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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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Aspen had suffered severe emotional trauma, but physically, she was mostly fine with just a few minor injuries. After she got treated, the police arrived at the hospital to take her statement. Along with them came Gwyneth and Colin."Ms. Nicholls, if you need someone to blame, then blame me. Yell at me, hit me if you want—but please, don't go after Zac," Gwyneth pleaded, her voice shaking."He's still young. He has his whole future ahead of him. If you do this… you'll ruin his life forever!" As she spoke, she suddenly dropped to her knees in front of Aspen.Aspen watched her with a mixture of disbelief and amusement. She sat there, covered in bruises, still shaken from what had happened, yet Gwyneth could still act as if none of it mattered—like Aspen was the one being unreasonable. It was almost laughable.Just as she was about to speak, a cold, disdainful voice interrupted. "Name your price."Aspen looked up and met Colin's icy gaze. Her heart clenched.Of course, he must h
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Gwyneth struggled to her feet, looking pitiful as she gazed at Colin. She said, "You know he's my only brother. If anything happens to him, I won't be able to go on! Colin, please help me. As long as Ms. Nicholls is willing to let this go, I'll do whatever it takes."Tears streamed down her face as she spoke, and before Colin could react, she burrowed into his arms, wrapping herself around his waist, clinging to him like a spoiled child. Seeing her like this made Colin feel uneasy. In the end, he could only let out a helpless sigh. "I'll figure something out."She had always held a special place in his heart. Even though a flicker of frustration lingered deep inside him, his first instinct was still to protect her.Hearing this, Gwyneth finally breathed a sigh of relief. Clutching his hand tightly, she pleaded, "We don't even know what's happening inside right now. Colin, you have to help me! Zac has always been weak—he can't handle something like this. Please!""Alright." Colin
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Aspen didn't care about Colin's situation at all, but since Aren was still in there, she had no choice but to go. The moment she arrived at the police station's entrance, Gwyneth came charging at her like a madwoman and slapped her across the face.She shouted, "You vicious bitch! Framing Zac wasn't enough for you, huh? Now you have to drag Colin down too? You're absolutely shameless!""Are you out of your damn mind?" Without hesitation, Aspen grabbed Gwyneth's wrist and slapped her right back.Clenching her jaw, she spat, "Who the hell do you think you are, yelling at me? Zac brought this on himself. He deserves whatever punishment he gets. What does that have to do with me?""Aspen! Let me go!" Gwyneth struggled desperately, trying to yank her hand free. But no matter how hard she tried, she was no match for Aspen's strength.With an annoyed scoff, Aspen shoved her aside and marched into the station, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. Riley rushed up to Aspen the se
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The officer glanced at Aspen's identification, his expression turning slightly awkward as he asked, "But... aren't you Mr. Fuller's wife?"Aspen replied flatly, "I am, but we're in the middle of a divorce. His problems aren't mine to handle. Officer, please just process the paperwork. Aren's never been in a place like this—he's not used to it."Aspen's expression was calm. Her heart had already gone numb, and she felt absolutely nothing when it came to Colin.Before Colin could even react, Gwyneth rushed over and threw herself into his arms, sobbing. "Colin, you don't deserve this. Don't worry, I'll get you out of here as soon as possible. I'll save you, I promise."The officer had initially been unsure about Aspen's attitude, but the moment he saw Gwyneth's teary, dramatic display, everything suddenly made sense. Without asking any further questions, he started processing the paperwork.After paying the 5,000-dollar bail fee, Aren was finally released. He received nothing more th
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Mary got even bolder, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she mocked Colin, "Oh, do you think you're the President of Ackmeria or something?"Watching Colin's face grow paler by the second, Mary finally felt satisfied and walked away, swinging her mop like a trophy. If nothing else, she was thoroughly enjoying her shift today. The nearby officers, who had been trained to keep their composure in most situations, nearly burst out laughing.Colin realized that staying any longer would only make him look more pathetic. So, he grabbed Gwyneth's hand and dragged her toward the exit. He had already lost both dignity and control today, and it was only natural that he was in a foul mood.As a result, his frustration spilled onto Gwyneth—he didn't care if she couldn't keep up in her heels, nor did he slow down for her. He just stormed ahead, his long strides leaving her struggling behind him.He thought the nightmare was finally over, but the moment they stepped out of the police station, a
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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
