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Nate shot Sharon a vicious glare. "You dared to bully Kelly? You're dead. Just wait and see how Carter deals with you."Sharon finally looked up and said earnestly, "Nate, are you saying being a lapdog isn't enough for you anymore? You've upgraded to a full-on bootlicker now?"Nate exploded. "Did you hear that? Carter, Julliard—did you hear what she just said?! She called me a bootlicker! When I ran into her outside, she called me a lapdog!"Julliard let out a quiet cough. "Nate, maybe we should let Carter handle this.""No!" Nate snapped, like a cat whose tail had just been stepped on. "If Carter doesn't stand up for me today, I'm not leaving!"Sharon spoke evenly, almost bored. "Then stay as long as you like. I've got better things to do." She moved past them, gently rubbing her swollen wrist, ready to leave.Carter's face darkened. He reached out and grabbed her wrist again. This time, his grip was lighter—she didn't feel much pain—but still, she couldn't break free.Nate open
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As they waited, Sharon and the man who had taken her hostage began to talk—about family, about children, about marriage.He told her he used to have a good life. A gentle wife, a clever daughter. A home filled with warmth. He'd only wanted to give them something better. So he took a risk—invested in a project that promised a good return—and ended up losing everything. Swindled, broken, ruined."I know," he said miserably, "even if I pay the debt, I'll still end up behind bars. But I don't want my family to be chased by creditors. They deserve a quiet life."His words left a strange feeling in her heart.Outside, the police shouted, negotiators trying to keep things from slipping out of control. But the man, once on edge, was now calmer. His hands had stopped shaking."So, rich people's lives aren't so great either," he said with a bitter laugh. "If it hadn't been me today, you'd probably be dead by now. I lost money. You, on the other hand, might've lost your life."He glanced at
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"Sharon, I've explained this to you a hundred times. There's nothing between me and Kelly—not the way you think. Can you stop being so paranoid?"Sharon's tone was flat. "Whatever you and Kelly have going on has nothing to do with me. I've already signed the divorce papers. When do we go file them?""Divorce?" Carter's lips curled into a cold smile. "Sharon, for the past five years, you've been a full-time housewife. You haven't worked. After divorcing me, what could you possibly do out there? You won't even be able to support yourself."And you can forget about Theo. You won't get custody. Even if you go to court, you've got no job, no income. There's no chance. Sharon, a smart woman knows when to stop. Push too hard, and it'll only backfire."A chill spread through her chest.So that was what her years of devotion amounted to—not gratitude, but leverage. A weakness to be used against her.Even Theo, the child she'd raised since birth, only looked at her now with resentment and f
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Meanwhile, in the private room, Nate was gesturing wildly as he rambled off to Julliard and Kelly."I knew it! She had time to sneak off with some random dude, but not enough to make the medicinal soup for you. Kelly, just wait—Carter's not going to let that housewife off easy."Kelly opened her mouth to respond, but the door creaked open before she could say a word.Carter stepped in, his face unreadable as always. He rarely showed his emotions—whether happy or angry, you could never tell just by looking at him. But for some reason, Kelly sensed something different today. Something colder than usual.Softly, she asked, "Carter, has Sharon calmed down? She must've gone back to take care of Theo, right?"Carter's lips pressed into a firm line. "No."Kelly's eyes widened. "She didn't even go back for Theo?"Biting her lower lip, she hesitated, then seemed to make up her mind. "Carter, maybe I should go and apologize to her? Theo's still so young. He needs his mother. No matter how
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The little boy looked up at her and repeated, "You bumped into me. You have to take responsibility."Sharon studied him for a moment, then asked gently, "Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"After a few seconds of hesitation, he gave a small, deliberate nod.She tried again. "Should we call your parents first?"This time, he shook his head hard, no trace of hesitation. His resistance was clear as day.Sharon frowned slightly. Could he be... a victim of abuse? Was that why he didn't want to involve his family?In any case, a check-up wouldn't hurt. If she found any signs of serious injury, she'd have no choice but to call the police.With that thought, she softened her tone. "Okay. I'll let my friend know, and then I'll take you to the hospital."She reached out and gently took the boy's hand.His hand was cold.It reminded her of when Theo had been weak and frail, his body always chilled. Back then, the doctors said his condition was congenital—nothing that could be re
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The man stepped into the room. He was tall and lean, his frame sharp like something carved from marble. His features were almost unnaturally handsome, sculpted with a precision that bordered on surreal. His eyes glinted with an almost hypnotic light, carrying a kind of dangerous charm. Even the tilt of his brow hinted at mischief, his whole presence exuding a quiet and irreverent arrogance."Matty Cooper," he said, voice low and magnetic. "You're being naughty again."At the sound of his voice, the boy flinched ever so slightly and instinctively leaned deeper into Sharon's arms.Sensing the unease, Sharon shifted subtly, placing herself between the boy and the man. Her tone was calm but firm. "Excuse me, who are you to this child?"Only then did the man seem to really look at her. One elegant brow arched."Who am I?" His lips curled into a languid, half-smile, one that didn't quite reach his eyes. "I'm his father, of course."Sharon studied him, not bothering to mask her doubt.
