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Aria looked up. Through the dim light, she could see Archer's handsome face wearing a detached expression. Yet when she met his dark eyes, she felt as if he could see her lonely, disheveled state."A gathering for a friend who's returned from abroad, but I don't think I need to go in anymore."Her face carried a gentle smile.There truly was no point in entering. If Larry saw her, he might become even more belligerent in his drunken state, and she had no desire to confront an intoxicated madman.Archer didn't ask why. Looking down, he could see the self-mocking smile on her face. His gaze gradually shifted to her thin wrist, which bore an unsettling circle of blue-purple bruises, visible even in the dim lighting.The man's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly as a wave of irritation surged within him."Are you hurt?" he asked.Aria paused, following Archer's gaze to the marks on her wrist where Larry had gripped her too hard.Her eyes flickered, and she covered the wrist with her
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In that moment, Aria mentally ran through every sad thing in her life.She felt that she must be having terrible luck tonight, otherwise she wouldn't have created such a disaster.Archer was wearing a black shirt, and the milk she had been drinking was quite thick. Spilled on his shirt, it was extremely noticeable.She could already smell the strong milk scent coming from him.Aria covered her face, finding it difficult to speak. ”Mr. Duncan... I'm so sorry for ruining your clothes."At that moment, she couldn't bring herself to meet Archer's eyes."It's just a shirt. As long as your clothes didn't get wet, it's fine."Archer unbuttoned the top two buttons of his collar. A large section of his shoulder was wet, and the fabric sticking to his body was uncomfortable."Do you have a spare shirt in your car, Mr. Duncan? Would you like to change?"Aria suggested.Archer paused, looking up at her. "Change here?"Aria belatedly realized how inappropriate that sounded. Archer let ou
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Felix followed Larry, his eyes cold with disapproval."Larry, do you really understand what you're doing?"Larry snickered, "It's not like this is my first time. You just don't know because you've been overseas."Hearing this, Felix completely gave up trying to stop him.He watched as Larry led the nightclub woman to get a room, then stood silently at the street corner lighting a cigarette.He smoked two cigarettes but never saw Larry emerge with any sign of regret.He sent Aria a message.[Felix]: Get the divorce....The hotel curtains hadn't been drawn the night before. Larry, drunk and agitated by the situation with Aria, had been somewhat wild, pressing the woman against the cold floor-to-ceiling windows.She was also quite adventurous, submitting to his demands with enthusiasm. Larry was quite satisfied.Early in the morning, he woke up still basking in pleasure, not wanting to get up.Sunlight was already streaming through the windows.He clicked his tongue in annoy
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"Good morning, Mr. Duncan."Still drowsy from being awakened by the call, Aria sounded slightly confused. Archer paused, sensing that she had just woken up. Her voice carried a softness and sweetness that she couldn't detect herself—completely different from her usual public image.Apparently because she wasn't fully awake yet.Aria shook her head, her mind blank for a moment before her eyes suddenly widened as she realized she was on the phone with Archer.She checked the time—it was nine o'clock, certainly not early by any standard.She felt unusually embarrassed.If she had made plans with her friend Christina in the morning, she wouldn't have thought twice about keeping her waiting until noon.But Archer was different.Her future second husband... and one who had witnessed her embarrassment last night. This somehow felt even more humiliating.She couldn't keep him waiting any longer, lest he think she was lazy by nature."Are you already downstairs, Mr. Duncan?"She unco
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The breakfast Archer had brought was exactly the right portion size for Aria—not too much, not too little, but just right.As the small table and partition were cleared away, Aria glanced outside at the traffic. They must be nearing Harbour Hospital.When the car stopped in the special parking area at the hospital, Aria noticed the paper bag Archer handed her. The tan-colored bag with printed lettering looked very familiar. As she caught the rich scent of milk and chestnut, her eyes brightened."Is this... the Mont Blanc cake from that shop near my high school?"Aria recognized the packaging immediately.It had the same packaging during her high school years—slightly vintage yet understated. It was just Mont Blanc cake, but the shop owner had always appreciated these little touches of ceremony."It's from that shop," Archer casually mentioned. "I passed by this morning. Those who studied in that area all have strong memories of this place, so I brought one."The driver nearly lo
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Aria lowered her eyelashes slightly, only taking a brief glance to see Lucy cradled in his arms. The mockery in her eyes was completely undisguised."Is there something you need?""You're asking if I need something?"Larry was so angered by her casual attitude that he laughed bitterly. His rage prompted him to set Lucy down, and his secretary immediately stepped forward to support her. No one noticed Lucy's eyelashes flutter slightly.Larry's gaze turned cold and hostile as he looked over at Archer.The man wore a custom-tailored suit that fit perfectly against his strong frame. He appeared to be nearly 6'3" tall, with broad shoulders and long legs. His features were sculpted and deep, and those dark, deep eyes seemed to carry an unmistakable significance. The aristocratic aura he exuded was too obvious to ignore. Even his casual glance made Larry feel a sense of danger.He seemed like... someone from high society.A powerhouse in financial circles.But Aria had always stayed a
