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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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At X Corp.Cedric scrolled through the news on his computer, his deep eyes focused intently on the screen. He smirked slightly as he noted the increasing attention the news was receiving.Perplexed, Evander asked, "Mr. Carlson, knowing yesterday's incident at the Crimson Bar with Valerie was a setup, why did you still..."The previous night, Cedric had visited the Crimson Bar and found himself in what appeared to be a carefully arranged encounter with Valerie. Despite it being a trap, Cedric had willingly played along.Now, this news story had exploded in popularity, overshadowing previous reports about Sophie. Evander wondered, "Was Mr. Carlson doing this for...?"Cedric remained silent, his lips curling slightly in contentment. He was fully aware it was a setup, but to him, it was a welcome one.'As long as she's happy, another scandal doesn't matter to me,' he thought. 'Five years ago, my scandals were headline news every day.'"Are the journalists still downstairs?""Yes, t
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Cedric's smile, a blend of allure and mystery, hinted at the intertwined past he shared with Valerie, suggesting they were old flames caught in a scandalous act."Mr. Carlson, will Ms. Brynd become the next Mrs. Carlson?" a persistent journalist probed.Cedric glanced at the recording camera, his smile fading slightly, his eyes locking onto the lens as if peering through it at someone specific."There will be no next Mrs. Carlson."The crowd was left bewildered by his response. 'What exactly does Mr. Carlson mean? Is he implying that Valerie can’t replace his fiancée or that even his current fiancée can't secure her position?'"I've answered your questions, so please make way." Cedric left them with that intriguing reply, parting the still-dazed journalists, and stepped into the car waiting nearby.As the car roared to life, the journalists snapped back to reality and followed in pursuit.-Evander headed to a high-end restaurant, where more paparazzi gathered. As they prepared
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The restaurant manager approached Cedric and Valerie respectfully. "Mr. Carlson, Ms. Brynd, please follow me to your table."After seating them at a prime spot in the restaurant, the manager hesitated before asking, "What would you like to order?""Anything."The manager was startled by Cedric's nonchalant reply. 'Anything? Such a casual response is unexpected in such an upscale setting.'Valerie saved the moment with a smile, opting for some of the restaurant's priciest dishes. She then turned to Cedric. "The Cedric I remember wouldn’t allow himself to be manipulated so easily."'A man capable of making his company eclipse Carlson Group in five years surely wouldn’t miss my calculated approach. His cooperation, then, must be connected to Sophie.'"You get what you want, and I get what I want. It's a mutual need," Cedric said, raising a glass of fine wine as a toast to Valerie.Valerie nodded. "What you want is Sophie, right?""What I want is none of your concern." Cedric’s eye
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'Ms. Luxford intends to use Melissa to intensify the scandal between Cedric and Valerie, killing two birds with one stone.'-Melissa came down from the second floor of the beauty salon, seeming to be in a good mood."Madam Carlson, are you satisfied with our service this time?" asked the manager of the beauty salon, his expression fawning. The last time Madam Dobbs and Madam Lindholm mentioned the Carlsons in Melissa's presence, it nearly cost them a major client."The aroma of the essential oil used today is quite nice," Melissa commented."If you like it, we'll give you another set. I'll also have the masseur use it on you on your next visit." The manager promised."Never mind, I do not need such a tiny gift. Just make sure the masseur is gentler next time," Melissa said before leaving the salon."Of course," the manager replied immediately, his face breaking into a smile.'Thank God, we've managed to keep our major client.'Melissa, exuding the elegance of wealth, strolled
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Inside the mall.Matthew looked around at the counter, wondering which item to choose.The experienced attendant glanced at Naomi beside him and recommended, "Sir, I think this diamond necklace would be more suitable for this young lady."Matthew chuckled softly. "You've misunderstood. This necklace is my birthday gift to my wife." However, what he said stunned the attendant. 'What the fuck? This gentleman is quite something. He actually brought his mistress here to buy a birthday gift for his wife. He deserves all my admiration.'Matthew paid little attention to the attendant's expression, instead turning to Naomi with a gentle smile. "Naomi, do you think Melissa would like this one?"Naomi gestured toward the brightest diamond necklace on the counter and offered her suggestion generously, "I think this one is pretty good.""Wouldn't it be a little too flashy?" Matthew wondered.After all, he and Melissa were no longer young. Such sparkling accessories would have looked gorge
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"So, you're saying that I'm just looking to start an argument for nothing, right? Cedric is my son, so why can't I care about who he chooses to be my daughter-in-law? Do you think I lack ambition like you?"You stopped managing the company's affairs at a young age, and you approach everything at home with a hands-off attitude."Matthew Carlson, take a good look at yourself now. Do you even resemble a man anymore?"Melissa unleashed all her frustration on Matthew, her words sharp and cutting.Matthew's grip on the jewelry box tightened, and the smile vanished from his face. "So now I don't even resemble a man in your eyes, do I?""Yes! All you do is wander around the house every day, take strolls in the park, or play with your pet birds. You don't behave like a man at all!" Melissa showed no signs of relenting.Matthew, wearing a grim expression, also seemed greatly displeased. "Fine, I'm not a man then. I'll leave!""Go ahead! Do you think I am that easily intimidated!" she reto
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