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Noelle's brows carried a faint smile as she lowered her gaze, making it impossible for Kelly to read her expression.She casually reached into her bag, pulled out her phone, and began scrolling through it as though she had all the time in the world. Her demeanor made it clear—Kelly was no more significant than the air around her.Kelly, however, could not let it go. Feeling humiliated, she pressed on, "Ms. Shaw, are you upset? I didn't mean anything by what I said earlier, I just…"Noelle tapped a few keys, her smile broadening when she saw a reply on her screen. Slipping her phone back into her bag, she looked up at Kelly with a faint but pointed smile. "Upset? Why should I be upset?""Oh.." Kelly faltered, awkwardly smiling as she stammered, "I-I was worried my words might've upset you. I just thought…""Ms. Anderson, you're truly a saint to be worrying about the world's troubles before anyone else," Noelle interrupted while chuckling softly. "Don't worry about me. My heart is f
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Charles curled his lips into a faint smile, his cold gaze carrying a clear sense of detachment. "Apologies, the car's too small."Kelly froze, stunned. "But…" How could his car be too small? A Maybach was limited to just two passengers?However, with Charles saying that, what else could she do? Was she supposed to shamelessly insist on riding in his car? Kelly was not that devoid of pride, but recalling her earlier exchange with Noelle and observing how the two now interacted, she clenched her fists tightly.She could not believe it—Charles and Noelle had actually reconciled.Noelle was far different from what she had expected.If it were anyone else, would their first instinct not be to explode upon learning their husband had a child with another woman? However, Noelle was unperturbed, as though nothing had ever happened.Kelly's face turned pale as she remembered Noelle's sharp words from that day. Kelly had played her biggest card—revealing Seth—and yet it had failed to make e
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Noelle laughed lightly at his words. "Focus on driving, will you?"Charles responded with a hum, shifting his gaze back to the road as he pressed the gas pedal. They sped away from the parking lot.Meanwhile, back in the underground parking area, Kelly's expression twisted with anger as she stared at the now-distant vehicle. Her hands clenched into tight fists, and for the first time, she truly felt the sting of humiliation—especially coming from Charles.How could this happen to her?Even three years ago, when her pregnancy was discovered and the child turned out not to be Charles', he had remained calm, never accusing or blaming her. Kelly had thought she held a special place in his heart. For years, she believed she was special to him, someone unique.Yet now, with someone new in the picture, Kelly finally realized that all those years meant nothing.As she bit her lip, she hesitated for a moment before pulling out her phone and making a call. Only then did she leave the parki
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Charles smiled faintly and led Noelle to sit beside Henry and Nancy. Just as they settled in, the door opened. Chloe, Jordy, and Anna arrived.As soon as Anna spotted Charles, she excitedly wriggled out of Jordy's arms. She dashed over to Charles and grabbed his pant leg before climbing onto his lap. "Uncle Charles!""Hey, Anna," Charles greeted her warmly. There was an uncommon smile gracing his face. He reached out and pinched her cheek gently.Anna giggled and suddenly turned her curious gaze toward Noelle, as if discovering something fascinating. "Oh, who's this pretty lady?" Anna blinked her big eyes and clapped her hands. "This pretty lady looks like Ms. Kelly. But this lady is prettier!"The innocent remarks of a child were usually taken lightly, but because Noelle and Kelly looked strikingly similar, it was hard not to draw comparisons.Everyone present, except for Charles, froze momentarily and instinctively turned to look at Noelle. Even Henry and Nancy exchanged subtle
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Anna's innocent voice carried a hint of dislike for Kelly, making Kelly's expression stiffen again.Kelly said with a strained smile, "Anna, since your Aunt Noelle and I look so much alike, isn't it possible you might've mistaken me for her?""Who's mistaken?" Anna blinked her big eyes. "Ms. Kelly, you do look like Aunt Noelle, but I wouldn't mix you up! Aunt Noelle is so gentle and beautiful, but you're scary and mean. You can even change your face like the witch Mommy told me about!"Kelly and everyone else present were tongue-tied.Noelle's lips curled into a faint smile. Though she did not laugh outright, the surprise and delight in her expression were unmistakable.She had not expected Chloe's daughter, Anna, to have such a good impression of her.Hearing Anna's blunt words, the room fell silent, and all eyes turned to Kelly's face. Chloe hurried over to defuse the situation, gently chastising Anna. "You little kiddo! What on earth are they teaching you at school? I think I'
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"Ms. Anderson, why are you still standing? Come, take a seat!" Noelle said with the poise of a hostess, her gentle smile directed at Kelly. "There's a spot over there."Kelly glanced awkwardly at Maxwell, seeking some kind of support. Maxwell was clearly fuming, but Noelle's brazen confidence caught even him off guard, leaving him momentarily speechless.Noelle's demeanor remained calm and friendly, making it difficult for Maxwell or Kelly to create a scene. Meanwhile, Clarisse, who had remained silent throughout the gathering, could not help but fix her sharp gaze on Noelle.Noticing the attention, Noelle lifted her head and met Clarisse's eyes. A flicker of surprise crossed Noelle's face before she responded with a polite smile. Clarisse furrowed her brow but ultimately chose to remain silent.Clarisse was acutely aware of her precarious position within the Hoffmans. She understood that Charles now held significant influence in the family, even with Maxwell still nominally in cha
