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2025-03-24 07:00:16Eudora was a familiar face in the Times Group headquarters. Everyone knew her, and they made sure she could get to the CEO's office without any hassle.
Ryan was surprised to see Eudora in his office, but he quickly realized it wasn't that unusual.Eudora didn't waste any time with pleasantries. She went straight to the point, her voice firm,“Ryan, you promised you wouldn't fight me for Donna, so why did your lawyer contact me?”Ryan tried to take her hand, but she pulled away.He tried to calm her down,“Let's sit down and talk about this.”Eudora glared at him, but she knew she was in a tough spot. She had no choice but to listen to him.After they sat down, Ryan called his assistant to bring Eudora a latte. Then he said,“I know you love Donna, but you have to think about her future. With me, she'll have everything you can't give her. She's such a sweet and wonderful girl, she deserves to live like a princess, you know? Think about it. And the
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The guardianship transfer was finalized, but Ryan's journey was just beginning.Standing before his daughter, the man who was a ruthless and decisive businessman in the business world rarely showed a sign of hesitation. He feared that after Donna learned the truth, she would blame him for abandoning her and her mother for so many years.Donna looked at the two people standing before her, hesitated for a moment before saying,“Mom, Uncle Ryan, did you two do something wrong to me?”Eudora was speechless, she curled her lips, and asked cheerfully,“What are you thinking about?” “Because your faces look like mine when I stole all the strawberry jam from the kitchen cabinet.”Ryan was amused by his daughter, and he couldn't help but feel less tense than he had been at first. “Donna, I'm your father,” he said.Donna looked at Ryan silently, scanning him from top to bottom before sighing, looking like an old lady saying,“There are many people who
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Donna was completely recovered and ready to be discharged from the hospital. Knowing she'd be going home with her parents today, she was so excited, chattering nonstop all the way. Eudora thought Ryan would take them back to their old apartment, but the car wound its way through the city, finally stopping in front of a luxurious mansion. Eudora was surprised, but didn't say anything. Ryan, as if reading her mind, quickly explained, “This is bigger, has a playground, and is more suitable for a family with little kid like us.” He used to live here. When he first met Eudora again, he planned to buy her an apartment so he could visit whenever he felt like it. But somehow, he ended up moving in with her and living there until now. Eudora's eyes widened, thinking to herself, “Who is a family with you?” But Ryan had been pushing her boundaries with his words these past few days, and she was too tired to respond. The place was hu
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Donna had only been asleep for an hour when she woke up. Right away, she wanted to go play on the swings. Eudora was about to take her out when Donna ran to Ryan, hugged his neck, and said,“I want to go with Dad. It's super sunny outside, Mom. You should rest.”Of course, Ryan didn't say no. He happily picked her up and they went out to the playground.As they left the house and walked on the marble path, Donna looked back. She noticed her mom wasn't following them. She turned to her dad and said,“Did you make Mom mad?”Ryan raised his eyebrows and smirked.“Why do you ask that?”Donna rolled her eyes like his question was ridiculous.“Do I have to think about it? When mom talks to me, she's like this,” she said, pushing up the corners of her mouth with her fingers and squinting her eyes like a crescent moon. “But when mom talks to you, she's like this,” she said, frowning and pulling down the corners of her mouth to make a grumpy face.Donna's
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Justin Zelda glanced at the resume on his desk, then backed up at the beautiful woman in front of him. He did this a few times before speaking.“I'm impressed by your experience at Feonix, especially on those big projects. But I have a couple of questions. First, you don't have a college degree, right? How'd you land a job at Feonix? And second, why'd you leave a place like that to come work for a small studio like mine?”Eudora had prepped for these questions. Even though she wasn't 100% sure how it would go, she answered calmly and confidently.“Well, I was interning at Foenix while I was still in school. They liked my work, so when they were short-staffed, my old colleagues got me a job. I was almost done with my fashion design degree, but some family stuff happened, and I couldn't take the final exams. Here's my transcript, though. I aced all my classes. Besides design and drawing, I'm good with graphic design software, and I am also proficient in tailoring. I'm sur
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When the security guard told her Ryan had come with their child, Eudora wasn't surprised. In fact, she thought, “I knew it!”Her frequent late nights at work had been making Ryan increasingly resentful.Yesterday, he had even confronted her angrily, accusing her of having an affair at work and refusing to come home. Eudora was used to his unreasonable jealousy, but this time she wasn't going to take it. Instead, she ignored him and went straight to the bedroom. So today, he brought their child to catch her cheating. It was just ridiculous!Ryan walked into the office, Donna in his arms. He was a tall, handsome man with a serious, almost cold demeanor, holding a little girl who looked like an angel. The contrast was striking, and the girls (and even the guys) couldn't help but gasp in excitement.“Wait, Eudora has a family?” one of them exclaimed.“Wow, your husband is so handsome! No wonder you kept him a secret!” another chimed in.“Your daughter is so cute!
