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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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