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"You're selling yourself short. If the two of us combined had 800 schemes, it'd still be a fifty-fifty split," Liesel said.Howard pouted. He had nothing to retort. After all, he had tried to outmaneuver Liesel in the past.But Liesel and her circle were all cut from the same cloth. He found himself mentally dubbing her group as "the sieve crew," because their combined scheming could rival the number of holes in a sieve.As Liesel and Howard had predicted, the internet was in chaos. Social media was ablaze with people praising Liesel's generosity and using it as ammunition against Natalie. However, no one could tell whether it was Heather's team or Liesel pulling the strings."Natalie's nothing but a walking disaster. Wherever she goes, trouble follows!""Of course, she's a mess! What do you expect from the daughter of a homewrecker? She'll never be respectable!""Does Natalie actually think she can compete with Liesel? What, with her petty schemes? I'm no saint, but if I had Lie
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"Don't come looking for me again. From now on, I don't have a daughter. Go ahead and destroy yourself if you want, but don't drag me into it!" Angeline spat the words before slamming the phone down.Natalie felt as if her heart was being ripped apart. The pain was so intense she could barely breathe.She didn't know why everyone was blaming her. She wondered what she had done to deserve it.She had no idea about the truth behind Heather and Jeffrey's relationship. She truly believed Xavier was illegitimate. She genuinely thought Heather had betrayed Jeffrey. She admitted she wanted to ruin Xavier and Liesel, but how could she be blamed for acting on lies she didn't know were false?It wasn't her fault she was an illegitimate child. She couldn't understand why everyone acted as if the world's misfortunes were her fault.Her father blamed her. Her mother blamed her. The patients blamed her. It was as if her existence alone had dragged them all into misery.It was ridiculous to her.
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Natalie bit down hard on her lower lip and entered crazy mode. She grabbed a pillow and hurled it at Jeffrey, quickly followed by the shattered remains of the bedside lamp."Heather doesn't love you! She was never your wife, never your soulmate! Can't you wake up already? How long are you going to keep lying to yourself?"Jeffrey stood still as the lamp's wooden fragments struck his forehead. Blood trickled down, but he didn't seem to notice. He looked drained.Without a word, Jeffrey stumbled out of her room with unsteady footsteps. He cupped his hands over his ears as if trying to block out her voice to erase the painful truth Natalie hurled at him.Natalie collapsed onto the bed and curled into a ball. The reporters outside her villa were still shouting for her to come out. Natalie couldn't calm herself down under the chaos. Her hands shook as she gripped her phone to call the police.She couldn't take it anymore. She was about to lose her mind if they kept yelling at her.Twe
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A cluster of secretaries from the secretarial department noticed Natalie passing by and immediately burst into mocking laughter.It was no secret they despised her. After all, Natalie had ousted Liesel.The secretarial pool in Ford Corporation could see through Natalie's cunning maneuvers. They were all from the same department, and Liesel had occasionally thrown smaller contracts their way, the ones she didn't deem worth her time. Yet those small contracts came with hefty bonuses and commissions.When Natalie pushed Liesel out, she directly disrupted their gravy train. That made them seethe with resentment every time they saw her.They used to talk behind Natalie's back, but now they did it in front of her. In the past, Natalie would've exploded in anger, but she held her tongue. She couldn't afford to prove that she was nothing more than the "walking disaster" they all called her.Clenching her fists and swallowing her frustration, she marched toward the CEO's office. But as s
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Since that fateful dinner party where Liesel had reappeared, Charles had silently worked to strip Drew of his influence at Ford Corporation. It was a calculated act of professional sabotage, one Drew recognized all too well. Drew was sure that Jacob knew about what Charles had done.Jacob's silence was approval.Liesel was right. Ford Corporation has changed. Jacob has changed. He no longer belonged there. Every extra day he stayed was its own kind of torment.Drew's grip tightened on the documents in his hands until the pages creased under the strain.Natalie, who had been watching Drew's silent turmoil, allowed herself a smug smile. But it didn't last. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Charles.He was leaning casually against the wall, idly toying with a bracelet someone had given him. Despite the glasses perched on his nose, his eyes gave him an unmistakably dangerous aura.His lips carried a faint smile that never showed in his eyes."There's something you sh
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"A bond?" Charles echoed with a mocking laugh. "You call extorting gratitude a bond?"Natalie had been using Jacob's favor to her advantage. Natalie's face turned ashen."You've got guts, Natalie," Charles continued. His taunts were relentless. "Back then, Dash's underhanded tricks couldn't drive a wedge between the Ford Corporation's Iron Triangle. But you managed to kick Liesel out, send the company's stock into a nosedive, and cause untold chaos."Really, your contributions can't be overstated."The sarcastic lilt in his voice deepened."People say beauty can bring ruin, but you? You're not even in the league of those so-called femme fatales. What a joke."Charles took a deliberate pause. He lowered his voice as he surveyed her with an expression that mingled disgust and disdain. "How long do you think it'll take Mr. Ford to grow tired of you? I'd wager not long. Soon enough, he'll see you for what you really are and leave you in the dust.""You don't understand us! Jake love
