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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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Willow wasn't suspicious at all, nor did she bother to correct the way Heather addressed her. She nodded and hummed in response. Heather's hand was trembling even more intensely now. She was wife to the wealthiest man in Yarrowmere, but her hands were shaking as she touched Willow's reddish mole. She was being so careful with it as if she were dealing with an invaluable treasure.Was Willow the beloved daughter she had lost?Heather's heart was filled with hope, but she was also afraid that it was all a big misunderstanding. Brushing her fingers across the back of Willow's head, she murmured, "Mrs. Ziegler, there was a strand of gray hair over here. Let me pluck it for you."Willow was startled for a moment. "I've never realized that I have gray hair."Heather gently plucked off a strand of black hair and let it rest on her palm. Then, she put on some fresh clothes for Willow. When she circled around to do the buttons, she slowed down, tears welling up in her eyes. If Willow
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Timothy immediately held Heather's arm and steadied her. "What's wrong? Did something unpleasant happen at the party?"She slumped onto the couch. Gripping his clothes tightly, she said in a daze, "Timothy, I think I found my little girl. I told you about her. She has a mole on her waist, and I saw it on Willow tonight."Timothy, do you think she's the daughter I've been searching for all this time?"He asked anxiously, "Did you ask her about her background?"She nodded. "All I know is that she lived with her grandmother. All they had was each other."What a coincidence. Timothy put his hands on his back. He paced back and forth for a while before he stopped and said, "We're going to need proof for it."Proof?Heather took a silk handkerchief out of her pocket and unfolded it with trembling hands, revealing a strand of hair. Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke. "Timothy, I held myself back as best I could at the banquet. I made up an excuse and plucked a strand of her h
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At dusk, the setting sun shone through the black metal fence of the house in the southern suburbs, casting a warm light over the hydrangeas in the courtyard.Grace was lying on a reclining chair, enjoying the evening breeze.Maureen was carefully peeling oranges right next to her.Suddenly, a gleaming black car pulled outside the yard. Heather, supported by Timothy, stepped inside.Grace glanced up and smiled. "What brings you here? Are you looking for Willow?"Heather's hair was disheveled. She stumbled forward, falling to her knees beside Grace's chair.Holding back her emotions, her voice trembled as she asked, "Wistonia Lane… Madam Harper, you once lived there, paying a rent of 200 dollars a month. "In winter, there was no hot water. If you wanted a warm bath, you had to walk miles to a public bathhouse."Grace's expression changed.As if realizing something, she nodded heavily.Heather's nails dug into the chair as tears welled up in her eyes. "22 years ago, you took in
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As expected, tonight's auction was a huge success.Several well-known collectors sent representatives to bid on selected items at high prices, causing a frenzy that quickly went viral online.Just like that, Insight's reputation skyrocketed.A round of applause erupted as Willow took the stage with a glass of champagne in hand to deliver the closing speech. "Thank you all for your unwavering support. In the future, Insight will continue to bring in valuable collections. Thank you all."The beautiful female host led the audience in applause.Willow set down her glass and took a deep bow on stage.Just as she was basking in the moment, a commotion arose from the crowd.A woman's voice rang out, "Willow only climbed to the top by sleeping her way there! Without Julian Ziegler, she'd still be a nobody.""The role of Mrs. Ziegler should have belonged to my poor daughter!"Amid the murmurs, Charlie, Nancy, Tyler, and Karen stepped onto the stage.Since both families' children were
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Charlie was dumbfounded after being slapped.It took him a long moment to process the fact that Willow was her daughter.Willow was the child he had with Heather.Charlie stood frozen for a moment, his eyes brimming with tears as he gazed at Willow. The more he looked, the more he saw the striking resemblance to the woman he once loved.His voice trembled as he said, "You're my little girl. You're my daughter!"Nancy was about to erupt in fury.Heather let out a cold laugh. "What right do you have to claim her as your daughter? Have you already forgotten what you'd just said about her?"You and your wife have humiliated my daughter time and time again. I'll make sure you pay for it. Also, let me make it clear that my daughter only has one father, and that's Timothy Chapman! It will only ever be him."Charlie's face turned deathly pale.What had he just said?He had only echoed what Nancy said, but at that time, he didn't know that Willow was his daughter, his little girl.No
