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2025-03-01 08:44:51Eudora has been staying at the hospital for the past two days, caring for her daughter. Then, she receives a call from Ryan.
Fearing he will discover Donna's existence, she rushes out of the hospital and takes a taxi back to her cramped boarding house. Her daughter means everything to her; losing her would be unbearable. She can't risk Ryan finding out about her. Ryan is already waiting outside the rundown slum. His custom-made suit, limited-edition watch, and sleek SUV stand in stark contrast to the poverty surrounding him. He looks even more imposing than usual. As soon as he sees Eudora, his annoyance is palpable. “Where were you? Why are you only just getting back?” Eudora lowers her head, avoiding his intense gaze. Her heart pounds in her chest. “I went out to buy some things,” she manages, her voice barely a whisper. “What do you need?” Ryan's command cuts through the air like a knife: “Pack your things. Move out with me.” Eudora's breath hitches. Her mind races, trying to process the implications. Moving in with Ryan means risking Donna's safety, but refusing him… she knows the consequences of defying him. A silent battle rages within her, fear and desperation warring with a desperate hope for a better future for her daughter. Her hands tremble slightly as she fights back tears, the weight of her impossible choice pressing down on her. The thing is, Ryan isn’t a guy who likes to compromise. When he sees her trying to back out of his deal, he’s furious. “I’m your boss, woman! Do I have to crawl into this goddamn, rat-infested dump every time I want to see you?!” He doesn’t just say it; he’s practically screaming at her, his voice dripping with contempt: “What the hell are you waiting for?! Get your damn things packed! Or are you hiding some other guy in here, hoping I won’t find out?!” Eudora can’t explain; she just goes along with it. She packs her things and leaves with him. Driving Eudora away from the slums, Ryan’s face is as dark as a thundercloud. When they met at the club, he’d figured her life wasn’t great, but he hadn’t expected it to be this bad. The place is falling apart, covered in moss, the room is tiny, damp, and barely habitable. It’s a freakin’ slum. Is this the price she pays for betraying him? He feels no satisfaction, only bitter, burning anger. Does she ever regret trading her feelings for him for this kind of life? With Ryan's intimidating presence, Eudora is too scared to even breathe deeply. She just keeps her head down and follows him, her debt still hanging over her. But she has a plan of her own. Ryan is rich, and Donna's surgery wouldn't be a big deal for him. Maybe she can use this to get money for her daughter's treatment. Even if it means being called a shameless hussy, she'll do it. For her daughter, she'd even become a prostitute, so pleasing a man wouldn't be a big deal. Ryan takes Eudora to a fancy high-rise apartment, modern and beautiful, a world away from the place she'd just left. It's like heaven and hell. “You're staying here from now on,” Ryan says, his voice low and dangerous. “No more contact with Katy's people. If I catch you messing around with anyone else, you'll regret it.” Eudora remains stubbornly silent. The constant accusations of infidelity sting; she can't fathom why Ryan seems so convinced she is promiscuous. Is this truly how he sees her? The implication is infuriating, a bitter pill to swallow, especially considering her current circumstances. His judgment feels like a cruel twist of the knife, adding insult to injury. Ryan's impatience finally snaps. He roughly cups her chin, his fingers digging in slightly, forcing her gaze to meet his. The action is jarring, a stark display of his power and control. His eyes, usually sharp and calculating, now hold a simmering anger. “Speak,” he demands, his voice low and dangerous, the word hanging heavy in the air between them. The unspoken threat vibrates with unspoken consequences. Eudora winces, not just from the physical pressure, but from the emotional weight of his accusation. A tear threatens to escape, but she blinks it back, her pride a fragile shield against his harsh judgment. She knows arguing would be futile. She knows resistance would only invite further punishment. “I get it,” she mumbles, her voice low. Finally, Ryan releases her. Seeing the red mark of his fingers on Eudora's chin, Ryan frowns, trying to ignore it. He tells himself she isn't worth getting upset over. Ryan grunts, grabs his coat, and heads for the door. Eudora puts her suitcase down and watches him go, standing still in the living room. “Aren't you staying tonight?” she asks. “I'm busy,” he says, turning and leaving without another word. His back is cold and unforgiving. Eudora finally breathes a sigh of relief. Good. He isn't staying. She needs to get to the hospital and find someone to look after Donna while she's gone. It's expensive in this big city, but she has no other choice. Looking at her dwindling bank account, she grits her teeth and pays for two months of care for her daughter. So, not long after Ryan leaves, she quietly slips out as well.
