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After a series of examinations, Dr. Jacobson came to a reassuring conclusion. "Commander Carlson, Ms. Luxford was only injected with a mild dose of anesthesia. It's nothing serious.""What about the baby?" Jeanna was still worried on the side. If Sophie had not reacted quickly and stabbed the doctor in disguise, she could not even imagine what would have happened just now."The baby is doing well. There are no issues," the doctor explained.Austin breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the still-unconscious Sophie. His brows furrowed further, and a hint of wrath that even he was not aware of flickered in his gaze."Austin, Soph is awake!" Jeanna exclaimed, giving Austin a firm tug that snapped him out of his thoughts.Sophie, exhausted, slowly fluttered her eyelids on the bed as though waking from a nap. However, the memories of the events before her loss of consciousness flooded back, and she sat up abruptly, clutching her abdomen. "My baby!""Soph, lie down. The baby i
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"Sir, I swear I'm saying the truth. I'm willing to testify against Mrs. Carlson. She's the one who told me to do this."Austin's piercing, frosty gaze seemed to solidify the atmosphere. Austin finally spoke after a prolonged, intense stare that nearly reduced the man to tears. "Then repeat exactly what Mrs. Carlson supposedly instructed you.""Huh?" The man, baffled, looked up at Austin."Claim that Cedric orchestrated everything today, got it?" Austin subtly shifted, his eyes briefly catching the man's stunned expression.Sometimes, a bit of manipulation was necessary to steer things toward one's objective.Sensing the gravity of the situation, the man quickly agreed, "Don't worry. I'll make sure to pin it all on him."-Behind the wheel, Evander glanced in the rearview mirror at Cedric, Vivienne, and Tristan. Expecting to be heading to the hospital, he instead found himself fetching Vivienne and Tristan from the villa.Cedric sat silently in the back seat, his usually charmin
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The waiter led the trio to a window-side table. Just as Cedric was about to sit down, he abruptly stopped, his icy gaze piercing toward a familiar figure across the street.There she stood, once the revered entertainment industry star, leaning on Jeanna. Her paleness was stark against the hospital band for surgical patients on her wrist.'She has gone through with the surgery! She aborted their child!'His heart felt as if it had been violently gouged out. Clenching his fists at his side, he yearned to confront Sophie about her decision, but the sight of Austin by her side forced him to contain his anger.'Sophie, are you really that desperate to be with him?' Cedric pondered, his heart sinking.Vivienne noticed the scene and acted surprised. "It's Ms. Luxford. She looks weak. Could she be unwell?"'Unwell?' Cedric's eyes flickered with suppressed fury.'She's eradicated our child from her life,' he thought bitterly.Sensing the tension, Tristan tugged at Cedric's sleeve with a
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The waiter's eyes widened in disbelief. "All of them?" "Is that an issue?" Cedric's cutting tone left no room for argument.The waiter quickly nodded and composed himself, recognizing he was in the presence of affluence.Cedric's attention drifted back to the window, catching sight of the jeep departing for the apartment."With Austin there, she should be in safe hands," Vivienne remarked, her voice steady but her eyes betraying a hint of unease.Cedric's simmering anger intensified at Austin's mention. Abruptly standing, he announced, "I have matters to attend to at my company. You two enjoy your meal.""Daddy, won't you stay for pizza?" Tristan clung to his sleeve, looking up at him with pitiful eyes."Next time, Tristan. Eat with Mommy and head home. Evander will take you back," Cedric said, avoiding Tristan's hopeful gaze as he swiftly departed.Tristan's eyes reddened. "Mommy, is Daddy upset because of the lady we saw outside?"Every time Sophie appeared, his father seem
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At the Carlsons.Melissa paced restlessly, constantly glancing at the clock on the wall. Her irritation was growing. It was already afternoon, and she anxiously wondered if that small piece of flesh, the obstacle, had been dealt with. Her phone beeped twice, and she smiled triumphantly upon checking the message.Deleting the message permanently, she muttered, "Sophie, you thought you could use that piece of flesh in your womb to leverage something from the Carlsons? Wishful thinking."-Cedric poured himself a drink in a luxurious private room at the Crimson Bar but didn't touch it. His typically charming demeanor had shifted to an icy coldness, unnerving the women nearby, who refrained from even the slightest breath."Why so serious? We're here to have fun," Sean chided, surrounded by women. His usual playful demeanor was absent, replaced by a lack of excitement since that incident.After shaking his head and downing his drink, Sean resolved not to let one incident, one person,
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Cedric's wine glass shattered against the wall with a loud crash, its contents spilling like sorrowful red tears.Rising tensely from the couch, he stormed out of the room, his aura dark and foreboding."Evander, what's going on? Sophie was pregnant and had an abortion?" Sean quickly pieced things together, wondering if Sophie had gone to the hospital to terminate the pregnancy.Evander sighed, his eyes filled with worry. He had never seen Cedric this angry.'Well, Sophie will have to fend for herself now,' he thought.-Back in the apartment, Jeanna tucked Sophie into bed, offering comfort. "I've ordered some nourishing soup for you. The doctor said your wound should heal in three days."Despite the pain from her post-surgery wound, Sophie managed a forced smile for Jeanna and then closed her eyes to rest. "I'll take a nap first.""Okay, I'll wake you when the soup arrives."After Jeanna closed the bedroom door, she flopped onto the couch with a frustrated face. 'Sophie end
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Sophie's quick acknowledgment triggered a barely restrained fury in Cedric, evident in the twitch of his lips and the intensity of his gaze. His eyes blazed with resentment as he stared at her, his lips contorting into a strange smirk."You never wanted anything from me, did you, Sophie? Do you truly believe Austin can provide more than I can?" Cedric's voice dripped with sarcasm, his sinister smile sending shivers down Sophie's spine.As Cedric's hand brushed against her abdomen, Sophie met his gaze with newfound loathing. "What others can offer is irrelevant. You are not fit to be the father of my child.""So, you just let him die!"Sophie's heart ached, but she held Cedric's gaze defiantly. "Yes, the child is gone."Cedric's anger simmered at her admission. He had wanted the child gone, but her indifference and smile when she agreed stung him deeply.Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her cheek.Cedric's hand was gripping her face tightly. "Sophie, who do you think you are? I
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After three days of rest at home, Sophie returned to work at Luxford Group, her face still showing signs of frailty.A concerned Linda remarked, "Ms. Luxford, your health is crucial. You seem exhausted.""I can manage," Sophie reassured with a smile, gesturing to her large thermos. "Jean makes me special mixes every day. I think I've even gained weight."She laughed, reflecting on her reliance on takeout since she sent Mrs. Carrie back to the Carlson family. Fueled by thoughts of her child, she was determined to stabilize Luxford Group before her pregnancy became more evident, allowing her to focus on childbirth abroad.Linda said, "But still—""I'm fine, really. Please gather the executives and the entire design department in the meeting room in half an hour," Sophie interrupted, reassuring Linda and Jeanna, who were worried about her.As a soon-to-be mother, she felt a need to be stronger than ever."Alright, I'll inform them now."-Half an hour later, the meeting room was
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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.
