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Chapter 123: Shadows of Betrayal
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The soft hum of the evening surrounded the estate as Ethan and Emma sat across from each other at the dining table. The tension between them had eased slightly, replaced with a tentative air of understanding.Ethan tapped his fingers on the edge of his chair, his gaze drifting between the food on his plate and Emma’s calm expression. “You haven’t cooked before, have you?”Emma raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk tugging at her lips. “What gave it away? The slightly burnt edges or the uneven seasoning?”“Both,” Ethan replied dryly, though a rare chuckle escaped him.“I’m trying,” she countered, taking a sip of water. “And I think it’s edible enough.”“It is,” he admitted. “I’ve eaten worse.”Emma smiled at his attempt at humor. “Small victories, right?”He nodded, but his expression grew somber. “Emma, I need to ask you something.”She placed her fork down, her curiosity piqued. “What is it?”“Why did you agree to marry me?”The question hung in the air, heavy with unspoken emotions.Em
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The morning sun seeped through the curtains, painting the room in warm hues. Emma stirred awake, her body still sore from the long night of planning and strategizing with Ethan. As she sat up, she glanced over at the papers scattered across the table—a testament to how deeply they were both entrenched in fighting for the company’s future.Ethan was already awake, seated in his wheelchair near the window. He held a cup of coffee in one hand while staring out at the skyline. His profile, strong and stoic, seemed lost in thought.“Morning,” Emma said softly, her voice breaking the quiet.Ethan turned slightly, his usual guarded expression softening when he saw her. “You’re up early.”She smirked, stretching her arms. “You mean early for someone who was up until 3 a.m. devising battle strategies?”A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “Touché.”Emma stood, pulling on a robe as she walked over to him. “What’s on your mind?”Ethan’s gaze remained fixed on the city. “Just thinking
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