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Zara's first instinct was to push him away!Her second thought was why was he so hot to the touch?She pressed her hand against Yosef's chest. Even through his clothes, it felt like she was being burned.When she pushed Yosef, he just plopped down on the floor, as if he could not resist at all.The living room light shone on Yosef's pale, handsome face, making it look a little red.Some of his short hair had fallen over his eyes, which made him seem less intense than usual.Zara bit her lip. She could still feel where he had touched her, and she did not look too happy.She had forgotten that Yosef had the key card to her room."What are you doing here?"She remembered how several people had said similar things to her that night. She asked sharply, "Did you come here to convince me to reconcile with Leah? They're offering 1.5 million dollars. How much more are you going to add, Mr. Webb?"Add half a million?No way, Yosef had deep pockets. He would probably double it.Zara's
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Yosef was full of energy, and his hands were warm. They felt as hot as a stove, sending warmth right into Zara's heart.For the fourth time, Yosef asked her, "Aren't you over it yet?"Zara could not help but laugh out of frustration. How could he expect her to just get over it when he had not done anything to fix the problem?She tried to pull her hand away, but Yosef held on tight. They struggled in silence, each pulling in their own direction. This made Zara even more upset until she finally yanked her hand free.Yosef lost the tug-of-war and looked really disappointed. His eyes were drooping, and he seemed totally worn out.Even his breath felt hot as he said, "It wasn't Beatrice who paid off the caretaker. She wouldn't dare. Please, just trust me this time."Zara thought he was just making excuses.If it was not Beatrice, then who was it?He should at least give her a name!Zara did not even have to go to work, but she was in a hurry to get away from Starville because she
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They stared at each other. After a few seconds, Yosef closed his eyes. Tired, he whispered, "Take care of me. If I die, no one will like you anymore."His words broke through her frustration, leaving her feeling scattered and lost.For the first time ever, he made it clear—he liked her.This guy had a knack for hitting a nerve. Growing up, she could count on one hand the people who actually liked her.Her parents? She could not shake off the memory of them once agreeing to use her to pay off a debt.If her own folks felt that way, it was no wonder others did too. Yaxley was all talk, and Shawn had ditched her to go overseas.Hardly anyone had ever cared about her. Yosef's piercing words made her heart ache so much she felt numb.However, did he really like her? Was it not Beatrice he was into?What a jerk, tricking her again.Zara's bed had a blanket spread out on it. She grabbed the edge and yanked it, pulling Yosef and the blanket right off the bed.The bed was not tall, bu
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Yosef was the one person Zara just could not figure out. She was a secretary who could handle any situation and had been around the block in the grown-up world. She was used to understanding people quickly, usually over the course of a meal. She knew exactly how to deal with them. However, Yosef was different. Even after three years, he remained a mystery to her. She thought she was just another replaceable part of his life, someone he would not miss if she left. Yet, he was insistent, always making sure she stayed close by.She used to think he was surrounded by women, as many as fish in a river. He could pick and choose as he pleased. However, he told her he was hooked on her and her alone.She figured he just wanted to win her over, to have her, and maybe, he was a bit stubborn about it. However, then he showed her the bright fireworks, wished her a happy New Year, called her his good girl, and suggested they give it another shot...At this moment, Yosef told her, "I don't like
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Zara bit her lip and said, "Yosef, I can't believe you don't have any feelings for Beatrice. I just can't. If you don't care about her, why are you still protecting her?"My mom has to live with an artificial heart because of what Beatrice did, and my mom's mind isn't even working right anymore... I'm so scared that one day, I'll go home and she won't know who I am. Or worse, she won't be there at all."Please, get off me. Every time I see you, I remember how you always stood up for Beatrice when I tried to talk to you about what she did. You always take her side, even though you say you like me. That's not how you show someone you like them, it's just not."Yosef looked into Zara's eyes and saw them shimmering with unshed tears.She looked so hurt.This was not the first time she had looked at him that way.It reminded him of the Thanksgiving Day parade float incident when Beatrice blamed Zara for the mishap, and he scolded Zara instead of helping her. He had never been harsh with her
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Zara bit her lip. "Has the Nox family made some kind of promise to you?"Stefan did not say it outright, but his silence was enough.Business was all about trading favors, and the Nox family had offered Stefan something tempting enough to get him on board with making peace.Stefan was being pretty decent about it too. He did not pull rank and demand she make up with them, but he did sweeten the deal.The sweetener was not just the promise of a raise. It was also an unspoken promise not to fire her for the slip-ups she had made at work lately.Zara let out a breath, feeling touched. The Nox family was going all out to protect Leah, reaching out to Zara in every way they could, with kindness and with pressure. It was tough not to be moved by the love of a parent."Mr. Schmidt, I'll think it over," she said.After she hung up, Zara finished her pasta.She headed back to her room. She stopped by the front desk to ask them to send up some light food that would be easy on a sick pers
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Zara remained leaning against the wall even after the call had ended.While Zara was relaxing in the warm waters of Rofey Manor, she remembered Leah talking about Shawn buying a company back home and planning to take it public. She had not thought much about it then, but Stanley's words made her wonder.Was Shawn really coming back?Leaning against the wall, Zara looked up, her mind drifting to last New Year's Eve.That night had stuck with Yosef, and she had seen Shawn then too.Shawn had come back to visit from time to time, so it was not like she had not seen him at all.Her gaze was distant as she got lost in her thoughts. She did not even notice Yosef standing at the doorway.Yosef watched her. She seemed to be reminiscing. He really wanted to know what she was thinking about.Soon after, Zara's phone rang again. It was Shelby."Shelby," Zara answered."Terence and Wilson Nox just called me. They want to have lunch with you," Shelby said."I can't eat with them," Zara r
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Yosef was in his hotel room, calling for some fresh clothes to be brought up. He had been feeling off for a while, ever since he was in Fleent. However, it was his trip to see Zara that had him rushing from Starville to Westwood overnight that really did a number on him. After getting drenched in the snowfall, he ended up with a fever. He buttoned up his shirt in front of the mirror, his long fingers moving deftly. His face was serious and handsome, a stark contrast to the playful guy Zara saw. The truth was, he only got to stay in Zara's room last night by being a bit of a trickster. Zara had not really forgiven him, not deep down. Their past troubles weighed heavily on her, making their patch-up as delicate as a thin sheet of paper. The good vibes they had built up over New Year's were shattered by Beatrice, and then Zara had her walls up high once more. Yosef shrugged on his coat, feeling irked. He headed out to catch the elevator. That was when he bumped into Harper, who
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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
