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12. A Trace of Her
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2024-08-02 17:38:23
Makkhika M So they finally met again. Now their reactions will be interesting. I am sorry as the updates will be late for some reasons. But I will try my best to update as soon as possible. Thank you for reading. 🫶
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There was dead silence when Ariadne explained her proposal. She had years of experience describing proposals to their clients. Her voice was confident, reflecting her experiences. The way she described the plan was so convincing that everyone looked at her in awe. While Xander and Crystal had surprise and disbelief on their faces, Mr. Wright and Mr. Hugh appeared to be impressed by Ariadne. She poured her heart and soul into this plan. It was not because it was an important project for their company, but because she had a dream of planning an ideal hospital. Because of Alex's treatment over the years, she had visited many hospitals and observed how certain aspects could be improved. Since then, she had begun designing an ideal children's hospital, hoping that one day she would be able to make it a reality. The lights in the room turned on after she finished explaining her plan, and her figure appeared in sight. "I am done with the presentation. Please ask if you have any quest
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Ariadne closed her eyes, frustrated. It was Crystal who called her. The other representatives looked at her with curiosity. She smiled awkwardly at them before turning around to see Crystal and Xander standing near the meeting room. She didn't want to face Xander or Crystal, but she had no choice. Mr. Hugh and Mr. Wright also emerged from the meeting room at that time. "We should leave as well." Mr. Wright informed Xander. "Ok. We will meet tomorrow." Xander said, looking at Ariadne, who was approaching them slowly. "Ok, sure." Mr. Wright and Mr. Hugh walked towards the exit. Mr. Wright smiled at Ariadne as they passed through the corridor, and she returned the smile politely. With only three people remaining, The corridor fell silent. Crystal and Xander also began walking towards Ariadne. Ariadne didn't miss how Crystal held Xander's arm. 'Nothing has changed. It's the same as in the past.' Ariadne sighed. 'You can do this.' Before Ariadne could say anything,
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"Wow, beautiful." Someone exclaimed, jolting Xander out of his daze. There stood a man in a black suit, and beside him was a gorgeous woman dressed in a white gown. Crystal's attention also shifted to the newcomers. "Isn't it Zidane Watson?" A woman exclaimed. "Yes, it's him. He is so handsome in person as well." Another woman replied. Zidane Watson was a well-known personality, and everyone had seen him on the news or television, if not in person. "By the way, who's the woman beside him?" Crystal looked at the woman but chose not to say anything. "Mr. Watson is unmarried. She might be his girlfriend. She's gorgeous." The other woman guessed. Xander clenched his jaw as he heard what they said. His gaze was focused on Ariadne. He could not help but admire how beautiful she was. Ariadne and Zidane walked down the hall, talking to each other. They paid no attention to the gazes directed at them. Anyone can tell they have a close bond. "Oh, here they are. Excuse me."
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Ariadne kept her distance from Xander and Crystal throughout the party. Even when they sat down for dinner, she continued to converse with the other guests. As expected, Xander sat with Crystal, while Ariadne sat beside Zidane. After dinner, everyone left. Ariadne left with Zidane which didn't escape Xander's eyes. "Mr. Watson and Aria seemed very close. They may have denied it in public, but I doubt they are together." Crystal stated, glancing at Xander. They were on their way to Miller Residence. "She always has good taste. She was after you in the past, and now it's Zidane Watson. After you, he is the wealthiest and most eligible bachelor around." Crystal added as there was no response from Xander. "It's their personal matter." Xander replied, refusing to discuss the subject. "Of course, I am just curious. Aria has changed a lot. I am very happy for her." Crystal smirked, noticing Xander's foul mood at the mention of Ariadne. After dropping Crystal off at the Miller Resi
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Xander raised an eyebrow at Ariadne. "How dare you call my kids bastards?" Ariadne pointed a finger at Xander's face. "You are good at producing bastards, not me. I will not tolerate any bad words about them. So, mind your language. My children and I are none of your business. If you have nothing to say about business, you can leave. I don't have time to waste on you." Ariadne shouted. Xander clenched his jaw as Ariadne referred to Crystal's pregnancy five years ago. "Don't worry. I am not interested in you or your kids. You are right.... It's none of my business. And I know how busy you are. That's why I need to come here myself." he said, mockingly. "What's your problem?" Ariadne was furious. "Let's talk about business, which is why I came here." Ariadne narrowed her eyes at him, crossing her hands. No matter how much she wanted to kick him out of her office, she had to remain professional. She was surprised that Xander didn't react after she lashed out at him. "I
