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Finally having some alone time after returning home, Aspen smiled at Sophie's picture and whispered, "Sophie, did you see that? I did it. Am I amazing or what?"Just as she said that, a knock echoed through the house. She opened the door, and sure enough, the last person she wanted to see was standing there.Aspen's brows furrowed as she looked at Colin in confusion. Before, no matter how much she had begged him to come home or how much Sophie had pleaded with him, he had ignored them without a second thought.Yet, now that she wanted nothing to do with him, he kept showing up. She couldn't understand just what Colin was trying to do. It seemed as if his life purpose was to go against her. Aspen asked, "Colin, what do you want?""The other day, I didn't ignore your call on purpose." Colin pulled out his phone, frowning slightly as he looked at her. He didn't even know why he felt the need to explain himself right now."Huh?" Aspen froze for a moment, her expression unreadable. S
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Aspen had never imagined someone could be this shameless. After everything that had happened and how much things had escalated, Colin still had the audacity to stand in front of her and say something so absurd.She stared at him. It was the first time in years that she had looked at him so directly. In the past, she had always lowered herself in front of him, constantly trying to please him.But now? She had no interest in bending over backward anymore. Taking a deep breath, she said calmly, "Colin, I don't love you anymore, and I never will again. I just want a divorce—I want what's rightfully mine. Sophie was just a little girl, and she was sick; you never wanted her, and I won't force you to. From now on, let's go our separate ways."Colin's face darkened as he stared at her in disbelief. He couldn't process what she was saying. He replied, "You caused all this trouble just to be with me, didn't you?"Aspen let out a cold laugh. "How the hell do you have the audacity to say th
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Colin snatched the check back, let out a cold scoff, and turned to leave. He had come here to give Aspen one last chance, but since she was too stubborn to take it, there was no reason for him to hold back anymore.Back at Fuller Group, Colin launched his full-scale counterattack. He hadn't stayed in power all these years just because of his last name. He had real skills; now, it was time to use them.His strategy when taking down an opponent was straightforward—go after the source and eliminate the key player. He knew Aspen's confidence came from Aren. If Aren was the reason she felt untouchable, he just had to take Aren down.It didn't take long for Aren's clients to start pulling out. His deals fell through one after another, and business suddenly became an uphill battle.Watching his contracts slip away, Aren immediately knew Colin was behind it. His eyes flicked to the numbers on his screen, but instead of looking worried, a slow, amused grin spread across his face.He mused,
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For Aspen, reunions had never brought anything good. Besides, she was now in the middle of an online scandal, and the last thing she wanted was to be bombarded with endless questions.Aren could tell exactly what she was worried about just by looking at her. He asked with a warm smile, "It's not a reunion. We're just going back to see the professors and the dean. They took great care of you back in university, didn't they? Don't you want to visit them, even just for a bit?" If he hadn't brought it up, she might have felt better, but now that he had mentioned it, an uncomfortable feeling settled in her chest. She still remembered how, when she had been about to get married, her professor, Emily Castillo, had been completely against it. She had said that Aspen had too much potential to just throw her career away.But back then, Aspen's entire world had revolved around Colin. She had been so determined to be his wife that she had thought it was all she had ever wanted. And now, lo
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As Aspen and Aren reached the hotel entrance, Aspen hesitated and whispered, "Maybe you should just go in without me?""You're coming with me," Aren replied, grabbing her hand with a reassuring smile as he led her inside.The moment they stepped through the doors, Aren grinned and called out, "Ms. Castillo, look who I brought—the woman you've always worried about!""Ms. Castillo," Aspen said as she stepped out from behind Aren, her heart pounding. She felt a deep sense of guilt and couldn't even bring herself to meet Emily's eyes. No matter how much time had passed, she still believed she had let Emily down.Emily let out a small sigh when she saw Aspen's nervous expression. Without hesitation, she walked forward and wrapped her in a hug.Her voice trembled slightly as she whispered, "Oh, sweetheart, you've been through so much."Aspen had braced herself for a scolding, but she had never expected this. Her chest tightened as tears welled up in her eyes, and the next second, she h
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The moment Aspen started typing, everyone immediately crowded around her, watching her every move with full concentration. But by the time she finished, they were all stunned.One by one, they clenched their teeth and glared at her. "Are you kidding me? It was that simple all along?""Yeah, you guys were just overthinking it. You got too caught up in the details, so you ended up making it way harder than it actually was!" Aspen smirked. "Ms. Castillo, am I a genius or what?"Emily glanced at the screen, then back at Aspen, before bursting into laughter. "You little trickster! You really got them good, didn't you?"In truth, the solution to the bug wasn't complicated at all—if anything, it was ridiculously simple. However, Aspen had played into their expectations, knowing they would instinctively go for the most complex approach instead of considering the basics. The so-called bug had been nothing more than a decoy—she had tricked them into chasing their own tails for years.Aren
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Emily said, "Aren never wanted to leave for that exchange program back then. He was worried about you and didn't want to be away from you. The only reason he went was because Mr. Jefferson Senior personally came to convince him, but he never had any intention of abandoning you."Emily wasn't sure if she should even be saying this, but she hated seeing people who truly cared about each other get separated. After all these years, Aren's feelings were still painfully obvious.Aspen lowered her gaze, her heart tightening at the words. Back then, Aren had left so abruptly, and that had always been a thorn in her heart.They had been so close and almost on the brink of finally getting together. Even though neither of them had ever said it out loud, she had known deep down that they both felt the same way. But then, without warning, he had left without a single word, and that had shattered her.That heartbreak was why, when she had met Colin, she had clung to him like he was the answer to
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"Ouch!" Aspen clutched her arm, her face darkening as she glared at Zac. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"Zac sneered, his jaw clenched in anger as he took a step closer. Without warning, he slapped her across the face again, harder this time, before grabbing her collar and yanking at her clothes.Zac spat, "Aren't you desperate for a man? Haven't you been trying to steal Colin away from Gwen? Fine. If that's what you want, then tonight, we'll all make sure you're taken care of."He turned to the group behind him, his expression twisted with malice. "Boys, get ready. This here is Mrs. Fuller—we should savor the experience."Zac smirked and hit her again before reaching for his belt. Aspen's heart pounded in terror, realizing this wasn't just a scare tactic—they were serious.Her hands trembled as she reached into her pocket for her phone, frantically dialing for help. But before she could even press the call button, someone kicked her phone away. She lunged for it, des
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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