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Aria had deliberately said those words to Larry.She knew his personality too well.Seeing Larry's face darken, Aria merely let her eyes flash briefly."It seems your 'senior' has quite the connections. But being transferred to Harbour Hospital doesn't mean just any medical team can cure your mother and brother."Larry had barely finished his sarcastic remark when Dr. Alexander appeared, strolling casually toward them in his white coat. Several medical staff followed behind him. Dr. Alexander gave some brief instructions, and his secretary distributed thick stacks of documents among the staff.Catching sight of Archer and Aria from the corner of his eye, Dr. Alexander raised an eyebrow. As he approached, he overheard Larry's mocking challenge.Seriously?Did this man not know who Archer was?What an idiot.Dr. Alexander clicked his tongue lightly, his voice filled with mockery as he approached."Miss Jackson's mother and brother are my patients. Do you have any other question
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Aria spoke each word distinctly, every sentence like a sharp, cold arrow piercing Larry's heart."Now you bring up our wedding anniversary. Tell me, does it even matter? An anniversary without love means nothing."Suddenly, Larry was engulfed by immense sadness.The words "without love" seemed to hold him captive, freezing him in place.Was there no love between them?There used to be love.He looked at his beautiful wife standing not far away. They were physically close, but he knew that years of emotional distance separated them.During their early romance, he had learned to cook just to please her. He even learned to make pasta from scratch, and though his creations were clumsy, she had eaten every bite with a smile.During holiday dinners, he would secretly mark the fortune cookies so she would get the special message he'd written.He had sung love songs to her at their high school Valentine's dance, letting the entire school know that Aria was his girlfriend. Even when th
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"Why a production base?"As they entered a subject Aria was familiar with, she noticed some blank paper on Archer's desk and glanced at him. Before she could ask, he had already handed her his pen.Aria smiled and began sketching and writing on the paper."Harbor City doesn't have its own film and television production base. Building one would first boost the local economy and enhance the city's cultural influence."Archer didn't interrupt her, so she continued, "A production base would attract large numbers of tourists, promoting related industries like restaurants, hotels, and tourism. At the same time, the filmmaking process requires numerous props, sets, and costumes, which would create business opportunities for local companies, thus stimulating the local economy."The production base could showcase local cultural characteristics. Through the spread of film and television works, it would increase the visibility and influence of local culture, enhancing our cultural soft power
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Aria watched the man's tall, imposing figure and unconsciously rubbed her fingertips. She walked step by step into the kitchen, her gaze falling on his long, elegant hands.His palms were broad yet slender, with prominent knuckles. The veins on the back of his hands appeared and disappeared with his movements.They were hands with a powerful presence—full of strength and beauty."Mr. Duncan's hands are too beautiful for washing dishes as well."Archer looked down at her, "You make a good point, which is why there's a dishwasher." He pointed to the dishwasher on the other side.Why didn't he say so earlier...Aria's cheeks puffed up slightly, looking exactly like an angry chipmunk.Archer couldn't help but smile, but then heard Aria say dryly, with her head lowered. "The rain has stopped. I should go home."It was still early, but she felt awkward and didn't want to stay any longer.The man dried his hands, his gaze slowly settling on Aria's face. "Weren't you interested in the
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The pasta sauce was rich and flavorful, the fettuccine had the soft texture she preferred, the egg was silky smooth, and the asparagus carried a hint of red pepper flakes. Though these were simple home-cooked dishes, she felt an indescribable sense of happiness while eating them.Suddenly, her phone chimed.She took out her phone and looked at it. It was a message from her troublemaker brother, James.She wondered what outrageous things he might say this time.[James]: Aria, I've been thinking about this for a while, and something still doesn't feel right.[James]: Although my sister is beautiful enough to be a Hollywood A-lister, this Mr. Duncan is equally good-looking! He has the physique, the looks, the family fortune—everything! If he's being so accommodating to you, there must be a catch![James]: He must have issues![James]: He must have some physical condition which is why he's being so careful. That's why he chose you—you're beautiful but previously married, so he think
