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Aspen was surprised. She hesitated for a moment before taking the document and looking at Aren in confusion."How did you know about this?""I work in tech. Finding out about these things is easy," Aren replied matter-of-factly as he opened the takeout containers.It was the first time Aspen had ever heard someone say something so bold with such confidence.She suddenly realized that while Aren had become more mature and steady over the years, deep down, he was still the same as before—just as arrogant and a little childish in a way she couldn't quite describe."Food comes first, always. Eat first, then we'll talk." He handed her a pair of utensils while flashing her a warm smile.Aren had been by her side for the past few days. His care was subtle yet ever-present—somehow, Aspen always felt it, even though he never made a big deal of it.She looked at the utensils in his outstretched hand, then at the steaming dishes on the table. A strange feeling settled in her chest.Back t
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Aren hadn't known. If he'd had even the slightest idea, he never would have left Aspen to suffer alone.Aspen took the tissues from him and wiped her tears. Her voice was choked with grief as she continued, "You don't know how wonderful my Sophie was… She was a gift from the heavens. "But I failed her—I was the one who delayed her treatment, the one who dragged her down. Even in her final moments, she'd been holding my hand, still worrying about me."It was that bastard Colin Fuller! He knew Sophie was sick, yet he let her condition worsen on purpose! He could have stepped in and intervened early, but instead, he just stood there and watched her die! A man like him doesn't deserve to be Sophie's father. He doesn't even deserve to be called human!"As Aspen spoke, a deep, burning hatred flared in her eyes.She had always been someone who loved and hated with intensity. Even after years of being with Colin, even after he had worn down her sharp edges, that defiant, unyielding core
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That was right. Before Aspen had met Colin, she had been brilliant and unstoppable. She hadn't just been Mrs. Fuller, a woman with nothing to her name.But because Colin had never loved her and never even truly acknowledged her, he remained completely oblivious to all of it. To him, Aspen was nothing more than a useless freeloader living off the Fuller family.Underestimating a woman's capabilities was always a mistake—a disastrous one.Listening to Aren list her past achievements, Aspen felt as though he was talking about someone from another lifetime. She looked at him, warmth swelling in her heart."Aren, thank you… Thank you for remembering the Aspen who once shined."Even though she had almost forgotten who she was, someone else still remembered."You've always been incredible. And if you want to, you'll shine just as brightly again. Pen, I believe in you. I always have," Aren said as he took her hand, his gaze unwavering.Aspen wasn't naive. She knew what that look meant a
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Colin had suspected this might be the case, but he had never imagined the reality would be this severe.He truly hadn't expected Aspen to be so cunning. She had even managed to manipulate Hector so thoroughly that the latter had left her such a solid escape route."The authenticity of this will—can it be challenged?"Colin let out a cold snort. He still refused to believe Hector had been this foolish. Aspen was scheming and deceitful. There was nothing she wouldn't do. Forging a will wasn't beyond her.Daniel glanced at Colin and responded calmly, "Wills like this typically have third-party witnesses and are recorded with both audio and video. The chances of forgery are nearly zero."That sealed every possible loophole. Colin's face darkened, but he didn't argue further. He simply waved his hand dismissively and said, "Understood."The legal team quickly gathered their materials and exited the room with uneasy expressions. None of them had expected to get such a massive revelatio
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"What now, Gwen?" Zac lounged lazily in his seat and continued, "Yeah, Colin might be an empty shell, but he's still better than most men out there. You should hold on to your position as Mrs. Fuller."Even if it was only 20% of the shares, it was still enough for their family to live comfortably for a lifetime.Gwyneth, who was already irritated, snapped at him upon hearing his words. "Shut up! Look at you—you're completely useless! I can't rely on you for anything!""You're the one who failed to judge people correctly. How is that my fault? Besides, if I hadn't been helping you out and giving you advice, would you even be where you are today?" Zac scoffed disdainfully before he rolled his eyes."Don't forget that Colin Fuller is our only way out. If you don't secure your place as Mrs. Fuller, what do you think will happen to our family? You know it better than anyone."This wasn't just advice anymore. It was a threat.Gwyneth was fuming. It was because of her family's burdens t
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"Aspen, Colin has never cared about you. No matter what you do, you still won't win even a sliver of his affection. So why put yourself through this?" Gwyneth said, trying to reason with her.Even so, Aspen found her words laughable. "The shares I hold in Fuller Group are worth at least three billion dollars. And you're offering me 30 million? Do you think I can't do math?"Gwyneth, what do you think Colin is worth? Perhaps I might have spared him a few glances for the sake of our daughter before. But now? Sophie is gone. He's nothing to me now! I own 51% of Fuller Group. If I wanted a man, do you think I'd ever run out of options?"Now that she had finally let go of her past, Aspen saw her future in an entirely new light. And it looked promising.Gwyneth was stunned.The once gentle, soft-spoken Aspen had just uttered something so outrageous and unthinkable that Gwyneth could hardly believe her ears.At that moment, she also realized something.The reason she had been able to f
