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Zara replied, "I might look like a lightweight, but I'm pretty sure you guys can grasp a simple concept like this."Look, companies only shake on a deal if they both get something out of it. If things get too heated and the deal blows over, it's not just a loss for Cecil's company but your company too. Am I right?"That hit the nail on the head.A deal was a deal because everyone was looking to score a win. It was not about one side getting the upper hand. Some guys just could not help themselves, always trying to throw their weight around with the ladies, snagging little perks here and there. Still, it was not like they would ditch the deal over it.A guy nearby gave Zara the once-over and blurted out, "Hey, haven't I seen you somewhere before? You're Mr. Webb's secretary, aren't you?"Another dude's face twitched. "Which Mr. Webb are we talking about?""Who else but the big shot from Azure Cloud Group?"Suddenly, the vibe at the table shifted. The glances thrown at Zara had
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The contract had been signed. Zara clutched it in one hand and steadied Cecil, who could barely walk, with the other. They followed James out of the lounge.Peering down the hallway, James did not spot Yosef. He scratched his head and looked back at Zara. "You guys okay?""Yeah, we're good. Thanks, Mr. Sate," Zara said with heartfelt gratitude. She could have handled those last two drinks, but it would have been rough. James had truly saved her.For the first time, James was on the receiving end of Zara's earnest gaze, and it made him a little sheepish. He flashed her a grin, one of his pointy canines showing. "Don't mention it. Just think about taking that job offer, okay?"Zara promised she would consider it.She turned down James' offer to get a ride for them, and with Cecil leaning on her, Zara headed out first.Feeling the warm glow of being thanked for a good deed, James strolled back to his own private room. There was a spring in his step.Yosef was just lounging there wh
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The three women settled into the back seat, while Yosef rode shotgun.Zara had no other option but to cancel her ride.Beatrice had offered them a lift, and they had actually taken her up on it, leaving her feeling super awkward.She was just trying to flaunt her status, sure that Zara would not accept the ride. That plan totally backfired.Still, she felt a twinge of pride knowing that Yosef had invited Zara into the car at her behest.The car hummed to life and started moving.Beatrice's mind wandered back to the bond Zara and Yosef shared over the years. She could not resist a quick glance in the rearview mirror. Yosef, riding shotgun, had shut his eyes and was pretending to be asleep.He was clearly not in the mood to deal with anyone. Beatrice let out a quiet sigh of relief.Silence filled the car. Nobody was talking. Cecil, however, could not keep it in any longer.She might not be a fan of Yosef, but she disliked Beatrice even more. She was the homewrecker, the one who
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The driver, well aware of Yosef's preferences, silently rolled up the window. That cut off any chance for the pair in the back seat to listen in.Zara pulled her hand back, putting up a wall between them. "I wouldn't want to trouble you, Mr. Webb."Yosef was just as cold. "Like you haven't been a bother before?"Zara could not recall a single time she'd been a nuisance to him, but she was too drained to argue. "Whatever it was, our thing... is over now."Yosef's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Our thing? What exactly is 'our thing'?"Right then, Zara was beyond tired. Beatrice did not want her anywhere near Yosef, and the feeling was mutual.His presence alone made her feel like she was suffocating."Mr. Webb, I'm still feeling sick to my stomach. I can't stand the thought of being in a car right now. We're close enough to my home, so I'll walk. Could you just drop Cecil off at the front of the neighborhood?"Yosef, never one to coddle or have much patience, cut to the chase. "Are
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Zara's eyes fluttered open to the morning light, her head pounding from the hangover. She moaned in discomfort.Then, a cool, detached voice said, "There's water on the nightstand to your left."Was that Yosef?She snapped her eyes open to find Yosef lounging in a chair by the bed. His legs were crossed, and his eyes were on her."Mr. Webb, what are you doing here?" She glanced around, realizing she was in a hospital with an IV drip hooked to her arm. Confusion set in. "What happened to me?"Yosef replied, his voice even, "Do you not remember anything from last night?""I remember I drank too much and got drunk. I felt sick to my stomach, and my gut hurt a lot. I was a complete mess, but I figured crashing at home would do the trick. Was a trip to the hospital really necessary?”She had a sinking feeling. "What else is wrong with me?"Yosef looked at her with an unreadable expression. "You had a miscarriage."Zara froze, then felt her heart drop like a stone.She was already
