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Jeff frowned as he noticed her targeting Sophie again. "What's wrong with Mrs. Carrie cooking for Soph at her place? If Cedric wants to eat her cooking, he can go over at any time. It's not like he doesn't have legs."Melissa wanted to retort but was stopped by Matthew who grabbed her arm. "Father is right. If Cedric wants to eat what Mrs. Carrie cooks, he can always go over.""How's that the same!?" Melissa stomped on his foot in frustration.'Damn it! Could he also want Sophie to return to this family?'"Tristan must be hungry. Let's eat," Matthew intervened, excusing himself and heading to the dining room first.On one side was his biological father, and on the other side was his wife. He did not want to offend either of them.After dinner, Matthew took Tristan to see his newly decorated bedroom.Cedric wanted to follow them to take a look but was stopped by Jeff."Cedric, come to the study with me," Jeff said.Cedric followed him into the study, and Jeff closed the door be
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The news of Vivienne's suicide went from dominating headlines to gradually losing its heat in just under two weeks. She was already gone, and people could not be bothered to waste their time and energy talking about a dead person endlessly.Sophie lowered her gaze to the business report in her hands, everything seemingly back to normal.However, it made Jeanna frown involuntarily. Even though Vivienne was dead, the aftermath lingered. Witnessing someone die in front of her was a dreadful experience, worse than being plotted against, and she knew it too well.Jeanna tried to bring up a different subject. "Linda, it's been a while since the company had a team-building event. As the CEO's secretary, you can't neglect the welfare of the company's employees just to please the CEO."Linda caught her gaze and turned to Sophie. "Ms. Luxford, we actually had planned a team-building event for the employees at the end of last month, but..."With Cedric and Sophie involved in the previous inc
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Cedric's tall figure blocked the light of the downlight and cast a looming shadow over her, giving her the feeling of nowhere to escape.Seeing Cedric's arrival, Sean grinned and suggested, "Jean, baby, let's go dancing."As he spoke, he pulled Jeanna away from Sophie's side, not forgetting to wink at Cedric.As the vacated space next to her slightly sank under the weight, Sophie lifted her head, meeting Cedric's clear gaze with her sober eyes. "Why are you here?"Although she asked, deep down, she knew that it must be Sean who informed Cedric about their team-building event.Cedric did not answer her question. Instead, he reached out for her glass, set it aside, and stared into her evasive eyes. "Vivienne's death was my fault, and it has nothing to do with you. You don't have to think about anything."Not expecting him to be so direct, Sophie averted his gaze. 'How could I not think about it? I witnessed Vivienne's suicide process firsthand. I can't simply pretend that nothing h
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The Bentley swiftly arrived at the school.As soon as they got out of the car, Sophie saw Mrs. Carrie's car, which she used to pick up Cherry, parked near the entrance. Cherry had also noticed her and ran toward her with her arms outstretched.Cherry's head nestled in her arms, but quickly lifted up, her eyes flickering with worry and urgency. "Mommy, they said Tristan is missing. I want to help find him.""Okay, let's search together." Sophie felt relieved seeing that Cherry had not distanced herself from Tristan because of Vivienne's incident but still cared about him. She reached out and rubbed the top of her head before turning to the nervous teacher nearby. "Miss, where have you searched?""Mr. Carlson, Mrs. Carlson, as soon as we got the news, we searched the classrooms and playground, but there was no sign of Tristan. Our school covers a large area, so there are still many places we haven't checked," the teacher replied."No matter how large the area is, Tristan must be fou
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"Tristan? I think I spotted him during the last break," the little girl said, tilting her head as she pondered. Confirming her memory, she added, "Yes, it was during the last class break."Sophie's eyes brightened. "Which direction did he go?""I don’t know. Actually, I saw him standing still, not walking. So I don’t know where he was heading," she replied earnestly, demonstrating her commitment to accuracy. If Tristan was not moving, how could she know in which direction he would go?Thankfully, Sophie was a mother and was not frustrated by the girl's literal thinking. She patiently asked, "Can you tell me where you last saw him standing?""Over by the big oak tree," the girl said while pointing.Grateful, Sophie smiled and quickly headed to the indicated spot.The area was quiet, surrounded by grass and trees, with a single path cutting through. She felt a surge of hope. 'Tristan must have gone in this direction.'-Meanwhile, Cherry wandered along the path to the cafeteria
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Tristan paused, wiping his tears as he gazed at Cherry. Silence filled the air as he contemplated her promise.After watching him for a while, Cherry felt uneasy. Thinking that he did not believe what she said, she quickly reinforced her words. "I mean it, Tristan. I promise I'll always be with you and never let you be all alone."But even with such a declaration, Tristan remained silent, which made her anxious. "Don't you believe me? I'm serious—""I believe you, Cherry. And you should always remember what you just said." Tristan suddenly cut her off, his tear-stained face much calmer as he quietly watched her under the setting sun.His slightly blue eyes held a deep gaze, as he thought, 'She said she would always be with me. Forever!'Three years younger and blissfully naive, Cherry thought he believed her words and felt relieved. She boldly wrapped her arms around Tristan, her laugh even heartier than before. "Don’t worry, I'll always be with you."Tristan managed a smile as h
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Mother and daughter walked ahead without looking back, leaving Cedric to gaze after them with a quiet longing. Although he was willing to give her time, he could not help but wish he could be walking by their side.Beside him, Tristan watched Cherry’s lively steps and finally smiled, a rare softening of his usual serious expression.'Cherry, because of you, I am no longer alone.'-Months after the scandal that had gripped public attention had faded, few remembered the turmoil surrounding Vivienne’s death.People's memories tended to be short-lived when events didn't directly affect them. Three months had passed, and hardly anyone mentioned Vivienne’s death anymore—it was as if the sea had finally calmed after a storm.-In the Luxford Group’s boardroom, tension filled the air as the discussion turned to Paramount’s latest talent acquisition."I think we should pass on signing Charlie," argued Leonard Dawson. "Nowadays, celebrities leverage their fleeting fame for exorbitant fe
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Cedric had always detested roses, and Sophie had also come to view them with disfavor, without a specific reason."Perhaps he wishes to begin anew with you, Ms. Luxford. After all, what's past is past," Linda commented."Is it, though?" Sophie mused, furrowing her brow as she gazed out the window. It had been three months since Vivienne’s tragic death, yet the memories lingered as if it were yesterday.'Once bitten, twice shy. Each time I gather courage, Vivienne’s dreadful end haunts me.'"Linda, do you know? I’m scared. I’m scared that there might be another Vivienne, or worse, that one day I might become someone like her."Linda's expression softened with empathy. "You’re nothing like Vivienne. You’ve navigated challenges tactfully, never resorting to harm."Sophie had employed tactics in her dealings with Vivienne or Melissa, though never to the point of endangering lives. Since the incident with Valerie, she had halted all her plans.She offered a slight smile, concealing h
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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.