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“What... what are you doing?” Eudora is trapped, pressed against him with nowhere to go. She can only whisper. “What am I doing? Let's see.”He shoves Eudora hard onto the sofa. Before she can even react, he's on top of her, ripping her clothes off with brutal force. Her delicate skin still holds the marks of Ryan's lovemaking. But Ryan is drunk, his mind clouded, and he doesn't even see them. To him, the purple bruises scattered across Eudora's body are like sharp needles stabbing into his eyes.“Who the hell did you let touch you? Damn it! You dared to let someone else touch you!”He squeezes her tiny wrist in his hand, so tight it feels like it's going to break.“No, nobody!” she cries out, panicked.“No? You think I'm blind!” Ryan is practically going crazy. He rips the rest of Eudora's clothes off, leaving her completely naked, and drags her into the bathroom."What are you doing? Let me go! Please, let me go!" Eudora cries, her voice trembling with terror and desperation, her s
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As soon as Vivian steps out of the CEO's office, she is surrounded by a group of gossiping colleagues who bombard her with questions:“So, Vivi, is she our boss’s girlfriend?”“She is assigned as his personal secretary, and he even shares his office with her. Is he planning to play office romance?”Seeing everyone buzzing with speculation about Eudora and Ryan's relationship, Vivian's face grows increasingly gloomy.“Stop talking nonsense. It's unclear what their relationship is. I just saw her being scolded by the boss.”One female employee covers her mouth in astonishment and exclaims,“No way! He brought her into the company, arranged for her to share an office, and yet he scolds her?”Vivian purses her lips and continues,“He even tells me to get the Green Urban Development project files for her to input data into the computer. The project was completed last year, and the files are already stored in the system. Why does he suddenly make her manual
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Vivian's dislike for Eudora is growing stronger every day. Even when Ryan isn't around, she doesn't hold back her negativity.“Do you even think the document you just wrote is anything more than a rough draft?” Vivian scoffs. “It's completely unprofessional! You don't even know basic office software. How did you get the job as the CEO's secretary?”“Anyone else in the company is more qualified. What did you do to get this position?”“Don't think that just because you're pretty, you can dream of a fancy life. You better focus on your work first. You can't expect to get everything you want just because you look good.”Eudora just keeps her head down, pretending not to hear Vivian's insults. Dealing with Ryan's constant demands, both reasonable and unreasonable, already wears her out. She doesn't have the energy to think about anything else. And Vivian is right. She's just a nobody, why would she even dream of a better life?The word on the street in New York is tha
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It's right around noon, and Ryan's in his office when he gets an internal call from Vivian. She says Bonnie Raymond is there to see him.Bonnie is the youngest daughter of Bernard Raymond, the big boss of Maxsan. She's grown up with everything money could buy, and her family spoils her rotten. So, she's kind of a snob, you know? She always looks down on people, especially anyone who isn't as rich as her. But when she's with Ryan, she seems different. She's actually kind of shy and bashful, like a young girl.She says, "I've heard so much about you. It's great to finally meet you. Would I be honored to have lunch with you?”Bonnie has no qualms about asking Ryan out. She's gorgeous, comes from a family as wealthy as his, and their companies are partners. She expects him to be delighted by the invitation to dinner. She's so in-demand that she believes he should feel privileged.Before Ryan can even respond, Eudora walks in, carrying lunch from the restaurant. “B
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Ryan doesn't come back to the office. Eudora leaves work alone and takes a taxi home. She can't help but think that he is probably enjoying himself with that elegant woman. A bitter feeling wells up inside her, but it is quickly replaced by a longing for Donna. They have been inseparable for so long, and now being apart is difficult for both of them.Eudora eats a quick dinner and then calls Donna for a long chat. Even though she knows Ryan probably won't return, she can't bring herself to be hopeful and risk going to the hospital to see her daughter. She is afraid he will discover her secret. Compared to him, she feels weak and vulnerable, like an ant that could be easily crushed. If he decides to fight for custody, she knows she would lose badly.Eudora is still lost in her thoughts when a soft clicking sound comes from outside her apartment door. Ryan pushes it open and walks in, his arrival announced by the flickering hallway light. The soft yellow glow casts a warm
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His sharp, hawk-like eyes are now blazing with anger. Ryan releases Eudora's chin, grabs her shoulders, and pulls her close.“You're good,” he says, his voice low and dangerous.He then pushes her onto the sofa, his movements deliberate and controlled. He begins to untie his tie and unbutton his shirt, his gaze never leaving hers. It's a predatory look, the eyes of a wolf fixated on its prey.Eudora's secret has been gnawing at him. Even lunch with Bonnie was a rushed affair, and he left without a second thought. He had planned to leave Eudora alone in the apartment tonight, to show his displeasure. But something has changed. With a little alcohol in his system, he orders his driver to bring him back.Ryan is already simmering with anger, and these words are like a match thrown into a tinderbox.Normally, Eudora wouldn't fight back. She knows their relationship is a transaction, a cold exchange of sex and money. But today, after his insults, a strange fire of defiance ignites within h
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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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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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“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
