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Austin’s usual smile returned to his face. In the following moment, he scowled and remarked, "I heard the maids saying that you are moving out when I came back today. Is this true?“Mm-hmm.” Sophie hummed in response. If she didn't have to see Cedric, time would go by more quickly. She would eventually feel glad when the divorce proceedings were over after a month.“I support your decision since you’ve decided to move out. I drove here, so I can drive you there after you’re done packing.”Austin was truly a gentleman. If it was not for his uniform that served as a constant reminder of who he was, it would be difficult for Sophie to imagine that the gentle and warmth man in front of her was a heroic and powerful man.Despite her desire to respectfully decline, Sophie could not bring herself to turn Austin’s offer down after meeting his sincere eyes. “Okay. Thank you.”After she was done packing her luggage, Austin helped her to bring her luggage down. Even though Jeff seemed hesita
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She was Cedric’s girlfriend while they were still students in university, and she was the woman he genuinely loved.Cedric had always been perceptive. Sophie was sitting in a conspicuous position, so he saw her as soon as he entered the door. His unruly gaze swept across Austin’s face, causing him to scowl a little before snapping back to his previous state. He looked away, lowered his head, and squeezed the delicate hand in his arm as he said, “You don’t have to think about it anymore. If you like, I can come here with you every day.”He had a tender tone and a doting expression in his eyes, as if he did not see Sophie at all.Vivienne, who was aside, already noticed the momentary shift in his feelings. A trace of shyness flashed through her eyes as she smiled. She then looked in Sophie’s direction, and her delicate red lips opened in surprise as she exclaimed, “Austin, you’re here too. What a coincidence.”“It’s truly a coincidence, Vivienne. We haven’t seen each other in a lon
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Cedric grinned, almost as if he had anticipated her response, then he scooped up the menu from the table and said, “We won’t hold back, then. By the way, you will earn enough to pay for the meal if you reach the upper trading limit after buying more of Carlson Group’s shares.”Sophie knew that he was mocking her for accepting the equity transfer from Jeff. She clenched her fists tighter but kept her temper in check and remained silent. “Give us one of each of the most expensive dishes here.” Cedric skimmed the menu a couple of times and impatiently passed it to the waitress, who was standing aside. The smile on Vivienne’s face froze for a moment before she returned to her former serene expression. Sophie felt as if she was living a posh life during this meal, but she could not help but scowl when she saw the four-digit figure when she paid the bill.Even if the price of Carlson Group's shares reached the trading limit, she would not be able to sell the shares, so she had to use h
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After enjoying the cold breeze outside for an hour, Sophie returned to her apartment and took a hot bath. She slept soundly till morning. When she woke up, she switched on the morning news on the television and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. “The chairman of Carlson Group and a mysterious woman returned to their love nest late last night. He was quite attentive and lavished her with attention. This shows how important this mysterious woman is to Mr. Cedric.”Sophie’s hand that was holding the electric toothbrush froze near her mouth as the anchor’s voice sounded. It wasn’t until the bristles stung her delicate gums that she recovered from the feeling of having a lump in her throat and being unable to breathe.She turned to look at the television and saw a covertly recorded video showing on the screen. Cedric and Vivienne got out of the car together and walked hand-in-hand toward the door of a three-story villa. Cedric gave the woman a lengthy, passionate
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There was a shareholder meeting going on in the Carlson Group conference room. Cedric was listening without showing much interest. He unlocked his cell phone screen and looked at the stock market. He raised his brows slightly when he saw a certain set of numbers. It had descended to the bottom limit once more.“Mrs. Carlson, a shareholders’ meeting is being held inside. You can’t go in.”There was a commotion outside the door. Cedric locked his cell phone and grinned unknowingly as he glanced at the door of the conference room. “I’m here to attend the shareholders’ meeting.” Sophie’s voice sounded at the same time, then the door of the conference room was pushed open by her secretary, who was there with her. She ignored the look of bewilderment on everyone’s faces and looked directly at Cedric, who was seated in the chairman’s seat, as she approached him step by step.“Miss Luxford, Luxford Group’s stock price has dropped by almost half now. You came to Carlson Group to attend t
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Sophie felt angry and ashamed. After taking a quick look at everyone who was still in shock, she declared, “The meeting is dismissed.”She had already achieved her purpose in coming to Carlson Group today. “Miss, I’ve already recorded the audio as you instructed.” Linda could not hide her excitement when she came out of the conference room. Linda was of the impression that Luxford Group had suffered a devastating blow today, but she did not expect that Sophie had actually acquired the majority of Carlson Group’s shares. In that case, Luxford Group’s stock price would undoubtedly rise tomorrow. Who would dare to divest their capital then?“Well, send it to the media and let them cover this story. Gather all available funds and go to several banks that we’ve worked with before to seize the opportunity to buy back Luxford Group’s shares.”Sophie had already calmed down fully at the moment compared to the moment of panic she felt in front of Cedric. There was nowhere to go but forward