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Few days had passed since the announcement of Xander's engagement. Ariadne didn't have to see him again as he never returned to the construction site after that day. The next day, she would visit the construction site to discuss the park's new design with Mr. Wright. She placed the printed design in a file before heading to the kitchen for dinner. Mary, Adrian and Autumn sat in their seats. Tiara was at the hospital with Alex. Tiara was the one who spent most of the night with Alex. Ariadne took a seat. There were delicious dishes in front of them. They hadn't started eating yet as they waited for her. They began eating together. After a while, Autumn lifted her head from her plate and looked at Ariadne. "Mommy, there's a function at our school tomorrow. Remember we mentioned it before?" she asked, eating her chicken wing. "Yes, I do remember." Ariadne replied. "We are both participating." Autumn smiled excitedly, while Adrian was silently eating his meal. "Yes, I know de
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At the Miller residence. Crystal's room was in chaos. A flower vase was thrown to the ground and broke."That bitch. I will kill her...What's her name?... oh yes...Tiara. She dared to challenge me. The audacity of that bitch.""Crystal, stop this." Catherine shouted."How can I stop? It was supposed to be my day. I am Xander Blake's fiancee,... soon to be his wife and the young lady of the Blake family,... he gifted me the most expensive necklace in the auction. I should have been the center of attention. But that bitch... Ariadne ruined it. Have you seen how the guests went to congratulate her? How they praised her as if she's a damn goddess?"After returning from the auction, Crystal was venting her rage on household items. Emma and Catherine tried to calm Crystal down. Aaron, on the other hand, did not say anything and went to sleep, having lost interest in their drama. He had discovered their true faces long ago, and stopped interfering in their matters. Catherine assured Emma tha
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They turned around and saw Tiara standing behind them. They glared at her. "Well, what did you say? We came here for free food... We can't afford anything here... Oh.. So much confidence." she fanned her face dramatically as she approached them slowly. "Alas! Everything went down the drain. Look at your faces. You are all looking like clowns." she laughed sarcastically. "Be as happy as you can right now. The final laugh will be mine....because I have Xander, whom she will never have." Crystal said through gritted teeth. "You have a point. You have Xander. But, who said Aria wants him?" Crystal glared at her. "And as for you having Xander..." Tiara made a face as if she was deep in thought, then she approached Crystal and whispered in her ear. "The question is... for how long? You know?.... secrets never remain hidden forever." She looked at Crystal's pale face with a smirk. She walked past them without waiting for her reply. ... "The meeting is going to take place tomorrow a
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"And this beautiful necklace goes to Mr. Blake. This is the highest bid of the evening so far. Not only that, but this is one of the most expensive items ever auctioned at this Gala." Everyone applauded and began guessing the brand. They would have assumed it was from Sparks, but their necklace had already sold out. "Ladies and gentlemen,... the Black Heart from the Autumn Collection. Congratulations to the Autumn Collection on their first bid at this Gala." "Omg, Crystal... it's from the Autumn Collection. No doubt, it's gorgeous. It's the best of them." Catherine exclaimed, excitedly. Crystal smiled from ear to ear as well. A girl delivered the necklace to Blake's table. Xander told her to give the necklace to Crystal. Everyone started murmuring about Xander's romantic gesture. He placed such a high bid for his fiancee. Everyone knew that if Xander set his eyes on something, he would definitely get it. They thought Crystal was lucky to have him. "Thank you, Xander." Cryst
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Autumn had no idea how to respond and was uncomfortable with their hateful stare at her. She just looked at Crystal silently, not getting a good vibe from them. "Why did even she bring her kids here?" Emma asked. "To look at the items, obviously. Where would they see such expensive items? As they can't have them, they can at least see them." Catherine commented, and they all burst out laughing. Autumn's face fell as she looked at them innocently, not fully understanding what they were saying. "Oh, come on. Aria was able to give an Autumn Collection bag as compensation. Have you forgotten? Maybe she can bid this one too." Crystal spoke up in protest. However, anyone can see the mockery in her words. "Huh... getting one Autumn Collection bag is easy. But she will never be able to win a bid here. You can dream, little brat." Margaret said. Even prominent families lost bids during the auction. So it was impossible for someone like Ariadne to win a bid. "But she can beg Mr. Wa
Hate You as much as I Love You    33. Can You Afford It
"Ariadne!?" Crystal exclaimed in shock. She exchanged a glance with Catherine before turning her gaze to Xander, who was looking at Ariadne, his face expressionless. He looked at Ariadne from head to toe. She wore a one-shoulder blue gown with her dark brown hair loosely open. She looked absolutely stunning. Adrian, Autumn, and Tiara were all there with her, posing for photographs on stage. "What's she doing here? Is not this a gala for the world's top businessmen?" Margaret said with displeasure. She gave an expression as if she had seen a dirty beggar. Her gaze moved to the children. "She even brings her bas.... kids with her." Margaret changed her words as Xander gave her a look. Aaron looked longingly at the children. It was his first time seeing them. The stage was brightly lit, but the surrounding area was mostly dark. After a few clicks, Ariadne looked in the other direction, near the stage, and Zidane's parents joined them. They all posed together, like a family.
