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The more Aspen thought about how she had held so much power all this time and yet never used it—how she had even let the maids push her around—the more she wished she could travel back in time and slap herself a few times.It seemed her pregnancy brain had lasted way longer than it should have.None of the maids dared to talk back anymore. No matter how things turned out, whether it escalated or not, at the end of the day, Aspen was family. If things truly fell apart, as bottom-rung employees, they would still be the ones who suffered the most.Though bitter and unwilling, they all packed up and left one after another. With the house finally quiet for once, Aspen thought she would be able to rest well that night. But to her surprise, another uninvited guest showed up.Could life not give her a single break?Aspen suddenly realized just how miserable her life had been before. What had she even been thinking back then? For the first time, she felt that sometimes a person couldn't
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"You want to kick me out? No way! I'm telling you—if you don't give me back what belongs to the Fullers, I'm not going anywhere!"Ellie let out a cold snort and plopped herself down on the couch, glaring at Aspen like a rabid guard dog.Aspen found it downright ridiculous. She waved her hand and said, "You can die here, for all I care."Without another word, she grabbed her suitcase and turned to leave with long strides. She was going to move out anyway. If Ellie wanted to play watchdog, then she could sit there and rot. Watching Aspen leave just like that, Ellie couldn't believe her eyes. Her face turned pale with rage as she pulled out her phone and called Colin. "If you don't come home right now, I'll hang myself at Fuller Group's main entrance!"Truth be told, Colin didn't have much affection for his mother—mostly just frustration. Hearing her threat only made his face darken further. Although he was completely out of patience, he still had no choice but to drive home.When
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After hearing those words, Aspen gave a soft laugh and said, "It's not that I've just become like this now. I've always been this way. I only acted differently because of Colin. But now, I just want to be myself."After saying that, she turned and walked outside. When she married Colin, he had given her a bank card.From that point on, he had used that card to control her—if she didn't behave the way he wanted, he would cut off her access to money. It had been her only source of financial support.But things were different now. With Hector's will, Aspen could go directly to the bank and withdraw her rightful share.Holding the new bank card in her hand, Aspen felt a heavy ache in her heart. Her eyes turned red as she whispered, "If only I'd had this card that night, my Sophie wouldn't have left me.""Mrs. Fuller, I know you're heartbroken that Ms. Fuller is gone. But her illness really had no cure. One more day would've just meant one more day of pain. The way she left… maybe that
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Colin's face was dark and stormy, but he still clenched his jaw and said, "Glory Tech isn't the only company out there. Next month, representatives from Crescent Holdings will be visiting. Those two companies are archrivals, so we still have a shot."You've got one month. Within that time, you'd better give me something real to show. Otherwise, the entire project team can get lost!"With that, Colin stood and stormed out. Watching his retreating figure, everyone left in the room—all poor salaried employees—felt their frustration boiling over.They had built something first-rate. It was clearly Colin's incompetence that cost them even the opportunity to compete. And now, with the way he framed it, it was as if they had failed because they weren't good enough. Back in the office, Riley glanced hesitantly at Colin. "Crescent Holdings is decent, but they still can't compare to Glory Tech. I think maybe we should give it another try. "I heard that even though Glory Tech agreed to wor
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"You're twisting the truth and being ungrateful. It's not just your brain that's messed up—your character's rotten too," Aspen snapped as she stomped hard on Colin's foot.She didn't hold back at all—it was pure rage, aimed to let out all her frustration. Sure enough, Colin let go of her instantly, groaning in pain. He looked at her like she had lost her mind, shouting, "Are you out of your mind?"Aspen yelled back, "Yeah, and I thought I made that obvious. Now, get out! I've got work in the morning!"Without giving him a second glance, she turned and headed upstairs. Just looking at him made her feel sick to her stomach."Aspen! Don't forget, this is my apartment!" Colin shouted from behind."Great. Kick your parents out, and I'll move back into the Fuller residence," she said, pausing halfway up the stairs with a smirk on her face. At that moment, she stood above him, while Colin was still on the ground floor. From her elevated position, her eyes gleamed with nothing but c
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Gwyneth said, "Really? Colin, are you serious? I can actually work at Fuller Group? But... I heard Ms. Nicholls works there too. Won't she get mad?" Her voice trailed off as the brightness in her eyes faded. Colin couldn't stand seeing her upset, so he quickly reassured her. "She's just a regular employee. I'll give you a deputy director title—you won't have to deal with anything beneath you.""Colin, you're so good to me. I honestly don't even want to think about what life would be like without you," Gwyneth whispered as she leaned into him, her tears falling nonstop.Before long, the two were tangled up in a heated kiss, sparks flying as all their frustrations melted away in the moment. Colin still felt like the only time he could truly relax and breathe was when he was with Gwyneth.As for other women? They were nothing but stress and trouble....Gwyneth had always dreamed of joining Fuller Group, but she never had the opportunity. This time, she hadn't expected much—she jus
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"That's quick!" Aren stared at Aspen in disbelief. He had always known she was skilled, but this was on another level. She was brilliant."This is insane," he muttered under his breath."Stop with the nonsense. Go back and test it. If everything works, remember to pay up. 200 grand—not a penny less, or we're going to have a problem."She wasn't overcharging him. After all, patching a vulnerability like that would have cost the same, if not more, from a professional firm. So, 200 grand was the lowest market price."You're actually charging me for this?" Aren blinked, half laughing, completely thrown by her tone.Aspen rolled her eyes. "Why wouldn't I? You were going to pay someone anyway. It might as well be me.""Okay, okay. I'll pay. If it all checks out, you'll get the money. Happy now?" Aren chuckled. Honestly, even if she added another zero to that price, he wouldn't mind it.Watching Aspen stand there, looking confident and sharp, Aren felt a wave of relief wash over him.
