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"Mom, Dad, I've made up my mind. I will go back and take over the family business."When Jaycie Stanton's parents heard that she had finally agreed, they were overjoyed on the other end of the phone.However, thoughts of her hidden identity and the boyfriend she had kept in the dark led them to ask, "Is your boyfriend coming back with you? Have you told him the truth about who you are?""I haven't. I'm going to break up with him," Jaycie replied, her voice softening at the mention of Cole Benson. "I'll take care of everything here in a week."After a brief exchange, Jaycie ended the call and put her phone away before returning to the private room.The room was filled with people, and the chatter was loud. The moment she stepped inside, the conversation paused for a second, but Jaycie acted as if she didn't notice and walked straight to Cole, sitting beside him.He briefly turned his attention away from the conversation and looked at the quiet figure next to him. His voice was laz
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Jaycie froze mid-step before turning her head to see who had called out to her. It was one of her father's former business partners, who had once begged for a collaboration with him. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She didn't want to reveal her identity and was trying to figure out how to slip away unnoticed when one of the guys trailing behind Cole glanced her up and down and let out a mocking laugh."Did he say Ms. Stanton? He wants to pitch a business idea to Jaycie? Look at her—she's obviously a nobody. How could she be involved in any kind of business? What a joke."His words sparked a wave of laughter. They weren't speaking in Frutunian, so Jaycie could clearly understand their ridicule. Still, she kept her expression neutral, showing no reaction. Cole, however, wasn't as composed. He shot the guy a cold, warning glare. The man, sensing he'd crossed a line, quickly toned down his mockery, and the others, catching Cole's sharp look, gradually fell silent.The noise die
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When she said this, Cole didn't press further. Instead, he replied, "If work gets too exhausting, just stay home. It hurts me to see you working yourself to the bone. You know I can take care of you."Jaycie shook her head, her words deliberate. "I'm not anyone's accessory."Cole was taken aback. "What do you mean, accessory?"Not wanting to answer, Jaycie changed the subject. "Why are you back so early today? Didn't you have work?""I've been so busy lately, and I haven't had time to spend with you. So today, I thought I'd make some time." His expression softened, and he was back to being the doting boyfriend she once knew. "What do you want to do? Dinner? A movie? Whatever you want, I'm all yours today."The old Jaycie might have been touched. After all, she knew he was the heir to Benson Corp, and his workload was no joke. The fact that he was willing to set aside time for her would have been proof that she meant something to him.But now, as she looked at him, she couldn't he
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The group of men spoke in low tones, but their words carried a sharp edge, and the occasional glances they threw Jaycie's way made it clear their comments were meant for her ears. She didn't react, though. Soon enough, they'd be standing before her, addressing her respectfully due to her real identity.The auction continued, and the next item was brought to the stage—a crystal sculpture named "Timeless Harmony". The piece was exquisite, made from high-quality crystal, but what really caught everyone's attention was the auctioneer's announcement that it was the work of Castiel Rivero, the legendary master of crystal sculpture.Eileen's eyes lit up when she heard Castiel's name. She immediately raised her bidding paddle and turned to Cole. "This piece has incredible value! Your grandmother's birthday is the day after tomorrow. This would be perfect as a gift for her!"Jaycie, who had glanced up at the sculpture when Castiel's name was mentioned, quickly looked away. Her voice was ca
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Jaycie froze mid-step, instinctively ending the call. She couldn't help but wonder why everyone seemed to enjoy sneaking up behind her and speaking out of nowhere. Turning around, she saw Cole standing there, his expression far from pleasant.After a moment of hesitation, she explained, "It's nothing. Just an old colleague asking what I'm planning to do after quitting my job. I joked that I was going home to inherit the family business."Cole frowned. Jaycie wasn't the type to make such jokes. Something felt off, but before he could press further, she had already taken a few steps ahead and called back to him, "Aren't you coming? There are still a few jewelry pieces left to be auctioned."Assuming she wanted to buy some jewelry, Cole nodded and followed her.Back in the auction hall, Cole bid on several high-end jewelry pieces, winning them all. Once they were packaged, he handed them to Jaycie. She looked down at the boxes and said softly, "I don't wear jewelry like this."Cole
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Cole had expected her to be upset or even angry, but instead, she simply nodded calmly. "Alright. I actually have some things to take care of today too."Not long after Cole left, Jaycie also headed out. She went shopping, picking out gifts for each of her close friends whom she was planning to meet later. When they gathered at the designated spot, her friends unwrapped the presents and gasped in shock—each box contained a brand-new luxury item."Jaycie, where did you get all these knockoffs? They look so real!""They're not knockoffs. They're genuine." Seeing their disbelief, she couldn't help but laugh. She then revealed her true identity. "Actually, the story I told you about my father gambling and my mother being seriously ill was made up. I'm actually the only daughter of the richest family in Housleton. I'm saying goodbye because I'm going home to inherit the family fortune."Her friends were stunned at first, then shocked, and finally overjoyed. They couldn't stop exclaimi
