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Tears welled up in Willow's eyes. She could never move on from the fact that she was infertile.Julian rubbed the tip of her nose with his and asked in a deep voice, "We haven't begun doing anything, and yet you're already crying."Willow pushed him away and sat upright. Grabbing the hair tie, she tied her long hair back into a low bun. As her long fingers brushed aside her hair, she exposed a section of her delicate neck. Its graceful lines effortlessly reminded him of the past. Whenever he couldn't hold himself back anymore, he would nibble on her neck and make her moan his name. He rubbed Snowy and chuckled halfheartedly. "Are you sure you're here for Snowy and not Jeffrey?"He didn't wait for her response, though. Instead, he picked up his phone and ordered the maid to serve the meal in a while. After he hung up, he resumed his usual warm voice."It's been three months, and we're finally meeting officially. Let's share a meal."Julian looked so affectionate and considerate
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After Willow returned to Brindley, she hadn't seen Julian for two whole months, and neither did they talk on the phone. It was as if he were gone from her world, good and proper. At the beginning of July, her auction house held its first auction, and the sales reached a whopping 160 million dollars, from which she made a handsome profit from commissions. On the same night, Willow had a celebration party at Insight. People from high society flooded the place, and her friends were also there to show their support. The man standing next to her was Jeffrey, wearing a black velvet suit. He looked handsome and graceful, and he brought out her delicate beauty. …Back in Yarrowmere, the CEO's office in Nebula Group was completely dark. Julian sat on the circular couch with a glass of red wine in his hand. He quietly watched the news playing on the wall across from him. Willow and Jeffrey were standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Occasionally, they'd swap glances and share a smile.She lo
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Julian remained composed. He even flashed Willow a tender smile. "Yeah, I've returned to Brindley for a couple of days now. "I've been made aware that something bad happened to Jeffrey's family. So, Natalie and I have shared meals with each other in this restaurant. The ambiance is great."…Willow would've buried the candlestick in Julian's head if she could, but she held herself back and led Natalie out of the restaurant instead. Julian had given Natalie a ride for today's date. So, Willow hailed a cab and gave the driver her address. Natalie was ashamed. Her eyes welled up with tears before she got into the cab. "Willow."Willow still didn't say anything. Natalie was simply too young and naive. It wasn't strange at all that she would succumb to his tricks.She brushed the strands of hair on Natalie's cheeks, tucked them behind the latter's ear, and said affectionately, "Get in the car. Your mom's waiting for you at home."Natalie stepped into the cab. At this point, she h
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The summer night was cool and refreshing. Willow wore a thin jacket as she stood on the rooftop quietly. A cigarette was between her fingers, but she didn't smoke it. Instead, she let it slowly burn out. It was drizzling, and the rainwater doused her cigarette. It didn't bother her at all. She placed it on the gray railing, which was soon stained wet. It looked a tad depressing, much like her fading love and the friendship she was forced to end.The building across the street had a huge screen, and it was showing the latest news about Gibson Group. Gerard had been investigated for several rounds now. First, it was Gibson Group. Then, Natalie came next. Would Jeffrey be the latest victim, then?With the way things turned out, Willow had to give it to Julian. No one could compete with him when it came to heartlessness. Naturally, she didn't think for a second that it was because he loved her deeply. At most, she was an unexpected turn of events in his life. Willow used to love
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This was the first time Julian had done something like this. Arching his toned body, he leaned into Willow's ear and spoke to her harshly. "You love him, don't you? Did you put on this dress for Jeffrey? Tell me. Did you wear it for him? Speak, now!"…The lights above them flickered wildly. Willow raised her head, her delicate neck stiffening. She stared at Julian, who was beside himself with rage, and spoke in a leisurely tone that was meant to agitate him. "Yeah, I put it on just for him."Julian narrowed his eyes, held the back of her neck, and uttered icily, "You asked for it!"The rain hadn't stopped. Instead, it intensified and turned into a storm, mimicking the intense, forceful coupling that went down in the apartment. Peace and quiet didn't return until it was dawn. The bedroom was dimly lit, and a thin blanket was draped over Willow's slender figure. She said nonchalantly, with her back turned to Julian, "You've gotten what you came for. You can leave now."Afte
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Julian could tell that Willow was chasing him out of her place. He didn't push his luck. He put on the clothes he wore when he came, and his voice was as affectionate as before. "I'm going to leave now. Get some rest."Willow kept standing and didn't move until she heard the door close. She stiffly removed her bathrobe and stared at the suggestive marks on her body. Julian had been particularly rough on her because of Jeffrey. It was as if he wanted to leave his personal mark on her. She took a bath again and scrubbed her body three times. Then, she tossed her dress because Julian's musky scent was all over it. It was 3:00 am by the time Willow went to the rooftop. She stood there quietly and watched as the city went to sleep, feeling the loneliness enshrouding her. A few years ago, Julian made her his wife. He was the only person in her life. Years later, he made her his again, and her world became desolate once more because of him. It might have seemed like Willow had we