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Vivienne’s smile grew wider when she saw that Sophie had stopped talking. “Anyway, Miss Sophie, I sincerely appreciate all that you have done for Cedric over the past three years. But now that I’m back, I hope that we can undo these mistakes as soon as possible—”“So?” Sophie cut Vivienne off before she could finish her sentence. She straightened her tense back and said, “Miss Vivienne, you keep addressing me as Miss Sophie, but you seem to have forgotten that I’m still Cedric’s legal wife, so you should be addressing me as Mrs. Carlson instead. There’s another thing that you might not know very well. You’re fired.”Sophie stepped forward and tugged gently on the work tag on Vivienne’s chest, causing the originally upright work tag to become tilted. Vivienne scowled as she asked, “What do you mean?”Sophie sneered and said, “As the largest shareholder of Carlson Group, I'm more than qualified to decide to let you stay or to fire you than the man that you are pining for. I’m sorry,
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Tears filled Vivienne's eyes as she saw Cedric's hesitancy. Her face was pale and made people feel distressed. “No matter whether you can accept me or not, Dion is innocent. His only wish is to have a father. Cedric, please have some sympathy for our son, okay?”Cedric swallowed hard, feeling conflicted at Vivienne's modest request. He recalled how pitiful the little boy looked when he hugged him and refused to let go. His heart softened again as he said, “Okay, I’ll start over with you. I will try my best to make it up to Dion.”“I’m content as long as Dion can be happy. Thank you.”She released her tight hold around his waist and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. When Cedric saw Vivienne’s composed, kind, and understanding gaze, his frown slowly relaxed as he said, “I’ll go back with you to keep Dion company.”“Okay, he’ll be thrilled to see you.”Cedric started the car again. Vivienne turned to look out the window, and a small smile spread across her lips.‘Cedri
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Tristan looked up in surprise. As if struck by a sudden thought, he glanced at Cherry, who was writhing in pain, and timidly asked, "Can I go to the hospital to help?""You need to stay home and help Cherry get a leave from school tomorrow. Be good and stay here. Trust Daddy. Cherry will be fine." Cedric's words seemed to soothe Tristan's anxiety.Avoiding Cedric’s gaze, Tristan obediently nodded. 'Cherry will surely be fine.'-The Bentley sped along the road and soon arrived at the hospital.Cedric held Cherry the entire time, while Sophie handled the paperwork. Their seamless cooperation made them seem like a perfectly ordinary married couple."Mr. Carlson, Mrs. Carlson, the child has gastritis and needs to be hospitalized for treatment," the emergency physician explained after examining Cherry, jotting down the diagnosis in the medical record.Sophie's face turned pale. 'Gastritis? How could it be so severe?'"Can she recover?" Cedric asked with a frown, his sudden intimida
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In Imperium, hardly anyone else would dare yell at Cedric like this. Cedric's eyes narrowed dangerously, his shoulders radiating a cold aura. However, traces of helplessness and doting affection softened his expression. Despite his reluctance, he eventually turned aside cooperatively.Sophie couldn't help but smile. 'It's no wonder some people believe that daughters are their fathers' lovers from a previous life. If it were anyone else, Cedric would have likely thrown them out the window by now.'She lifted Cherry's clothes to reveal her round belly and gently massaged it in circles with her fingers. Taking the opportunity, she also gave Cherry a gentle reminder, "How many times has Mommy told you not to eat so much? But you never listen. Now you know how it feels when you overeat, huh?""Mommy, could you not rub salt in my wounds?" Cherry's face was scrunched up in pain. Her pitiful and aggrieved expression instantly silenced Sophie, who decided to save the scolding for when Cherry
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Cedric kissed Sophie’s rosy cheeks, preparing to take things to the next level, when a knock on the door interrupted them at a crucial moment.His expression darkened immediately. No man liked being interrupted at such a time, and it had happened repeatedly."Who is it?" Sophie grabbed the blanket beside her to cover her exposed chest, her hoarse voice betraying her recent passion."Ms. Luxford... It's me." Tristan's low voice came from the other side of the door.'Tristan?' Sophie looked at the man beside her, surprised. She had assumed it was Cherry again, but unexpectedly...Gathering her scattered clothes from the floor, Sophie dressed quickly. Ensuring there was nothing inappropriate between her and Cedric, she got out of bed and walked toward the door.Tristan stood there, head down, fingers fidgeting, indicating urgency. As soon as the door opened, he looked up anxiously and said, "Ms. Luxford, could you go check on Cherry? She seems unwell.""Cherry is unwell?" The flush