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Julian grabbed Snowy by the back of its neck and carefully held it in his arms. The maid standing next to him said, "Mr. Ziegler, it's going to make your shirt filthy."The thing was, Julian didn't care about it at all. He rubbed Snowy's head fondly as waves of intense emotions rose in his chest. Willow loved Snowy deeply. She would never have left it behind if she had gone overseas, which was to say that she was actually still in the country. What was more, she was in Yarrowmere. She had been in Yarrowmere all along.Snowy stared at Julian adorably. When it noticed that he wasn't saying anything, it yapped and nestled its head against his chest, instantly ruining his 20-thousand-dollar suit.He held the dog in one hand and pulled out his phone with the other. After he dialed Esther's number, he said, "Get in touch with Willow anonymously and tell her that her dog was found. Arrange for her to meet with me tomorrow afternoon."On the other end of the call, Esther hadn't the f
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The next day, Julian took a flight to Yarrowmere. An emergency came up at the company. So, the presents Melanie prepared were left in the villa for days. He didn't have the chance to bring them to the Chapman residence.Julian leaned on the chair in the CEO's office in Nebula Group's branch at Yarrowmere and rubbed his eyebrows gently. Esther opened the door, came in, and placed a stack of documents on his work desk. Her voice was soft when she spoke."Mr. Ziegler, please sign these."Julian opened them and started signing. He asked casually, "I don't have any business functions tonight, do I?"Esther shook her head. "Everything has been accounted for at all places. There's an opening ceremony of an art festival this Saturday. As the special guest, you have to give a speech on stage."Julian nodded slightly in response. Events like these were organized because the municipality needed to pull in some funding. The company paid for it, and he was just there to keep up appearances.O
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Julian paid a high price and bought Willow's apartment. He still dropped by every week as he had always done. He'd make a meal and a cup of coffee. Occasionally, he would even spend the night here. Tonight, he slept on Willow's bed. It was raining in spring, and he listened to the steady pitter-patter outside. One drop after another, rainwater fell on lush branches and leaves. Before long, they were glistening with rainwater.…From time to time, Julian would run into Annie at business occasions. She had done a marvelous job running Insight. Seeing her was like seeing Willow all over again, and it always took him an eternity to quell the tremors in his heart. The same thing happened at tonight's banquet. Julian was smoking on the balcony by himself. The door to the floor-to-ceiling glass was pushed open, and someone stepped through it. It was none other than Annie. He stared at her quietly, and it took him a long time to light the cigarette in his hand. He made it sound casua
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Julian stepped into the car. Esther sat on the passenger seat. She turned sideways and said softly, "The company's monthly meeting will be held in half an hour. Mr. Ziegler, here are the materials for your perusal."Julian halfheartedly leafed through it. He felt a little restless. It was like something was going to happen. Putting the document down, he relayed an order to Esther."Cancel the meeting and make it tomorrow."Esther was immediately stunned. After that, Julian drove alone to Willow's apartment. For a while now, he would swing by the apartment whenever he couldn't contain the yearning in his heart. He would spend his time cleaning the place and making a meal. He would convince himself that she was still with him and that they were still happily married. In his fantasy, she opened the door, surprised him, and said, "Julian, I'm home."How he longed to hear it. However, a word from her felt like a wish too distant for him to grasp.As usual, Julian cleaned up the apa
