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Joel's eyes lingered on the door, his mind swirling with doubts. Could she be right? Was someone close to him betraying him? He shook his head, refocusing on the task at hand.The next morning, Lucas received an update on Vincent Media's financial status. The embezzlement allegations had sparked a frenzy among investors, and Joel's company was on the brink of collapse."Sir, it's getting ugly," his assistant, Leo reported. "Vincent Media's stock has plummeted, and there are rumors of a takeover."Lucas's expression turned thoughtful. This could be the opportunity he had been waiting for. He had watched how Emily was treated in that family and had vowed to return the favor, without Emily’s knowledge of course."Prepare a team to review Vincent Media's financials," Lucas instructed. "I want to know exactly what's going on and who is responsible.”Meanwhile, Emily's mother was making steady progress in her recovery. That evening, Emily finally got the call she had been waiting for. Emil
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The campus of Lumina Arts and Fashion was a hive of creativity, filled with students rushing around with fabric swatches, sketchbooks, and mannequins. Emily adjusted her bag strap as she stepped into the main building, marveling at the energy in the air. It was worlds apart from the chaos of her past life. Here, she felt a spark of hope, an opportunity to redefine herself. She entered her fashion illustration class, choosing a seat near the back. A girl with dark curls and warm brown eyes slid into the seat beside her, offering a friendly smile. “Hi, I’m Kathrine,” she said, extending her hand. Emily smiled back and shook it. “Hi, I’m Emily. Nice to meet you.” The two quickly fell into an easy rhythm. Katherine's bubbly nature helped ease Emily’s nerves, and by the end of class, they were chatting about their shared interest in sustainable fashion. During a break, Katherine leaned closer, her voice dropping. “So, Emily, you’re new here, right? What’s your story?” Emily he
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Emily sat at her study desk, lost in thought. Despite having her life under control, a nagging feeling persisted. She couldn't quite put her finger on what was missing. Frustrated and exhausted, she dropped onto her bed, sighing deeply.Just as sleep beckoned, her phone beeped with an incoming message. "Hey, Em! I hope you're doing okay." Emily's gaze drifted to the screen, not so interested until she saw the sender's name: Kayla.She shot up from the bed, screaming, "OH MY GOD, KAYLA!!!" Grabbing her phone, she dialed Kayla's number. After several rings, the call connected.Emily felt a surge of guilt. She had neglected her best friend for far too long. Her voice softened as she whispered, "Hey, Kayla...""How are you, Emily?" Kayla's voice carried a hint of hurt, despite her attempts to hide it.Emily's words caught in her throat. She had no idea where to begin. "I'm so sorry, Kayla. Really, I am." The line hung with uncomfortable silence.Kayla's response came slowly, "It's been su
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Lucas sat by Emily’s hospital bed, his hands clasped tightly together as if in prayer. The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor was the only sound in the room, each beep a reminder of her fragility. His jaw clenched as he stared at her pale face, a stark contrast to the fiery, determined woman he had come to know. A dark strand of her hair had fallen across her forehead, and he reached out to brush it back gently, his fingers lingering for a moment. "Emily," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "You can't leave me. Not now, not ever." The door creaked open, and Lucas turned sharply to see Leo stepping in, a grim expression on his face. “We’ve got the footage, sir,” Leo began, keeping his voice low out of respect for Emily's condition. “The truck’s license plate was fake. It wasn’t an accident.” Lucas’s eyes darkened, his expression cold and unreadable. “Who’s behind it?” “We’re working on it,” Leo replied. “But based on the pattern, it looks like someone wanted to se
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As Emily's recovery progressed, Lucas found himself spending more and more time by her side. He'd sit with her for hours, watching her sleep, holding her hand, and talking to her even when she wasn't awake.But despite the progress she was making, Emily couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She had fragmented memories of the accident, but whenever she tried to piece them together, her mind drew a blank.Lucas noticed her unease and tried to reassure her. "You're safe now, Emily. I won't let anything happen to you." He held Emily’s arms, both of them sitting in comfortable silence each immersed in their own thoughts.Lucas's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. He answered, and Leo's voice came on, saying they'd caught the truck driver, but he was adamantly refusing to talk. Lucas's face darkened, and a hint of danger flashed in his eyes.He looked at Emily, his gaze and voice becoming unusually soft. "I'll be right back, Emily. Call me if you need anything." He leaned down
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As Zoe approached Emily's room, she could feel her heart pounding in her chest. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. She had to be careful, had to make sure she didn't arouse any suspicion.She pushed open the door to Emily's room, her eyes quickly scanning the corridors before stepping in. "Hi Emily, how are you feeling?" she asked, deliberately changing her voice.Emily looked up from the book she was reading, a hint of wariness in her eyes. A nurse wearing a mask with no name tag on her uniform seemed pretty suspicious. "I'm fine, thanks," she replied, her voice cautious.Zoe's eyes flicked around the room, taking in the various machines beeping and whirring around Emily. She spotted the IV pole standing next to Emily's bed, the clear plastic bag hanging from it with an almost empty content.“I’m here to change your IV drip,” Zoe explained her voice calm and steady as she walked towards the bed.With a practiced hand, Zoe reached out and adjusted the IV drip, her fing
