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"So, Ms. Anderson, are you saying Charles married my sister as a stand-in for you?" Winter challenged."Ms. Shaw, let's cut to the chase. Charles's marriage to Noelle does you no favors. You saw what happened at the party, right? With Charles backing up Noelle, you'll never get the upper hand. Are you ready to live in her shadow forever?"Winter's grip on her coffee cup tightened, her knuckles whitening with the strain.Kelly's lips curled into a knowing smile, sensing Winter's resolve waver. "Let's strike a deal, shall we?""What kind of deal?"…The Hoffman family's grand banquet hall buzzed with guests, nearly all of whom had already arrived. The air still hummed with the aftershocks of what had gone down earlier. Maxwell, who had been taking a breather, could not hide the storm brewing on his face when he got wind of the news. "Is that what she said?"James, eyeing Maxwell's stormy expression, treaded carefully. "Yes, Sir Hoffman. You really should watch your health."Maxwe
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Charles let out a soft laugh. "Don’t worry. Want to sit down for a bit?"She nodded again, and Charles gently guided her toward a quieter spot to rest. They had barely started moving when Kelly emerged, supporting Maxwell. All eyes instantly locked onto them.The crowd was buzzing with curiosity, especially when they noticed Kelly close by Maxwell's side. Whispers spread like wildfire. "Who's that girl with him?"The stares shifted to Noelle, making her head spin. She felt as if her blood had turned to ice.She had braced herself for some awkwardness at the banquet, but she never imagined Maxwell would put her on the spot like this.She was Charles's rightful wife, but Kelly was staking her claim over Charles from right next to Maxwell. Noelle should have been the one standing by the old man tonight.Charles's hand tightened reassuringly on Noelle's waist. He frowned, clearly not pleased with Maxwell's little show. Leaning close, he whispered, "I'm right here."Noelle looked up,
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If Seth's first cry of "Daddy!" was a figment of everyone's imagination, his next sentence left everyone stunned, especially Noelle.She was at a loss for words. She was not clueless, she knew Seth had called out to Charles, and since she and Charles had only been married for six months, there was no way they could have a child this old already.Her eyes were distant as she looked up, filled with shock and disappointment. She stared at Charles, her fingers trembling slightly before she pulled her hand away from his."Noelle!" Charles's brow furrowed as he caught sight of Noelle's pale face, her piercing gaze edged with sharpness.He frowned, his chilly eyes briefly meeting Kelly's.He leaned over, about to push Seth away, when Seth burst into loud sobs. "Daddy, you don't want me and Mommy anymore, do you? It’s because of this mean lady!" Seth cried out as he tried to shove Noelle away.Noelle was still reeling from when Seth wrapped his arms around Charles's legs. She stood froze
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Charles wanted nothing more than to go over to Noelle, wrap her up in his arms, and whisk her away from all this. However, Charles held back, knowing it was not the time to upset Noelle. Making a scene by leaving would not be the smartest move.Charles's hands curled into fists, his icy gaze clashing with Winter's. A shiver of fear darted through Winter's heart, but she quickly squashed it. After all, she was just telling the truth. If she could get Charles and Noelle to break up, Noelle would never be able to hold anything over her again. Bolstered by that thought, Winter's resolve hardened."The Shaw family might not be the top family in Brookville, but we're known for our love of books and learning. Noelle is a catch who could get any guy she wanted. Mr. Hoffman, if you've already got someone else in your heart, why keep messing with Noelle and making her the talk of the town?""Making me the talk of the townNoelle, who had been as quiet as a mouse, finally piped up. Her voice
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"I have no idea what you're talking about," Kelly said. Her voice was steady, but her heart was racing.Noelle was not supposed to be that composed and detached. She should have been…Kelly turned to Seth. "Seth, come to mommy!"Seth scampered over and jumped into Kelly's arms. "Seth is my boy. Since the Hoffmans don’t want him, we’ll both take our leave now.”"Hold on!" Maxwell stopped Kelly in her tracks. "Where do you think you're going? You're going to be my grandson's bride. Who cares what these onlookers think?"Maxwell's admission had everyone's eyes darting between Noelle and Kelly. Everyone was curious about Charles, but he had not made a peep. It was hard to tell whose side he was on, but having his arm looped through Noelle’s made it seem like she was the one he was choosing.Noelle chuckled at the insinuation. "Sir Hoffman, you seem a bit out of touch with the times. We're not in the era of emperors and harems anymore. A man can’t have two wives, unless you want Charl
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Kelly stumbled backward, her face ghostly white. She had seriously misjudged Noelle.She had pegged Noelle as just another airhead. She thought she could deal with her as easily as the other girls who used to flock around Charles. However, Noelle was not following any playbook.Kelly had poured her heart out, but Noelle had not taken the bait. Instead, she flipped the script, leaving Kelly flushed with embarrassment.Kelly looked up at Charles, her lips quivering and her eyes pooled with unshed tears. "Charles, please tell Noelle I didn't mean anything by it. You know we were once set to be married… I'm sorry. I never meant to come between you and Noelle. If you two were solid, I couldn't have shaken things up, right? Just tell Noelle not to worry. She...""She's not worried, and you can't touch us," Charles cut in, his voice icy, delivering his first full statement since the drama unfolded. His gaze on Kelly was frosty. "If I wasn't clear before, let's set the record straight toda
