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The elite attendees at the charity gala were aware that Sophie owned Paramount Inc., but the general public was in the dark about these internal dynamics.There was widespread speculation that Luxford Group might soon be absorbed by Paramount Inc. Many even expressed pity for Sophie, assuming she had passed away, leaving her husband and company in the hands of others.-"You heartless creature, daring to show your face again!" Tiffany vented in the office, leaving Darren flustered by her side."Dear, please calm down.""Ms. Luxford, she's just hormonal. Please don't take it personally."Despite the scolding, Sophie appeared amused. Her gaze, twinkling with mirth, landed on Tiffany's slightly protruding belly. "If it would help, I could leave again. That would save me the hassle of buying a gift.""You wish. You owe me at least three substantial gifts!" Tiffany retorted.Without Sophie's intervention five years ago, she and Darren might have wasted more time. This could have led
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"Why not? The school offers excellent educational resources.""But have you considered the potential discomfort of encountering Cedric and Vivienne when dropping off Cherry?"'Her former husband and father of her child, now with another mother and child,' Jeanna pondered."Discomfort?" Sophie laughed lightly as if amused by the suggestion. "Any discomfort should be on their part, not mine.""That's the spirit, Sophie. We're behind you," Tiffany affirmed, causing Darren to instinctively protect her protruding belly from the table's edge.Amused by their protective display, Sophie playfully dismissed them. "Back to work now, or I’ll cut your pay.""Always with the pay cuts," Jeanna grumbled as they returned to the design department, planning a special necklace for Cherry."Ms. Luxford, that car outside, it’s not Vivienne's, is it?" Linda asked, lingering in the office."You and Jeanna really complement each other. That car likely belongs to the Carlsons," she deduced, standing up
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"S-Sophie, what do you want?" Melissa's voice trembled. The years had changed Sophie, surrounding her with an intimidating aura not present before."You’re asking me? I should be the one asking you. Why lurk outside my company for days? You’ve really gone to great lengths.""You knew all along?" Melissa was taken aback that Sophie was aware of her presence. Her fear swiftly transformed into anger. "This is your doing, isn't it?""Yes, it was deliberate. If I hadn't made you wait, how else could I have savored that look of shock and fear on your face?" Sophie said, pointing at Melissa’s face with a smile."You...," Melissa started to retort, but Sophie suddenly grabbed her finger and twisted it, causing Melissa to lean over.The frightened driver glanced back, only to be met with Sophie's chilling gaze. Quickly, he redirected his attention to the road.Melissa saw the driver pretending to be clueless, feeling extremely resentful but powerless to do anything about it."I asked you
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Sophie parked at a junction and gazed at the traffic light's countdown, her mind swirling with cold resolve.'Vivienne, always using others as pawns, will soon face her own tactics turned against her. And Melissa, she's about to feel the sting of loss,; she mused.-For three consecutive nights, Melissa lay awake, haunted by the events from five years ago.The more she dwelled on it, the clearer it became. Sophie hadn't lied—she had truly been Vivienne's pawn.Fear and a sense of powerlessness overwhelmed her, especially recalling Sophie's menacing parting words. She avoided leaving her house, fearing Sophie’s retaliation."Honey, you've been out of sorts these days. Why don't you join me for a morning jog in the park? It might help you relax," Matthew suggested, clad in his usual understated gray sports gear and white sneakers."Go run if you want to. I'm too tired to even move," Melissa declined, her irritation evident as she turned away.Disappointed, Matthew sighed and left
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"I recently moved to this area," the lively young woman replied. "I woke up early today and decided to come here for some fresh air. The air in the park is so much cleaner than the rest of the city. I feel like breathing it in might add a few more years to my life!"Her enthusiasm was infectious, dispelling Matthew's initial hesitation. "Yes, the park has an excellent environment. Running here rejuvenates me daily. May I know your name?"She hesitated before responding. "My name is Naomi.""Pleased to meet you, Naomi. Please, continue enjoying your book. I hope we meet again tomorrow."Naomi nodded and settled back on the grass.Matthew resumed his jogging, though he found himself glancing back several times.-At the apartment, Sophie prepared an extravagant breakfast. Glancing at the wall clock and noting it was 6:30 a.m., she took off her apron and entered Cherry's princess-themed room."Little sweetheart, still not up? Do you plan on being late on your first day of school?"
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After cleaning her face, Cherry donned her pink backpack, her hair sporting a vibrant pink cherry clip. She was eager for her first day at the new school.-The usually busy roads were unexpectedly clear. In just about ten minutes, they arrived at Majora Primary School, marked by its gleaming golden signboard."Mommy, is that my new school?" Cherry asked excitedly."Yes. I also went to school here, which explains why I'm so outstanding," Sophie boasted, prompting an eye roll from Cherry.Cherry was about to deflate her mom's exaggerated self-praise when a familiar car parked at the school's entrance caught her eye.'It's the car from Mr. Church's place,' she mused."Mommy, you're really pushing the envelope for me. Don't worry. I'll study hard and always strive to do my best," Cherry said with determination, saluting her mother.She now understood what it meant to disgust oneself for the sake of others, seeing her mom's vivid interpretation. She owed it to her mom's sacrifice t
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"Evander, I feel like going to the nearby mall. You can return to the office and carry on with your work. I'll take a cab home after shopping," Vivienne told Evander, who reluctantly agreed before driving off.After Evander's car vanished, Vivienne hailed a taxi. Instead of going to the mall, she instructed the driver to head towards Easton.-In the principal's office, Sophie introduced Cherry with a smile. "Mr. Levant, please take good care of this little one.""It's my pleasure. Sophie, your presence here truly delights me. Be assured, this child is intelligent and capable. She's sure to surpass us all.""Thank you for the compliment, Principal Levant. I'll do my best," Cherry replied, performing a polite bow that instantly charmed William Levant."Such a well-behaved child. I'll have her class teacher take her to the classroom right away.""Charity, remember to be good, okay?""Don't worry, Mommy, I'll be the best." With a cheeky grin, Cherry waved goodbye to her mother and
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As Vivienne rang the doorbell, an elderly couple opened it. The woman’s face was streaked with tears."Who are you looking for, miss?" asked the old man."I need to see your son," Vivienne said, stepping into the cluttered home.Seeing Vivienne’s elegant attire, the woman hastily made way. "Son, a lady’s here to see you."A loud voice from the bedroom boomed. "Who dares to bother me? If she's got no money, tell her to scram!"The voice belonged to a haggard man who looked surprised upon seeing Vivienne. "Ms. Kerrigan?"Vivienne looked at the elderly couple."Could you give us a moment? I need to speak with Alfred in private," Vivienne requested, her gentle tone leaving no room for refusal.The elderly woman grasped Vivienne's arm tightly. "Miss, I implore you to convince my son to cease his gambling habits. Our family teeters on the edge of ruin," she pleaded tearfully, unaware that the seemingly compassionate woman before her was the one responsible for her son's downfall."R
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