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"If Ronald hadn't reminded me, I would've forgotten," Charles admitted."What?" Noelle looked at him in disbelief. "You're kidding, right?"Charles, however, looked at her with all seriousness. He was making it clear that he was not joking. She studied his eyes and finally let out a sigh. "Alright then. What do you plan to give him?""Anything will do. The old man doesn't lack anything," Charles replied casually. "Besides, do you think this birthday party is just a party?"He was never fond of such events. Every year, he showed up just to make an appearance and then left. He did not plan to linger this year either.Hearing how indifferent Charles was about it, Noelle could not help but feel a little sorry for the Hoffman patriarch. The old man had been tirelessly meddling in Charles' marriage prospects, rejecting one woman and then another. Meanwhile, his own grandson did not seem to care about his birthday in the slightest."Why are you looking at me like that?"Noelle shook he
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"Don't you like it?""I do!" Noelle replied, almost immediately captivated by it. Liking it was one thing, but she was not sure if something so valuable suited her.Charles smiled, and instructed Ian to package it. He then turned to Noelle, saying, "If you're not fond of the style, I can take it to Janice and have her refine it a bit.""No, let's leave it as it is." Noelle hesitated, feeling a pang of guilt. "It actually looks beautiful as it is. I just don't think it's practical for me to wear something so valuable every day. You know my work environment; wearing this daily might not be appropriate. If Janice alters it, it would lose its original charm.""Silly, what matters is if it suits you. But if you prefer it as is, we won't change a thing." Charles took the pendant from Ian, handed it to Noelle, and added, "Since it's yours now, you can keep it however you like.""Alright, then." Noelle thought there was no harm in taking it if it was going to sit here otherwise, and she r
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Maxwell's birthday was a major event for Brookville's elite. It was not so much about Maxwell's influence as it was about the Hoffmans' standing, which was now unmatched in Brookville.The only family that could previously rival the Hoffmans, the Lennon family, had crumbled entirely after the powerful blow dealt by Peter. Now, Brookville essentially belonged to the Hoffmans.Charles was at the peak of his popularity, and everyone was eager to forge connections with the Hoffmans and Collosus Group. For many, even a slight association with Collosus Group would secure their place in Brookville's social and business circles. People were primarily driven by self-interest, especially those in business.Everyone scrambled to secure an invitation to the inner hall of Maxwell's birthday banquet, though not everyone would succeed. Joseph's family, for instance, was desperate for an invitation.They had hoped to establish a connection with Collosus Group through a recent project, but their ef
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Although Xavier and Winter did not know this Ms. Anderson, they certainly would not waste the chance to enter once they had been invited. However, once inside, they immediately noticed the difference between the inner and outer areas.The inner hall was filled with Brookville's elite, some of whom Xavier had only heard of but never met.Winter spotted Sean and Bob from a distance and tugged on Xavier's sleeve. "Look over there!"Following her gaze, Xavier noticed them too. "It seems they're close with the Hoffmans," Winter remarked, though something felt off to her. "Who do you think this Ms. Anderson is?""No idea," Xavier muttered, frowning. He was not particularly fond of Bob or Sean. After Sean took on Bob's name to pursue Noelle, Xavier's impression of him soured even further."Come on, let's go over there and see!" Winter, who was excited to be in such a place, was determined not to miss any opportunity. She had not forgotten the countless times Jade had urged her to make in
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Charles noticed Noelle's hesitation and gave her hand a firm squeeze, offering her reassurance. "Show the same courage you have in your work. These people are just part of what you have to face, alright?"Noelle bit her lip and nodded. "Alright.""Don't worry. They'll be more eager to curry favor with you than the other way around," Charles said with a faint smile.He raised her hand, placed it on his arm, and encouraged her to walk with confidence. Noelle straightened her posture as she stood proudly beside him. She took a deep breath.Along the way, they encountered many people, each stopping to greet Charles. Their surprised glances would then drift curiously toward her. Charles gently patted Noelle's hand, offering a comforting smile.The path to the inner hall was not long, yet to Noelle, it felt endless. Finally, they reached the main gathering, and a hush fell over the once lively room as Charles and Noelle entered.At that moment, it seemed that everyone's gaze was fixed
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Noelle was slightly surprised to see Bob. "Mr. Bob, hello!"Bob nodded, his gaze falling on Noelle. As Sean mentioned, she looked stunning. Bob's look was pure admiration without any hidden intentions, and Noelle returned his gaze with a gentle smile.Charles narrowed his eyes slightly. Even though he knew Bob did not mean anything by it, as a man, he could not help feeling a touch of jealousy. He pulled Noelle closer to him, giving Bob a nod. "Mr. Bob!"The crowd watched as Charles and his companions seemed to get along well, especially noting that both Bob and Sean appeared to know the woman beside Charles.When they saw Sean treat Noelle with such familiarity and heard Bob refer to her as "Mrs. Hoffman", everyone was in shock."What? Charles is married?""When did Charles get married? Who is this woman?""Yeah, it's such a major event, and no one in Brookville knows about it?""Maybe they didn't announce it to the public, but clearly, we're finding out today."Winter's face
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Winter shot Xavier a frosty look and snorted before getting a fresh glass of champagne from a passing waiter. With a swirl of her dress, she sauntered up to Noelle."Noelle, I never would've guessed we'd bump into each other here!"Noelle had spotted Winter the moment she started heading her way. She knew a confrontation was inevitable, so she braced herself for the encounter.As Winter came closer and dropped her bombshell, Noelle just flashed a small, wry smile. "The feeling's mutual. I didn't expect to run into you either." She beamed at Winter, all poise and grace. "What brings you here? I don't recall telling you about my thing with Charles!"Winter's expression soured. "I tagged along with Xavier. Did you forget he's part of the Hoffman family now? It's expected I’d show up, don’t you think?" She said, her gaze drifting over to Charles, who stood by Noelle's side, her eyes betraying a flicker of something more.Charles was stealing the scene just by being there. Even Winter,