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"This birthday brings me a lot of happiness."Sophie grasped the deeper implications of his words. The blush on her cheeks faded slightly, and the initial flutter of excitement mingled with a touch of sadness. No one could predict what Jeff's condition would be like by her next birthday.Cedric shifted the topic, pouring the already decanted red wine into a tall glass and handing it to her. "Just one glass. This is for your private birthday celebration. Happy birthday."The intoxicating aroma of the wine was irresistible. She stopped resisting and held her glass up to gently clink against his, producing a clear, melodious sound that resonated beautifully in the quiet room.The rich wine slid down her throat, soothing her tense nerves. Her tightly held shoulders relaxed, and her racing heart found a semblance of peace. She had once believed she would never fall for Cedric again, but looking back, she realized that all her hatred had been rooted in love.He had transformed love into
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Cedric seemed to know exactly what Sophie was nervous about. He raised his eyebrows suggestively, causing her to blush and quickly look away.What had happened between them lingered in the air, irrevocable.Jeff squinted, watching their subtle gestures with satisfaction. Smiling contentedly, he struggled to his feet with the help of his cane. These two had already reached a natural conclusion, and there was no need for him to exaggerate his illness any longer."Mommy, I still have homework to do. I'm heading to my room," Cherry announced, her bright eyes glancing at Tristan. She couldn't beat him at Taekwondo, but she was determined to outshine him in the midterm exams!"I’m going upstairs too," Tristan added, surprised by her sudden focus. He hesitated for a moment before quickly following her up the stairs.Melissa had long lost her patience. Without a word, she dragged Matthew upstairs, letting out a disdainful snort as they left.What had been a lively living room now left So
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"Okay."Understanding Cherry’s impatience, Sophie smiled and gently pulled away from Cedric’s embrace. She clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and made a wish.She hoped for her family's safety, health, and happiness. She wished that her parents and sister were living comfortably in another world. And she wished that she and Cedric would have a happy ending, free from past mistakes.After silently making her wishes, she blew out the flickering candles in one breath.The room filled with the faint scent of melted wax."We can eat the cake now!" Cherry beamed with joy, eagerly carrying the cake to the dining table.Her impatience made Jeff laugh heartily, his eyes crinkling with delight as he stroked his beard. "Alright, let’s start eating before this little girl drools all over the table."Sophie took her seat, glancing at Cedric, who still held her hand tightly. Her smile widened as she playfully scolded him, "Why didn’t you tell me on the way here?""If I told you, ho
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Although Sophie's mind was brimming with questions, she couldn’t help but smile at Cedric's words. She looked down at their intertwined hands, feeling the warmth of his palm. Whether it was a perfect match or a union made in heaven, it all required two hearts in love. With love, even amidst turbulence, they would find the courage to move forward together.Before long, the Bentley smoothly pulled into the Carlson residence.Jeff immediately smiled and waved upon their arrival. "Soph, come over here."Sophie approached, noticing that Mrs. Carrie had prepared a table full of dishes. She couldn’t help but feel puzzled. "Grandpa, what has made you so happy? Why did you ask Mrs. Carrie to make so much delicious food?""Silly girl, did you forget what day it is today?"Jeff's loving yet mischievous smile left her momentarily bewildered. Then her eyes widened in surprise. With everything going on with Linda, she had completely forgotten her own birthday!"Happy birthday." Cedric had quie
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Fearing that staying any longer would only worsen the situation, Linda quickly opened the door and walked out.Fenix stood there, confusion gradually replacing the determination in his eyes."What’s wrong with marrying me?" he asked Sophie, genuinely puzzled.'I’m the CEO of Cheshire Group. I’m not unattractive, and marrying me would make her legally protected as Mrs. Cheshire. Why am I being rejected?'Sophie coughed awkwardly, gaining a deeper understanding of Fenix. Sean had navigated the world of romance with ease, but Fenix seemed as naive in matters of the heart as a child."Am I really that bad?"Seeing that Fenix was still fixated on why he was rejected, Sophie shook her head. "Feelings are different from business. It’s not about racing against time or weighing benefits. You can’t apply business tactics to relationships. Spending a lifetime together requires a foundation of love.""Foundation of love? You and Cedric grew up together. You had a good foundation, but it was
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Sophie's suspicion was right. Fenix was not one to easily abandon his target. After Linda ignored countless calls, he took the initiative to find her."Mr. Cheshire, Linda really isn't in the office right now," the secretary tried to block him, but it was futile against a determined man, especially one exuding an intimidating chill."Then I’ll find Sophie.""But Ms. Luxford, she—" Before the secretary could finish, Fenix's long legs had already taken him to Sophie's office door.He knocked twice before pushing it open. The secretary looked like she was about to cry. "Ms. Luxford, I’m sorry, I couldn’t stop Mr. Cheshire.""It’s fine. Go make Mr. Cheshire a cup of coffee," Sophie said.Seeing Fenix barge in, she raised an eyebrow, smiled, and glanced at Linda, who was hiding in her office. "Have a seat and let's talk.""No need. I have to catch a flight soon." Fenix cut straight to the point, his determined eyes fixed on Linda as he said firmly, "I need an answer from you.""Mr.