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Colin clenched his teeth and glared at Aspen. "Shut up!""Why should I? Who do you think you are to tell me to shut up? Do you think we're still living in the past? Women have been liberated for decades—go to hell!" Aspen scoffed.She picked up the last of her cup of coffee and threw its contents at him, sending the liquid splashing across his expensive suit. Then, she turned and walked away without sparing him another glance. Her actions were smooth and effortless.Just as she stepped out, she caught sight of Aren standing on the other side of the glass window. For some reason, even though she had strode out so boldly just seconds ago, meeting his gaze now made her feel unexpectedly shy.Quickening her pace, she walked up to him. With a frown, she asked, "What are you doing here?""Well, at first, I came to protect you. But it looks like I wasn't needed," Aren said honestly. Without missing a beat, he added, "Plus, you still owe me seafood boil."Aspen narrowed her eyes. Was he
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As Gwyneth met Colin's cold gaze, her heart clenched with panic. A wave of unease washed over her as she wondered if he suspected something.She reached out hesitantly, tugging lightly at his sleeve. "Colin, why aren't you saying anything?" "Gwen, you crossed the line." Colin's face remained emotionless, but his voice was as gentle as ever.But the words themselves sent a chill through Gwyneth's spine. Her breath hitched, and more tears spilled down her face.She choked out, "I-I know this is my fault… But I didn't mean to… I was only trying to help you. Ms. Nicholls, she—""This is our matter. I will handle it." Colin cut her off.This time, the false warmth in his voice was gone—what remained was a warning. A final warning.Colin had always loved himself above all else. Gwyneth might have been different from other women in his life, but compared to himself? She was still insignificant.That was also when Gwyneth truly realized it for the first time. She had always believed s
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Watching Aspen's childish behavior, Aren sighed helplessly before chuckling. "Who would be talking about you behind your back?""I suspect it's you!" Aspen tilted her head, eyeing him suspiciously. "Admit it—you're secretly cursing me in your heart, aren't you?""If I wanted to curse you, I wouldn't do it secretly. I'd say it right to your face and scold you until you're drowning in shame!" Aren rolled his eyes dramatically, then pressed harder on the accelerator.…Seeing Joseph again stirred complicated emotions in Aspen. But when Joseph laid eyes on her, his gaze held nothing but hatred."You little bitch! How dare you show your face here? Look what you've done to your own uncle! If your mother knew, she'd never forgive you!"Right from the start, Joseph started talking about Aspen's deceased mother, which was a typical move from him. No matter what unreasonable demand he made, he always used her mother's name to manipulate her.Aspen had backed down again and again because o
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Tears streamed down Gwyneth's face as she spoke. She leaned against Colin naturally, clinging to his waist like a fish dependent on water, refusing to let go.Colin had been irritated moments ago, but seeing her so vulnerable made him soften his attitude. He gently stroked her cheek. "Don't talk nonsense. I won't ever drive you away.""Colin, will you… ever divorce her?" Gwyneth ventured cautiously.This was the last thing Colin wanted to consider right now. Her direct question sparked his frustration unexpectedly."She holds shares in Fuller Group and even evidence of my asset transfers. Divorcing her now would ruin everything.""I was just asking... Why are you so angry?" Gwyneth seemed so startled by his tone that even her body began to tremble slightly.Noticing her shaking, Colin remembered her depression and quickly softened his voice. "No, I'm not angry at you. I just resent being cornered like this."Gwyneth was about to respond when Riley knocked on the door and entered
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Aspen's eyes grew slightly bloodshot as she gazed at Aren. His face was so close to hers that she reached out and gently touched it without thinking.Aren's features were nearly identical to Colin's from this angle. Back then, she had fallen for Colin at first sight. Now that she thought about it, how could anyone escape loving such a resemblance?Feeling Aspen's hand on his face, Aren slowed down even further. "Does it hurt?""It does." She didn't lie.Her entire back stung as if it was splitting open. But the real pain wasn't in her back—it was in her chest.Suddenly, she buried her face against Aren's shoulder, clinging to him tightly. In this moment, she wanted nothing more than to savor this hard-won peace.Riley stood frozen as he watched them leave. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry—mainly because he had no idea if he should return to the office at all.After a moment's thought, he sat down and mechanically ate the takeout Colin had ordered. Only after finishing ever
