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Samuel was brewing coffee, a birdcage with a chatty mynah beside him. The bird caught sight of Grant and squawked, "Mr. Shaw's here!"Samuel glanced up to see Grant approaching with a relaxed gait, not pausing from his task. He gestured to a nearby chair. "Take a seat!""Godfather!" Grant greeted Samuel with a respectful nod and sat across from him, accepting the coffee cup offered to him. "Thanks!""Don't mention it." Samuel dismissed the thanks with a wave of his hand, his eyes lingering on Grant. After a moment, he cracked a small smile. "I was starting to think you'd never come back!"A storm of emotions flickered in Grant's eyes, but he just smiled and said lightly, "I couldn't stay away, not with you and Noelle still here.""You’d better stick with calling me Grandpa, or you'll mess up the family tree with Noelle!" Samuel chuckled, placing his coffee cup down with a soft sigh. "How long have you been here?""I just arrived a few days ago. It's been a while, Grandpa. How hav
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"Noelle?" Samuel reached out, taking the phone from Eli. "Noelle, is that you?""Grandpa, it's me!" Noelle's voice was cheerful, and it was clear she was in high spirits.Samuel's face lit up with joy when he heard Noelle's voice. "What's up? It's pretty late to be calling me," he said with a warm smile, shooting a glance at Grant. Grant caught the hint, nodded subtly, and stepped out into the yard to give them some privacy."How's everything going with you?" Samuel asked."I'm doing great!" Noelle had been tossing and turning all night, her mind racing about the doctor's appointment the next day. She had mulled it over until she realized the first people she wanted to tell were Samuel and Sebastian. She had dialed Samuel's number without hesitation. "Grandpa, I have some amazing news to share!""Oh yeah? Did Charles surprise you with a gift?" Samuel chuckled, only to be met with Noelle's excited voice. "Grandpa, I think I might be pregnant! You're going to be a great-grandpa!""
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"Noelle's pregnant?" Grant caught the tail end of Samuel's conversation with Noelle, his face registering surprise before a mix of emotions flickered across it. However, he quickly recovered, breaking into a smile. "That's awesome. Is it for sure?""Charles is taking Noelle to the hospital tomorrow for a check-up. She's been through so much since she was little. Now, she's finally found someone who truly cares for her. It makes me feel a whole lot better as her grandpa!" Samuel's face softened into a warm smile as he talked about Noelle, beckoning Grant to come closer. "Are you really going to keep your identity a secret from Noelle? I mean...""If she can live without knowing, let her be. She's happy now, and that's what matters to me. Besides, I'll be heading back to Capiton soon. I might never cross paths with her again. What's the point in her knowing?"Samuel shook his head at Grant's words. "Okay, it's your call. But if Noelle ever finds out someday, well..." He trailed off, s
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Grant looked up slightly. "A stranger?""That's right, and there's this phone number in Ms. Anderson's records we can't trace. Whoever it is, they're good at covering their tracks. The number's encrypted, and we're stumped. I'm sorry, sir!"Grant's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "Keep digging. The harder they make it, the more likely they're hiding something. Is there really nothing new about what happened to Kelly in Brookville three years ago?""Yes. After Miss was taken, Charles did some digging for a while, but it looks like Miss got rid of it all. She even used the debit card from back then to get Charles to destroy all the leads. That's why our guys are hitting walls trying to look into it!""We've got to get to the bottom of this, no matter what it takes. Keep the spotlight on Carvonia. Look into anything that’s crossed Kelly’s path—everybody, everywhere, and everything!”"Got it!"...Charles escorted Noelle to Sean's hospital the following day for a check-up. Sean had alre
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"I'm fine!" Noelle let out a small, resigned chuckle. "It's just a simple check-up!""Regardless, you've got to take it easy. Are you thirsty?" Charles asked as he grabbed a big bag from the nearby chair, unzipped it, and handed her a thermos. "Here, have some warm tea. It's not too hot."With a soft smile, Noelle accepted it and took a few careful sips. "I’m done with all the exams, right?" she asked, turning to Sean.Sean was fixated on the big bag in Charles's grip, his eyes wide with astonishment. He glanced from Charles to the bag's contents and could not help but grimace. "Charles, isn't this a bit much? We don't even know if she's expecting, yet you're already packing for... what exactly?" Sean looked at Charles, who returned the gaze like he was staring at an alien. Sean had to admit defeat. "Even if it turns out she's pregnant, it's super early days. She's not showing or anything, so why all the gear?""You don't get it, do you? Someone who's never been a dad doesn't get a
