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Aspen continued, "I won't meddle in Fuller Group's affairs. I won't clean up your mess online. And as for that ridiculous public statement? It has nothing to do with me. You made your bed, now lie in it! You sure as hell should suffer for your so-called love and indulgence."Aspen's voice was sharp, firm, and completely devoid of emotion. She had lost all hope in Colin. No, it was more than that—she despised him.Once upon a time, she had bent over backward to save Colin's reputation. She had played the role of a loving wife, clinging to an illusion that had never existed.Looking back now, she had never felt more disgusted with herself."Aspen, you better not regret this." Colin stood there, his arrogance still intact. In his mind, Aspen was still hopelessly in love with him. Everything she was doing now was just an elaborate attempt to win him back."If you cooperate, we can hold off on discussing the divorce."He took a step forward, but his words indicated a retreat. Still, A
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Although Sophie's funeral had already taken place, Aspen still couldn't accept the fact that she was gone. She felt like Sophie hadn't left and was still by her side. She started to wonder if Sophie had heard Colin's words earlier. She gently wiped Sophie's photo and softly said, "Sophie, be good, and don't be sad. He's talking nonsense. Mommy's eyes, you're the best little girl in the world. I'm so happy and lucky to be your mommy."Sophie, I miss you so much. Do you also blame me? Why haven't you come to my dreams even once? I want to see you. I miss you." Aspen's tears fell as she spoke.Every time she thought of Sophie, her heart ached deeply.They often said time would heal all wounds, but for Aspen, time was more like a quack doctor. No matter how much time passed, she could never let go when she thought of her Sophie.Holding onto Sophie's photo, Aspen kept talking. After a while, she finally calmed herself down and prayed for her parents."Mom, Dad, you always taught me
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After glancing at the time, Aspen realized she couldn't fall back asleep, so she decided to open her laptop and start reviewing some documents.It was all documents Aren had compiled for her, containing detailed information about Fuller Group's operations and financial status over the past five years. It also included suspicious activities related to several subsidiaries Colin had established outside the company.Although Aren had provided her with the data, he had deliberately left no annotations or explanations. Even so, Aspen understood his intention.If she couldn't even interpret this information on her own, she would stand no chance against Colin. The share of stocks she held would eventually be swallowed up by others.Back in university, Aspen had always been at the top of her class, and data analysis had been one of her strongest skills. Even after years of being a housewife, her foundational knowledge remained intact, and she quickly got back into the rhythm of working wit
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With that one sentence, the room erupted into chaos.This was the first time anyone had witnessed such a "clarification". Reporters at the front lines were frantically snapping photos, their camera shutters nearly wearing out.Colin, who had been so confident moments ago, finally showed a crack in his composure.As expected, only when his true interests were at stake did he show any reaction. The suffering of others meant nothing to him."Aspen, have you lost your mind?" He lowered his voice as he gripped her wrist tightly.Aspen remained expressionless, shaking off his hand and revealing everything she had prepared over the past few days."After we got married, we had a daughter named Sophie. However, our daughter passed away just a few days ago. While my precious child was lying in the hospital bed, fighting for her life, Mr. Fuller was setting off 600 thousand dollars worth of fireworks with Ms. Sanders in celebration."As a wife, I have no words for my husband's infidelity.
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With that said, Aspen turned and walked out without even glancing at him. She knew Colin wouldn't chase after her now; he had far more important things to deal with.Outside, the situation was spiraling out of control. No matter how hard the PR team worked, they couldn't suppress the news. The Fuller family's dirty laundry had been aired for all to see. It became the talk of the town.Soon, relevant individuals began issuing statements online. With nothing better to do, netizens turned into amateur detectives, piecing together timelines and details with astonishing accuracy. Some even started competitions to see who could uncover the juiciest insider secrets of the wealthy family first.Seeing the online frenzy, Aspen knew Aren must have been pulling strings behind the scenes.She smiled faintly and called him. "Isn't it time to make a move and clean up those subsidiaries of his?"Aren chuckled on the other end of the line, then knocked on her door. Hearing the knock, Aspen immedi
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"Drive around him," Aspen said calmly. She had no desire to engage with Colin and just wanted to leave his sight as quickly as possible."Judging by his demeanor, that might be difficult," Aren sneered. He opened the car door and stepped out.Crossing his arms, he looked Colin up and down before saying coolly, "Mr. Fuller, do you still have the time to come here? What's the matter? Looking to gather evidence to prove you've been cuckolded instead?"Colin ignored him completely, striding over to the passenger side and yanking the door open. He glared coldly at Aspen, who was seated inside. "Get out.""No," Aspen replied firmly. She no longer felt any obligation to listen to him. "Colin, we're already divorced.""Without a divorce certificate, it doesn't count," Colin said through gritted teeth, reiterating his point. "You and I are still legally married. You have to come with me."Seeing his expression, Aspen couldn't help but find it laughable. Before, he had treated their marria