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Aspen lowered her lashes as she murmured, "Getting angry over this would be a waste. I'm used to it after all these years."That very acceptance made Aren's heart ache even more. He reached out to gently brush her cheek without thinking. "You've suffered so much.""It's over now." Aspen dodged his touch with a small smile.Her pain had stemmed from loving Colin and from caring about Sophie in the past. But now Sophie was gone, and whatever feelings she had once harbored for Colin had long vanished. The suffering was over—next would come the reckoning for those ruthless people.Seeing Aspen's stubborn pride, Aren merely sighed. "Then rest well. I'll head back for now.""Wait. Can you come with me to see Joseph?" Aspen quickly finished her meal while blinking up at him expectantly.She had been meaning to visit Joseph earlier, but it had kept being delayed because of circumstances. Now was actually the perfect time since no one would pay them any attention.Aren immediately object
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This was the first time Aspen felt Aren might as well have descended from heaven. Aren couldn't help but roll his eyes as he watched her childlike yet utterly practical reaction. "It's just food. Is it really that big a deal?""Right now, it's the best thing in the world!" Aspen grabbed the utensils and began devouring the meal without standing on ceremony.Admittedly, Aren's food—even when made to suit the hospital's requirements—surpassed the hospital cafeteria's offerings. Aspen's eyes curved into crescents as she beamed at him. "Aren, which restaurant is this from? It's amazing.""What takeout would be this bland? I made it myself." Aren chuckled as he sat across from her. His gaze softened with unmistakable tenderness as he watched her chipmunk-like stuffed cheeks. "Don't forget—I did study overseas. Good cooking was survival skills 101."Aspen nodded vigorously between enthusiastic bites. This marked her first time tasting Aren's cooking, and it absolutely delivered.She
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"Thank you for your concern, but I know what I'm doing." Aspen smiled gently before continuing, "Marriage is never simple to begin with, let alone one like ours. But don't worry—I won't suffer for nothing."In the past, she would have taken the abuse without fighting back. But now? She had learned to return tooth for tooth, eye for eye. She would never let Colin get away with hurting her again.Zephyr could only sigh when he heard her response. He merely assumed she was putting on a brave face."Well, it's your marriage, so I shouldn't interfere too much. But please, take care of yourself. Don't get hurt again."He looked at her with deep worry. He had always thought a respectable man like Colin would never lay a hand on his wife. Yet here they were."Zephyr, thank you. But I'm really fine. I'll be discharged in a week."Aspen grabbed a flash drive from the bedside table and shoved it into Zephyr's hands. "When you get back, give those idiots a piece of my mind. What kind of garb
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Faced with that gaze, Aren couldn't bring himself to refuse. All he could do was nod. "Alright, I promise you!"Aspen finally relaxed upon hearing his words of assurance—only to pass out immediately from the overwhelming pain.Aren's gentle expression vanished as he watched her lose consciousness, replaced by fury and barely contained rage. His fists clenched. He swore to himself he would never let Colin get away with this!He pulled out his phone and called Niall. "We need to accelerate our plan!""You're being too hasty." Niall remained perfectly calm. "Aren, we're both tech people. You know our greatest asset is staying level-headed."Aren leaned against the wall, his eyes fixed on Aspen's unconscious form through the glass. He wasn't usually impulsive—except when it came to her.Fortunately, Niall was the type to remain composed no matter the situation. His calmness gradually grounded Aren.Aren gritted his teeth after taking a deep breath. "I'm going to devour Fuller Grou
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Aspen covered her ears and screamed, "Get out!"She truly couldn't accept Colin calling Sophie "defective". She couldn't accept that in his eyes, even Sophie, his own flesh and blood, was nothing more than a flawed product!Colin was about to say more when he noticed fresh blood seeping through the bandages on her back. His expression softened slightly, and he sighed in resignation.Reaching out, he brushed a hand over her hair and said, "You'll understand one day that none of this was my fault."With that, he turned and strode out."You bastard!" Aspen shrieked, hurling anything within reach across the room.The crashing sounds made Colin pause mid-step. His brows furrowed as a suffocating frustration tightened in his chest."What an unreasonable woman."In Colin's world, only he mattered. Everyone else was expendable—even his own daughter. It was especially the case for a child he had never wanted in the first place.When Aren returned with food, the chaos and destruction in
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Aspen stared blankly at the conflicted Colin standing before her, utterly baffled by his awkward demeanor."I'll find you the best doctors to ensure there's no scarring." Colin finally managed to say.But Aspen found it utterly ridiculous. She sneered coldly. "If this is your idea of an apology, save it.""Aspen, what do you actually want?" Colin frowned at the woman before him.He couldn't understand where the obedient, accommodating woman from before had gone. Why was she covered in thorns now? What happened to her?As he looked at Aspen, Colin began to miss the woman who had once yielded to his every whim, the one who only had eyes for him. "I want to take the inheritance Mr. Fuller Senior left me, divorce you, and disappear forever. Is that so hard to understand?" Aspen laughed bitterly.Truthfully, she had made her demands clear from the start—Colin had simply refused to relinquish it when it wasn't even his to begin with.Colin replied bluntly upon hearing this, "You kno