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After Zara’s IV was finished, the nurse took out the needle. Zara grabbed her phone to answer Cecil's text asking how she was.Cecil was at work. For someone with a normal job, getting time off was not easy.Zara texted back that she was all good and heading home, though she really felt like sleeping more. The nurse was not hurrying her, so she let her eyes fall shut.She woke up around noon to her phone ringing. "Who's this?"The caller sounded annoyed. "Zara, it's me. Why do you always ask who's calling? Don't you have my number saved?""Mr. Sate?""That's right!""Sorry about that, Mr. Sate. I just haven't saved it yet.""Ah, don't sweat it! I'm not one to fuss. Just add it when you can." James seemed really keen on Zara. "We can chat whenever you're bored."Zara replied, "Sure. Was there something you needed, Mr. Sate?""Hey, just checking in on you. You had quite a few drinks last night. Are you feeling okay?""I'm good, really. Thanks for thinking of me, Mr. Sate.""G
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Zara ate her dinner in silence. She made up her mind to steer clear of James from now on to dodge awkward run-ins with Yosef.James offered to drive her home after dinner, and Zara did not turn him down.While in the car, she added James' contact number. She also checked out the post Beatrice had talked about.It was way too misleading.As they pulled up to her building, Zara spoke up, "Mr. Sate, could you take down that post?"James was puzzled. "Why should I delete it?""It's not appropriate. It could lead to misunderstandings.""Really? I thought it was pretty cool."Zara, calm but firm, pressed on, "It's better to remove it."With a sigh, James grabbed his phone. "Fine, fine. If you want it gone, it's gone. I'll do as you say."Zara thanked him. "I appreciate it, Mr. Sate."With the post now deleted, James' mood lifted. "How about we grab dinner tomorrow night?"Zara unbuckled her seatbelt. "Mr. Sate, I've given it a lot of thought, and that job you mentioned isn't the
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James had taken the reins of his family's business empire, and his dad saw the upcoming birthday bash as the perfect chance to introduce him to the company's allies.Sure, James could round up a whole squad of dates if he needed to, but none of his usual crowd of models and social media stars were suited for the cutthroat corporate scene. He was not about to mess up his big debut, which was exactly why he needed Zara by his side.Everyone in the industry knew Zara was the top secretary at Azure Cloud Group. She was in a league of her own when it came to getting the job done.Zara mulled it over for a hot second before sighing. "Mr. Sate, you've got yourself a deal. I'll be your plus one and get you through this event. After that, we'll be even." "Deal!"...James was too psyched to keep the news under wraps. The moment Zara gave him the thumbs-up, he bolted to the bar where his crew was hanging out to spill the beans."Ms. Lowry is on board!" he announced.Ophite raised an e
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Harper's kisses were always teasing, intentionally awakening her senses.Their tongues tangled, taking her breath away. When she felt like she could not breathe and instinctively grabbed at his shirt, Harper let go and kissed his way down to her chin, neck, and chest.She could not resist him.Shelby was torn. She did not have to hold back her body's needs and reactions, especially since they could not end their marriage just yet. He was her husband, after all, so why should she deny herself? She decided to make the most of it.Men could easily separate love from physical desire, and women could too. Shelby did not think that accepting Harper's touches meant she liked him. It was just about meeting a need.She would just get that over with.Shelby's fingers gripped the sheets tightly as Harper kissed her growing belly. She was six months along, and her belly was a little bigger. The thought of their child made his heart melt, and he kissed her several more times before suddenly s
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Shelby made a sound of agreement, her back sore from sitting too long. She leaned back against Harper without much thought. She was busy with her work and not in the mood for conversation.Harper quickly got the gist of the case file. In short, it was a classic example of someone facing the consequences of their own actions.In the western part of Starville, there was a middle school and a vocational school. The two schools were just a street apart. Not all, but at least 80% of the vocational school students were troublemakers.One of those students, Yered, often rounded up his gang to shake down the middle school kids for their money.Since last year, the bullies had been targeting Steven Scott, a middle schooler. They would often demand money from him. Steven was shy and scared, so he never stood up to them and just handed over the cash.However, this time, as he was walking with a girl from his class, the bullies blocked their path again. They started to pick on the girl becaus
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Samantha was really happy. She lifted her finger elegantly and said softly, "One step at a time. First, we'll make sure the child is gone. Then, we'll push them to divorce, and in the end, when she's weak from losing the baby, we'll take care of her." If Shelby died as Harper's wife, then Harper would get everything, and that would be bad. The two women agreed. While reclining on their bamboo chairs, they started dreaming about their perfect future—one with the Young family and the other with all the money. Since the foot masseuse could not hear or speak, they talked freely, not worried about anyone overhearing them. After the massage, they even went to eat together. The masseuse quietly cleaned up and tidied the room. Then, she headed straight for the lookout point. The resort was in the mountains, with lots of trees and streams. The lookout was up high, with a great view of all the little mountains. It was a beautiful spot that every guest at the hotel made sure to visit.
