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"Great!" Sean said with a dismissive wave of his hand. "Noelle, I can’t believe you’ve charmed Charles so much that you can get him to cook just for you." He paused, a cheeky grin spreading across his face. "Is there enough to go around now that we have an extra guest?""Mr. Smith, please. There's more than enough!" Noelle chuckled, taking a seat across from them. "How did you invite Mr. Bob Smith?""Well, my brother needed to talk to me about something, and it just so happened he was at the hospital, so I hitched a ride on my way out. You wouldn't believe it, but ever since my aunt heard you got hitched, she's been on a matchmaking spree for him. The poor guy didn't stand a chance."Sean's tone was light, but Noelle could not shake the feeling that he was secretly enjoying his brother's predicament.Bob gave Sean an even, sidelong glance. "You're not getting any younger either. Maybe I should have Uncle set you up with some potential matches.""No way, please!" Sean threw up his
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"How would I know? Hold on, you didn't go to the Shaw's yesterday to hang out with your wife. Don't tell me it was because of Kelly! You can't still be hung up on...""I was at the Hoffmans'. Old James called to say Sir Hoffman was in bad shape." Charles let out a cold snort, a frosty glint in his eyes.Sean stopped short. "Doesn't Sir Hoffman despise Kelly? I remember him being so furious at her, and now he's siding with her?" Sean was puzzled. "Is Sir Hoffman really that petty? Is he using Kelly as a chess piece in his game against Noelle?"Sean rubbed his chin, eyeing Charles's icy, lethal look, and could not resist rolling his eyes. "Seriously!" Maxwell Hoffman was really something else."He doesn't like either of you, and he's still set on splitting you up. Sir Hoffman's getting on in years, but he still loves to cause a scene." Sean mused, watching Charles's reaction with a wistful look. "You can't keep Kelly from Noelle forever. She's bound to find out, and there's bound to
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Charles's brow creased, and he lapsed into a thoughtful silence."Something is going on, isn't it?""That's none of your business," Charles snapped, his lips tightening. "If you're not going to help, just get out!"Sean was not amused, but he could not leave without throwing in his two cents. "Don't say I didn't warn you. Your secrets will come back to bite you. You and Noelle are close now, but if you truly care about her, there are things she ought to know. Just imagine the mess if she finds out on her own!"Once Sean left, Charles was uncharacteristically silent.Kelly...He squinted slightly. He might not have loved her, but he had to admit he had taken advantage of her when she was by his side back then. That was not all…Charles's eyes darkened for a moment, and he sighed. He figured as long as she did not go overboard, he would be paying back an old debt of gratitude.He glanced out of the corner of his eye at Noelle, who was chatting with Bob just outside the living roo
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With the three guys needing to talk shop, Noelle took on the task of tidying up after the meal. Charles caught a glimpse of Noelle bustling about and offered, "You know, you could leave that. I can wash up later.""It's just a few dishes. You've got important stuff to discuss. Go on. I've got this," Noelle said, gently pushing Charles towards his meeting and flashing him a smile.Charles nodded and headed to the study.Sean and Bob were already there, waiting. As Charles entered, Sean stood up with a serious look. "What's up? What do you need from us?"Charles looked at Sean and Bob, his lips pressed together briefly before he stepped past Sean to the safe. He pulled out a file and passed it to Bob. "How much do you know about the Jones family?"Bob took a moment to accept the file from Charles. He flipped through it nonchalantly, then raised his eyes to Charles. "What do you need me to do?""Sebastian!" Charles said, prompting Sean to suddenly look up, a puzzled expression cross
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"Whoa, Noelle, you're here!" Sean snapped out of his daze, giving Noelle an awkward chuckle. "I was just kidding around with Charles. Bob has left, so I guess I'll head out too." Sean shot Charles a conspiratorial glance and bolted.Noelle eyed Sean's hasty exit and then turned to Charles, puzzled. "What's up with Mr. Smith?""What a nutcase!" Charles spat out, then shifted his attention to Noelle. "Did you come here for something?""Oh, nothing. I just noticed Mr. Smith heading out, so I thought I'd pop in and check on you guys!" Noelle said, her smile lighting up the room as she peered into the study. "What were you guys chatting about? Did Mr. Smith have a message for me?"Charles's eyes briefly darted away, and his usually charming smile seemed a bit forced as he let out a sigh. "Well, there's not much to it, but..." he hesitated. "There's something I need to give you a heads up about.""Hmm?" Noelle's eyebrow arched playfully as she gazed at Charles. "What's up? You're being
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Noelle moved closer and gently took Charles's hand. "Let's face it. At our age, it's impossible to not have a history. I've got mine, and you're no stranger to it." She sat beside him on the bed, resting her head against him. "I'm just a girl. I can get jealous and mad, but that's all in the past, right? You've picked me now, which means you've moved on. You're here with me now and not her, right?"Charles looked at her, his eyes softening. Her gaze was so clear, so pure. He nodded, a silent promise in his eyes. "Yeah." In his heart, he knew she was the only one for him.Noelle let out a relieved breath. "I get it now. I've been mad already, and you don't have to stay upset." With a laugh, Noelle dove into Charles's embrace. As if a thought struck her, she looked up at him from his arms. "Hold on, what did you mean about possibly seeing her tomorrow?"Charles wrapped an arm around Noelle, his other hand gently playing with her hair.Noelle bit her lip, her forehead creasing with wo
