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Just last night, she had said with absolute certainty that Kelly was history. What was the problem then?Why had Charles not mentioned her and Kelly being lookalikes?He had been nothing but a sweetheart to her from the get-go, lending a hand and cozying up to her without asking for anything in return. Was it all just because she looked like Kelly?Noelle could not bear to go down this rabbit hole. She was worried she would totally lose it. She thought about bolting so many times. Maybe things would be fine if she never crossed paths with Kelly.However, Noelle was not about to throw in the towel. She refused to accept that her genuine feelings were just filling in for some other girl.She...The elevator dinged open, and Noelle sucked in a breath, stepping out only to crash right into someone coming from the other lift. Her box of pastries went flying and hit the floor. She dropped to her knees to gather them up, and so did the other person.Noelle froze for a second, and when
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The corners of Noelle's mouth lifted in a small, knowing smile as she glanced at her simple wedding band. "That's right. You've got sharp eyes, Ms. Anderson. I've been married for ages, and nobody's even noticed!" Noelle watched as Kelly's face lost color once more and added with a hint of concern, "You sure you're okay, Ms. Anderson? You look pretty pale. It wouldn't be great to get sick on your first day, especially not for Collosus Group's image!""You..." Kelly was taken aback. Noelle's way with words was unexpectedly sharp, totally not what her profile suggested. According to the gossip, Noelle was the Shaw family's doormat, and to top it off, her own sister had swooped in and snagged her boyfriend. She was supposed to be..."Oops, silly me." Noelle chuckled, cutting herself off. "I got so caught up talking to you that I almost forgot I had to see Mr. Hoffman about something!" With that, she breezed past Kelly and made a beeline for Charles's office door. She tapped lightly and
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Noelle bit down on her lip. “I don’t know how to answer that question. All I want to know is if you chose to marry me simply because of who I am or not.” Charles let out a chuckle as he walked over and sat down beside Noelle, reaching an elegant finger out to gently pinch her nose. “Yes, simply because you are who you are.” Noelle laughed. "Alright, I trust you. Even if you’re lying to me, you’ll have to lie to me for the rest of my life!” She smiled at Charles as she added, “It’d be best if you could lie to me for the rest of my life, and please tell me the truth if you can’t do that! I’m not one to continuously pester someone else. Do you understand that?” “Yes!” Charles nodded. As Noelle stood up and made to leave, he also got to his feet and reached out to her. “Everyone thinks you guys are the same, but what about you? Do you find yourself the same as her, too?” Noelle had a stunned look on her face as she shook her head. “I’m my own person.” Charles smiled. “That’s grea
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Kelly curled her hands into fists, feeling discomfort washing over her as an image of Noelle’s face materialized within her mind. No one ever felt at ease when seeing someone who looked like they did, and the fact that Noelle was Charles’ wife did not help. Becky noticed these minute details about Kelly as well, and she shook her head. During the short time Noelle and Kelly confronted each other, Kelly had observed and noted that their performances were miles apart. Kelly did not hold even a candle to Noelle. After teaching Kelly how to use the photocopy machine, Becky returned the materials to Charles’ office. “Mr. Hoffman. Ms. Shaw bumped into Ms. Anderson as she was headed upstairs, so…” Becky repeated everything she had seen and heard just now. Charles, on the other hand, did not say much after hearing everything and merely waved a hand and beckoned for Beky to leave the room. Just before she left, he instructed, “Allocate more tasks for her. The secretariat department has plen
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When Noelle returned to the office, she bumped into Brian, who immediately waved at Noelle when he spotted her. “Noelle, come over!”Noelle set down the things she was holding before she walked over. "Mr. Parker, you wanted to see me?” Brian nodded. “Focus on your work. Don’t let your emotions hinder your productivity!” That sentence alone was enough for Noelle to immediately understand what Brian meant, and she immediately raised an eyebrow as she smiled. "Mr. Parker, I’m sure today isn’t our first time meeting, so you should know that I’ve always been one to keep my work and personal life separate!” “That’s good to hear!” Brian said as he nodded. "I do not wish to see anyone in my team hindering progress because of personal matters.” As Brian spoke, he beckoned for Noelle to step into his office. “Here’s the project plan we agreed on yesterday. Mr. Hoffman and the others have decided this will be the final proposal.” Noelle nodded. “Yes, sir!” She had also briefly spoken abo
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Noelle reached a hand out. “Stop right there. There is absolutely no relationship between myself and Kelly Anderson!” A slightly rueful expression appeared on her face as she said, “As for my relationship with Mr. Hoffman… You can try figuring that out!” Finally, Noelle gave Arya a long, knowing look as she said, “It’s getting late. Are you sure you want to spend your time talking to me instead of completing your work?” “Ah, work.” Arya hurriedly got to her feet. “I’ve got a bunch of numbers that I haven’t crunched yet. But, Noelle, don’t think you can avoid this question. I’ll come over to you after the workday has ended!” For Arya to come over to Noelle after the workday would be impossible because she had called Charles the minute work ended for her to discuss if they should have dinner out or at home for that day. However, before they arrived at a conclusion, Noelle found her way blocked.Noelle held her phone in one hand and used her other hand to tap her access card and let
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Kelly was rather stunned by what Noelle had just done. She thought she had the upper hand in this situation, but now it seemed she had lost to Noelle. Noelle was so calm it seemed she did not view her as a threat in the slightest. Upon noticing Kelly had nothing to say in response, Noelle smiled. “How about this, Ms. Anderson? It’s been so many years since you were last in the country, and Brookville is such a rapidly changing area of town that I’m sure there are plenty of places that are no longer recognizable to you. I grew up in Brookville, so why don’t I take you on a tour?” A wave of awkwardness washed over Kelly as she forced herself to nod. "That sounds great. Thank you, Ms. Shaw.” The corner of Noelle’s lips curved upward. "No trouble at all. After all, I’m Charles’ wife, and your families have been friends for decades. Playing host on his behalf is part of my duties. He’s an extremely busy man and may not have much time to spare you. If you like, you can always come to m