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The tension between them started to ease, and Ryan, seizing the moment, used every opportunity to get closer to Eudora and repair their relationship. Today, Eudora was leaving work and heading to the parking garage when she saw Ryan waiting outside her office. Surprised, she looked around for her daughter, but couldn't find her. She asked,“What are you doing here? Where's Donna?”Ryan smiled, handing her a bouquet of red roses, and said,“She's at home with the nanny. I made a reservation at a restaurant, so I'm here to pick you up for dinner.”Eudora's colleagues gasped and then winked at her, teasingly.Ryan politely nodded in greeting, acknowledging their good intentions. Eudora, however, was flustered. She wasn't sure how to react. As far as she remembered, their relationship wasn't that close.As if sensing her hesitation, Ryan took her hand and led her towards the elevator.“I already made a reservation, we can eat and still get home on t
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Right now, Ryan was at a loss for words, unsure how to face Eudora.“What's wrong?” she asked, noticing his dazed expression.Startled, Ryan met her worried gaze. All he felt was a desperate urge to escape.“I'm fine,” he mumbled.Eudora hesitated for a moment before speaking again.“If... you really can't accept that Ken is gay, then I won't mention him around you anymore,” she said.Eudora knew that there were some people in the world who were extremely prejudiced against homosexuals, who felt uncomfortable even hearing about such things, like Ken's mother, for example. She didn't understand them, but she could sympathize.Ryan quickly explained, “That's not it, you're misunderstanding. I was just surprised, that's all.” Eudora breathed a sigh of relief, replying, “That's good.”They finished their meal and went back home. Ryan tried to act normal, but Eudora could still sense something off about him. The moment they stepped inside, he went st
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The truth of the past was exposed, leaving Ryan with nothing but shame and anxiety. Letting go wasn't an option, so all he could do was constantly try to be good to Eudora. He knew that no matter how much he compensated, he couldn't erase the hurt she had endured, but it was still better than doing nothing.Today, after work, Ryan came home with a slot to participate in the Couture Étoile fashion design competition. This was a competition for young fashion designers under 35, broadcast on television and very popular.Eudora knew about it and loved the competition. When she saw Ryan bring the entry slot to her, she asked in astonishment:“The qualifying round for this competition started four months ago. Donna wasn't well then, so I couldn't participate. How did you get this?”“This is an internal nomination slot for sponsors. The nominee doesn't need to participate in the qualifying round and goes directly to the semi-finals,” Ryan explained.Eudora looked at him
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Donna slept like a log. When she finally woke up, her parents were gone. She looked everywhere, but the only room she hadn't checked was her dad's, and it was closed. Just as she was about to knock, the butler stopped her. He put a finger to his lips and whispered, “Your parents just got home from the hospital. They're still really tired and need to rest.”Donna wasn't buying it. She pouted and said, “But I wanna play with them!” “You can play with me,” the butler said. “Come downstairs, the chef made pudding for you today.” Hearing about the pudding, Donna forgot her parents for a minute and ran off to find the chef.“Slow down, honey, no running on the stairs!” the butler called, his old legs struggling to keep up with Donna's little legs.Inside the bedroom, Eudora lay face down on the bed, panting, “I… I think Donna is calling for us.”Ryan covered her, his body relentlessly moving. He seemed frustrated by her distraction and increased his speed, forcing her to bury her face i
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The luxurious car pulled up in front of the grand mansion. Ryan stepped out, his face beaming. One arm was still wrapped in a brace, while the other held tightly onto Eudora’s hand. Together, they walked inside, exuding the confidence of a warrior returning from a glorious victory.“Dad! Mom!” Donna squealed with joy and ran over to hug them tightly.Today was the day Ryan was discharged from the hospital, a cause for celebration. The chef took the chance to show off his skills, preparing a meal that had everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves.After lunch, Donna could barely keep her eyes open. She had been so excited about her parents coming home that she stayed up late at night and woke up early to wait for them. Now, completely worn out, she dozed off on the sofa without anyone needing to lull her to sleep.Eudora carried her to her room, but as she stepped back out, Ryan called her over.“Come check my back. It’s itching like crazy!”She sighed and followed him, grumbling as she
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While Ryan and Eudora's relationship was growing stronger and his health was recovering smoothly, Clenda was still facing her sentence.Despite the overwhelming evidence against her, Clenda admitted her guilt and also exposed Bonnie's illegal actions.Although it all started with Clenda, who actively approached Bonnie and urged her to harm Eudora, the plan failed, and Clenda became the target of Bonnie's revenge. From a cause-and-effect perspective, Clenda brought this upon herself, but legally, Bonnie had committed crimes such as rape, coercion, blackmail, and defamation, and she had to face the consequences.When Bonnie's father heard the news, he was completely shocked. This time, he refused to step in and help Bonnie cover things up. His daughter had gone too far, and it was time for her to learn a lesson. If he continued to protect her, she would never grow up. More importantly, he couldn't bear Ryan's retaliation.Eudora, hearing Ryan's account, felt a mix of emotions. “Evil wil
