. “Miss Walton, these are from our president. Please feel free to inspect them.”“The