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Noelle gave a contented nod. "I'm kind of tired today, Charles. You're tired too, right?"Charles gave a quick nod. "Yeah!""Let's head home!""Sounds good!" Charles agreed, and with a protective arm around Noelle, they spun around to leave.Maxwell, watching Charles act like he owned the place, was livid. He slammed his cane down hard on the ground. "You good-for-nothing! You're no longer a Hoffman if you walk out with that girl. Don't ever think I'll accept her into the family!"Charles stopped dead in his tracks, turned, and shot Maxwell and Kelly a look of pure defiance. "Grandpa, if you're going to back an outsider over me, I've got nothing to say to you. You've got plenty of company for your birthday, so you won't miss me. Ronald!""Mr. Hoffman!"Ronald popped out from a corner. "What can I do for you?""Give this to Sir Hoffman," Charles said, pausing for effect. "Make sure Ms. Anderson gets her special delivery too.""Understood!"With that, Charles and Noelle made th
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The room fell silent.Sean burst out laughing to cut through the silence first. "Charles sure sticks to his guns! You know, Noelle is quite the catch. There's a line of suitors waiting for her, but she's only got eyes for Charles. I can’t believe anyone would ever want to split her and Charles up. Can you believe it, bro?”"I can’t!" Bob nodded. "It's getting late. With Noelle gone, it's time for us to head out too.""Exactly. Noelle's not here, so why stick around? Let's get out of here!" Sean turned to Ronald. "Mr. Wells, you coming? What are you waiting for?"Ronald chuckled. "You're too kind, Mr. Smith."The group scattered, leaving only echoes of their parting words that hit like unexpected thunderclaps.Sean's words hung in the air, and one had to wonder if they were just for show. If Noelle truly was the sister Sean and Bob claimed, her status was nothing short of extraordinary. After all, she had the powerful Smith and Jones families in her corner. No one would ever cross
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"Sean, stop messing around. Let go of me first," Liliana tugged at Sean's arm, realizing how tightly he was holding her. "You're choking me."Only then did Sean loosen his grip slightly, though he still did not let her go. His forehead rested against hers, and he panted softly. "Liliana, do you remember what you said to me in the fire?"Liliana's face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away. "N-No, I don't remember. What did I say? I don't think I—mmph..."Before she could finish, Sean kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words with that one stubborn kiss.Liliana raised her hands and smacked Sean on the shoulder, trying to push him away. "Sea—mmph, what are you doing? Let me go..."She shoved him hard, and Sean stumbled back, clutching his chest. Liliana's face went pale, and she rushed over. "Sean, what's wrong? Are you okay? Did I hurt you somewhere?"Nonetheless, Sean took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her again. That feeling of holding her tightly
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Noelle raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."Then, she added, "That knot in Liliana's heart can only be undone by Sean."What happened back then had always been a shadow between the two of them. Noelle had noticed it these past few days. Though Liliana stubbornly claimed she no longer cared, she clutched her phone every single day, obviously waiting for a call.Liliana's social circle was small. Noelle and the others knew everyone she knew. Who else could she be waiting for but Sean?Charles furrowed his brows. "If Liliana can't have the best, then she's better off with nothing."Noelle could not help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I know you're still holding a grudge against Hayes and Savannah."Honestly, Noelle shared the sentiment. "Savannah really crossed a line with how she handled everything."Charles reached out and gently pinched Noelle's knuckles. "That's not what I meant."Noelle chuckled, exasperated. "I know."Outside, the sound of a car engine drew their attentio
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Sean shoved Hayes away. "Dad, if you're just like Mom and trying to stop me from being with Liliana, then don't even bother. If I can't marry Liliana in this lifetime, I won't marry anyone else."With that, Sean lay down decisively. Hayes frowned. "Sean, this isn't about what we want anymore. It's about Liliana and Charles now."Truthfully, Hayes did not have many opinions about Sean and Liliana's relationship. He was always too busy with the company to pay attention to such things. Even the events from four years ago were only now becoming clearer to him."If you insist on marrying her, I won't stop you. But from what I can see, the problem lies with Liliana and Charles."Sean's gaze sharpened as he clenched his fists. "That's impossible. Liliana already forgave me back when the fire happened. She promised that if we both made it out, she'd marry me."Hayes sighed. "Your mother… She misunderstood Liliana and said some harsh things. Just rest for now. Once you're better, we'll go