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Adalee was doubtful. "Is it really that serious? Our husband doesn't like that dowdy wife or the eldest son. Even if he's started to favor Harper more because of his marriage to the Lambert family, that still won't affect our children.""Our husband used to leave the company matters to our sons, but now he's handing them over to Harper. Who knows what the future holds?" Samantha said with a hint of malice. "We can't take that risk. We can't let Harper get too much leverage. We can't let him and his child have too great a chance to win."Adalee could see Samantha was desperate and asked anxiously, "What are you thinking of doing? She's a lawyer. She knows the law, and she's the sole heir to the Lambert family."Samantha's eyes suddenly became slits. "That's right, she's the only one who will inherit the Lambert family's fortune. With that kind of money, there are loads of people who want to trick her or get their hands on it. "She's a lawyer, not a superhero. Just wait. I'll make
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It was Shelby's first visit to the Youngs' place, and by chance, she walked in on his father's so-called second and third wives being snide to Harper. His dad had not lifted a finger to help. It seemed like this was not a one-off occurrence.Was that the way they always treated him?Harper, taken aback by her blunt question, nearly slammed on the brakes. What?"Me, being pushed around in the family? That's just because I can't be bothered..." Who would waste their time arguing with a bunch of women or stoop so low as to fight with their dad's other women? That would be so embarrassing, right?However, he stopped himself mid-sentence.Because he suddenly realized that by saying that, he was making it sound like he felt bad for being 'picked on' at home.Harper slowed the car down and glanced at Shelby. Her eyebrows were knitted together, and she looked really serious. She was definitely not happy.He almost smiled, but he pushed it back down. He swallowed hard and changed his voi
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She faced Samantha, not bothering to argue about inheritance rights. "You still haven't answered my earlier question. What does 'stepmother' mean?"Caught off guard by the sudden shift back to the topic, Samantha was momentarily speechless.Shelby did not wait for her to catch up. She pulled out her phone and quickly tapped the screen."Ah, I see," Shelby remarked, glancing at her phone. "According to this, 'stepmother' used to refer to a concubine in ancient times. That's similar to a servant, isn't it? So, in modern terms, it's like a maid. "Got it now. Would you mind getting me some salad? Thanks."The nerve of her, treating Samantha like a common maid! She had never been so insulted. "You!"Shelby set her phone down and met her gaze. "Since you're so curious, I'll fill you in. In the Lambert family, my word is law. If you're ever curious about me again, just ask me directly. No need to rely on rumors."Samantha bit her lip and looked to Gilbert for support, but he just sat
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It was Shelby.Pregnant and in flats, she stood firm with not a hint of weakness about her.Her steady gaze fell on the two women who fancied themselves important, leaving them at a loss for words.Harper paused for just a moment, then quickly got to his feet and hurried over. "Dear!"The Young family's house was bright and airy. Harper's eyes sparkled with the unexpected joy of seeing Shelby, who had said she would not come. His face lit up with a smile.Shelby watched him, amused. She thought he was like their excited Shiba Inu, dashing over at the sight of its owner.Harper reached her side, calling out again, "Dear."Shelby gave a small nod. "Yeah."The guests at the dining table snapped out of their surprise, and Wrenley beamed. "Shelby, you're here."Shelby greeted her parents-in-law, "Mom, Dad."Wrenley hurried over to help her, her actions showing just how much she cherished her daughter-in-law.That was Shelby's first visit to the Young family since her wedding. She
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Harper waited until Wrenley had said enough, andthen he spoke up."I just don't get you. Your family's loaded, my grandparents are laidback, and Dad doesn't even like you. Why stick to him? Just divorce him, take half his stuff, go home, and hang out with some young models. "That'd be way better than sticking to a lost cause. You've got no ambition."If it were Shelby, she would have left by then if he had not trapped her by getting her pregnant and holding something over her head. Why couldn't his mom be more like his wife?"In your dreams!"Wrenley, with tears in her eyes, scoffed. "The Young family wasn't always so fancy. I married him, and he promised me the moon. 'A good wife helps me reach my dreams, and I'll pay her back in gold.' And then what? "Once the Young family made it big, he just kept bringing in more women and their kids. How can I accept that? I'll fight him to the end, even if it kills me!"Harper sighed. "You want to fight him, I don't. Shelby and her baby
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"An old friend?" Zara questioned. "If an old friend wanted to see me, they should be visiting the cemetery, not here."Only a very few people knew she was still alive.Shawn asked, "Is it a man or a woman?""A young man. He also said something else...""What did he say?"The butler hesitated, then relayed, "He said... The miss tricked him, and now she owes him for it."Zara was speechless.The garden fell silent for a moment, with only the whisper of the summer wind rustling through the flowers.Seconds later, Shawn set aside his tablet and smiled slightly. "Really? That sounds fun. Get him to come in. I'd like to meet him too."Zara had thought it was just a joke, but when the butler led the visitor in, she stood up in astonishment.It was him!...In Parnova, the sun shone brightly.However, in Starville, the weather was turning.The sky had been clear when Harper left home in the morning. However, when he reached the Youngs' place at noon, he saw the sun hidden behind