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Julian drove over to Willow's apartment to pick her up at 7:00 pm, Saturday. She still wasn't downstairs. So, he leaned on the car and smoked. He had burned through two cigarettes by the time she came. It was a private banquet. Willow didn't wear a formal outfit. Instead, she put on a Celine dress and a modest set of jewelry. However, Julian was happy with it. He was the only person who had known just how delicate and elegant she really was.Once they were in the car, he unwittingly turned around and frowned slightly. Her neckline was rather low, and her supple breasts were exposed a little. Julian buckled up. His eyes were brimming with lust. "The party hall has strong air-conditioning. I want you to put on my coat."Willow knew about his dark thoughts all too well. She chuckled nonchalantly in response. He slammed on the gas pedal and drove along the street, speaking to her tenderly during the whole drive. Her coldness and distant attitude didn't bother him at all. It was 8
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Someone walked to the balcony. It was none other than Julian. The moment he walked over, he saw Natalie hugging Willow and sobbing quietly, causing his eyes to darken. When Natalie turned around and saw him, she wiped her reddened eyes and left frantically as if she were running away from her worst fears.Julian glanced at her for a while and chuckled nonchalantly. "What's wrong with Natalie? She looked like she had seen a ghost when she saw me."Willow asked, "Julian, don't you think you're being too cruel to her?"He flashed her an enchanting smile. "Really? Should I keep sweet-talking her then?"Willow couldn't hold it in anymore. Raising her hand, she slapped Julian, but he caught her hand. He wasn't angry, though. Looking at her intensely, he said, "I know you're upset, but are you seriously pushing me into another lady's arms? Do you want me to do the same things to another woman that I did to you in bed?"Willow laughed in exasperation. Julian was a master of twisted lo
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Melanie sneaked back to the Ziegler residence at 2:00 pm, looking disheveled.It was eerily quiet at home; the place seemed empty. None of the Zieglers seemed to be around.She grabbed a passing maid and asked, "Is Liam home yet?"The maid was taken aback. Then, she started crying when she saw it was Melanie. Choked up, she said, "You should hurry to the hospital, Mrs. Ziegler! Mr. Julian got into an accident, and his arm was crushed. We don't know whether he'll be able to keep it—he's still in surgery."Melanie was stunned. She couldn't care less about how unkempt she looked as she hurried to the hospital. The Ziegler family's relatives and friends stood outside the operating theater, looking grim, especially Liam. He was utterly despondent.She staggered to him and grabbed his arm with trembling hands, asking, "Where's Julian? Where is he? Tell me where he is, Liam!"Instead of answering her, he backed away. Meanwhile, Tyler cried, "You've made a huge mistake this time, Melanie
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Liam held Gabriella and played with her. He was completely like his usual stoic self. She smiled in his arms and revealed her gums.He secretly cursed Melanie for her bad luck. Gabriella was adorable!Time was almost up, yet Melanie didn't show. Liam couldn't bring himself to ask Willow to wait any longer, so he reluctantly returned Gabriella to her. At the same time, he said, "Melanie's out of control. I have no idea where she's gone off to."Willow merely smiled. She and Melanie were on bad terms, so this didn't bother her.Now that their parting was imminent, Liam was tempted to ask Willow to give Julian another chance. However, he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue and ultimately remained silent.It was too late for things to change.…Julian entered the room at 10:00 am. He wore an expensive suit fit for a banquet, clearly wanting to leave Willow and Gabriella with the best impression possible. However, it didn't seem to occur to him that this would be the last da
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Willow and Julian had agreed to live like a married couple for three days, but Julian was busy throughout those three days. Even when he was at home, he spent most of his time attending to work in his study.At night, he was rarely home. He would leave the villa every night and return before 5:00 am. After showering, he would fall asleep with Gabriella in his arms. He would sing her lullabies.He only had three short days with her, so he gave her his all—he exhausted himself physically and mentally just to be with her. He wanted her to grow up with memories of a father's warmth, no matter how brief it was.On Julian's last night with Willow, he returned home, overwhelmed by his despair as usual. He sat in the car, feeling drained as he pulled out a cigarette and lit it. His hand trembled as he smoked his way through half of it.Each time he saw Landon felt like the last. He'd hired the world's best doctors to save Landon, whom he knew was in pain. He was such a tiny baby, yet he co