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"Absolutely!" Charles nodded with a grin. "I'm all yours!"Noelle finally cracked a smile. "That's more like it." She was not about to worry about whatever schemes the Hoffman family patriarch was cooking up. Charles was hers, and they were a married couple with the full backing of the law. Nobody was going to mess with that.She was pretty sure about how Charles felt about her, too. She playfully pinched his cheek. "If I couldn't handle a little jealousy, I wouldn't deserve to be by your side, would I?"Charles let out a real, joyful laugh this time, reaching out to gently touch her cheek in return. "Hmm...""But make sure things are under control. I might not make a big deal out of it, but I'm not exactly thrilled about that woman shadowing you.""Please, I've got a ton of secretaries. When have you ever seen me give any of them the time of day?""Becky!" Noelle's eyebrow arched. "You've definitely noticed Becky."Charles gave a resigned shake of his head. "Relax. I've already
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Noelle was dragging her feet, and by the time she and Charles finally left the house, they were seriously behind schedule. Charles, however, did not make a fuss about it.He knew all about Noelle's little worries. She might have said she did not care last night, but he knew better. She did care, but she just chose to be understanding about it.Still, understanding as she was, Noelle could not help but be a bit sulky. Anyone else might have been shown the door for less, but that was Noelle, and Charles actually found it endearing when she got all pouty.Her pouting meant she cared and loved him.Noelle herself was in a tangle of emotions. She might say it did not bother her, but deep down, she was a mess. After all, Kelly had been Charles's ex-fiancée, and the Hoffmans were all too keen on her, ready to wreck Noelle's marriage to Charles just for Kelly's sake.Noelle might be laid-back and not the type to make a fuss, but that did not mean she was a pushover.Noelle was fed up wit
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Kelly's clothes were nearly torn apart by her own hands, and her arms and neck were covered in scratches. A small wound marred her forehead, likely from when she had hit the ground earlier.A dark glint flashed through Simon's eyes as a distant memory resurfaced. It was of a woman in a dimly lit alleyway years ago...His grip around Kelly tightened involuntarily. He closed his eyes briefly, pushing the emotions back down. When he opened them again, his expression had returned to its usual indifference.Without hesitation, Simon carried Kelly out of the dark, suffocating underground prison. The hidden dungeon was tucked away inside a rockery in the York family's back garden—a place no one would have suspected.Even after living in the York residence for over a decade, Simon had never known such a place existed.No wonder Peter's men had found nothing, despite exhausting all available resources. Who would have thought Elon had hidden Kelly right under the York family's nose?Simon
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Elon ruthlessly threw Kelly to the ground. Her head slammed against the cold floor with a loud thud. A sticky, warm sensation spread across her forehead, and within seconds, she tasted the familiar metallic tang of blood in her mouth.Dazed, Kelly blinked a few times, her vision wavering. She swayed as she tried to push herself up, but before she could stand, Elon kicked her back down.A sharp pain exploded in her chest, and she could not hold it in anymore. She spat out a mouthful of blood. She now lay there, completely unable to move."You—"Elon raised his hand, ready to strike again. However, before his blow could land, a sudden force struck him from behind. A powerful kick sent him flying."Mr. Simon!"Elon looked up in shock at the newcomer. "This is Mr. Jacob's business. I suggest you stay out of it!"He showed no fear toward Simon. In Elon's mind, Simon was nothing compared to Jacob. Among the three York grandsons, Jacob was the only one truly capable of inheriting the f
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Overnight, Brookville's largest underground casino was completely wiped out. Almost no one knew who was behind it.By the time the casino staff realized what had happened, all their systems had been hacked, and financial records from across the world had been completely destroyed.By the time Elon received the news, it was already too late. The casino that Yves had been secretly managing for so long had been taken down in a single night. That casino had been involved in countless transactions, but now, everything was gone.Elon stared at the wreckage before him, his fury boiling over as he slammed his fist against the computer screen. "Where's Mr. Yves? When is he coming back?""I don't know!"The guard who had been following Elon barely got the words out before Elon kicked him aside. "Get in touch with him immediately!"Elon's expression was dark with rage. Everything they had built was crumbling in an instant.…Deep in the underground prison, Kelly had lost track of how long
