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Zara kept her cool. "Being prepared is part of the job as a secretary.""Do you really want something to happen between us?" Yosef challenged."What you do is your business, Mr. Webb," Zara shot back.He held her gaze for a tense moment and then started walking toward her.Zara's gut told her this was not good. She stepped back without even thinking.Just in time, Melanie emerged in fresh clothes and called out, "Yosef, I'm ready."Zara quickly said, "I'll drive Ms. Schmidt home."Melanie waved her off. "No need, Zara. I'm all good now. I can get back to work.""Don't push yourself.""After everything we've been through, you didn't shed a tear, Zara. I can't be a crybaby. I want to be as brave as you!" Melanie declared with fierce determination.Yosef did not glance back as he headed for the door. "Let's head back to the office."When they got back, Zara made a beeline for the secretary's office, but Yosef grabbed her arm. He dragged her into his office, saying, "Come with m
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Zara had just reached the pantry door when these words hit her ears.She stopped dead in her tracks.Melanie snapped back, "Quit trying to cause drama! Look, even if there's something between Yosef and Ms. Lowry, I'll just have to win him over fair and square! "And if you're crushing on Yosef too, feel free to try your luck. I'm just as good as anyone else here, and I'm sure Yosef will choose me in the end!"Zara spun on her heel and left.Melanie was a sweetheart, but Charmaine? After her sneaky plan to get someone else to do her dirty work flopped, she tried to mess with Melanie. She had better step back, or she would see a side of Zara that was not so nice....That evening, as Zara was leaving work, she bumped into Stanley in the lobby.She hesitated for a second before approaching him with a smile. "Hey, Professor Schmidt.""Ms. Lowry," Stanley got up from the couch."You here for Ms. Schmidt? I saw her chatting with a coworker on my way down. She'll probably be here an
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The following morning, Zara arrived at work like any other day, her thermal mug in hand. She headed to the break room to fill it with hot water. Work had not officially started yet, so she leaned against the counter, pulled out her phone, and dialed a number.Zara had been feeling uneasy ever since Yosef brought up her mom. She had spent the last couple of days tracking down an old neighbor's number. She wanted to see if they knew anything about her parents."Hello?" The voice on the other end sounded."It's Zara. Mrs. Kelly, remember me?" said Zara."Zara? How did you get my number?""I saved it a while back," Zara replied quietly."What can I do for you, dear?""Are you still neighbors with my parents? How are they doing?"Mrs. Kelly explained, "Oh, I moved away. I live with my son and his wife now. I don't see your folks much. They were fine last I heard, but I'm not up to date."Zara's heart sank a little. "Oh, okay.""Why don't you call them yourself, Zara? I heard you m
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After that, Zara gave up on her parents. She did not try to reach out for three years, until a few months back when she suddenly tried calling. She could not get through, however.She laughed to herself then. When it came to being tough, her parents had won. They said it was over, and it really was.Now, hearing her mom's voice and knowing she was okay, she let it go. It was better for them to just live their own lives.Zara picked up her tea and went back to the secretary's office.As soon as she sat down, Charmaine dropped the file from yesterday on her desk, all proud. "I talked to Mr. Webb. He says you're in charge of this!"Alright then.Zara really did not want to hang around the messy office. She grabbed her papers and purse without a word and headed out.Charmaine glared at her retreating figure with a mean scowl.Once outside, Zara popped into a coffee shop nearby, ordered a coffee, and settled down to look over the documents.About 30 minutes later, she had a pretty
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Yosef, who was always pretty stoic, got to the spot where he was meeting Harper. Harper was scarfing down a cookie like he had not eaten in days.Yosef gave him a quick once-over and took a seat.Harper nodded at the papers on the table and mumbled through a mouthful, "Your info's right there. I haven't eaten since yesterday. I'm starving.""Nobody at home to make your meals? Didn't your mom say she'd find you a wife?" Yosef casually remarked as he flipped through a folder.Harper's stomach turned when he thought of that older woman who had barged into his life, claiming to be his fiancée. He chucked the cookie back into the bag and wiped his hands with a tissue, sounding quite annoyed."My mom must be dreaming to think I'd marry her just for her inheritance. It'd be like having another housekeeper... Let's drop the subject."He glanced up. "Why are you suddenly digging into these small companies? They're peanuts compared to your Azure Cloud, aren't they?"He wondered why Yosef
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Zara kept her cool. "I heard you've got a new baby boy and that he's super cute. Any chance I could meet him?"Mr. Chapman hesitated for a while before going back to ignoring her. He got in his car and left.He was not going home. He was off to a hotel for a big industry meet-up.Zara, being the top secretary at Azure Cloud Group, could have joined in. She was not in the mood for chit-chat, however. She found a quiet corner to sit and wait.After Mr. Chapman's fancy dinner was wrapped up, she would get him to sign that extra contract.Even if she did not get his signature tonight, it was no big deal. She would be back tomorrow. He had better be ready to put up with her for four days because right after that, she would be saying goodbye to the job.Flipping through a magazine, Zara's attention snapped to a ruckus nearby.Zara got up and walked over to see the commotion. Mr. Chapman was in a heated argument with a woman.The woman did not care that they were at a fancy event. She
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Zara kept her cool and asked, "What are you planning to do with her?"Mr. Chapman gave a cold laugh. "That's my business, not yours.""Doing something to her that's a crime will put me into trouble too. It definitely is my business.""I'm trying to help you out. If I'm right, you got stuck with this tough job because Mr. Webb took her side. In a way, she's been in your way. Let me take care of her, and you'll have one less person to compete with. Wouldn't that make your life easier?"Mr. Chapman talked it all out slowly, making it sound like there was no downside.Zara thought it over and nodded. "You're right, she's been a pain."Mr. Chapman squinted. "So, you're in?""I'm in. I'll call her now." Zara pulled out her phone and dialed the number. After waiting a bit, she started talking."Ms. Fischer, your old boss, Mr. Chapman, told me to bring you here under false pretenses. He said he wanted to show you something. We're at the Hilton Hotel right now. Why don't you come and se
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Tonight, Yosef seemed to be taking it out on her, leaving behind several bite and pinch marks.Lost in the moment, Zara heard him whisper, "I never realized how tempting you were."She thought he was talking about Mr. Chapman, which was so ridiculous she did not even want to respond. She closed her eyes and let him have his way.The next morning, it was Zara who woke up early.Yosef was really tough on her the night before. When Zara got out of bed, she felt awful and moved slowly. Yosef got up too and gave her a quick, cold look. Without saying a word, he headed straight to the bathroom.He was fast. When Zara stepped out after having put on her makeup, he was right behind her. They left the hotel one after the other, not talking at all.Yosef's driver pulled up to get him. He climbed into the car and said, "Hold on."Zara walked out of the hotel and saw his car but chose to take a cab instead.The driver peeked at Yosef in the back seat.With no emotion on his face, Yosef sa
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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
