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"Well, it's getting late. I'll come to visit you again in a few days.""I can drive you back," Sophie offered, reaching for her car keys.Jeff declined. "No need, I came here on my own, and I'll leave the same way.""But Grandpa, it's almost dark. Mommy and I will worry about you," Cherry pleaded, showing genuine concern despite her small stature."Don't worry, Cherry. I have many more presents to give you, so I'll be just fine."Since Jeff insisted, Sophie did not press further and helped him to the elevator, supporting him gently."Mommy, is Grandpa really okay going back alone?""He'll be fine," Sophie reassured her as they watched from the window. She observed as Jeff disappeared around a corner and then noticed a Bentley heading toward the Carlson residence. She turned away, her expression complex.'Whatever!'-In the car, Cedric watched his grandfather through the rearview mirror.Jeff caught his gaze."What are you looking at? As I said five years ago, you’d regret
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After an alarming roller coaster ride of information, Mrs. Carrie nodded, her expression still troubled. "Yes, Master Carlson. I will ensure Mrs. Carlson and Miss Carlson are well cared for.""Father, is this really necessary? Sophie has all she needs. Does she really require Mrs. Carrie's assistance?" Melissa questioned, her displeasure evident.The thought of Sophie potentially leveraging her child for a comeback, especially after their last encounter at Luxford Group, unsettled her.Jeff's cane thudded against the floor firmly. "It's perfectly appropriate. Sophie and Cedric are still legally married. She is still a part of our Carlson family. It's my right to arrange for my granddaughter-in-law and great-granddaughter's care.""We know they're not divorced, but didn't you see the news yesterday? Sophie and Austin seemed overly close, causing quite a scandal. If the public finds out she's still part of the Carlson family, what about Cedric’s reputation?""That so-called scandal
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The once harmonious family had been deeply fractured due to events five years ago, leaving their home barely recognizable. If things continued this way, even greater heartaches would be inevitable.Cedric turned his gaze toward the study's closed door. Despite the situation that should have enraged him, he remained surprisingly calm.He smiled confidently, determined. "She can only be my woman. No one can change that."The more Austin challenged him, the more it proved his own uncertainties.In the study, Jeff's face blazed with anger as he sat firmly in an armchair, his wise, seasoned eyes locked onto Austin."Austin, do you realize the gravity of what you're saying? Sophie is your cousin-in-law. Even if she and Cedric part ways, I will never accept a relationship between you two. Rid yourself of such inappropriate thoughts.""What if I can't?" Austin's steady gaze did not waver, his stoic expression tinged with a hint of sadness and defiance. "Since childhood, you've favored Ce
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As Jeff watched Austin depart, he couldn't help but see a reflection of someone else in the figure receding into the distance. His body, drained of energy, slumped back into the chair. The creases on his face appeared to deepen under the weight of years filled with heartache and discomfort.Feeling a sudden spike in his blood pressure, Jeff reached for his medication to calm his racing heart.From a drawer, he retrieved an old photograph, his fingers trembling as they traced the figures within. In the image, a handsome man stood tall, embracing a young boy, both adorned with warm smiles reminiscent of a gentle winter sun. Tears finally welled up in Jeff's weary eyes."Marlin, can you understand your father's heart? The biggest regret of my life is watching you suffer in love for a lifetime. I don't want to see Austin follow the same path. In the end, he'll likely be the one getting hurt," Jeff whispered to himself.Seeing Austin emerge from the study, Mrs. Carrie cautiously glanced
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"Let it be. You young ones must sort out your own affairs. I'm too old to intervene. But remember, you and Austin are still family, no matter what.""Yes, I understand."Melissa had only gone upstairs for a moment. When she returned, she saw the housekeeper entering from outside and heard a car starting and leaving. "Cedric left? He barely ate anything.""Mr. Carlson said he had matters to attend to and left early," the housekeeper replied cautiously, quickly returning to their duties.Melissa sat on the couch, her face clouded with annoyance. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, slapping the pillow beside her in frustration."Did I owe Sophie in my past life? She just won’t let me live in peace!"Accidentally activating the TV, she was greeted by the latest on Austin and Sophie. The sight of journalists clamoring outside Luxford Group elicited a fleeting sense of satisfaction from her."If I can't have peace, then neither will you. Just dealing with the papara
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"Valerie Brynd?""Yes, she was at the peak of her fame five years ago, when you were still abroad and hadn't returned. But Valerie was canceled at the height of her career." Linda glanced at Sophie, who showed little emotion, then cleared her throat with a cough."Why are you coughing? Who canceled her?" Jeanna asked eagerly, curious about the juicy gossip she had missed."I did," Sophie replied with a faint, enigmatic smile. The memory of bursting into the hotel, flanked by journalists to expose Valerie, was still vivid.That day, she had used her status to announce Valerie's industry-wide cancellation, defending her dignity as Mrs. Carlson and the Luxford heiress' pride. But from that day on, her life took a different turn."You canceled her? Could it be that these two had something going on more than five years ago?" Jeanna gasped, piecing together the puzzle as she perused Valerie's past online.As expected, Cedric's name appeared on the search page."Oh my gosh, Valerie is
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"You can take off that disguise now," Sophie said with a hint of a mocking smile.Valerie hesitated for a moment before taking off her hat and mask. Underneath, her face was both beautiful and seductive, with eyes that betrayed a mixture of disdain and sarcasm. Though her posture was upright, there was a subtle hint of insecurity in her stance."Sophie Luxford, I never imagined we'd meet again like this," Valerie said."You should thank me for giving you a chance to cling to Cedric again and for giving a has-been actress a chance to reappear in public." Sophie's tone was indifferent, her arrogance making Valerie's face turn pale."You're as annoying as you were five years ago!" Valerie retorted, resentment in her voice.She sighed, reflecting on how Sophie's actions had caused her fall from grace."Correct. Whether it's five years ago or five years later, your career prospects have always been in my hands. To me, you're just an ant." Sophie's cold response was sharp, cutting prec
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"If you find the contract agreeable, sign it," Sophie said, her smile fading as she handed a pen to Valerie, who signed her name with a cynical laugh.But bitterness laced Valerie's voice as she replied, "I despise you more than Vivienne, Sophie. Five years ago, I lost everything overnight because of you. I had to stoop to the level of newcomers to survive in the entertainment world, doing whatever it took to regain some fame. "But those men, after getting what they wanted, would turn their backs on me. The better ones offered me insignificant roles as a form of transactional payment. You're the reason I ended up like this."Valerie's eyes burned with undisguised hatred, but Sophie merely smiled faintly. "Why work with me, then?""Because you're offering what I want. Why not collaborate?" Valerie's mocking laughter and her piercing gaze were fixed on Sophie. "You think I was with Cedric for his status and money, right? True, but there's something you don't know. I genuinely liked
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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.