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Leo arrived at the hospital within minutes of Lucas’s urgent call. His sharp eyes scanned the hallway as he approached Lucas, who stood outside the ICU, his hands clenched into fists at his sides. The billionaire’s usual composed demeanor was shattered; his face was pale, and his eyes betrayed a mix of fury and fear.“Boss,” Leo said quietly, his voice steady. “What happened?”Lucas turned, his jaw tight. “Emily was poisoned,” he said, his voice low but deadly. “Someone tampered with her IV drip. I need you to check the hospital’s security footage and find out who’s behind this.”Leo nodded, already pulling out his phone to make the necessary calls. “I’ll handle it,” he assured Lucas. “We’ll get to the bottom of this.”Minutes later, Leo was in the hospital’s security office, seated in front of a series of monitors. The head of security hovered nervously behind him, clearly intimidated by Leo’s intense focus. “This is the footage from the past few hours,” the man said, pointing to the
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Lucas sat by Emily’s bedside, his hand clasping hers, as the steady hum of machines filled the room. The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor was a cruel reminder of her fragile state. His jaw tightened with every second that passed without her stirring. Despite the chill in the ICU, sweat beaded on his forehead. He had faced corporate sharks and hostile takeovers, but nothing compared to the terror of watching Emily fight for her life.The door creaked open, and Leo stepped inside, his expression grim. He carried a tablet under his arm, and Lucas immediately straightened.“Did you find anything?” Lucas asked, his voice low but intense.Leo nodded, holding out the tablet. “I pulled footage from the security cameras. It confirms what we suspected, the nurse you saw in Emily’s room wasn’t a real hospital employee.”Lucas’s eyes narrowed as he took the tablet. On the screen, the fake nurse entered Emily’s room, her posture calm and confident. After leaving, she slipped into a maintenanc
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At a luxurious mansion in the heart of the city, Lara Smith, a stunning young woman with long, curly brown hair and piercing green eyes, sat on a plush velvet couch, staring intently at a photo in her hand. Her flawless olive skin seemed to glow in the soft light of the room, and her full lips were pursed in a mixture of anger and jealousy. She was dressed in an elegant white gown that accentuated her slender figure, and her delicate fingers were adorned with sparkling diamonds.As she gazed at the photo, her eyes narrowed, and a glint of resentment flashed in their depths. The woman in the photo was Emily, and Lara couldn't help but feel inferior to her breathtaking beauty. Emily's skin was radiant with a subtle sheen that seemed almost otherworldly. Her face was a perfect oval, with high cheekbones and a small, pointed button nose. Her eyes were a deep, shining black, fringed with thick lashes that seemed to sparkle with innocence.Lara's gaze lingered on Emily's face, and she fe
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CHAPTER 47 The phone call he had received earlier echoed in his thoughts: “Lucas Cole, you’ll never win.”The voice had been distorted, impossible to trace, but the words clung to him like a shadow. He shook his head, forcing himself to focus. This wasn’t the time to let his mind spiral. Emily needed him, and he had a business to run. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, the call lingered. Was it connected to Lara? To Jane? To someone else entirely? He shook his head and exhaled sharply. He couldn’t let this phone call consume him. Emily needed him now, and so did his business. With Jane in custody and Leo hunting Lara down, there was no room for distractions. He slipped his phone into his pocket, forcing his mind back to the present. For the next few hours, Lucas busied himself with work. He made calls to ensure his companies were running smoothly despite his absence. But even while immersed in reports and meetings, his mind kept wandering back to Emily. Finally, the wait was
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Lucas's eyes never left Emily's pale face as he waited for her to stir again. The hospital room was quiet, the only sound was the steady beeping of the machines monitoring Emily's vitals.As the hours ticked by, Lucas's anxiety grew. He couldn't shake the feeling that time was running out, that Emily's life was slipping away from him.Just as he was starting to lose hope, Emily's eyelids fluttered open. Lucas's heart leapt with joy as he leaned forward, taking her hand in his."Emily?" he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion. "Can you hear me?"Emily's gaze was unfocused, but she nodded slightly, her lips parting in a faint smile.Lucas's eyes welled up with tears as he squeezed her hand. "I'm here, Emily," he whispered. "I'm not going anywhere."As Emily's eyes drifted shut again, Lucas felt a sense of relief wash over him. She was going to be okay. She had to be.But as he sat back in his chair, his mind began to wander. Who had done this to Emily? And why?He knew that he ha