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Sean spat out a mouthful of blood. One hand gripped the bedsheet tightly, his gaze turning darker than ever."What do you mean by that? What do you mean she doesn't want to marry me? She promised me. She said that as long as I was willing to walk out of that fire with her, she'd be with me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me you're lying to me."Sean's bloodshot eyes locked on Savannah's. "Tell me."Savannah was momentarily stunned by the sheer force of Sean's gaze. This was the first time she ever felt fear in front of her own son. "Sean, I…""Where's Liliana?" Sean demanded."Sean," Hayes called out as he pushed open the door and stepped in. "That's no way to speak to your mother.""Then how should I speak to her?" Sean's voice turned icy."Did you know it was Joanna who drugged me nine years ago? And while I was under the influence, I forced myself on Liliana? I misunderstood her, and as a result, she had to hide in the countryside for years."Four years ago, it was me
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The operating room door swung open, and Liliana spun around. She saw Saxon step out. Not caring about anyone else’s opinions, she grabbed his hand. "Mr. Holt, how's Sean?"Saxon looked down at their hands, noting how soft and warm hers was. He met her eyes and nodded. "The patient is out of danger now. He should wake up by tomorrow."Hearing that, Liliana let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly fainted."Liliana!"Charles rushed over and wrapped Liliana in a tight hug, but his eyes quickly darted to Hayes and Savannah. "Now that Sean is safe, Sean's fate is no longer Liliana's concern, nor ours," he declared, speaking for the Hoffman family.With those words, Charles carried Liliana away. Saxon was tugged along by Linda. "Saxon, you should check on her. The young lady seemed off to me. She's been hiding her pain. Besides the wound on her shoulder, I think she breathed in a lot of smoke."Saxon's eyes shimmered for a moment. "Yeah, I'm aware."Liliana had been pushing through
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"Charles, you…""Stop it!" Hayes was taken aback by Savannah suddenly slapping Liliana. He did not particularly like or dislike Liliana, but she was part of the Hoffman family, and their family commanded much respect. Besides, Noelle was still Charles's wife, and they had to be careful about their actions.Hayes turned to Charles. "I'm sorry, my wife acted without thinking. But what in the world happened today?"Hayes had been told that his son was hurt, but he did not know the details. When he arrived and saw Liliana was there and injured too, Hayes and Savannah could not help but think that Liliana must be connected to Sean's injury.Charles gave a sharp look. "It was Joanna's doing.""Joanna? No, that can't be!" Savannah was shocked to hear the name Joanna, and she quickly objected, "Joanna is such a sweet girl, she couldn't possibly...""Oh, sweet indeed!"Liliana, who had been silent until then, finally spoke. She narrowed her eyes and stood up, ignoring the pain from her w
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"Liliana!""Get up quickly!" Liliana used all her strength to pull Sean up from the ground. "Can you walk?""Uh-huh!" Sean had been hit by a falling piece of wood on his leg when he tried to push Liliana out earlier. That was why he could not get out in time and could only hear Liliana's loud calls from outside.He had wished so badly for Liliana to leave quickly, but she had come back for him.Sean bit down hard and pushed himself up.Even if it was hard to walk, he had to try because Liliana wanted him to stand.Liliana slung Sean's arm over her shoulder, noticing his injury. Her eyes were red with tears. "Sean, hang in there. If we both make it out today, I'll forgive you. You can ask me to do anything.""Really?" Sean's eyes sparkled, and he smiled. "Liliana, I don't want you to do anything." In his heart, he added, ‘I just want you to marry me.’"The fire is licking at our heels, and you two are still dawdling," came Charles's icy voice from up ahead. In a flash, he was be
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"Sean, where are you? Didn't you just say you love me?" she cried out. "How can you leave me like this, saying you love me and then j-j-just giving up? What am I supposed to do now?"Sean, you took our child from me. How could you think I'd just forgive you? If you don't make this right, I swear I'll never forgive you," Liliana yelled outside, her voice filled with madness. Inside, the plant was engulfed in flames. Shaking from head to toe, Liliana's screams slowly turned into a whisper. She clenched her hands tight, staring blankly at the fire. "If you're gone, what's left for me here?""Liliana!"Charles rushed over and saw Liliana moving toward the flames. He grabbed her and pulled her back. "What are you doing?"Liliana looked up, dazed, and saw Charles. She quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Charles, please. I'm begging you. Help me save Sean, please!"Charles's brow creased as he looked at the fiery red inferno, his fingers tensing. "Liliana, the fire's too big. Sean mi
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Liliana shoved Sean aside and covered him with her body, taking a knife stab from Joanna. "Ugh..."Pain whitened Liliana's face, and blood dripped onto Sean's face. Reacting quickly, Sean rolled over, picked Liliana up in his arms, and seized Joanna's neck, twisting it hard until it cracked. Joanna's eyes bulged in disbelief as she stared at Sean."You..."She had not thought Sean would actually snap her neck. Her eyes were wide open, one hand clutching a knife, and the other holding a lighter.With her last breath, she tossed the lighter.A loud bang followed, and flames started to spread from that spot.Sean's eyes darkened as he carried Liliana and dashed for the exit. However, how could he outrun the swift spread of the fire while burdened with Liliana's weight?Liliana's eyes widened as she saw the flames creeping up behind them. She pushed Sean, urging him, "Go now, or it'll be too late!"However, Sean's eyes turned a deep red with emotion. "Liliana, I won't let go of you
