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Dennis attempted to comfort his wife, saying, "As long as we have enough money to support ourselves, we'll be fine. Let's just live our lives without worrying about what other people think."Cassie retorted, "It's that mindset that's kept you from achieving anything in life. If you had money and influence, would people have looked down on me?"Her words instantly silenced him.Wiping her tears away, Cassie turned to Iris with determined eyes. "Go and reconcile with Stanley right now."Iris pursed her lips, remaining silent."Say something!" Cassie pushed her hard, causing her to stagger and bump against the table.Dennis signaled to his daughter with his eyes as he said, "You should leave first; don't argue with your mom right now."Iris gave her father a glance, took the divorce certificate, returned it to her bag, and walked out the door.Behind her, Cassie's voice rang out, "I don't care if you have to cry or beg; you must reconcile with Stanley!"Tears unexpectedly streame
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Stanley preferred the old Iris – the Iris who loved him, obeyed him, and prioritized him above all else.Iris scoffed. "Then what kind of tone should I use?"Stanley stood up and approached her slowly, step by step. Iris retreated cautiously until her back was against the wall. She tried to escape to the side, but he blocked her with outstretched arms. "This room is so small. Where can you run to?"Trapped, Iris faced him defiantly. "Why are you saying these things to me, Stanley? Don't tell me you still like me? Even if you do, I'm sorry, I'll never like you or love you again..."Stanley grabbed her chin. "When did your tongue become so sharp, Iris?"Iris forcefully pulled his hand away, losing control as she screamed, "Don't touch me!"Stanley was taken aback, not expecting such a strong reaction. "Bleurgh..."Iris rushed into the bathroom, leaning over the sink to throw up.Ever since she heard that Stanley had slept with Wendy, she had developed a physical repulsion to hi
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"Yeah," Jason replied lightly, his gaze lingering on her face before asking, "Which building do you live in?"Iris pointed to the highrise on her right. "Unit 2 in Building 1, a single apartment.""I live across from you," he said.Iris glanced at the opposite building, recalling that her landlord had mentioned it during her rental process. The opposite building wasn't an apartment building."Well, I'll see you tomorrow," she said, eager to escape. She felt embarrassed getting caught crying at her age."Okay," Jason replied.She quickly walked into the building. As he watched her running away from him, a smile appeared on his face.Iris opted to skip the elevator, climbing the stairs to the sixth floor instead. Panting, she opened the door and set her things on the table. After pouring herself a glass of water and drinking it, she reflected on her earlier awkwardness. Why should she feel embarrassed? Everyone has moments of weakness; she's human, not a god. It's perfectly
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Iris picked up her cutlery and looked at her mother. "You should eat too, Mom." Had her mother finally seen the light? Iris wondered. Her mother's attitude was surprisingly good.Iris quietly let out a sigh of relief.She continued, "Don't you worry, Mom. I'll work hard to support you and Dad from now on. I can't promise that I'll definitely be rich, but we definitely won't have to worry about surviving...""Eat first, Iris," Cassie replied with a smile.Iris nodded and ate her stew. After finishing their meal, the two women exited the restaurant.Suddenly, Cassie grabbed Iris' hand, tears streaming down her face.Iris was taken aback. Just moments ago, everything seemed fine. "Mom, what's wrong?""Iris, please, go apologize to Stanley. Do it for me." Cassie had gone to see Stanley earlier today to apologize on her daughter's behalf, but her son-in-law, who had always treated her politely, refused to see her. She was driven away by security.She tripped on the stairs at t
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Renee laughed and looked at Cassie disdainfully. "Did you hear that? Your daughter and my son are divorced, so stop bothering my son."Cassie's eyes wavered. She told Stanley, "I apologize on Iris' behalf."Stanley let out a cold chuckle. "Even if you kneel and beg, it won't change anything. Your daughter said she would rather die than come back to me."There was bitterness in his tone.He admitted that Iris' words had wounded him.He had his pride too.He was too proud to humble himself to ask to get back together after what Iris had said.Besides, he thought to himself, she was not the only woman in the world. There were many women who were more beautiful than she was."Get over here and apologize to Stanley at once!" Cassie yelled at Iris.Iris felt a bitter taste in her throat. She grabbed her mother's arm. "Let's go, Mom.""Now that you're divorced, stop showing up in front of my son, you hear me? I never approved of this mismatched marriage in the first place. I'm glad
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He turned around and walked back into the building.Renee smiled. "Okay, I'll make the arrangements." Fiora Just was still unmarried. Perhaps she was still waiting for Stanley.Cassie did not dare to say a word. She followed Iris silently.Iris just kept walking without a clear direction."Iris," Cassie cautiously tugged at her daughter's sleeve."What?!" Iris snapped, startling her mother.Today, Cassie had realized the truth: her daughter had not had an easy life in the Stein family. She didn't know Iris had had to endure so much hardship. Iris was her only child. Of course her heart would ache for her daughter."Maybe we're just destined to be poor. Whatever. So be it. I won't complain anymore, so cheer up," Cassie said.Iris suddenly stopped and turned to face her mother.Feeling guilty, Cassie added, "It's all my fault. I was blinded by greed...""Mom." Iris hugged her mother tightly as tears streamed down her face.She couldn't hold it in any longer."You've had i