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Colin's misery was the source of Aspen's happiness. Making sure he stayed miserable for the rest of his life was her only reason for getting up every morning.She glanced at the time and stood up, ready to head out. "Alright, I've got to go to work. Don't forget to send me the payment!"Aren watched her confident silhouette with a small smile. His eyes were filled with admiration. Standing nearby, Martha noticed the way he looked at Aspen—it was full of sincerity. She had never seen Colin look at Aspen that way, not even once after all their years together.If it were up to Martha, she would want Aspen to be with someone who truly loved her and made her happy. After all, she knew Aspen was a great person and was worth that kind of love. ...Aspen never imagined that one day, she would head into Fuller Group as an employee. Staring up at the towering building, she was flooded with memories. She used to come here just to drop off homemade lunches for Colin.Yet, every time, secu
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So Colin and Zac had planned this thoroughly after all.Aspen kept her expression neutral, nodding obediently as she softly said, "I know, I know. I won't cause trouble. I'll behave."Even though she was outwardly compliant, her mind still raced. She had thought escaping out to the hallway would mean safety—but now it was clear she had to get out of this restaurant entirely to survive.The moment Zac pocketed the check and key, his demeanor shifted violently. He slapped Aspen hard across the face, then began tearing at her clothes right there in the corridor."What the hell are you doing?" Aspen struggled in horror while staring at him in disbelief. Was this man mentally unstable?Zac showed no mercy, striking her again with another brutal slap. "Stupid bitch, you really thought I'd fall for that? News flash—I'm not that gullible. First, I'm having my fun. Then, we'll visit the notary office!"He pinned both her wrists with one hand while undoing his belt with the other, clearly
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"Ah! You bitch! How dare you ambush me?"Zac's eyes burned from the pepper spray, instantly preventing him from attacking her. He clutched his face, howling in pain.Aspen didn't hesitate—she turned and bolted for the door. Outside was a long hallway—she would be safe if she could just make it there.But reality proved crueler than hope. Zac quickly recovered and chased after her, viciously yanking her back by the hair."You shameless whore! You really think I'll let you get away with this? If I don't give you a proper lesson today, you'll never understand who you are dealing with! Hand over what I want, or you'll regret it!"Words alone couldn't satisfy Zac's rage. He slapped Aspen twice, hard enough to make her vision swim.Gritting her teeth through the pain, Aspen glared. "It seems like you're eager for more prison time.""You really think you're walking out of here alive?" Zac suddenly laughed.At first, Aspen thought this was just Colin's way of teaching her a lesson. But
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Aspen shook her head and walked into the break room. She finally calmed down after gulping down two large mouthfuls of cold water.Though she had no idea what had gotten into Colin, Aspen still headed to the restaurant specified in the text after work.They had eaten at this restaurant once before. Back then, Aspen had loved the food so much she longed to return.Unfortunately, the place had strict rules—no one was allowed in unless they had membership. Even as Colin's wife, she never got her own membership card, and Colin never shared his with her.Returning now left a bitter taste in her mouth. She had gone home and told Sophie all about it after that meal, promising they would come back together as a family someday.Sophie had waited eagerly, day after day, hoping to eat there with both her parents. But in the end, she never got to taste its dishes again.The thought of Sophie sent sharp needles of pain through Aspen's heart, making it hard to breathe. A server led her to th
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Aspen found Candice's starstruck expression both amusing and peculiar. "You're a grown woman. Isn't the way you're looking at me a bit over the top?""Ms. Nicholls, you don't understand! I almost quit before meeting you!" Candice sighed, stealing a glance at Aspen to gauge her reaction before continuing, "Our field is inherently unfair to women. They've always excluded me and bullied me..."Aspen understood completely. In many men's eyes, technical work remained their exclusive domain, leaving women at an inherent disadvantage.Even so, they had all earned their places through skill. Aspen refused to consider herself inferior.She took Candice's hand with an encouraging smile. "You may work slower, but your accuracy is unmatched. We women have our own strengths. You're still green now, but you'll prove yourself with experience. Soon, no one will dare look down on you.""I didn't believe that before, but I do now after seeing you." Candice's eyes shone with admiration as she gazed