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Yet now, Sophie was gone, and there was no way Aspen and Colin could continue together. The promise Aspen had made to Hector could no longer be fulfilled.Still, she intended to honor part of it. She could let go of Colin, but she couldn't bring herself to destroy Fuller Group.Fuller Group had little to do with Colin. It had been built from the ground up by Hector and later nurtured with the blood and sweat of his son's generation.Colin had merely inherited it. While he was at fault, the rest of the Fuller family didn't deserve to suffer for his mistakes.As she thought about it, her phone suddenly rang. Glancing at the caller ID, Aspen's heart sank. It was a call from the Fuller residence.She had never been valued by the Fuller family after she had married Colin. Only Hector had truly cared for her. Colin's parents had been living abroad for years, and now, it seemed, they had heard the news and rushed back to criticize her as their daughter-in-law.After a moment's hesitat
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Standing in front of the Fuller residence, Aspen felt a mix of emotions she couldn't quite put into words. It was the same place, yet everything about it felt different. She remembered how warm it used to feel when Hector had still been around. But now, that warmth was completely gone.The thought made her heart ache. She took a deep breath, raised her head, and walked inside.In the past, whenever she had met Colin's parents, she had always been timid and submissive. She knew she wasn't well-liked, and her humble background didn't help. If it hadn't been for Hector's insistence, she would never have become part of the Fuller family.Although Colin's parents spent most of their time abroad, every time they saw Aspen, their expressions turned sour. It was as if having her as their daughter-in-law was some kind of disgrace.Sure enough, the moment she stepped through the door, she was met with their hostility.Ellie, in particular, was the first to lash out. She hurled a cup in As
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As soon as Gwyneth stepped out of the car, she leaned heavily into Colin, making sure everyone could see how close they were. Colin wrapped his arm around her waist, guiding her toward the entrance. There, they ran into Aspen, who was just about to step inside. When he met Aspen's knowing, half-smiling gaze, he felt a sharp pang of discomfort, as if his hand holding Gwyneth's suddenly burned."Ms. Nicholls, please don't be mad. I've never been to an event like this before, so I begged Colin to bring me," Gwyneth said, her voice trembling. "I was so bored in the hospital, and I just wanted to get out for a bit. I-I didn't know you'd be here." Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke.In the past, Aspen would have made a scene, but now she simply smiled faintly and replied, "Ms. Sanders, you've had a tough time recovering in the hospital. Since you're here, make sure to enjoy yourself. Colin, take good care of her. If she sees anything she likes, make sure to buy it for her." H
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What was supposed to be an urgent matter suddenly didn't feel so urgent to Colin. Puzzled, he stood there, glancing at Aspen and wondering why she wasn't making a scene like she used to. Sensing his confusion, Aspen looked back at him with the same questioning expression before finally waving him off. "Take your time. Don't let me keep you.""Wait for me," Colin said firmly before turning and striding away. Aspen watched him go, letting out a scoff of disdain. Then, she turned to Riley, who was still standing there, and snapped, "What are you staring at? Get the car ready. We can't be late.""But Mr. Fuller told you to wait for him," Riley replied, clearly confused. When had Aspen become so decisive?Aspen gave him a look that was both amused and exasperated. "You've worked for him for years, and you still don't know him? Do you really think he's coming back?" It wasn't like this had never happened before. The only difference was that back then, the empty promises had been mad
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Facing the cameras, Aspen carried herself with confidence and grace, showing no sign of embarrassment despite the personal nature of the questions. It was as if none of this had anything to do with her. Colin had always wanted to see this composed and professional side of her. Yet, when he met her cold, emotionless gaze, he couldn't help but feel a growing sense of irritation. He had hated how she focused all her attention on him in the past, but now that she seemed completely indifferent, he found it even harder to accept. "Mrs. Fuller, what exactly is the relationship between Ms. Sanders and Mr. Fuller?" a reporter asked."Ms. Sanders is just Ms. Sanders, and I am Mrs. Fuller. Colin is right here beside me—isn't that answer enough?" Aspen replied with a soft smile. She took Colin's hand, interlacing their fingers in front of the cameras and proudly displaying their wedding rings. In reality, Aspen's original ring had been discarded long ago, and the one she wore now was a ch
