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Charles let out a sharp snort. "If you're just here to waste my time, get lost!""Wait, wait, wait," Sean quickly said, hands up in a peace offering. "I'm here for real business, I swear!" He sauntered over and perched on the edge of Charles's desk, tapping it with his long fingers. "Collosus Group is in cahoots with Canfield Group, right?""Canfield Group?" Charles raised an eyebrow, curious."Come on. Yankel’s group! Don't play dumb about the real dad of Liliana's kid!" Sean's voice carried a hint of exhaustion. "You know the deal. Bobby's got leukemia. Only his real parents' bone marrow can save him, and Liliana says Yankel's the guy."So, what do you think? Is he Bobby's dad?" Charles rose to his feet, catching a glimpse of an unusually crestfallen expression on Sean's face.Sean's lips quivered as he forced a smile. "What do you think?" He did not want to believe it, but this was about Bobby’s well-being and safety. Liliana would never play games with a child's life, so there
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"Yes!" Ronald firmly nodded. "I got Lareal to hack into the hotel's security cameras. Your wife went to see Kelly, and just before that, Grant and Kelly had some kind of argument!"Charles's lips tightened, and he rose to his feet. "Keep digging for clues from the hotel. I want to know what that fight between Grant and Kelly was about and why Noelle decided to go up and see Kelly herself.""Got it!" Ronald nodded again. "So, Mr. Hoffman, it's getting pretty late. What's your plan?""I'm heading home. You can take care of the rest. Keep a sharp eye on Grant and Kelly, okay?"With that, Charles grabbed his suit jacket and strode out of Collosus Group.Back at home, Noelle was slumped on the living room couch, totally bored. Charles's earlier call had killed her interest in making dinner, so she was just lying there. She flipped through the television channels but found nothing good to watch. Sighing, she sank deeper into the couch, snapped a selfie, and posted it with the caption: [
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Puppy love?Charles squinted slightly, taking in Noelle's triumphant look, his eyes sparkling with joy. A smile played at the corners of his mouth, and he asked, "So, what are you trying to say?"He was all smiles, his gaze bright and clear.Noelle mirrored his smile, her own lips curving up. "Don't you have something you want to tell me?""You caught on?" Charles confirmed with a smile. He pulled her close, chuckling softly. "You said you were in a bad mood?"Noelle bit her lip and gently pushed him away. "Weren't you supposed to come back late today?"Charles quirked an eyebrow and playfully tousled Noelle's hair before taking her hand and leading her to the living room couch. He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to his side. "Are you upset with me?""Not at all. I’m not moody like you." Noelle stuck out her lower lip in a mock pout. "Did you get something to eat?"He shook his head, prompting Noelle to gently push him aside as she stood up. "I picked up some gro
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"Grant and Kelly were discussing that?" Charles nodded with understanding, now clued in on the past drama. "Okay, you're in the loop now. No more freaking out over it, okay?""I wasn't freaking out!" Noelle protested. "I just hate feeling lied to. Remember, I told you that if you're going to lie to me, you’d better make sure I never find out.""Silly girl." Charles chuckled, gently tapping Noelle's forehead. "From now on, if something's bugging you or you're stuck on a problem, come to me to clear it up. I can't help if I don't know what's up, okay?""Got it!" Noelle leaned into Charles's embrace, her smile bright. "But seriously, when did you fall for me? How come I was the last to know?""You sneaky little thing," Charles said with a mock sigh. "Get out of here. I'm on kitchen duty now.""Works for me!" Noelle laughed, slipping the apron over Charles's head and nudging him toward the kitchen. "I've stocked up on groceries, so you're on your own! Just so you know, I'm craving mea
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Noelle quickly made her way to the kitchen doorway. Charles, noticing her distress, approached with concern. "What's the matter?" He could tell something was off. "Not feeling well? Do you have a stomachache?""I..." Noelle barely got the word out before nausea overwhelmed her again. She shoved past Charles and bolted for the trash can, heaving. Since she had not eaten much that day, all that came up was a bitter taste.Noelle was heaving so hard that she thought her stomach would turn inside out. Charles stood by, his gaze intensifying with each passing moment. His lips were drawn tight, and there was a curious sparkle in his eyes as he watched her struggle.Finally catching her breath, Noelle noticed Charles's unwavering attention. "What's with the stare? I'm okay, really. I just didn't eat much today, and my stomach's a bit upset. That meatloaf smell just hit me wrong. Don't fuss over me. I'm tough!" she insisted.Charles kept his eyes on her, a playful smile dancing in his deep
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Charles dumped a rainbow assortment of pregnancy tests into Noelle's hands, rattling off explanations. Noelle's cheeks burned with embarrassment, but Charles was all business and did not notice a thing. "I didn't trust just one brand, so I got them all. Try each one, okay?""Charlie!" Noelle inhaled sharply, her smile strained. "Relax, will you? Let's just start with two, alright?"She grabbed a couple of tests from the pile and escaped to the bathroom. Charles's earnest face flashed in her mind. He was totally baby-crazy, and his eagerness for a kid was obvious.If she was negative, maybe it was time to actually try for a baby. However, if it was positive, she would be so happy. Her grip tightened on the tests, a flutter of nerves dancing in her stomach.Noelle squared off with her reflection before taking the plunge. The wait was torture, time stretching forever until one line turned to two. She could not help but bounce with joy. Just to be sure, she tried another test and got t