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The results were in fast: Noelle was five weeks along with twins, though it was too early to tell the babies' genders.Charles, holding the report and the ultrasound images, was wholly absorbed. He studied them as if they were the most fascinating thing in the world. To anyone else, he might have looked like he had discovered a hidden treasure.Noelle watched him, torn between laughter and tears. Her heart swelled with emotion.It was clear Charles had a soft spot for kids. He was great with Anna and Brandon, and Noelle knew he would be even more amazing with their own children. Her concerns that he might not be into parenting melted away and were replaced by a cozy warmth. Seeing Charles like that, she knew everything was going to be just fine."Seriously, has Charles lost it?" Sean could not stand watching Charles make a fool of himself any longer. He sidled up to Noelle and nudged her arm, leaning in to whisper, "Look at this lunatic. I've known the guy for years, and I've never
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Sean quirked an eyebrow and scooted closer to Noelle, handing her his phone with a smirk. "Check it out for yourself!"Noelle took the phone, her eyes quickly scanning the screen before she looked up in surprise. Sean put a finger to his lips, signaling her to keep it down. Noelle bit back a laugh and scrolled through the messages.Peter texted: [Is that Charles? Has he lost it?]Steven shot back: [You've gotta be seeing things!]Sean chimed in: [We've got a live show here, folks! Where's my admission fee?]Noelle's lips twitched into a wider smile, clearly amused.Seeing her grin, Sean teased: [Wanna get in on the fun, Sis-in-law?][Is that cool?][Totally!] Sean pulled out his phone again. [Here, scan this, and you're in!]Noelle actually scanned the code and joined the group.Sean broadcasted: [Heads up, everyone! Noelle's in the house. Let's roll out the red carpet!]Peter just sent a [...] and soon after, Tania was added to the chat too. She sent a puzzled emoji followe
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They had barely stepped outside the hospital when a breeze swept by, causing Noelle to shiver. Charles slipped off his jacket and wrapped it around her without missing a beat. "Still cold?" he asked, his voice softer than usual, filled with a surprising warmth. Noelle gave a slight grin. "Not at all." "Next time, bundle up before you go out. Your hands are freezing! What if you catch a cold?" Charles chided gently as he clasped her hand, warming it with his own. Noelle's cheeks tinged pink, her heartbeat quickening. Charles was always kind to her, but today, she sensed an extra layer of tenderness in his actions. His fussing over her was both endearing and slightly amusing. "Charlie, you don't have to worry so much," Noelle reassured him with a chuckle. "I'm just pregnant, and the doctor said I'm perfectly healthy. All the tests are normal, so our baby will be super healthy!"Noelle gently rubbed her belly, still amazed by the miracle inside. She could not quite feel the tiny
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Charles's departure from the hospital was quite the event. About twenty cars that looked exactly the same lined up outside, each with two trained family guards inside.The big show at the hospital entrance made everyone nearby do a double-take. However, then they remembered that it was Brookville's fancy private hospital, and the director was Sean, one of the big Four Young Masters of Brookville. The people who came there were all pretty important or rich, so a big display at the entrance was not that odd.The crowd of onlookers could not resist snapping pictures and sharing them on Facebook, even starting a trending topic.[Wow, #BrookvillesRichAndFamous make such a grand exit.][Look at the #FourYoungMasters of Brookville!][#FourYoungMasters Woah…]The hashtags trended over other topics about movie stars, with everyone guessing that the rich person responsible had to be one of the Four Young Masters of Brookville. Some people even said they spotted the Four Young Masters at th
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Linda watched Kelly with a look that was hard to read. Linda was still pretty young, just sixteen, so she did not really get all the complicated feelings that the older kids dealt with, especially since she had a sheltered childhood with the Holt family, where she mostly spent time with a few family members and learned about medicine.Linda did not understand all that mushy stuff about love, but she could tell that Kelly was unhappy.Linda tiptoed over and sat down next to Kelly. She rested her chin in her hands and watched Kelly for a bit.Kelly let out a little sigh, about to lie down, when Linda's sudden presence made her jump. "Ms. Holt, when did you get here?""I've been here for a while. You looked like you were deep in thought, so I didn't want to bug you. Did I scare you?" Linda giggled, sticking out her tongue. Her playful charm made Kelly laugh and feel a bit better. "No, you didn't.""That's good to hear," Linda said as she got up from the chair. Kelly, I'll treat you f