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"Thank you, everyone. But how's the work I assigned coming along?"Aspen cradled the bouquet Zephyr had given her while conducting an impromptu work inspection.The team couldn't help but laugh at her immediate focus on business. Who would have thought Aspen's first priority after returning would still be work?They then eagerly presented their recent achievements like treasures. Each member was an expert in their technical field, and while there were minor errors, the overall approaches were sound. After carefully reviewing everyone's data, Aspen sat down to verify the calculations herself.Meanwhile, Colin returned to the office in a foul mood. He stormed into the tech department only to find everyone—including Aspen—completely absorbed in work. His abrupt entrance made him seem out of place amidst the focused atmosphere.Seeing Colin's dark expression, Zephyr and several male colleagues immediately stood up, instinctively positioning themselves to protect Aspen should things
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Riley was utterly astonished as he watched Aspen's crisp, decisive movements. He could hardly believe how much she had grown.He had expected her to meekly accept the situation, but instead, she had turned around and demanded accountability.Meeting Riley's shocked gaze, Aspen smiled faintly. "I'm allowed to protect my legal rights, aren't I?""Absolutely! You absolutely should—it's only right!" Riley immediately voiced his support.Satisfied, Aspen nodded. "Let's go. We have work back at the office, so there's no need to wait for them.""But we only have one car.""They can take a cab."Aspen pulled open the driver's door and slid into the seat. She arched a brow at Riley with an amused expression. "You're welcome to hail a cab too. Just know the fare won't be reimbursed."Riley wasn't an idiot. Why would he take a cab when there was a perfectly good car right here?Besides, he wasn't the one behind the wheel, so the reins were in someone else's hands now. Why should he go th
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Gwyneth had been giving Aspen a provocative look, yet she was completely unprepared for the latter to resort to physical force. Her expression shifted instantly.When she spotted Colin approaching from the corner of her eye, she immediately dialed back her aggression, adopting a pitiful tone instead. "Ms. Nicholls, I only sat up front because I get carsick. Please don't be angry.""You could always drive—that way you'd still be in the front." Aspen crossed her arms, watching Gwyneth with mocking amusement."I..."Gwyneth stared at her, stunned by how airtight Aspen's logic was. There was simply no way to counter it."Mr. Fuller has a busy schedule today. Since you're so considerate, why are you still wasting time? If you're carsick, then you drive. I'll be sitting in my rightful seat."Aspen had no patience for this performance. She pulled out disinfectant wipes, meticulously cleaned the passenger seat, and then planted herself firmly in it.Watching this, Gwyneth turned teary-e
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Nothing infuriated Colin more than seeing Aspen smile at another man—especially when that man was Aren Jefferson.He stepped forward and wrapped his arm possessively around Aspen's waist, right in front of Aren. The tension in the room instantly thickened.But to Aren, the gesture just reeked of childishness. Unfazed, he stood and gave Aspen a casual wave. "I'll get out of your hair, then. See you later.""Hold it. Stay away from my wife from now on." Colin tightened his grip on Aspen as he issued the warning."Wife? Funny—I wouldn't have guessed."Aren actually paused, his gaze flickering between them before he let out a dry laugh. "I've been here every day this past week, bringing Pen home-cooked meals. And where were you? Some husband you are.""You…" Colin's grip tightened as he held onto Aspen's hand.Since he was cornered, he doubled down. "That's between me and my wife. It's none of your business.""Your marital drama? Sure, that's not my concern. But when it comes to my
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Gwyneth smashed several cups in her fury.Zac waved dismissively as he watched her throw a tantrum. "She's just a worthless bitch who can't keep a man's attention. Colin's money is practically yours—how could we let her walk away with it? Gwen, just say the word, and I'll teach that whore a lesson she won't forget."Gwyneth fixed Zac with a stare before saying, "You should be careful this time. Don't botch it and make things worse for us. Understood?""Relax, she's just some trashy woman. I can handle her!"Zac clenched his fists, remembering how Aspen had landed him in jail last time. Now it was payback time. He ought to settle old and new scores together.…The week passed quickly. During this time, Aspen obediently rested at the hospital—eating, sleeping, and recovering so well that she even gained a little weight.Aren specially cleared his schedule, arriving with flowers to pick her up when she got discharged.He walked in just as Aspen was changing. Her fair back stretche