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Noelle's words were accompanied by a gentle glow in her eyes.She marveled at how amazing life could be. Just a moment ago, she had no idea she was pregnant and felt nothing. Knowing that there was actually a little one inside her now, Noelle felt like she could almost sense its presence.Her hand moved subconsciously to her belly, and her face lit up with a soft, beautiful smile.Charles watched Noelle, his entire demeanor radiating calmness."Okay, I'll call Sean right now to set up a doctor's appointment to get you checked out," Charles said, springing into action.Sean had only parted ways with Charles a few hours earlier and was surprised to get another call from him so soon. "What's going on?""Get an obstetrician on standby for tomorrow. Anytime works!"Charles's voice buzzed from the phone. Sean had just walked through the door, chatting with Liliana. Because he had hit the speaker button by mistake, Charles's voice, which was laced with a weird kind of thrill, filled th
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"Liliana, we can't rush this. Even if Yankel says yes, we have to wait for the medical tests. What if he isn't Bobby's real dad, or their bone marrow doesn't match? These are serious issues!""How could Bobby not be Yankel's kid? He's Yankel's and..." Liliana caught herself, her voice trailing off, "...and my child. Are you suggesting I don’t know who my own child's father is?" Her lips tightened. "You just don't want to help, do you?"Sean's brow creased. Liliana seemed so different from the girl he remembered. Her trust was hard to come by these days."I promised you, didn't I? I won't let you down. Trust me, I'll handle Yankel.""Good!" Liliana had what she needed and had no desire to stick around, especially with the news of Charles and Noelle possibly having a child throwing her off balance.She got to her feet, glancing at Sean. "It's late. I'm going to head up and get some rest.""Liliana." Sean rose too, reaching out to catch her hand.His large hand enveloped Liliana's,
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Liliana's arm throbbed where Sean had grabbed it, but she bit her lip, refusing to give in. "I didn't do it on purpose. I had no idea she invited you.""Oh, you didn't know? Isn't she supposed to be your best friend?" Sean's voice was edged with sarcasm. "Or maybe this was your plan all along?""I didn't!" Liliana felt a tightness in her chest at his accusation.She pulled her arm free from his grasp, her face twisted with both anger and shame. "I truly didn't know.""Who knows what the truth is?" Sean said with a light laugh, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Tania doesn't know about us, and you think you're in the dark too? What if Tania found out who you really are? Would she...""Don't."Liliana's voice was loud and full of panic. "Please don't tell Tania." Deep down, she was being selfish. She did not want Tania to find out about her secrets.When she first became friends with Tania, all she wanted was a simple friendship. She did not want Tania to know about her embarrassi
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The next few moments dragged on painfully for Liliana. She would have bolted if Tania, her best friend, had not been there.She felt that neither Sean nor Peter wanted to see her around.She did not want to be near them either.Peter was a mystery she did not dare to unravel, and as for Sean...Liliana snuck a peek at Sean when no one was looking. It had been over a month since she had last seen him, and despite herself, she was thrilled.She tried to bury her feelings in work every day, but she knew how hard it was to forget Sean completely.They had promised not to meet again, yet there they were. He could not possibly think she planned this encounter, could he?As Liliana watched Sean and lost herself in thought, she noticed him suddenly glance her way. She quickly turned away, dodging his gaze.Liliana felt like she was a thief caught red-handed when she unexpectedly ran into Sean.Upon laying eyes on Liliana, Sean could not quite figure out what he was feeling.They had
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Tania's lips quivered, as if she wanted to say more, but seeing Liliana so determined, she held back.However, as Tania paid, she leaned in and whispered something to the cashier, then scribbled down an address. "Make sure it gets here, okay?"Tania settled the bill, grabbed the shopping bags, and linked arms with Liliana as they headed out. "Liliana, you're joining me for dinner tonight!"No backing out this time. You've canceled on me too many times already.""Okay, fine!"Liliana had no idea that Tania's dinner invitation also included Peter. If she had known, she would have stayed far away. When Liliana returned from the restroom, she found not just Tania and Peter, but also Sean sitting there. Her first instinct was to turn around and leave.She was about to do just that, her foot already inching backward, when Tania caught sight of her. "Liliana, where are you off to? We're right here!"Frozen in place, Liliana could not seem to move a muscle.Standing with her back to th