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It was so brief that Iris wondered if she was seeing things."Come with me," Jason said."Where are we going?" she asked."Just do as your boss says and stop asking so many questions," he replied, moving forward. Iris jogged to keep pace with him."Mr. Just, I have a request," she said."Go ahead," he said, still walking briskly."Can you slow down a little?" she asked.Jason stopped and turned to look at her. His gaze slowly dropped down to her legs. "Oh, I see. It's because you have short legs," he remarked seriously.Iris was speechless. She was considered tall among women, with a figure comparable to a model's. How were her legs short?Jason resumed walking, but at a slower pace, allowing her to keep up without jogging. The person Jason took Iris to meet was a very important figure. Iris had no idea who the person was, but she came to that conclusion based on the meeting place and the content of their conversation.They were discussing a rather complex international cas
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Iris was speechless. She stepped back and nodded towards Jason. Once the elevator doors closed, she adjusted her coat. The underground parking lot was chilly, perhaps because it was such a huge space.Tucking her head down, she walked towards the exit.It was even colder upstairs.She returned to the law firm. She heard the law firm had a whole floor filled with rare books, some of which could not be found anywhere else. She planned to do some reading. Time flew by quickly during her study session, and before she knew it, it was already dark outside. The lights in the room flickered on automatically.Her phone buzzed in her pocket. Pulling it out, she saw it was Yvonne calling, so she answered it immediately."Come out, I'll buy you dinner," Yvonne said."Wow, someone's feeling generous today," Iris teased."Of course! Isn't that what bosses do?"Iris laughed, enjoying the banter."What's the location?""Number thirty-two, Beige Road.""Alright," Iris replied, glancing
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Brad arrived at Iris' house precisely at ten past seven. Holding the lunchbox, he rang the doorbell. Iris had just woken up, still in her pajamas, and wondered who could possibly be at the door this early. Sometimes, if she weren't driving, Brad would pick her up at around ten to eight. He wouldn't come this early.When she opened the door, she found him dressed in smart casual attire — a suit jacket, trousers, and white sneakers. In the past, he would wear cool attires like casual pants with a hoodie or a leather jacket, but after accompanying Iris to court on formal occasions, he had adapted his wardrobe considerably. Although he still felt uncomfortable in formal wear, he looked much more mature than before."You're here so early?" Iris asked, surprised."When you're busy, you never eat properly," Brad replied, entering without hesitation. He knew the passcode to her house anyway, so he made himself at home. He walked directly to the dining table. "Go freshen up and change yo
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"Are you really going to take on that case, by the way?" Brad asked Iris.Iris asked him back, "Why shouldn't I?""This kind of case could go viral online and attract public scrutiny. I'm worried you'll face backlash. Many people these days lack critical thinking and just follow the crowd," Brad expressed.Iris responded firmly, "I'm a lawyer. I just need to fulfill my duties and do my job well. If I have to weigh the pros and cons before taking on every case..." she turned to him, adding, "What would be the point of doing this job?"Brad fell silent for a moment, then conceded, "Yes, you're right. Don't worry, I'll be at your side."Iris poured cold water on his enthusiasm. "I don't need you to be at my side. You need to go independent.""I don't want to," Brad said, sticking close to her, as if afraid of being left behind."What? Are you just going to cling to me?" she asked."Yes, I am," he chuckled."By the way, I need some fruits but I don't have time to go to the superma
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Brad was right, Fiora knew that now. Yet her personality made it difficult for her to apologize and admit her mistakes. When Brad tried to take a sip of water, she snatched the glass from him.Brad looked at her, speechless. Fiora lifted her chin defiantly. "Whether he cares about me or not is none of your business."Brad wanted to ask her if her head had been kicked by a donkey. Instead, he said, "Alright, think what you want. I'm not your brother; I'm not gonna worry about you."Unintentionally, his words elicited a silent reaction from Iris, who lowered her gaze."My brother is overseas dealing with his heartbreak; he doesn't have time to worry about me," Fiora lamented. "I wonder if all the luck in our family has gone to the financial side. Is that why we're so unlucky in everything else? Half a year ago, my brother announced that he had a girlfriend. My mom had even met her and apparently really liked her, but then it all fell apart. My love life is rocky, and my brother's is