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With that thought in mind, Sharon asked, "Mr. Cooper, what exactly would I need to do?"Xavier smiled, clearly satisfied. "My work keeps me busy. I rarely have time for him. Miss…" He paused, then asked, "What's your name?""Sharon.""Sharon," he continued, "the job is simple. If he stays with you, just take him to and from school, make meals, and be with him during his downtime. That's all."Of course, if you want to take him to an amusement park, summer camp, or travel elsewhere, that's fine too—totally up to you. Those expenses will be reimbursed separately."Wendy looked on, eyes practically glowing green with envy.Paid vacations? Was that even a real thing?Sharon's gaze flickered. "He… has to live with me?"Xavier raised an eyebrow. "Why? Were you planning to move in with me instead? Not that I'd mind, but with someone as young as you, I'd worry your husband or boyfriend might get the wrong idea."Until he mentioned it, Sharon hadn't even thought of that. They didn't loo
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Xavier pulled his gaze back, his voice quiet. "No. I just didn't expect you to care so much about Matty."Sharon offered a faint smile. "I imagine if you offered anyone else a hundred and fifty thousand a month to take care of him, they'd put in the effort."Wendy chimed in from the side, her eyes gleaming. "Exactly. Forget a hundred and fifty thousand—if you offered me fifteen thousand, I'd treat Matty like royalty."Xavier let out a soft laugh, the corners of his eyes crinkling. His peach-blossom eyes shimmered with quiet amusement."All right then. I'll have someone send you all of Matty's information shortly. Before I go, there are a few things I'd like to tell him," he said, glancing at Matty.Catching the cue, Sharon nodded. "I'll wait downstairs with Wendy."She left the room with Wendy, gently pulling the door closed behind her.As soon as she was gone, Xavier raised an eyebrow. "You're sure it's her?"Gone was Matty's lethargy. He straightened up. "Yeah. It's her. I wan
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The crowd of reporters exchanged glances before quickly pasting on sycophantic smiles."Well, since Mr. Biggs has spoken, we'd be foolish not to comply."One by one, they dispersed. No one even dared to linger in the shadows for a photo.Because everyone knew exactly what kind of man Carter was.No one who ever stood against him managed to remain standing on this earth for long.Once the reporters cleared out, the air grew heavy—dead silent and ice-cold.Carter's eyes settled on Sharon, still cradled in another man's arms. His gaze darkened, a bitter chill radiating from him."Get down," he ordered.Sharon already felt uncomfortable being held by a stranger. Now that the scandal surrounding her had erupted in full force, the last thing she wanted was to drag Xavier into it."Please put me down," she murmured softly.But Xavier didn't even glance at Carter's thunderous expression. "No. Your ankle's injured. You need to go to the hospital."Carter's eyes didn't waver from Sharo
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Sharon tried to push past the reporters, but their encirclement felt like a wall of steel."Sharon, please answer my question!""Sharon—""Sharon—"The voices buzzed around her like a swarm of wasps, piercing her ears.And then, someone shoved her—hard.Caught off guard, Sharon hit the ground with a painful thud.She struggled to rise, palms stinging, knees burning, when a sudden cry pierced through the noise."She hit someone! Mrs. Biggs just hit someone!"It was impossible to tell who shouted it, but the reaction was instant. Every flashbulb turned on her, bathing her in a storm of strobing lights.The noise, the strangers' faces crowding in with hungry eyes, felt like masked demons closing in. She couldn't breathe. Her lungs burned with the weight of it all.Then came a voice from outside the chaos—low and cold, cutting through the clamor like a blade through silk."Step aside. All of you."The crowd turned in unison. A tall man stood at the edge of the group, posture st
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By the time Sharon and Xavier stepped out of the station, the sky had already dimmed.Sharon turned to look at Xavier and said quietly, "Thank you, Mr. Cooper."Xavier smiled faintly. "Matty likes you. Let's just call it an employee benefit." Then he asked, "Want me to deal with the stories spreading online?"Sharon's eyes flickered. "You're saying… you can get them taken down?"He raised an eyebrow. "What, you don't believe me?""You probably already know who I am," Sharon replied. "I'm Carter Biggs's wife. In this city, the Biggs family reigns. If he wants something done, there aren't many people who could stop him."Xavier seemed slightly surprised. "You think he's behind this?"Sharon let out a dry, bitter laugh. "Who else could it be?"A glint passed through Xavier's eyes. So their marriage was even worse than he'd imagined. He hadn't even made his move yet, and they were already at war?After a pause, he said, "If I said I could take care of it, I can. No need to overthin
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The young officer gave a small nod.The lead interrogator turned to Sharon, his tone polite but firm. "Sharon, a new eyewitness has come forward. We'll need to investigate further. I'm afraid you won't be able to leave just yet."An eyewitness?If there had really been one, things wouldn't have dragged on this long. And now—of all times—someone suddenly steps forward?Sharon felt as though she'd been dropped into an ice bath. Cold spread from the base of her spine, numbing her limbs.Whoever it was must've known exactly what kind of situation she was in. They chose this moment, this very second, to come forward. What a deliberate, calculated, and cruel move.It sent a chill straight to the bone.The interrogator looked at her again. "Please cooperate with the investigation, Sharon."She composed herself quickly. "May I ask who this witness is?"The officer shook his head. "I'm sorry. For the witness's safety, we can't share any information right now. If you have any objections,