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Seeing Joanna in a new light, her friend still tried to be supportive. "Joanna, don't listen to that lady's wild stories. You and Mr. Smith are the perfect pair. You’re both so smart and good-looking. Everyone at the hospital is jealous of you guys! I bet she doesn't even know Mr. Smith, and she probably doesn't have a rich boyfriend either!"As she spoke, Joanna's friend watched her closely. She saw Joanna's worry fade away after her words. Joanna replied with a hint of frustration, "I don't know why she said that. I wasn’t even in the same faculty as her, but we were involved in a school event together once. We were in a competition together back then. I never thought she cared about it that much!"Joanna mentioned the school beauty contest she and Tania were in, suggesting there might be some old rivalry between them.Joanna's friend knew exactly what was happening. She was getting to see all the drama for free but did not want to call Joanna out. After all, they were coworkers a
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"Look, you’re my junior.” Joanna had not expected Tania to say something like that in front of her friend. It was impossible for her to maintain her dignity at this point.What would her friend think if she owned up to it? If she denied it, what was Tania going to do?Tania watched Joanna's face turn beet red, a smile playing on her lips the whole time.Truth be told, Tania did not have beef with Joanna. However, she was Peter's girlfriend, and she knew Sean, so she could not stand watching Joanna strut around, lying and using Sean's good name."Look, Joanna, I'm not trying to be mean or anything. I just think your friend isn’t really thinking about how you feel, you know? You say you're single, yet she's out here telling everyone you're taken. How's that going to help you find a real boyfriend, right?"Joanna's nails were digging into her skin, but she did not even notice. She was drowning in embarrassment, and it was all Tania's fault."I don't know what I did to make you mad,
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Joanna looked a bit upset. She was used to being the star everywhere she went, with everyone always fussing over her.However, Tania and Liliana did not seem to notice her at all.Tania slipped out of her dress and had it neatly packaged. She strolled over to a quiet corner and began flipping through a magazine.Meanwhile, Joanna and her friend were browsing through racks of clothes, chatting about which ones were the prettiest. Joanna's friend could not stop mentioning Sean, insisting that Joanna would look stunning in certain outfits and that Sean would surely be impressed.Tania watched Joanna with a smirk and called out, "Hey, Joanna!"Joanna and her friend paused and turned to Tania. "What's going on?" Joanna asked."Oh, nothing, really. I’m just curious—Joanna, are you and Mr. Smith together now?" Tania asked with feigned innocence. "I thought Sean turned you down before!""You...""Turned her down? Don't make things up. Our Joanna and Mr. Smith are very much an item!" Jo
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The woman with Joanna gushed, "You're so lucky! Your boyfriend Sean is so handsome and rich, and your future mother-in-law adores you too!""Please, you're making me blush. Sean and I aren't even official yet." Joanna laughed off the compliment."It's only a matter of time. Everyone at the hospital knows you two are an item. And your future mother-in-law is so generous, showering you with gifts. You wouldn't believe how many people are green with envy!""You're making it sound too good to be true!"As Liliana overheard Joanna and the woman's conversation about Sean, she felt like a creep for eavesdropping.Yes, Sean had been with Joanna for a while. Where did that leave Liliana?She had been with Sean, which explained why he was so cold that day. He must have really disliked her, or else it would not have made sense.Liliana squeezed her hands together, trying hard not to eavesdrop on Joanna and the other woman's chat. However, their words floated to her ears, every single one c
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Adalee had braced herself for tough negotiations, but to her surprise, they were ready to shake hands on the deal he moment she stepped into the other company's office. The previous unreasonable demands were gone. They were going to work together just like they had before.Even though Adalee thought it was odd, she was just glad there were no hiccups in the partnership. She signed the contract and decided to give Liliana some time off, hoping it would help her shake off the blues from that unhappy evening.Ever since Liliana came back from Cascade City, she had been quiet. Her life was work, work, and nothing but work. She did not go out, not even when Tania tried to coax her into hanging out.Tania could tell something was off with Liliana, but Liliana clammed up whenever she asked, saying she was swamped with work and had no spare time.Liliana had even forgotten about the date with Keith she had planned to arrange after her business trip.Her routine was simple: she would work
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Adalee had just stepped out of her room when she ran into Sean. Sean's face was stormy as he walked past, not even noticing Adalee."Mister..." Adalee called, but Sean did not even look back.Adalee's brows knitted together in worry. She rushed to Liliana's door and called, "Liliana? Liliana?"Adalee did not hear Liliana answer, so she knocked again. "Liliana, are you in there?"After Sean left, Liliana could not stop the tears from coming. However, she did not let herself cry loudly. It was just a quiet, steady sob.When she heard the knock at the door, Liliana quickly stopped crying.She bit her lip, hurried to put on her clothes, and dried her eyes.Adalee waited outside, not leaving before she heard from Liliana. Liliana had no choice but to open the door.As soon as Adalee saw her, she noticed her red, puffy eyes and the marks on her face and neck. "Liliana, what's wrong?"Remembering the drink Liliana had taken for her sake the previous night, Adalee gasped and grabbed h
