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Since Aren had his own goals, he should be prepared to bear the consequences of pursuing them.Perhaps because she had been hurt so deeply by Colin, Aspen now found it easier to deal with people who had clear motives rather than those who acted purely out of love.Seeing Aspen visibly relax, Aren pinched her nose in frustration and said, "You're truly heartless!""Ouch!" Aspen immediately retaliated, swatting his hand away.There was still a lot of work to be done, so Aren reluctantly left. Aspen opened the door to see him off, only to be ambushed by a swarm of reporters waiting outside with their cameras and microphones."Mrs. Fuller, is this your love nest outside the Fuller family?""Can you clarify your relationship with this man? Did you really cheat during your marriage?"The reporters fired off sharp, pointed questions right from the start.Aspen knew these reporters had been sent by Colin. It was likely he had arranged the questions and leaked her address too. She was
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"You don't need to apologize. Just wait for the lawyer's letter." Aren didn't even glance at Heather as he walked past her and left.Aspen gave Heather a sympathetic look and said with a smile, "Miss, you might want to take some time to look into the Jefferson family's legal team and see what level they operate at."With that, she slammed the door shut.Now, the Fuller family had lost both face and credibility. Their counterattack had completely backfired.…Meanwhile, back at Fuller Group's PR department, Colin was screaming at the PR team."How are you all so incompetent? You bunch of useless fools!"Colin, who was usually calm and composed, now looked terrifyingly grim. He slammed a stack of documents onto the table.The PR department fell into dead silence. They were all filled with frustration. They had never expected things to turn out this way, and most importantly, they were just employees, not magicians.Their boss himself had done all these shady deeds, so why were t
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Aspen, however, shook her head and said calmly, "Right now, the target isn't me. It's Colin."If Colin hadn't been transferring assets and hollowing out Fuller Group, the shareholders would naturally have sided with him. But now, they were going to hold him accountable.As for her, she was merely a messenger and a witness.Thinking of this, Aspen smiled faintly. She couldn't wait to see Colin in a state of disarray.Ever since she had known him, he had always carried himself with an air of superiority. Aspen had had enough of it.Seeing her so confident, Aren felt a surge of satisfaction. He said with a smile, "Yes, this is the real you. This is my Penny!"It was the nickname he had used for her back in their university days. It still rolled off his tongue naturally, but Aspen couldn't respond with the same ease.She gripped the seatbelt tightly, her emotions a tangled mess. Taking a deep breath, she turned her face away to look out the window.They soon arrived at Fuller Group
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Aspen was now the biggest shareholder of Fuller Group. Other than Colin, she held the highest status in the company, so that seat rightfully belonged to her. One of Colin's die-hard supporters scoffed and mocked, "Who do you think you are? You're nothing more than a housewife who does laundry and raises your kid. Do you really think owning more shares gives you the right to do whatever you want?"He deliberately spoke loudly so everyone could hear. While shares were significant, it was clear that ability mattered even more. Fuller Group had reached its current success because of Colin's sharp business skills, so most people there naturally leaned toward him. As for Aspen, they believed she was just a privileged housewife who should be content staying at home.Aspen wasn't one to let such disrespect slide. She grabbed a cup from the table and smashed it hard against his head. She asked, "Are you feeling more awake now?"The man never expected the seemingly meek Aspen to actuall
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"Aspen!" Colin suddenly lost it. He shot up from his seat and charged straight at her.Aspen knew he had a screw loose, so she had already prepared for this. Without hesitation, she pulled a stun gun from her pocket and jabbed it straight into Colin's stomach.A sharp electric crackle filled the room. Colin collapsed onto the floor, his eyes wide with shock as he stared at Aspen in disbelief."Mr. Fuller, this is a corporate office. What exactly do you think you're doing? If you try anything reckless, I'll handle it the legal way and call the police." Aspen's voice was cold as she laid out the consequences, making it clear she wasn't playing around.However, no one was paying attention to Colin anymore. The shareholders had already opened their emails, their eyes glued to the financial reports.As they scrolled through the numbers, their expressions shifted, becoming grim. At first, they thought the online rumors had been exaggerated, but now they realized that had only been the t
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The board members started bombarding Riley with questions. "What the hell is going on?""He just walked out without explaining anything—how irresponsible can he be?""Riley, say something!"Riley stood there alone, looking helpless and pitiful. Say something? He had nothing to say. He couldn't say the truth, and the lies weren't ready yet. All he could do was stay silent.Seeing his reaction, the shareholders' expressions darkened even more, their frustration boiling beneath the surface. They wanted to tear him apart, but in the end, reason held them back. After all, he was just an employee—like them. Who could really blame another employee for following orders?Meanwhile, Aspen stepped out of Fuller Group and felt a rush of relief wash over her. As she stood under the sunlight, warmth seeped through her skin. For the first time in a long while, the weight of pain and hopelessness seemed to fade, even if just for a moment.She whispered, "Sophie, did you see that? I did it. Are
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If it had been anyone else, Colin wouldn't have been so triggered. But this was Aspen, the woman who used to be unable to live without him. Now, she was acting like she had completely lost her mind, spiraling beyond his control.Gwyneth immediately called out, "Colin, thank God you're here! It's my fault. I dragged you into this mess. Ms. Nicholls is upset. Please, just talk things out calmly, okay?"She turned to Aspen and said, "Ms. Nicholls, if you hate me, you can yell at me or even hit me, but please don't make things hard for Colin. He's already been through so much!"Gwyneth's voice cracked as she burst into tears, looking utterly pitiful. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had just suffered some unspeakable injustice.Watching her flawless performance, Aspen couldn't help but laugh. She shook her head and said flatly, "Ms. Sanders, you've been playing the delicate damsel act since the day I met you, but let's be real—you are anything but weak. Aren't you exhaus
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Gwyneth's mind was entirely focused on the shares, and going back to the hospital was the last thing she wanted. With tears welling up in her eyes, she shook her head and whispered, "I know Ms. Nicholls is just angry with me right now. But if I apologize, she'll forgive you, and this whole mess will be over. Wouldn't that be better?"In the past, Colin had always loved Gwyneth's understanding nature. He admired women who knew their place and knew how to be "sensible", believing that only such people were worthy of being by his side. Yet, for some reason, watching Gwyneth's tearful display only filled him with irritation.His patience wore thin as he snapped, "Let's just go back!"The sharpness in his tone made it clear that he was done indulging her. Gwyneth had always faked having depression; she wasn't actually sick. She understood exactly what Colin meant, and she could feel the shift in his attitude toward her.A wave of panic hit her. Instinctively, she grabbed his arm and m
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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