Hate You as much as I Love You    32. The Gala
"Everything is ready for the Gala, Boss." Xander nodded as Jose updated him on the Gala presentation. Toby was also present in the office. It was two days before the Gala. Though Xander wasn't in charge of the Gala's preparations, as it was taking place at their resort in Zavion City, he provided some help. "What about the Autumn Collection owner?" Xander asked. "Lily Garner isn't coming to the Gala, Boss. According to the organizers, this time the owner will attend the Gala. The organizers informed that they sent them an invitation last year as well, but they refused to attend due to an unknown reason." Jose reported as he sat down next to Toby. Lily Garner was the face of Autumn Collection. She was the CEO and handled all the meetings and public appearances, but she was not the owner. The owner remained hidden, unwilling to reveal her identity. The public only knew that the owner was a woman. "Interesting. So the owner will reveal herself at the Gala, this year." "Why a
Hate You as much as I Love You    31. Ariadne's Apartment
The guard led them to the top floor of the building. There were only two doors in the corridor: one on the left and the other on the right. They came to a stop in front of the left door and pressed the doorbell. After a while, the door opened, revealing Mary. See gasped when she saw the scene in front of her. "What happened to Adi?" she exclaimed, terrified. Though the bandage on Adrian's leg was covered by his pant, Mary could tell from his pale face that something had happened to him. "He's all right. There's no need to worry." Xander immediately informed the elderly woman, noticing her pale face. Mary looked at Xander and noticed how he was holding Adrian in his arms while standing at the door. Soon confusion overtook her as to why Xander was there. Behind him, she could see Autumn, the guard, and Crystal. Her eyebrows furrowed. "Mr. Blake, please come inside." She said after composing herself and stepped aside. "Adi got into an accident, Granny." Autumn informed M
Hate You as much as I Love You    30. In the Restaurant
"Why are we here?" Xander looked around, sitting on the chair at a table of two people in an opening. The place was beautifully decorated. There were a few tables, each located a long distance away, providing privacy. They were surrounded by grass and trees, and the lights created a romantic atmosphere. Crystal had invited Xander to dinner and insisted on choosing the restaurant. "Well, it's a new restaurant and we had not been here before, so I thought we should try something new." Crystal stated, adjusting herself in her seat. "It's Watson Group's restaurant." "I know." Despite the fact that Watson Croup and Blake Corporation were working on a project together, Xander still disliked them. So he was not happy that Crystal took him to Watson Group's newly opened restaurant. It's the same place where the majority of Watson Group employees lived, including Ariadne. Xander's expression hardened at the thought of her, and he turned to Crystal. "Have you come here to create a
Hate You as much as I Love You    29. An Accusation
It had been two days since the scandal. "It's not a joke. It's impossible for someone like her to get a bag that costs twice as much as a Jucy Life bag. It will cost her a fortune. She must have lied, that old hag." Emma scoffed while sipping her coffee in Margaret's office at the Blake Corporation Building. "I know. That's why I told her to deliver it to my office. I would love to see how her face falls in front of the entire staff when she fails to bring me such an expensive bag." Margaret smirked. "She tried to ruin my reputation... The audacity of that bitch. Oh, now she has the support of two more bitches. I will teach them a lesson." she added. "But Xander handled the situation very well." Emma praised. All of the news and posts about Margaret was removed by Xander's team. As she had apologized, Ariadne made no objections. However, Margaret was not happy. "He could have handled it better." she was furious that Xander made her apologize for her actions. "We are the