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It was exactly what Aspen wanted. There was no way Gwyneth could just move on and live a peaceful life now—not after what she had done to them. She had made their lives a living hell, so it was only fair for her to finally experience what it felt like to lose sleep over it.When the reporters bombarded her with questions, Aspen handled it with grace and poise, earning plenty of praise. She took this opportunity not only to officially acknowledge her identity but also to send a clear message—she was exceptional. This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and she was determined to make sure the whole world knew her name—she was Aspen Nicholls, not some pathetic caged canary or Mrs. Fuller.Watching her effortlessly take control of the situation, Colin found himself seeing her in a new light. He had always assumed she was just a woman who only cared about grocery store prices, but clearly, he had underestimated her.It almost felt like Aspen was a completely different person. The old As
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"Is that so? This is the same gown a top international model just wore on the runway. How is it tasteless? Some people just can't let go of outdated ideas," Aspen shot back, rolling her eyes. It was the first time she had ever pushed back against Colin's criticism. In the past, no matter how harshly he judged her, she would stay silent, even questioning herself. But now, she knew better. She hadn't done anything wrong—it was Colin who was the problem.Even Howard had praised her look, but Colin, as usual, had nothing positive to say. His lack of taste and constant negativity were exhausting.Colin hadn't expected that his single comment would spark such a sharp response. His eyebrows furrowed as he glared at her. "Aspen, is this your new strategy? Are you trying to get my attention by acting out? Pathetic.""And yet, who exactly is the one obsessed with this?? Are we going or not?" Aspen snapped, losing patience. If she hadn't spent so much time perfecting her look, she might ha
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With just a light touch of makeup, Aspen's features became even more refined and striking. Howard admired his work with deep satisfaction.Stylists like him prided themselves on their skills, but the truth was that working with a naturally beautiful canvas was far more enjoyable than doing a full transformation. Enhancing beauty was far easier than creating it from scratch, and the results were always breathtaking.The best makeup wasn't the kind that looked obvious. It was the kind that made people wonder if any had been applied at all.Aspen stared at her reflection in the mirror, finding the whole situation incredibly ironic. She used to love wearing bold, eye-catching colors like this, but after marrying Colin, she had gradually abandoned her own tastes, simply because he found them tacky.Over time, she had tried to match his so-called refined aesthetic, wearing muted, outdated tones to please him. Looking at herself now, she couldn't believe how far she had strayed from who
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Standing by the door, Aspen listened to Gwyneth's tortured screams from inside the room. The sound sent a rush of satisfaction through her, but even that didn't feel like enough. Colin deserved to experience this kind of suffering too.When Aspen returned to her own hospital room, she found four stylists already waiting for her. They all stood respectfully, their postures formal.The lead stylist stepped forward with a polished smile. "Mrs. Fuller, I'm Howard Lewis. I'm here to do your styling for today."Then, he gestured toward the collections behind him, adding, "These are the latest designer gowns and accessories—you're free to choose anything you like."The dresses were all high-end couture, and the jewelry was nothing short of exquisite—each piece more extravagant than the last.One glance at the collection told Aspen that today's press conference and evening gala were of great significance. Otherwise, Colin wouldn't have invested this much. At his core, he was nothing more
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After Colin left, Aspen grabbed the bouquet of hyacinths from the table and threw it into the trash, feeling a wave of disgust. She wasn't done, though. If there was one thing she excelled at, it was making people just as miserable as she felt. Aspen immediately headed upstairs to Gwyneth's room. Since Aren had already arranged everyone around Gwyneth, Aspen had no trouble making her way to Gwyneth's room. She walked in, her arms crossed, and sat down in a chair, smirking at Gwyneth. "So, this is what it's like to be Colin's true love? Seems exhausting."Gwyneth's face twisted with rage the moment she saw Aspen. Her voice was filled with venom as she screamed, "You bitch! You scheming, evil bitch!"Aspen would have stayed silent in the past, enduring the insults without a word. Then again, she was no longer that Aspen anymore. She strode forward and slapped Gwyneth across the face, hissing, "Who's the real bitch here? You knew he had a wife and a child, yet you still threw yo
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Hearing Aspen's words, Aren quietly withdrew his hand and gave her a gentle smile. "Alright, I'll wait for you," he said softly, his voice warm and reassuring.This was the difference between Aren and Colin. Colin only cared about himself and never considered others. However, Aren chose to respect Aspen and give her space. Watching him, Aspen felt her resolve waver, and her heart stirred with emotions she had tried to suppress. To force herself to stay rational, she said something she didn't truly mean. "Aren, you should go. I can handle the rest on my own."Aren didn't push back. He simply nodded, gently brushing her cheek with his hand before standing up and walking out. As she watched his retreating figure, Aspen hugged herself tightly, taking a deep breath. Tears silently rolled down her cheeks....The next morning, Colin arrived with another bouquet of hyacinths. His face lit up with a warm smile. "How are you feeling today?"He was so gentle, acting as though Aspen was
