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Cedric's Rolls-Royce glided to a slow, contemplative halt outside his grand villa. Remaining seated, engine off, he gazed at the stately building with no desire to enter.He rolled down his window, absentmindedly lit a cigarette, and let it slowly burn to ash, never once touching his lips.As darkness enveloped the villa and lights flickered off, he finally stirred and exited the car. Cedric gently pushed the door open and saw the dim light of the living room where Vivienne sat silently on the couch, her demeanor that of a patient lover awaiting her partner's return. At the sound of his arrival, she got up. "I thought you might spend the night outside."Cedric paused, looking up at the closed door upstairs. "Is Ricky asleep?""He couldn't stay awake. He murmured before falling asleep, telling him when you're back."Cedric, am I making things difficult for you? I've already called those news agencies to clarify the misunderstanding and asked them to retract all related reports. I
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'Gone?' The word echoed in Jeanna's mind as she slowly grasped the depth of Sophie's loss. Witnessing the raw pain in Sophie's eyes, she immediately squatted beside her. "Sophie, don't cry. I'm right here with you."She wrapped her arms around Sophie, bewildered by the cruel fate that had befallen such kind-hearted people—her parents and Hailey.After a night of tears, Sophie's eyes were swollen the next day, and Jeanna was not much better off. A fierce resolve shone in Jeanna's eyes despite the swelling and dark circles."That bastard, that son of a bitch! Cedric is such a jerk!" Jeanna raged, recalling the last time she saw Cedric. He was blissfully wedded to Sophie, and she had assumed it was the start of a prince and princess' happy ever after. Little did she know that something far less noble lurked behind his princely facade.Sophie freshened up, splashing her face with cold water. She dried off and carefully applied makeup to conceal the signs of her emotional night, offerin
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"Is it really that challenging? I guess I should brace myself for a battle then," Jeanna quipped, rubbing her hands together in mock readiness.Sophie tried to suppress her laughter, grateful for Jeanna's company during her darkest days.Tiffany stepped out from her office, eyeing Jeanna with a scrutinizing gaze that softened into a smile of approval. "Who do we have here, Ms. Luxford?""Wow! I finally meet my role model! Hello, Ms. Tiffany, you're so beautiful! I'm Jeanna, the new designer here. Just call me Jean." Jeanna gushed, her enthusiasm evident.Sophie watched, dumbfounded, as her best friend lavished Tiffany with compliments to win her favor. Was this Jeanna's idea of a 'battle'?"Jean, you're such a sweet talker. There's no mistake that you're definitely Ms. Luxford's friend. Don't worry. I'll take good care of you," Tiffany beamed, her vanity appeased. She almost forgot why she had stepped out in the first place. "I need to go to the workshop to make a sample. We'll ca
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Sophie's demeanor shifted from a faint smile to a solemn expression. "Linda, could you please have the finance team assess if Luxford Group can sustain itself independently of the Carlsons?"Linda was taken aback. "Ms. Luxford, why this sudden need for independence from the Carlsons?""Because we are different and must pave our own path," Sophie replied firmly.She was determined to ensure Luxford Group's autonomy, especially in light of her impending divorce from Cedric."I understand. I'll notify the finance team right away to get you the data you need," Linda replied. Though surprised, she knew Sophie must have faced a tough decision to consider detaching from Carlson Group.After Linda departed, Sophie sank into her chair, weighed down by exhaustion. The one-month arrangement with Cedric was nearing its end, heralding their final separation.-In the Carlson Group office, Cedric sat pensively, toying with a strand of hair. His expression was a mix of contemplation and uncert
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Dr. Snypes accepted the bag and immediately understood the situation. He recalled the recent news that had caused a stir a couple of days ago before suddenly vanishing."No problem, I'll expedite the test and notify you when it's completed.""Thank you, and please keep this matter confidential," Evander said gratefully."Don't worry," Dr. Snypes reassured him.Evander nodded with a smile.Formerly the Chief Surgeon in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Snypes was transferred to the DNA Test Center due to a hand injury sustained in a car accident. He had a long-standing acquaintance with Cedric, which made Evander confident in his discretion regarding this matter.After politely seeing Evander off, Dr. Snypes used tweezers to extract the strand of hair from the bag. He was preparing for DNA extraction when the door swung open from the outside."Ma'am, please wait for your number to be called," Dr. Snypes said without lifting his head.Vivienne walked in with a smile on her tender fa
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"A wedding villa?"Dr. Snypes's face revealed a mix of emotions. The car accident had already depleted a significant portion of his savings, and now he found himself stuck in a seemingly hopeless situation.His son's girlfriend insisted on a four-bedroom wedding house, threatening to call off the marriage if her demand wasn't met. This issue had been troubling him and his wife for quite some time."Dr. Snypes, this result doesn't change anything for me, but it'll change a lot for you," Vivienne added, her smile gentle and serene.The more tender and persuasive she appeared, the harder he could resist the temptation.It was a house—a wedding villa located in Imperium, where the real estate market was exorbitant. He couldn't afford it, no matter how hard he worked for the rest of his life."If I were to issue a fake paternity test result, what would you do with it?" Dr. Snypes asked."What can I do? I love Cedric, and you know that. My son is only three years old. He's so young, a
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Sean lounged on the couch in a private room at Crimson Bar. The table lacked wine or other spirits, featuring instead a rose gold suitcase, its passcode lock already cracked open. The suitcase lay wide open, revealing a collection of brightly colored clothes that elicited a smirk from Sean."Young lady, you still fancy such flashy clothes despite your age. Still trying to look youthful, huh?" Sean commented."Mr. Cheshire, is this really an appropriate thing to do?" The waiter felt a little uneasy, sensing a violation of privacy while rummaging through someone else's luggage."What's wrong? If someone abandons their belongings for three days, it means they don't want them anymore. Let me ask you this: if you throw a watch into the trash can, does that mean no one else can pick it up through the trash?""Mr. Cheshire, you're certainly not scavenging," the waiter muttered, glancing at him furtively. After all, their employer was the second heir of the infamous Cheshires, literally bo
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"I have no reason not to fulfill her desire now, do I?" Cedric said with a frown.'After the divorce, will she get together with Austin? And why do I feel so dejected deep down, and... What's with this reluctance?'-Inside the villa, Vivienne looked at the text message on her phone, a satisfied smirk clearly visible on her face. She then pressed the delete button as if nothing had happened just now.Ricky ran over in slippers, his eyes shining with anticipation. "Mommy, the TV was selling a watch just now. I like it. It can make calls and won't spoil even if I drop it in water.""Are you talking about the Powerflex smartwatch?" Vivienne asked to confirm.As Vivienne uttered the product's complete name, Ricky nodded vigorously and grabbed her arm with his tiny hands. "Yes, that one. Mommy, can I have it?""Of course." Vivienne nodded with a smile, reached out, and rubbed Ricky's delicate cheek. She then crouched down and looked into his big, bright, and clear eyes. "So, Ricky, d
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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.