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After the meal, Jaycie and her friends parted ways, and Cole offered to drive both her and Eileen home. Perhaps remembering the earlier incident with the front seat, Cole had learned his lesson. This time, he brought out the family’s limousine, complete with a chauffeur, eliminating any need for a front-seat debate.The car glided smoothly toward the Wises’ residence, the ride uneventful. No one could have predicted what would happen next. Out of nowhere, a speeding, out-of-control truck barreled toward them from the opposite direction.The driver instinctively swerved, but with a deafening crash, the two vehicles collided.As the windows shattered and the force of the impact threw Jaycie to the side, she caught a glimpse of Cole shielding Eileen in his arms, protecting her from harm. He was gently patting her back and soothing her, his focus entirely on her.Jaycie’s consciousness began to fade, and at that moment, she remembered the accident her friends had mentioned earlier. It
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During the two days Jaycie spent in the hospital, Cole seemed to revert to the attentive, caring man he had been at the start of their relationship. But, as expected, his attentiveness didn't last. It ended the day she was discharged.He claimed he had urgent business at the office and arranged for the driver to take her home. Not long after, she received a taunting message from Eileen.[Sorry. Since Cole and I are getting married, he's taking me to the family estate for dinner today and won't have time to pick you up from the hospital.]Jaycie didn't let the message bother her. She quietly went home and began packing her things.On the day of her departure, she woke up early. Seven hours before her flight, she was hauling her suitcases out the door when she ran into Cole, who had just returned.Seeing the pile of luggage at the entrance, he paled, and a wave of unease washed over him. "What's all this?""Didn't I say I was going to Housleton for a trip? You even bought the ticke
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"I'm not the one who brought down Benson Corp. You should be asking him for mercy."Jaycie gave a faint smile, but it didn't reach her eyes. "Besides, Cole, didn't you already do all you can to ruin what we had?"When he hid his engagement to someone else, planning to keep her as just a mistress by his side; when his friends, speaking in Frutunian, mocked and belittled her, and he never even considered stepping in to stop them; when Eileen and his crew spread lies about her, and he remained comfortably silent, acting like a ghost… Now, he had the audacity to bring up their past? Why didn't he remember what they had back then when he did all those things that hurt her?The color drained from Cole's face as her words hit home. He felt an unbearable dryness in his throat, and it became so hard to swallow that it felt like the weight of the world had settled on him. "Jaycie, I know I was wrong, and I'm sorry. But if this goes on, Benson Corp won't survive…"She shrugged nonchalan
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Eileen had been completely abandoned.Jaycie didn't focus much on what happened after that. She trusted that with the capabilities of TruVision's legal team, those responsible would pay the price they deserved. However, when she heard that Eileen had ended up in court without even a defense lawyer to represent her, she couldn't help but feel a little pity. In reality, if Eileen hadn't foolishly provoked Jaycie, she could've easily kept up the illusion of a peaceful marriage with Cole and just be another typical story of an arranged union among the rich and powerful. But Eileen wasn't content. While Jaycie was still with Cole, Eileen tried to drive her away. When Jaycie left, Eileen shifted all the blame for her own suffering onto Jaycie, determined to crush her underfoot. In the end, though, it was Eileen who had fallen into ruin. Cole's group of friends, led by Wayne, had always believed in the idea that birthright determined everything and felt there was no way people of dif
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As the roar of the car's engine faded into the distance, the resentment in Eileen's eyes deepened. She hadn't acted on impulse. Ever since returning from Housleton and learning that she had botched the bidding and angered the daughter of Housleton's richest family, the Wises had decisively abandoned her. Eileen had hoped to solidify her position with the Wises through her marriage to Cole, but the moment she mentioned it, her parents slapped her across the face. "How dare you even bring that up! The minute Cole came back, he came to us to cancel the engagement. You can't even hold on to a man. Tell me, what use are you?" It was only then that Eileen realized she had been abandoned by everyone. But why should she just take it? She felt like because of Jaycie, she was abandoned by the Wises and rejected by Cole. Why did Jaycie still get to look down on her from her high perch? She directed all her anger at Jaycie, dragging Wayne and Cole into her plan as she made one last d