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Julian touched his box of cigarettes but held himself back. He sighed and said, "I don't want to have anyone else in charge of the company unless there's no other option. You know how many companies with billions in net worth have been ruined by those pests, right? Besides, the shareholders would never agree."Esther fell silent. Her heart ached for him.He lowered his voice and asked her a few things, to which she answered, "There hasn't been anything out of the ordinary."Despite that, he would still visit Landon every night and speak to the latter through the incubator. That night would be no exception.As for Gabriella, he also had plans for her. She was his flesh and blood, and he would ensure she grew up without worries, even if he couldn't be by her side. He wanted her to spend the rest of her life in bliss and do only what she loved. All that mattered was that she was happy.No one would expect her to grow up to become an heiress who would push herself harder than anyone e
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Gabriella was awake in the swaddle. She had flawless skin, bright eyes, and tiny dimples. She looked just like Julian.Every father had a soft spot for their daughters, especially since Gabriella kept staring at Julian with her twinkling eyes. She could see clearly now and seemed to be curious about him.He stared back at her as his heart melted. He carefully took Gabriella from Willow's arms, feeling like something was lodged in his throat as he held her close.She was so soft and light. Julian couldn't help but lower his head and press it to Gabriella's cheek. She smelled sweet and had that unique scent that only babies had. It was a smell that filled him with joy.Tears filled his eyes, which was unlike him. This was what blissfulness felt like.Esther quietly wiped her tears. She was just a regular employee, but she'd formed a bond with Julian after working with him for so long. She hoped beyond hope that this moment of bliss would last forever.She said softly, "It's chilly
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Willow went to the restroom to tidy up. This time, Julian didn't disturb her. When she came back, she said, "I want to see the guarantee letter."Julian's heart skipped a beat. After a moment, he said, "I've set a dinner appointment with the bank manager of Yarrowmere's Harkive Bank. We'll sign the letter tonight."Willow smiled faintly. "Nothing escapes your control, does it?"Julian also smiled, but it was bitter. He walked her down to her car. As the door shut before him, he continued staring at her through the window. His gaze was filled with his deep longing for her.That night, Joe Paxton, Harkive Bank's manager, flew to Brindley. Julian brought him to Moonlit, where they downed several bottles of hard liquor before the guarantee letter was signed. The bank would release the funds to Aurelia Group the following day.Water flowed from a golden faucet in the opulent restroom. Julian leaned against the wall with his head thrown back. His face was red—it was clear he'd had too m
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It was pouring the following day when a black car pulled up outside Nebula Group's building. The driver circled to the back to open the door, and Willow got out with an umbrella over her head. However, the downpour was so heavy that a patch of her jacket was soon soaked. Esther was waiting for her by the car. She led Willow to the office on the top floor and got her a glass of milk. Then, she said, "Mr. Ziegler is in a meeting, but he should be here soon. Please have a seat and wait for a while."With that, she left the office.Willow didn't sit. Instead, she stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows and gazed out at the scenery of most of Brindley. Rain veiled the view in a soft, gray mist and soaked the streets… Perhaps also dousing the embers of one's youth and ambition.She stared outside for so long that time seemed to blur, making her feel like that day was no different from years ago.In a daze, she felt like she was taken back to the past, when she was still Nebula Group'
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It was Timothy's idea to send Willow to Faeria, as the June climate in Faeria was known to be mild, conducive to healing. Heather would travel with her, with the intention of looking after Gabriella until she was six months old. Timothy had already bought a villa there and had also set aside ample funds to guarantee a luxurious lifestyle for Heather and Willow.Heather managed to arrange everything within a week. She had packed all the clothing and necessities for herself and Willow, covering all seasons, along with Gabriella's food, feeding supplies, and diapering essentials. Though she was still a baby, Gabriella's belongings completely filled four large suitcases. Heather saw to all the arrangements herself. Having taken care of everything, she looked at Gabriella—her ever lovely granddaughter—before rubbing her sore waist and returning to her room. Upon stepping inside, Heather noticed Timothy standing on the balcony, a cigarette in his hand and a deep frown creasing his fore
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Liam and Melanie had rushed over as well.Landon, huddling in the incubator, gently stirred his fragile body. His small chest was rising and falling with labored breaths, a tiny warrior determined to survive.Melanie kneeled on the floor and gazed at Landon, her eyes brimming with tears. She then said, "You have to tell Willow about this, Julian! I mean, Landon is her own flesh and blood! You can't keep this from her forever. In addition, the Chapmans are planning to send her abroad. What if Landon doesn't make it? She'll never have the chance to see Landon again. That's a regret that'll haunt her forever!"Julian lowered his gaze, his voice rasping beyond recognition as he said, "He only has a 1% chance of survival, Mom. How can I tell her that? It would definitely crush her. It would eat away at her, steal her rest, and drown her in agony. I'd rather she hold resentment toward me; at least after the initial pain, she can live a decent life. "I'm certain that going abroad is the
