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This dinner was the biggest event of the trip, so everyone was bound to show up. Yosef had several gowns ready for Zara to pick from. They were all displayed on hangers. There was also a team of makeup artists waiting to get to work. The more he dressed her up, the more Zara felt a chill in her heart. It was as if she was being primped to be sold at a high price. She did not care anymore and just pointed to one dress without much thought. Yosef lounged on the couch with a magazine and glanced up. "That outfit won't go with the diamond hairpin." Right, Zara remembered. Yosef had won that hairpin last night and mentioned she should find a dress to match it. Feeling a bit uneasy, Zara chose another dress, a modern-style dress. It was pale green, ankle-length, and looked graceful from the front. The back had a cut-out design that showed off the shoulder blades, keeping it classy yet alluring.The stylist swept her hair to one side and secured the hairpin. She gave her a light, ele
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Just then, the host came over to say hello. "Yosef!"Yosef smiled and whispered to Zara, "When the dance starts, head to your left. I'll be there to catch you."Zara was puzzled. However, before she could ask, the middle-aged man was already in front of them, and she had to hold her question."Mr. Stewart," Yosef greeted the man respectfully.The man, nearly 60, had a kindly look about him. "You know, we're all here to have a good time. Harmony is the key to prosperity, but you, you've gone and scared someone off."He seemed to be scolding Yosef, yet really, he was just poking fun. One could tell he really liked Yosef.Yosef was super warm to him too. Zara had never seen him talk like this with any older person, not even Mr. Webb Senior."Mr. Stewart, are you mad at me? I was just getting rid of a bad apple for you so that he wouldn't spoil your ship.""You're always right!" Maxwell Stewart laughed loudly. "Could I actually be mad at you over a stranger? You're practically my s
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"What?"Zara was puzzled. Why on earth did he bring up Shawn?Her history with Shawn was ancient, from their high school days, long before she knew him."I don't get what you're saying, Mr. Webb."Yosef's face was stiff. "That'd be for the best."Zara was lost. She did not understand what he was getting at.Yosef glared at her as if her questions were a nuisance. He suddenly seemed fed up.He let go of her waist and said, "Stay out of my sight for a while." He then walked off alone.Zara watched him go, totally baffled by his sudden mood swings.She was alone among strangers and felt a bit out of place.Having been to enough of these parties, she found her footing after a bit.She found a quiet corner in the banquet hall and kept to herself.If she could just stay put until the party was over, that would be just fine with her.The party would end tonight, and tomorrow, she would leave the ship. The day after, she would quit her job. Everything would be on track.Things we
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Zara was very close to the man's chest and caught a whiff of a strange but nice scent.It reminded her of pine and cypress trees in a forest—cool and mysterious. It made her curious.Zara's confusion lasted only a moment. She tried to look up at the man's face.Before she could see him, her eyes were covered again. The man had picked up the blindfold and tied it back around her head.All Zara saw was the man's chin. She knew he was not Yosef, the man she knew so well."Um, how should I address you?" Zara whispered.The man paused and did not say a word. He finished tying the blindfold before gently holding her hand.The lady on stage called out, "Time's up! Everyone's paired up, so let's get our dance party started!"As the beautiful music filled the air, Zara felt the man's arms wrap around her waist.She knew he was not trying to be rude or anything. She could tell. Thus, she did not pull away when he led her onto the dance floor.Blindfolded, Zara let the man guide her thro
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Stanley glanced down at her and said, "Hmm? I'm not sure. It was dark, and I couldn't really see. When the lights came back on, you were right next to me, so maybe it was."Zara looked around and noticed that nobody else had their eyes covered.She figured the game was supposed to be about finding a dance partner blindfolded. Only then could they take off their blindfold.That guy kept her blindfolded, so she could not see a thing.He did not want her to see him on purpose.Even in the dark, where it was hard to see, he did not want her to catch even a glimpse.That guy definitely was not Stanley.Stanley asked, "Ms. Lowry?"Zara stopped thinking about the mysterious man for a second and turned back to Stanley. "Thanks, Professor Schmidt."The waiters had cleaned up the cake that had crashed to the floor, and even the carpet was swapped out for a new one. It was all done in under 15 minutes. The Stewart family's efficiency was impressive.The music had started playing again,
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They were just dancing, so Zara and Stanley were not holding onto each other tightly. Yosef took advantage of this, pushed Sarah toward Stanley, and then held Zara close.Zara found herself suddenly back with Yosef, looking at him in surprise. He seemed indifferent.She felt like just a thing to him, tossed aside when he did not care and grabbed back when he wanted.She did not feel respected at all.Zara asked sternly, "Mr. Webb, what are you doing?""Why? Are you upset because I came between you and Professor Schmidt?" Yosef's voice was icy. "Did you forget that you belong to me?"Belong to him?That was right. To him, she was just a thing, a tool without her own thoughts or feelings. She was supposed to orbit around him, ready to jump at his command. Her fate was entirely in his hands.Zara did not want to dance with him anymore.She did not even want to look at him.The feelings she had been holding in all day finally burst out.She tried to get away from him, but he was
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Zara was scared of Yosef.She could not imagine what he might do with the contract.That was just how people were. The less they knew, the more uncertain and scared they became.Yosef did not try to stop Zara again. He simply released her hand and walked upstairs with long strides.He did not tell her to come along.His walking away, however, seemed to clearly say, 'I dare you not to follow.'Zara's mind raced for a solution, and she accidentally caught Stefan's eye. He gave her a slight nod.Zara took a deep breath and finally decided to head upstairs.She knew that with Stefan around, he would be there to help her out.Even if he was doing it just to be nice to Stanley, the deal she offered him was too good to pass up.He was on her side.The first floor buzzed with the laughter and chatter of guests having fun. The real action, however, was on the second floor. That was where the VIPs hung out.Maxwell gave Yosef a friendly pat on the shoulder. "The gang's playing Spades
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Maxwell said his back was hurting just to get away. He had heard some news and rushed back to his room. He quickly asked his secretary, "Is it true Shawn got on the boat?""Anders thinks he saw someone who looks like Shawn. He's not sure, though."Maxwell could not help but laugh, but he was actually upset: "He hides even at his own family's party. Is he scared of something here? His mom's family has really spoiled him!"He ordered, "Go find him!"His secretary answered, "Yes."Maxwell thought it over. "Do it quietly. Don't make a fuss."He had his reasons... He did not want to mess things up for Shawn.His secretary answered, "Yes."Still worried, Maxwell headed to the room where the card game was happening.It was quiet there for a moment.Yaxley had asked for Zara.Yosef looked over at Zara. He was in the shadow of a tall lamp behind him. This made it hard to see his face, and no one could tell what he was thinking.Zara held her breath for a second.It all hinged on wha
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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