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Hearing the softness and urgency in Zander's voice, Jaycie felt the tension in her chest melt away. She let out a light laugh before responding, "It's fine. I'm not that fragile. It's just a rumor; I can handle it myself." "Okay." Seeing that she was in good spirits, Zander finally relaxed. He didn't want to hang up, but he wasn't sure what else to say. The silence stretched between them. After a long moment of quiet, Jaycie, even from the other end of the phone, could almost hear his shallow breaths. Finally, she broke the stillness. "Zander, thank you." Though she wasn't going to let those unfounded rumors get to her, she was grateful for his concern. Still, she didn't elaborate and quickly hung up. Meanwhile, Zander held the phone in his hand, feeling like time had flown by too quickly. If only they could stay in that moment forever, just like that—on opposite ends of the phone, in the silence of the moment, listening to her soft breathing. That would be enough. When M
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Zander had been waiting for so many years, so waiting a little longer wasn't an issue. As Jaycie had said, they were just friends for now, and he was already content with that. After all, moving from strangers to friends was a step forward, and he couldn't ask for more. That night, unlike the two restless souls in Rochernia, Jaycie and Zander slept soundly. It wasn't until the next morning that Jaycie was awakened by the incessant ringing of her phone. Groggy, she opened her eyes and realized her social media account had been bombarded to the point of crashing. The relentless pinging of notifications filled the air, each one brimming with malicious insults. A quick glance showed nothing but vicious slander. Just then, a call from a Rochernia number came through. She answered, and it was a friend from her time in Rochernia. "Jaycie, have you seen what people are saying online? Those netizens are just repeating whatever they hear, believing anything! They're calling you a homew
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The word "we" left both Cole and Eileen frozen in place, caught off guard. So, what he meant was that not only was he involved in the bidding, but Jaycie was, too? Looking around, they realized none of the information they read about the other bidders seemed to match Jaycie, and the only person left in the running was... Ms. Stanton, the only daughter of Housleton's wealthiest family.The realization hit both Cole and Eileen like a ton of bricks, and their faces drained of color. They glanced around at the crowd, who seemed to be watching the scene unfold with great amusement. In that moment, it became painfully clear to them—they were the butt of the joke. Cole's face shifted from pale to red, his temper flaring. He couldn't care less about the bidding war anymore and, in embarrassment, quickly made his way out of the banquet hall. After he left, Eileen shot Jaycie a venomous look, her hatred burning, and hurried after him, eager to escape the situation. Jaycie saw the hate
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Behind them, Cole was initially shocked to see Jaycie here, but then he watched as she linked arms with the man beside her and walked away. His anger flared, clouding his judgment, and he abandoned Eileen to catch up with them."Jaycie, who is he? Why are you with him?" By the time Eileen finally caught up, she heard Cole's sharp question as he grabbed Jaycie's wrist. Eileen stayed silent, her eyes flickering back and forth between the two of them. After a long pause, she couldn't help but scoff."It's obvious who he is. Jaycie must have hooked up with him after breaking up with you. Otherwise, how could she even get into this auction?" She spoke with such confidence, oblivious to the darkening expression on Cole's face and the puzzled looks from people around them. The Stantons were Housleton's richest family. Did Jaycie, the only daughter of a billionaire, really need to latch onto someone just to get into the banquet? Who were these two strangers, anyway?If an heiress like
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For some reason, Zander's face was expressionless, yet Jaycie couldn't help but feel a sense of quiet hurt emanating from him.She cleared her throat softly, feeling a little helpless, before walking back to him. She gently looped her arm through his and started walking toward the banquet hall. As they neared the entrance, she couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Do we know each other?"Hearing Jaycie's question, Zander felt a pang of disappointment. She truly didn't remember him at all.Just as Jaycie thought she wouldn't get an answer out of him, he finally spoke, breaking the heavy silence, "We were classmates in high school, though I was always the one sitting in the corner."He wasn't one of the mischievous kids in the back row who made the teachers' lives difficult, nor was he one of the star students in the front row who charmed the teachers. He was solitary and quiet, always the one most easily overlooked in class. Even his parents, busy with their careers, rarely had
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The competition for the project was fierce. Not only were TruVision and Benson Corp involved, but most of the top-tier families from Housleton were also participating. Of course, there were also people like Cole, who had come from another city.Due to the large number of participants, the organizers decided to hold a banquet and invited all the competing companies to attend.When Megan delivered the invitation, she gave Jaycie a knowing wink.Jaycie, looking at her with confusion, wondered if she had missed some important detail. She stared at Megan, utterly lost. "Aunt Megan, is there something else?"Megan, hearing her words, shot her a sideways glance. Seeing that Jaycie had seemingly forgotten the plans they had discussed days ago, Megan didn't tease her any longer. Instead, she gave Jaycie a playful tap on the shoulder."Well, didn't we talk about you meeting my friend's son? He's been busy lately and couldn't find the time, but now that he's going to the bidding event, you t