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"Yes, sir!"It was not long before the butler returned, escorting a man into the room.The man wore a light brown suit that had been impeccably tailored with an overcoat draped casually over his arm. His demeanor was composed, almost regal, as he walked in with measured steps. His expression was cold and stern, rivaling Charles' aloofness, if not surpassing it. His thin lips were pressed into a slight line. Upon seeing Kelly, his brows furrowed deeply.However, when his gaze shifted past Kelly to Noelle, his eyes flickered briefly with surprise before he said, "Greetings, Sir Hoffman."Maxwell narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the man before him. The stranger exuded an air of nobility and sophistication, a presence that was undeniably commanding."And you are?" Maxwell asked."Grant Anderson," the man replied with a faint smile. "I had correspondence with Mr. Charles a few days ago and learned that my sister has been staying here. I apologize for the intrusion." He turned to Kell
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"I'm not leaving! Seth and I are staying here—his father is still here!"Kelly's defiant words drew Grant's piercing gaze toward the child. His dark, intense eyes locked onto Seth, who instinctively clung to Kelly's skirt in fear as he hid behind her. "Mommy, I'm scared," Seth whimpered."Seth, don't be afraid. That's your uncle. Be good." Kelly knelt to comfort him. "Grant, you can see for yourself—Seth needs to stay here. He...""His father?" Grant's tone was razor-sharp. "Didn't you say back then that his father was someone unknown?" His eyes narrowed with disapproval. "The Anderson family doesn't lack the means to raise a child. Pack your things and come home with me immediately.""Mr. Anderson," Maxwell interjected, rising from his seat with deliberate authority. "Guests are guests. It's late, and there's no need to rush, is there?"With a subtle signal to the butler, he continued, "They say good timing is everything. Tonight happens to be the Hoffmans' family dinner. Mr. And
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"This is my best friend and roommate, Liliana. Liliana, meet Sean," Tania introduced, not missing a beat to bring Liliana into the spotlight. Liliana, who had tried to make herself invisible when Sean walked over, was suddenly the center of attention.Feeling two pairs of eyes on her made Liliana squirm. She mustered all her courage and said, "Hello, Sean, Joanna," in a voice barely above a whisper. She quickly looked down, wishing for nothing more than for Sean and Joanna to go away. Tense all over, Liliana missed the shadow that crossed Sean's face.Tania watched Liliana's stiff behavior with a frown. She knew Liliana was not usually this shy—no, it was caution, not shyness.Tania knew her friend well after so many years. Liliana was never this guarded, even with strangers. However, she was all nerves and tension now.Tania snuck a peek at Sean and saw he was still watching Liliana. She giggled and teased, "Are you looking at Liliana?" Liliana looked up at Tania's words, and so
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Joanna did not think much of it. She just found it a bit unfortunate. Still, she knew this was not the time to reveal any reaction. Instead, she simply turned her head and smiled, poised and gracious. "Sean, do you still remember those two juniors?"Sean only seemed to notice Tania and Liliana then. "Who are they?"He spoke in an unemotional tone. They were not very close, but they were not too far away either.Liliana's face went white when she heard Sean's voice, but she took a deep breath. Her heart fluttered when she saw Sean and his friends approaching, but she managed to keep her face calm."Hey, do you remember me?" Joanna asked, looking at Tania and Liliana with poise. In her mind, she saw Tania as a serious competitor and hardly gave a second glance to the girl at Tania's side, missing Liliana's anxious look.Tania was not someone to underestimate. She did not have any issues with Joanna, but Joanna's challenging look made it clear. Was she trying to start something?Eve
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Liliana felt Tania's eyes on her and bit her lip. "I guess!" She tried to act normal and quickly looked away from where Sean was.Liliana could try to hide all she wanted, but Sean had already seen her. He did not just see Liliana but also noticed Tania next to her. When his eyes landed on Tania, a subtle spark flashed through them, but he quickly looked away."Sean, I really didn’t think you would come." Joanna was genuinely surprised to see Sean. She had mentioned the talk to him before, but he had not made any promises.Joanna had her own ambitions too. She had been studying medicine for five years, and this was her final year. With graduation just around the corner, she really wanted to land a great job. It just so happened that Sean was the dean of his own hospital, and thanks to some school gossip, everyone thought she was Sean's girlfriend. They all expected her to work at Sean's hospital after graduation.Joanna was quite proud of her skills in her field.However, she was