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"I'm not picky, anything is fine," Aria hesitated before shaking her head in response.Archer nodded and went into the kitchen. He opened the refrigerator to take out some vegetables, moving with apparent skill—clearly a man who had lived abroad.Aria walked over somewhat awkwardly to ask, "Do you need any help?"It was her first visit to Archer's home, and he was already cooking for her. Since they weren't very familiar yet, she genuinely felt embarrassed.Archer was already washing the vegetables."Perhaps you could help me tie the apron strings."Aria, who had been waiting to eat, approached with flushed cheeks. Her hands trembled slightly as she picked up the strings, but this action nearly required her to embrace the man's firm waist, causing both her ears and face to redden.Her mind flashed back to Archer's mention of six-pack abs that day in the car, making her face grow even hotter.She couldn't help taking a deep breath as her fingertips trembled while tying the strin
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Archer's eyes suddenly darkened.But at least, she would soon leave the prison that the Spencer family built around her.In the future, she would be his wife....When Aria opened her eyes, she heard a "pitter-patter" sound, like raindrops hitting the window—the kind of sound that makes one feel lazy and want to take a nap.She made a soft sound, finding her position uncomfortable, and simply changed her posture.And so Archer watched as Aria nuzzled against him and lay down on his lap, using his thigh as a comfortable pillow."Aria."Archer called her name with what seemed like a hint of resignation.She made a small humming sound, ignoring him."You're just going to stay like this?"She indeed continued to stay put, paying him no attention."It seems you want me to carry you inside?" Archer said coolly. "That can be arranged."Aria, still half-asleep, suddenly shivered and woke up.Her eyes flew open, looking up to meet the man's dark eyes. His eyes were slightly upturn
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After seeing James and knowing he wasn't depressed about his legs, Aria felt relieved.Mentally exhausted from the past few days, she fell into a deep sleep against the car window as soon as she got in. The driver wasn't going particularly slowly, and occasionally her head would hit the window with a "thud" sound."Drive more carefully," Archer frowned, reaching out to pull her closer, letting her head rest on his shoulder.The driver immediately slowed down.Seeing how deeply she was sleeping, Archer slightly narrowed his eyes. "Go to the apartment."The driver was surprised, "Mr. Duncan, weren't we supposed to take Miss Jackson home?""That can wait."The driver swallowed his words and silently raised the partition behind the front seats.The car changed direction, and Archer's gaze fell on her fair profile. His expression seemed to carry a hint of tenderness that was difficult to detect.His phone rang. Archer frowned, intending to hang up, but when he saw it was his grandm
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"If your sister marries me, I won't restrict her personal freedom, work freedom, or social freedom. She can choose to join Duncan Industries, or she can start her own business."We will sign a prenuptial agreement. I will provide her with sufficient guarantees in all aspects."Archer's words made Aria turn to look at him, visibly moved.James fell unusually silent.He looked at Archer—nearly 6'3" tall, with long legs, broad powerful shoulders, and strikingly handsome features that would impress anyone at first glance.Moreover, he was the designated heir to the Duncan family. With his family background, looks, education, and character all evident, along with such promises, even James couldn't find fault.Because Archer's meaning was very clear.If something went wrong in the future, he would divorce Aria with compensation—property and financial security were all part of his guarantee.James wouldn't believe promises from others, but coming from Archer, he did.Still, he remain
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James had grown up alongside Aria, always following in her footsteps since childhood. The siblings shared a deep bond—in other words, James was the ideal brother.Aria never bullied her brother, but James would challenge himself. Even as a small boy, before he could walk steadily, he would proudly save his allowance money in a Hallmark card each year, saying he would support his sister.When Aria was in her early teens, she was afraid of insects. James, at five or six years old, was afraid too, but he would still rush out with his small sand castle shovel to kill bugs, reassuring her, "Don't be scared, sis."As he grew older, he started cooking for Aria. He knew exactly what she liked and disliked. He would even fuss when she wore a slightly shorter skirt on a cool autumn day. Aria often joked that her brother was like a little grandfather, always nagging her.But James only acted this way with her. He was simply a brother protecting his sister.Back then, Aria was somewhat willfu
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"Why can't you look for the reasons within yourself?"You're lucky that Larry was still willing to marry you back then. You should be grateful instead of blaming him.""Without Larry, who would pay for my treatment and your brother's? Even though he hates you because of Linda, he still cares about me and James. He's already a very good man."Don't keep making a fuss over small things and damage your marriage. If your relationship ends, who will take care of me and James?”Rachel spoke each word deliberately, every sentence like a blade cutting straight to Aria's core."Mom, I've explained about Linda. It had nothing to do with me. I was innocent."Before Aria could finish, Rachel cut in, "But it was your birthday dinner that day. If it weren't for your birthday, Linda wouldn't have died."She seemed to place all the blame squarely on Aria's shoulders.Aria was momentarily stunned, her eyes darkening.This was exactly why she hadn't wanted Archer to come in.Her mother surely