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It was spacious in the limousine. Caleb wore a suit, and he was kneeling in front of Willow. After a brief moment, he said gently, "Be my wife. I'll look after you and your babies. I'll work hard so you won't have to worry about money."Willow didn't accept his proposal. Rubbing his head fondly, she said, "Caleb, there is a scar on my heart. People like me can never bring happiness to anyone, and I want you to be happy. To me, you are…""I'm not a young, naive man anymore!" Caleb shouted in a gruff voice. He grabbed her hand and made her fondle his bulging abs. Then, he wanted to guide it downward. However, Willow shook his hand away before she rubbed his head in silence again. He became anxious and said, "I turned into him for your sake, but you still don't love me. Tell me what I did wrong, and I'll change again. Alright?"She shook her head in response. Looking at the man who was fiercely loyal to her, she said gently, "Caleb, you're you. You're not somebody else. "Compared t
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It was March, and things were busy at Nebula Group. Julian invested all of his time and energy into his work, propelling the company to new heights. At the end of the month, Julian attended a banquet. He might have lost some weight, but he still looked dazzling in a classic black-and-white tuxedo. Countless women looking for a husband could barely hold themselves back. He had a glass of champagne in his hand, but he was weighed down by loneliness. He could no longer see the one person he yearned for.Braxton walked over and said with a smile, "Julian, what are you doing here alone? There are plenty of ladies who would love to socialize with you."Julian grinned nonchalantly. "Mr. Young, you're too kind."Braxton saw the look on Julian's face and knew the latter was uninterested. So, he changed the topic. "Julian, thanks to your recommendation, Caleb looks more mature and manly now. On top of that, he could hold his own most of the time too. I have you to thank for all of this.
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At the end of January, Julian received a phone call from 618 Southlane, Brindley, which was where Brindley Asylum was located. Alicia had been interrogated for a month, and she actually remained tight-lipped the whole time. However, a certificate of mental illness landed her in the asylum.Her doctor, Jonathan Crane, was a middle-aged man in his 40s. He was tactful and sensible and would immediately inform Julian about her latest developments. They were on the phone now, and his voice was deep and composed. "Just moments ago, Ms. Burke had a miscarriage."Julian was sitting on a couch in front of a floor-to-ceiling window in his office at Nebula Group. With his phone in his hand, he wore an emotionless expression, and his voice was nonchalant when he spoke. "I'll be there in half an hour."Jonathan nodded. "I know what has to be done. Leave it to me, Mr. Ziegler."…Half an hour later, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly drove into Brindley Asylum. The car door swung open, an
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Julian prayed sincerely to the heavens. Landon wasn't even born and was completely innocent. If God wanted to punish anyone, he should be the sole target. He didn't care if it meant he could never come back from it or if he would be ripped to a million pieces. All he wanted was for the angels to give Landon a place to stay in the afterlife. …After Julian returned from the chapel, he fell heavily ill, leaving the doctors clueless and powerless to stop it. He didn't get better until two weeks later. It was evening, and the sky was bathed in an orange glow. A glistening black limousine slowly drove into Radiance Manor. After the car was parked, the driver got out and opened the door for Melanie. She had a delicate food container in her hand that held the mushroom soup she had made. A maid stepped over and said, "Mrs. Ziegler."Melanie passed the food container to the maid and asked as she climbed up the stairs. "Is Julian feeling better? Tell Esther to stop sending documents
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As Julian walked out of the building. He thought he could still hear Alicia's blood-curdling cries in the hallway behind him. However, his surroundings were eerily silent as if there were countless demons lurking in the dark. He didn't believe in the existence of deities, but he believed that the demons had manifested in greed, anger, and delusion before infiltrating his soul. He got where he was today because of the darkness within his heart. If he hadn't been so focused on power, he would have known his feelings for Willow much sooner. Then, he wouldn't have let a woman who loved him deeply suffer for four long years. What was worse, she even ended up losing Grace and Landon. The great priest, Seraphion Lumas, once said that those who were fierce and antagonistic would harm the people around them. Happy endings would always remain out of reach.The wind roared in the night, lifting Julian's hair and chilling him to the bone. The glow from the street lamp stretched his shadow o