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"You guys never gave me a choice," Drew said. His gaze locked onto Charles. His demeanor had long shed the gentle warmth he once carried when Liesel was at Ford Corporation."And if we had given you a choice?" Charles remained unshaken. His sharp eyes were fixed on Drew. "Would you have chosen loyalty to Ford Corporation and Mr. Ford? Would you have turned against Liesel?"Drew's eyes flickered. Charles got his answer from Drew's reaction alone."It wasn't that we didn't give you a chance. You let it slip through your fingers. The opportunity was there, you just didn't take it. Blame no one but yourself."Drew's closeness to Liesel had always been evident, but Drew's admiration for Liesel wasn't merely friendship. Jacob failed to notice it, but Charles did.Drew loved Liesel. There was no way he would do anything that would hurt her.When Liesel was hospitalized after Natalie's machinations led to her miscarriage, Drew, who rarely abandoned his work, dropped everything to rush to
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"Can you afford to pay for this mistake?"...Natalie pushed open the door to Jacob's office.Her head was spinning as the harsh light inside stabbed at her eyes, bringing an involuntary shimmer of tears. She wiped the corners of her eyes, forcing herself to walk silently, toward the man seated at his desk.Jacob's computer screen was still on. The page in front of him was Liesel's Twitter post.It was a post of her blooming flowers on the balcony, a tray of delicate pastries, and a rainbow arching across the sky after a rainstorm.He was looking at Liesel.He was thinking about Liesel.He was in love with Liesel.His entire heart belonged to Liesel.Charles' venomous words echoed in Natalie's ears like a curse. He told her that Jacob didn't love her. He loved Liesel.Natalie finally felt Jacob's burning passion for Liesel.She wanted to call out to Jacob, but the word was trapped in her throat. She forced herself to hold back her tears.Her fists clenched tightly, and her
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"You know how it is. It's always hard to strike a deal between two smart people."Charles laughed.He knew that when Liesel suggested a partnership with Ford Corporation to manufacture anti-cancer drugs, it was actually a huge trap.Liesel and Howard were both researchers. Who could say for sure that after they gave Ford Corporation the drug formula, they wouldn't refine the drug further and make something even more effective?Considering Liesel's and Howard's intelligence, there would undoubtedly be a more potent version of the drug. However, Liesel would never choose to continue working together with Ford Corporation. Therefore, he had decided to ask for a mile. He had asked to collaborate on the artificial intelligence project.It wasn't that he was being greedy.It was because Ford Corporation wasn't the same as it had been a year ago. He had to tread very carefully to avoid falling for someone's scheme again.Without Liesel and Drew, there were many tasks that only he and
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"Do you not want to hug?" Liesel cocked her head at him. "Don't think I don't know you. I bet you already wanted to kiss me and hold me the moment you spotted Jacob. Otherwise, you wouldn't have tightened your arms around me."Hadn't Elijah done that to send Jacob a message that Liesel belonged to him?Having been together for so long, there wasn't anything that she didn't understand about him."In that case, thank you for giving me a chance and playing along." Since he couldn't think of an excuse, he just came clean. There was even a look of amusement on his face.He pulled her into his arms affectionately. She also hugged him back, like she was a child staking her territory."Should we add some more spice and kiss?"This was really becoming more and more provocative.Why not?A smile appeared on Elijah's face, as if he was saying to her, "Bring it on."And she did. She peppered Elijah's face with continuous pecks. Then, she yanked on his collar, like she was claiming him as
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From a short distance away, Jacob could see Elijah's arm curled around Liesel's tiny waist. She seemed very dependent on him as she lay in his arms listlessly. It was a stark contrast to the way she behaved in public with other people.Whether it was with reporters or business partners, she always seemed like a steady pillar of strength. She was graceful and calm, but there was a hidden sharpness within her.Anyone who interacted with her could feel the hidden threat that was lurking inside of her.Yet, the Liesel now seemed to have shed all the sharp spikes on her body, revealing only the soft insides. She appeared gentle and submissive… Or rather, she only showed this side of her to her lover.He should have been the one to get all of this.He should have been her lover.He was the one who'd thrown all of this away. All he could do was watch as Elijah purposely pissed him off.He was a man too. Of course, he knew that Elijah was doing it on purpose.Of course, he resented Eli