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"Sis, you've got it all wrong again," Noelle said, her smile never wavering. "Grandpa Shaw and Grandpa Jones both knew about my wedding. We even had dinner together. Maybe you didn't know because you're always off filming? It's not surprising you're out of the loop since you’re always away from home."Noelle's smile was a shield that none of Winter's Hollywood tricks could penetrate."What? Grandpa Shaw and Grandpa Jones both knew?""Yeah. Getting married is a big deal, so of course they knew," Noelle said, arm in arm with Charles, her head cocked playfully to one side. "We haven't thrown the big party yet. You might've missed us signing the papers, but you can't miss the banquet. Just make sure your gift is something to remember, okay?""Fine! You're my only sister, after all!" Winter managed to say through clenched teeth as Noelle's smile never wavered.Old Noelle might have been no match for Winter, but hanging around Charles had rubbed off on her in the best ways."Winter, yo
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"Alright, then I'll leave my sister in your hands!"After spending some time with Linda, Noelle had come to realize that apart from being extremely serious when treating patients, Linda was otherwise quite childish. At moments like this, she was still very much a child at heart.However, spending time with Linda was easy. She had a way of making treatments feel relaxing, ensuring there was no pressure at all.Once Linda finished joking around, Charles led her away, taking her directly to Sean's lab for research.For the past few days, Linda had not stepped out of the hospital because she was entirely focused on finding a cure for the virus. She had practically made Sean's lab her home, eating, drinking, and sleeping there without a care.Despite her young age, Linda was undoubtedly a medical prodigy. She was only in her teens, yet she handled these complex medical challenges with astonishing composure.Sean had always believed his medical skills were exceptional—at least within h
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His slightly rough fingertips brushed against Noelle's skin, his gaze filled with tenderness as he shook his head slightly. "It's okay now."Noelle, however, couldn't hold back her emotions. She leaned her head against Charles' chest and wrapped her arms around his waist. Her voice carried a hint of grievance. "Why didn't you tell me?"If she had not noticed Linda's secretive behavior and recalled Peter's and Tania's hesitation that night, she would have never known just how much suffering Kelly had endured.Not to mention, it was all because of her. If not for the virus in her body, Kelly would not have put herself in danger."Don't cry." Charles coaxed her gently. "She wouldn't want you to be sad, would she?"Through the glass panel of the hospital room, he saw Linda putting away the silver needles. He gently patted Noelle's back. "Do you want to go in and see her?"Noelle pulled away from Charles, took the tissue from his hand, and wiped her tears. She nodded firmly. "Yes!""
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"Don't worry! You two really are sisters. Just as you're concerned about her, she's been worried about you too!"Linda was still young, and she did not quite understand the depth of sisterly bonds.She had grown up in a completely different environment. Though her family was large, there was never this kind of closeness.The person she was closest to was her older brother, but Saxon was a man, and his way of caring was completely different from that of a sister. Hence, Linda had a hard time grasping the emotions that Kelly and Noelle shared.However, even if she could not fully comprehend it, she could feel that these two truly cared for each other."During the time you were missing, Noelle could barely sleep at night. She kept having nightmares. Some days were better than others, but I could only help ease her pain temporarily." Linda sighed. "And now, you've only just woken up, and the first thing on your mind is Noelle.""How is Noelle now?" Kelly asked anxiously, her eyes fil
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Kelly remained in the ICU for two days before she finally woke up. This was not exactly what Linda had expected, but at least Kelly showed no adverse reactions upon regaining consciousness.However, she barely spoke.Linda had already spent several hours in the hospital ward, checking Kelly's condition and even performing acupuncture to alleviate her pain. However, Kelly was like a puppet on strings—silent and unresponsive. She did not speak, did not complain, and did not even flinch at the pain.Linda stared at Kelly's face, which looked almost identical to Noelle's, and sighed in boredom."Hey... You don't have to worry. Once your body recovers, I can remove the scars on your face and body." Linda reassured her."Trust me. After all, I do come from a family of doctors… Kelly, are you mute? Why won't you say anything?"Linda had been observing Kelly for hours now, and she was even quieter than a mute person.Even those who could not speak would at least make some sounds when th
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Peter held Tania tightly in his arms, resting his chin against the top of her head. He rubbed against her hair slightly, then took a deep breath, inhaling the soft, familiar scent of her hair."Alright."From the front seat, Linda listened to Tania and Peter's conversation, feeling a bit envious. She lowered her gaze to the small figure in her arms. Brandon was the perfect combination of her idol and goddess.As she thought about it, her eyes sparkled with pink-tinted excitement. She reached out and playfully poked Brandon's little head."Brandon sweetheart, your mom and dad are going to give you a little brother."Brandon pouted upon hearing that. He turned around and looked at Peter and Tania with a very serious expression."Hmph! Do you not love me anymore? Why do you want to have a little brother?"He looked genuinely unhappy.Peter and Tania were caught off guard by his reaction, momentarily unsure how to respond. Even Linda began to wonder if she had just said the wrong t
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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