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Jeanette's sharp gaze remained fixed on Simon. "Simon, tell me, do you truly not understand the company's affairs?""Grandma, I'm only good at eating, drinking, and having fun. I'll leave the rest to Jacob and Matthias!" Simon remained steadfast in his refusal to take over York Group's affairs.Jeanette hesitated for a moment, her expression filled with doubt as she shifted her gaze toward Matthias.Among the three grandsons of the York family, Jacob was mature, steady, and methodical in handling matters. Simon, on the other hand, was carefree and had never accomplished anything significant—except for constantly getting involved in various messy situations.As a result, the most well-known figures in the York family were Jacob and Simon while Matthias had never truly been taken seriously by Jeanette."Alright then. Until Jacob returns, let Matthias handle it. But Simon, you should still help where you can—you're all cousins, after all.""Of course, Grandma!" Simon replied with a
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Matthias had been waiting for this opportunity and was eager to seize full control over the family's power.The family meeting had been dragging on for hours, yet no conclusion had been reached.Simon sat with his head lowered and casually fiddled with his phone, appearing indifferent. However, in reality, he was actively manipulating York Group's stock movements.As he listened to the endless arguments among the York family's elders, he merely moved his fingers, effortlessly causing drastic fluctuations in York Group's stock prices.Finally, he lifted his head and saw Jeanette coming down the stairs. He immediately stood up."Grandma, why did you come downstairs?"Jeanette looked at Simon with a slight hint of confusion. However, the moment quickly passed as she reached out and patted the back of his hand."It's you, Simon. What's all this noise about? You've been arguing for hours. It's giving me a headache!"Despite her words, her eyes were sharp as she surveyed the room.S
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Charles furrowed his brows tightly at Noelle's words. "Nelly, Kelly will be fine. You have to trust me."He reached out to gently rub her back, soothing her until she finally calmed down. However, once Noelle was settled, his expression darkened completely.Peter's people had been searching for three days, but there was still no sign of Kelly. The tracking chip Charles had implanted in her had long been removed by Yves, leaving them with no way to trace her location.Charles sat by Noelle's bedside, watching as she fell into a deep sleep under Linda's acupuncture treatment, yet his heart remained unsettled.Linda looked at Noelle and sighed helplessly. "Mr. Hoffman, while Noelle's condition is stable for now and the virus hasn't flared up, she's still pregnant. Any stress or anxiety could be dangerous for her. No matter how skilled I am, I won't be able to help if she keeps worrying like this."She handed Charles another prescription. He took it, and his brows were tightly knitted
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"Ms. Anderson, you should worry about yourself instead! Even if Mr. Yves remembers you in the future, I'm afraid your situation will be far worse than this. I told you before—I won't let you die so easily. So, Ms. Anderson, just stay here and make yourself comfortable!" Elon spat."Elon, once Yves finds out, he'll kill you. He will."The only response Kelly received was the heavy clang of the cell door slamming shut.She used every ounce of strength to scream, but after Elon left, all that remained was pain—unbearable, all-consuming pain.She trembled violently, shivering as if she had been thrown into an ice cellar, yet moments later, it felt as if she were being scorched alive.Kelly writhed on the floor, the torment so excruciating that she nearly passed out.Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes as she closed them.She suddenly recalled the first time she had met Yves. She had infuriated him, and she had blurted out in a fit of defiance, "Only by falling in love with yo
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Kelly let out a cold chuckle. "Is that so? Then why hasn't Yves killed me yet? Shouldn't he have killed me the moment I tore off his mask and discovered his identity?"She struggled to her feet, but the iron chains around her ankles were secured to the floor. She barely took a few steps before the chains yanked her back, causing her to fall heavily onto the ground.Pain radiated through her body, and a sharp sting shot through her palms as they scraped against the rough surface. She winced, sucking in a breath.Her ankle, caught in the unforgiving grip of the iron shackle, twisted painfully.Forcing herself up, Kelly looked at Elon. "Locking me up here… Is that truly Yves' decision?"Elon remained silent. He knelt before her, gripping her jaw forcefully before she could react. In one swift motion, he shoved a small pill into her mouth.Kelly clamped her lips shut, struggling against him. However, Elon's grip was ruthless. He squeezed her cheeks hard to force her mouth open and pu
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Peter's men immediately sprang into action. Since Kelly had disappeared from the villa, they started their search from there.While they were looking for Kelly, Elon had already moved her to another location. Kelly had no idea where she was.She only remembered that after Yves left, the man who had always been by his side appeared, striking her across the face. She blacked out instantly.When she woke up again, she found herself lying on an icy, damp surface. The air was cold, and she had no clue where she was.She struggled to sit up, only to realize that heavy iron chains shackled her wrists and ankles. The room was pitch-black without a single trace of light.Kelly groped around in the darkness, but she could not make out anything. In such a void, her hearing became especially sensitive. She caught the sound of approaching footsteps.Moments later, the door creaked open, allowing a sliver of light to pierce through the darkness. The sudden brightness momentarily blinded her. W