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On Wednesday, Liliana and Tania got a message from their mentor. The school wanted to make sure their graduating class had some guidance as they started their new lives in the real world. Thus, they had planned a special talk in the school auditorium with some super successful Vista University grads sharing their tips.Liliana and Tania had jobs lined up, but they knew some advice from the pros could still be a big help. They showed up at school bright and early."Wow! I thought our class was pretty sharp, but look at all these people here to learn more," Tania said, surprised by the crowd.Liliana chuckled. "Being smart doesn't mean you can't learn something new," she teased.Tania gave her a playful look. "Oh, come on. Don't call me out like that!" she said, giving Liliana's arm a gentle tug. "Hey, look over there! Isn't that Joanna from the med department?"Tania did not really remember Joanna all that well, but she knew her as one of the girls who had won the title of pretties
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Charles's face took on a more serious look. "Alright. You should head back first."Liliana let out a relieved smile and nodded. "Okay, I will.""Liliana," Charles called out to her again. She stopped and turned to face him. "Yes? Is there something else?"Charles narrowed his eyes and said, "Make sure you come home when you have the chance."Liliana tensed up when she heard that. She bit her lip, looking a bit troubled, but Charles did not wait for her to respond. "Go ahead!"She let out a sigh of relief and quickly left.Charles watched Liliana walk away for a long time before he turned around. Suddenly, he heard a clear, beautiful voice nearby, "Xavier, I've already told you I'm busy today. I can't hang out with you!"Charles paused because of the voice. A cute girl walked by him, sounding slightly annoyed but happy, "Yeah, I've already made plans with Rowena and Teresa. Let's leave it at that!"After the girl ended her call, she felt someone watching her, making her uneasy.
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Liliana froze for a moment, then turned to see Sean and Joanna sitting not too far away.Joanna was facing away, unaware of Liliana's gaze, but Sean was at an angle where Liliana could easily see the look on his face.He always seemed so annoyed when he was with her, but with Joanna, he was all smiles and warmth. Even though Liliana knew where she stood with Sean, her heart still skipped a beat every time she saw him with Joanna.They had to be a couple, right? After all, they were together at Faris, sharing a couple's meal.Liliana was unsure how to feel, but then she remembered she and Sean were nothing to each other, and she chided herself for being foolish.Charles's eyes narrowed thoughtfully, and he tapped his long fingers on the table, pulling Liliana back from her thoughts. She turned to see his deep, mysterious gaze and quickly gathered her wits. "Charles!" she called out.Charles glanced in the same direction everyone else was looking and saw Sean with a woman. He notic
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"Um… Sir, ma’am, our restaurant has a special couple's meal deal that's quite affordable. Would you like to try it?""Ah, no thanks. We're not a couple, we're siblings!" Liliana said quickly. "The couple's meal wouldn't be right for us.""Oops, I’m sorry about that. In that case, what would you like to order, Miss?"Liliana looked over at Charles, who gave her a quick glance and frowned slightly. "Pick whatever you feel like eating!""Alright!" Liliana nodded, chose a few things from the menu that looked good and were not too pricey, and handed the menu back to Charles.Charles added one more item to the order, then paused and turned to Liliana. "You're graduating next year, right?""Yep!" Liliana responded, almost childlike in front of Charles. "I am.”"Not much time left, huh? How's all the graduation stuff coming along?"Charles's tone was casual, like a relative catching up with a younger family member.However, perhaps because Charles sounded a bit too stern and formal, L
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Sean's eyes twinkled as he casually pulled his hand back and glanced at Joanna. "What's up with Darek?" He did not seem too interested in school matters, but he was more patient when it came to Darek. Sean really liked Darek. Even though he was young, he was smart and had already won many awards. Sean was sure that Darek would achieve great things in the future as long as he stayed healthy. Sean did not have romantic feelings for Joanna, but he stayed close to her because of Darek. Joanna's eyes lit up when she heard that. She did not understand what made Darek so special to Sean, but she was happy to let them be close. It meant she had a chance to spend time with Sean too."Darek recently won a big prize in a physics contest and wanted to share his excitement with you! But he's been under the weather lately, and my parents can't decide if they should take him to the hospital. You know how much Darek dislikes hospitals, and the bills there can be really high! "Sean narrowed
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Sean could not take his eyes off Liliana. When she turned and left, something inside him cracked. He shoved his hand into his coat pocket and squeezed it into a fist.Joanna's voice, clear and pretty, broke through his thoughts. Sean looked at her. "Yeah?""Sean, what are you looking at?" Joanna tried to see what had caught Sean's attention but found nothing. "Did you recognize someone?""No." Sean did not look back at Liliana. Instead, he faced Joanna. "You wanted to see me for...?""Oh, it's just..." Joanna's cheeks were pink, and she fidgeted with her hands. "Gavin from school told you, right? The school wants to invite some famous alumni to talk to the younger students about jobs. You're so great. They really want you to come back."Joanna had come to convince him today. It had been ages since they had last met, especially since Sean opened his own hospital.Feelings were not Sean's thing—work was. He had not been back to school in three years, making it harder for Joanna to