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When he saw her bleeding and hurt, the first thing Carter said wasn't concern.It was—"Do you know what you did wrong?"Even a stranger on the street, seeing her like this, would have at least asked if she was alright. But her husband stood there, waiting for her to surrender, to admit fault.Sharon laughed.Carter frowned. "What are you laughing at?"She wiped the blood from her forehead, but the rotting lettuce leaves stuck to her clothes and the sticky smear of raw egg on her shoulder left her looking completely wrecked."I'm laughing at myself for putting so much effort all these years into a monster."She gave up trying to clean herself and looked directly at him through the car window. "So this is how you make me regret it? You sic the internet on me, send people to corner me in the street, just to avenge your precious Kelly?"He was silent for a few seconds. "You think I did all this?""Didn't you?" Sharon smiled faintly. "I moved into a new place. Even with a doxxing,
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"People like you deserve the death sentence!"The girls' emotions were running high. Their eyes were fierce, their expressions twisted with hatred, as though they wanted to tear Sharon apart. To anyone watching, it would seem like Sharon had killed their fathers.Sharon could guess, just by looking at their faces, that these girls were probably Kelly's fans. She didn't follow the internet much, so she wasn't aware that Kelly had a massive, loyal following. But after yesterday's investigation, Sharon learned that Kelly had millions of followers.Her delicate, fragile beauty, combined with her violin playing and the fact that she was dying young, had drawn in a huge group of admirers. In just six months, her fame had already reached the level of a second-tier celebrity in the entertainment industry.A regular person like Kelly didn't just rise to this kind of fame without some serious backing. And that backing was none other than Carter.Kelly had signed with a media company under th
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Then came Kelly's fragile, sorrowful voice, brimming with just the right amount of helplessness."Sharon, you don't need to remind me. I know… I don't have much time left.""You're right. Everything Carter has given me was fake… I'm sorry."The footage shifted.Now it was the moment Sharon had "pushed" Kelly into the water, followed by another scene: Kelly soaked and trembling, apologizing over and over like a wronged child.The clip ended with this morning's incident—Kelly stumbling, nearly falling into traffic. A car screeched just in time to stop.It was enough. The internet erupted.[What the hell? Kelly only has six months to live and that McKinzie bitch's cursing her to die sooner?][She literally got pregnant to marry him? Gross. No wonder the real love interest got driven out.][Wait—so Carter and Kelly were the original couple, and this McKinzie woman just forced her way in? Seriously? She looks so classy, but she's garbage underneath.][Classy? Please. My friend's a
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Tears streamed silently down Kelly's cheeks, delicate and glistening like petals soaked in the rain. She looked fragile, heartbreakingly so.Carter's face was like ice. His cold, blade-sharp gaze landed on Sharon with cutting precision.Kelly grabbed his arm in a panic. "Carter, it wasn't Sharon's fault… please don't blame her. I just lost my balance…"Theo rushed over, his voice full of worry. "Kelly, are you okay?"Kelly forced a weak smile. "I'm fine…"But before the words fully left her lips, she suddenly collapsed.Without sparing Sharon another glance, Carter scooped Kelly into his arms and strode toward the car. Theo trailed after him, never once looking back.Sharon stood frozen, watching the two of them walk away. Their retreating figures blurred slightly before her eyes. Her heart felt like it was trapped somewhere underneath an iced lake—cold, submerged, unreachable.She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply, again and again, until her lungs steadied enough to move. Then
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At the sight of them together, a heavy weight settled in Sharon's chest, like a stone pressing hard against her lungs.In five years of marriage, Carter had never once gone with her to drop off their son at preschool. She had asked him before, of course—more than once—but he always waved it off, claiming work kept him too busy.Now she understood. It wasn't about work. He just hadn't wanted to go with her.Theo, still bleary-eyed and yawning, looked like he hadn't slept well again. Probably stayed up too late, as usual. But the second he heard Kelly's words, his eyes flew wide open—and sure enough, he spotted Sharon standing not far away.Kelly leaned down to him, her tone soft and coaxing. "See, Theo? I told you. There's no way your mom could really be mad at you. Look, she came so early just to see you."A flicker of smugness lit up Theo's face.He turned to Sharon, speaking with exaggerated loftiness, "Don't think your little tricks will make me cave. If you don't apologize to