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Elijah seized Liesel's wrists while chuckling coldly. "So what if you're someone's wife? If I wanted you, all I'd have to do is tell him. Then, he'd definitely have someone clean you up nicely and send you straight into my bed."He lifted her chin with his finger. "Do you think that your husband is a decent man? Do you think that he'd disobey me for you?"Liesel swallowed. She was enraptured by the look in Elijah's eyes right now.He nibbled on her ear while patting her panicked and pale face. "If you're obedient, I'll treat you well. If you're unwilling to play along and make me happy, I'll kill your husband and lock you up in my home. You'll never see the light of day again."Stripping off her clothes, Liesel bit his earlobe and whispered, "It's such a waste that you didn't go into the acting industry with Chelsea."Elijah chuckled quietly, letting her hands roam all over him. They left a trail of fire in their wake. When he was all riled up and ready to go, Liesel suddenly hugg
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Liesel left.Charles gazed at the still-warm cup of tea on the table. There was a chilling look in his eyes.This was one of the times he'd made the wrong move.After walking out of Charles' office, Liesel wasn't surprised to see Jacob. However, she didn't even stop and simply walked out.He trailed after her leisurely until she was nearly out of Ford Corporation. Just as he was about to call out to her, he heard a cheerful, gentle voice calling her name."Lili, I'm here to pick you up." Jacob's eyes darkened. When he looked up, he saw Elijah sitting in a wheelchair and smiling at Liesel.Liesel didn't mind at all that he was a cripple. With a grin on her face, she crouched down next to him. Then, she grabbed his hand and placed it against her cheek.Jacob's chest clenched when he saw that. It felt like arrows piercing his heart.Liesel could still feel Jacob's eyes on her, but she didn't care. She even pecked Elijah lightly on the lips in front of Jacob. Then, while pushing
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"Charles, even though we worked together for three years, you still don't understand me at all."Liesel tapped her fingers against the desk. While it was quiet, it also sounded indescribably threatening."Have you not seen what happened to Dash?"If someone tries to snatch something from me, not only will I make their wishes come true, but I'll also make them pay the price."You can only take what I give you. If you insist on snatching what I'm unwilling to give… then you will find out the price you'll have to pay."She grinned, but it carried an obvious iciness.Dash was indeed the best example.He had tried to snatch collaboration opportunities from her, so she squashed him. And that wasn't all. She also bought his land and assets from him for dirt cheap.Dash tried to steal her data and establish his own vehicle manufacturing plant in Draskia, so she simply chased him and all his businesses out of Draskia.Anyone who tried to plot against her and steal from her suffered hor
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"If you have something that even Jacob doesn't, you must be very loyal to him.""Thanks for the compliment." Charles chuckled quietly. "Of course, I am loyal to Mr. Ford. It's because I'm loyal to Mr. Ford that I kept the evidence just in case."If Matthew decided to betray Mr. Ford one day, then I could use this to retaliate against him. After all, you also know that Matthew is far from a nice person."Jacob placed a lot of importance on Matthew because his parents had passed away early, so he'd been raised by Matthew and Vincent since he was younger. He ended up viewing Matthew as somewhat of a father figure. His love for his family had ended up blinding him, making him unwilling to bring harm to Matthew.However, Charles was different. He didn't have any significant feelings toward Matthew. He only cared about protecting Jacob's interests.Matthew was a selfish person who only cared about his own interests. This was why Charles had gone against Jacob's orders and kept the evi
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If it had been Elijah who'd done this, what would Liesel have done?Could she still be so righteous?However, Jacob's words only made her stifle a laugh. Without even turning around, she said sardonically, "If Elijah was this kind of person, then I would never have gotten together with him."Whether it comes to family or lovers, first of all, they should have the right principles. They should know what they should or shouldn't do."Even a child can tell what's right from wrong, but an adult like Matthew doesn't know where to draw the line. Jacob, one day he will pay the price for everything that he's done."In the end, Jacob didn't stop her from leaving.He couldn't help but clench his fists. His eyes darkened.Liesel had always been strongly opposed to evil. Making things worse, Drew was the scapegoat for Matthew's misdeeds this time.Over the years, Jacob had already gotten Matthew out of trouble countless times. He was getting tired of it.He really wanted to call out to Li
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Natalie wanted to destroy Ford Corporation as soon as possible.Once there was a new leader in Ford Corporation, would Jacob still be so arrogant?Natalie laughed coldly. Then, she remembered the words she heard in the hospital, and her expression frosted over.She thought that since she was already in the same boat as Edward, and that Edward might become the future leader of Ford Corporation, she could go for him instead.After all, Edward was tall and handsome. In her eyes, he wasn't inferior to Jacob at all.However, she never thought… that Edward already had a lover, and that it was his sister, Ophelia, of all people.Till today, she still remembered how that bitch, Ophelia, had once insulted her because of her background. To defend Liesel, Ophelia had mocked her for being a bastard child.How come Ophelia deserved to be with Edward? They were siblings! Even if they weren't related by blood, they had still grown up as brother and sister. Weren't they afraid of getting expose