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He smirked. “I mean, I don’t need the medicine. A kiss from you will do the trick.”As he spoke, he lifted his head, looking at Eudora with hopeful eyes. Over the past half-month, their relationship had improved a lot, but because of his injuries, and his fear of pushing too fast and making her uncomfortable, they had only held hands so far.Eudora’s face heated up. They had been much more intimate before, knew each other’s bodies better than anyone. But now, faced with Ryan’s simple request, she found herself feeling strangely shy.“Can’t do it?” he asked.Under Ryan’s pleading gaze, she lowered her head and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek, light as a butterfly’s touch, there for a second before flitting away.Ryan was momentarily stunned, then looked at her again, eyes full of longing, clearly wanting more.Eudora chuckled. “Feeling better now?”He shook his head. “You kissed the wrong spot. It still hurts,” he said, pointing to his lips.She shot him a look and huffed, “You have
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Ryan woke up to a stark white ceiling above him, the faint scent of antiseptic in the air reminding him that he was in a hospital.A sharp pain hit him all at once, making him groan in agony. But he didn’t have time to care about that. His first thought was: How is Eudora?Ralph was sitting by his bedside. Seeing Ryan wake up, he immediately pressed the call button for the doctor.“Where’s Eudora? How is she?” Ryan asked anxiously.“She’s resting in the room next door,” Ralph replied. “She stayed here the whole time. I had to convince her to get some sleep. She’s only been resting for about an hour.”“Is she okay?” Ryan pressed on.“She inhaled a lot of smoke. Luckily, her lungs weren’t affected, but she’s still coughing. The doctors said they need to keep an eye on her for now.”Hearing that, Ryan felt somewhat relieved.Just then, a team of medical staff entered to check on him. After confirming that everything was stable, the doctor gave a few instructions before leaving.The momen
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Thick smoke billowed, and the scorching heat felt like it was searing Ryan’s lungs. But he didn’t care, he was willing to risk everything to find the woman he loved.“Eudora, where are you? Answer me!”His desperate voice cut through the chaos, making Eudora wonder if she was imagining things. She forced her stinging eyes open, trying to focus, and rasped weakly,“I’m here, Ryan… I’m here… cough… cough… cough…”As soon as she spoke, she was overcome by another fit of coughing.Through the thick smoke, Ryan finally caught sight of Eudora tied tightly to the staircase railing near the window. His heart clenched, and without hesitation, he dashed toward her.“Don’t be scared, I’m here!”His voice was hoarse but filled with warmth. Eudora looked up in anticipation, and through the suffocating smoke, she saw his tall figure cutting through the haze, framed by the raging flames behind him. At that moment, only one thought filled her mind - he was her hero.Ryan’s mind was far from calm, des
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Eudora knew that in Clenda’s state of complete rage, reasoning with her was pointless. All she could do was keep trying to calm her down,“Clenda, please, just take a breath. We can talk this through. I don’t know exactly what happened between you and Bonnie, but if you let me go, I swear Ryan will help you. You have my word on that.”“Clenda, we’re both young. We have our whole lives ahead of us. Don’t throw yours away like this.”But Clenda wasn’t listening. Instead, she lashed out and slapped Eudora again, her eyes wild and furious like a cornered animal. She screamed,“You think this isn’t your fault?! When you put all that stuff online, did you even stop to think about what would happen to me?! I’ve lost everything, there’s no way to fix it anymore! You’re dying with me! I’m not going alone!”Eudora shook her head. The burning pain on her face was nothing compared to the fear tightening in her chest. She didn’t want to die. She had a daughter, a career that was just starting, and
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“Come on, don’t cry. This is a good thing,” Ryan said gently.Eudora sniffled and took the handkerchief he handed her, quickly wiping her tears.“I’m okay, just a little emotional.”Ryan gave her a soft look. “Don’t worry, no one’s going to steal your credit anymore.”Eudora glanced at him with a complicated expression, then quickly looked away, avoiding his gaze. Ryan knew he had to take things slow and keep a little distance.“You’re going out with your team tonight, right?”Eudora nodded.“What time are you leaving?”“Around five.”“I’ll drive you.”Eudora shook her head. “No, stay home with our daughter. We’re just eating nearby.”Ryan nodded but still reminded her, “If you’re driving, don’t drink, okay?”“Of course not. I’ll be home early to spend time with her. I’ve been so busy this past month, I haven’t given her enough attention.”That night, Eudora and her entire team from the Couture Étoile competition had a blast celebrating. Wanting to show her appreciation, she generousl
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Eudora washed her face and changed her clothes before heading straight to the dining room to have a meal with Ryan. She didn’t have the habit of using her phone while eating, so it wasn’t until after lunch that she realized the internet had erupted into a frenzy.She stared at her phone, mouth agape, for a long moment. Eudora could hardly believe it, within the span of a single meal, Clenda’s reputation had been completely dragged through the mud.“Oh my god, not a single design in the entire collection belongs to Clenda!” she exclaimed in shock.Sitting beside her, Ryan appeared relaxed, as if everything was well within his control.“You already know what she’s capable of and what kind of person she is, don’t you?” he said casually.Eudora looked up at him, hesitated for a moment, then asked, “Was it you?”Ryan neither confirmed nor denied it. He simply said, “She brought this on herself.”Only then did Eudora recall what had happened to her the night before.“How did you manage to