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Noelle's words hit Kelly square in the face, leaving her speechless and unable to continue. She had not expected Noelle to be so sharp-tongued. She was able to counter everything she said. It left Kelly at a bit of a loss.Three years ago, there had been many people around Charles, and Kelly had managed to deal with them all one by one. She believed that any woman interested in Charles was only after his power, status, and wealth. Picking out just one of these factors was usually enough to scare off any woman trying to get close to him.Initially, Kelly had assumed Noelle was the same kind of woman. Now, she realized Noelle was not going to be easy to deal with.As she smiled faintly, Noelle noticed Kelly falling silent and decided not to say anything further. She continued driving in silence, but when they reached their destination, Kelly looked slightly confused. "Ms. Shaw, did you perhaps bring me to the wrong place? This isn't…"Noelle raised an eyebrow slightly. "No, this isn'
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Noelle looked at Tania in surprise. "When did Brandon start studying under Linda?""Not long ago. Ms. Holt is quite skilled in medicine, and it's good for Brandon to learn from her," Tania replied with a smile, peeling a few grapes and handing them to Noelle. "How are you feeling now? Are the babies still active?"Noelle took the grapes, happily popping one into her mouth. Hearing Tania's question, she smiled sweetly, her expression turning soft and gentle. "Very active. Just a few days ago, I felt the babies moving!""Really?" Tania's interest piqued. "That's a good sign—it means the babies are healthy. When I was pregnant with Brandon, it was the same. As my due date got closer, he would kick around inside me non-stop. Sometimes, he was so restless that I couldn't sleep through the night!"As she spoke, a warm and contented smile spread across her face. Peter had been quietly listening beside her, and his expression suddenly darkened.His eyes dimmed, and his brows furrowed deep
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Linda spoke in a reserved tone, but Charles and Sean understood her meaning clearly. Back then, Peter had been desperate and had essentially abducted Linda.Although her current relationship with them had improved, it did not mean Saxon would be as easy to deal with.Rumor had it that Saxon was an unpredictable man, both in his whereabouts and his temperament. Getting him to save someone depended on perfect timing, favorable conditions, and, most importantly, his mood.If he was not in the right mood, it did not matter who you were, he simply would not lift a finger.Though neither Charles nor Sean had ever met Saxon, his reputation was well-known in underground circles. Judging by Linda's cautious tone, it was clear that Saxon was far from an easygoing person.Charles nodded. "We'll cross that bridge when we get there. But until we can reach your brother, we'll have to rely on you, Ms. Holt."For the first time, Charles felt helpless in the face of life and death. No matter how
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It was clear it had been a long battle. Both Sean and Linda looked utterly exhausted.Seeing them emerge from the operating room, Charles and Simon immediately stood up."How is she?""We managed to stabilize her for now, but she won't be waking up anytime soon. We gave her anesthesia, so it'll take a while before she regains consciousness," Sean said as he removed his mask, his face still covered in sweat.A nurse quickly stepped forward, offering him a towel. "Mr. Smith, Ms. Holt!"Linda let out a deep breath, clearly fatigued. "We've treated some of her internal injuries and taken care of the external wounds for now. I also gave her a sedative, so she shouldn't relapse too soon."She paused for a moment before adding, "But those scratches on her face and body… They won't heal quickly. There's a high chance she'll be left with scars."Clicking her tongue twice, Linda sighed regretfully. "She was brought in too late. She was already suffering from a mild lung infection. His hea
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"No more talking. Get her inside now!"Linda arrived at the hospital with Peter, and the moment she saw Kelly's condition, her expression turned grim. "Her virus has already progressed to the mid-to-late stage."She placed her fingers on Kelly's pulse, and her expression darkened even further. "Her chest and abdomen have taken severe blows, and she's been kept in a damp, dark place for a long time. She's already running a high fever. It's likely a lung infection. We need to operate immediately!"Linda's voice carried a level of seriousness and authority that was rarely seen. She was still just a teenager, but at that moment, she was as calm and composed as an experienced doctor."Alright, prepare for surgery!"Linda, Sean, and the others quickly changed into surgical gowns before heading into the operating room.Outside the operating room, Simon sat motionless as his clothes were stained with blood. He did not bother cleaning himself up, and his eyes remained fixed on the doors o
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After Simon finished speaking, he walked away, leaving the group behind in stunned silence. Jeanette's expression darkened.Being publicly challenged by a junior was already hard to swallow, but when she thought of Kelly's face—battered and covered in wounds—her expression turned even colder."Go check the rockery in the back garden immediately. See if what Simon said is true!""This..." The butler hesitated, casting a cautious glance at Jeanette. However, Jeanette was not someone who could be easily brushed off. Left with no other choice, he summoned two staff and sent them to investigate.Jeanette followed behind them but stopped short of entering. The place was too dark and too hidden. She and the other York family members remained outside, waiting anxiously.Before long, the two staff emerged while carrying an unconscious Elon.Jeanette's sharp eyes immediately caught sight of Elon's severed tendons. The sight made her instinctively step back."Isn't this one of Jacob's men?
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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