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Iris said, "Just shut up and order."Brad obediently picked up the menu.Fiora watched the exchange, somewhat shocked at how readily Brad complied with Iris' command.Before this, she and Brad had looked down on each other, and their mutual disdain was evident. She had always thought Brad was too wild and could not be easily controlled, yet here he was, completely under Iris' command. She wondered how Iris had managed to subdue such a wilful young man, especially given Brad's less-than-ideal character.Having spent considerable time with Iris, Brad knew her preferences in food. He ordered the dishes he knew she liked, along with some of his own favorites, before turning to Fiora. "What would you like?""Anything," Fiora replied, prompting Brad to place a random order for her.While they waited for the food, Fiora broached the topic that lingered between them. "About what happened before...""Let's not dwell on the past," Iris interjected. To her, an apology from Fiora held littl
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Iris didn't stop. She felt that they weren't acquainted so there was nothing to talk about.Fiora chased after her, tugging on Brad's arm as she ran past him. "Help me out."Brad thus followed behind her, saying, "If she doesn't want to talk to you, don't force her..."Fiora shot him an annoyed glare. Brad was speechless. Why did she glare at him? She was still the same spoiled brat."Wait, I'm not here to be your enemy," Fiora called as she caught up with Iris.Iris had to cross the street, but the continuous flow of traffic forced her to stop, giving Fiora a chance to catch up to her."I just want to apologize," Fiora said.Iris turned back in surprise. Those unexpected words caught her off guard. She did not expect it from Fiora at all.Why would Fiora suddenly apologize to her?"I know Stanley's married now. He married that evil woman," Fiora continued.Learning that Stanley had married Wendy had changed Fiora's opinion of Iris, but it wasn't until last night that she t
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When Iris opened the door, she was shocked to see that it was Samuel. "What are you doing here?" she asked, puzzled.Samuel replied, "Mr. Just is not in the country. He asked me to check on you. Do you need anything?"Jason had seen Iris' message, but she had deleted it before he could listen to it. Concerned about her, had sent Samuel to check if everything was alright since he was abroad.Iris tightened her grip on the doorknob. Something stirred in the bottom of her heart. She tried to sound calm as she said, "I'm fine.""I'll be in the country all month. If you need anything, feel free to call me," Samuel said, handing her his business card. "Here's my contact."Iris hesitated for a moment before taking it."Are you sure you're fine?" Samuel asked, noticing her pale complexion.Though Iris had forgotten about her stomach pain because she was preoccupied with her thoughts, her complexion gave away her condition. She forced a nod. "I'm fine. Really."Samuel studied her for a
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Iris walked out of the shop with the cake in hand. When she spotted Renee, she ignored her.Renee finally recognized the qualities Iris possessed when she compared Iris to Wendy — Iris was cultured, well-mannered, polite and respected her elders."Iris," Renee called out involuntarily.Iris merely looked back for a second before getting into her car.Renee stood frozen in a daze. If Iris were still her daughter-in-law, she mused, she wouldn't have to endure this humiliation. A shiver ran down her spine at the thought of Wendy. She perceived Wendy as a devil. Wendy was the most evil person she had ever seen! She couldn't imagine how a person could be that evil.Yet, Renee never considered her own flaws while judging others.Renee's unexpected appearance did not make Iris feel anything. She entered a restaurant's private room with the cake. The private room was filled with Brad's friends. They were playfully teasing him, saying, "You don't race with us anymore. You barely even ha
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Wendy stood up and gestured to the various luxury items she had purchased, sprawled across the couch. "Bring them up for me," she commanded, treating Renee like a servant."In your dreams!" Renee yelled back defiantly.Wendy leaned casually against the staircase railing, her expression filled with contempt. Cold and calculating, she resembled a predator, no trace of weakness remaining."Don't waste your breath with empty threats. You can't do anything to me. If anything happens to me, that video of you murdering someone will land in the police's hands. That boy will also receive a copy. When he learns who killed his mother after he grows up, there's no way he'll spare you. He'll send the Stein family into chaos. The video will also be leaked to the media, exposing your crime to the world. It'll become a scandal for the Stein family, and the family business' stocks will plummet as a result. And your dear husband, the person you care about the most? When he finds out that his lover di
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Iris was in no mood to talk. Yvonne shook her gently, asking, "Do you want me to take you out to relax?""Not interested," Iris replied, looking visibly exhausted.When the takeout arrived, she only picked at her food, taking just a few bites before losing interest.It wasn't that the food wasn't tasty; she simply had no appetite.Yvonne received a phone call. She asked Iris if she wanted to join her. Iris declined."Then I'll see you next time," Yvonne said while getting up."Mmh," Iris responded absentmindedly.After Yvonne left, Iris packed up the food and decided to go to bed early.The day of the trial arrived as scheduled. Despite her best efforts, the trial proved challenging, and the outcome was not what she had hoped for. The client commented, "Honestly, it's better than what I expected. There's a big difference between five years and ten years. I'll reform well, show good behavior, and try to get released early."Iris remained silent. The outcome wasn't satisfactor