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Simon watched Linda leave, and it took him a moment to snap back to the present. Kelly's laughter broke the silence. "Ms. Holt is such a sweet girl, isn't she?"Simon just smiled, not really answering. "What did you want to ask, Ms. Anderson?""Did you rescue me?" Kelly was almost sure of it then.If she had been at the York family's place, Simon's appearance there today would have made one thing clear: he must have been the one to save her.Kelly watched Simon, waiting for an answer she already half knew. "Mr. York, I know you saved me, but why?"Simon looked at her, his gaze intense and steady. "What if I told you there was no reason?"He did not understand his own anger in that moment of rescue. Was it because Kelly reminded him of someone from his past or because she was Noelle's sister?Simon was not sure. All he knew was that he had wanted to save her, so he did.Kelly offered a small smile. "I guess I owe you one, Mr. York."Simon's smile was a half-curve. "Don't worry
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Simon followed Linda to Kelly's room. It was not far from Noelle's room. As they walked past Noelle's, Simon noticed her sleeping, and a small smile crept onto his face.Linda caught Simon's smile and frowned. "Hey, mister, stop staring at my favorite star's wife like that, or he might just pop your eyes out!"Simon's lips quirked up. "Why do you call Charles your 'favorite star' and me 'mister'?"Linda huffed, looking at Simon with a hint of scorn. "Why do you think so? Don't you get it? Charles is dreamy, and you’re lacking.”"Me? Not dreamy?" Simon squinted. "You must need glasses!""I don't want to talk to you!" Linda said, knocking on the hospital room door. After hearing a voice inside invite them in, she pushed the door open. "Kelly, how are you holding up?"Linda was there to check on Kelly's wounds. Her medical skills were pretty good, but Kelly had been badly hurt and was not going to get better right away. In addition to that, she had had a lung infection even though L
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Ever since Linda was little, only her brother had the right to tease her. No one else had ever dared to do so."You creepy old man, let go of me! Let's settle this with a fight!"Linda tried to break free, but to her surprise, Simon was stronger than she expected. She could not pull her hand away from his grip.Linda looked up with a pout, glaring at Simon with her neck stiff. Simon just clicked his tongue, his eyes twinkling with laughter. He leaned in close to look at Linda's clever eyes. He had never thought a girl's eyes could look so innocent yet so full of mischief.It was a mix of two totally different expressions, but they worked perfectly on this little girl."Mister, are you frozen?" Linda blinked at Simon. "Ouch, that really hurts! You're practically breaking my hand!" She pouted even more, looking so pitiful.Simon could not help but find this little girl amusing. Her big, watery eyes were full of scorn for him, but she still managed to look so perfectly pitiful. She
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"I'm heading back to Phoenix Tree Residence this time, and we'll definitely be passing this way. These spots here are where it's easiest to take action!" Charles explained, turning to Steven. "Mr. Fischer, can your crew handle these places?"Steven did not look too great, but he glanced at Charles, checked out the spots on the map, and nodded. "Sure can!""What about these points, Peter? You got them?"Peter nodded. "You're set on going back to Phoenix Tree Residence? Right now, it seems way safer to head to the Hoffman Residence!"Simon could not hold back any longer and blurted out, "How can you all be so sure someone's going to strike tomorrow?"Charles just smiled a little. "I’m not sure!"Simon let out a scoff. "You expect me to buy that?"Charles always seemed like the type who had things figured out. He must have his reasons for planning like that, but Simon had not figured them out yet. "You act like you know my brother better than I do!""This is his last chance!" Char
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Simon's smile faded a bit. "You're right again, bro. It's been days without a peep from Ms. Anderson. I sure hope she's not... gone."However, Simon's words made the air around them grow tense. He could feel the chilling vibe coming off Jacob, who was clearly not happy, even though he did not show it. Simon knew then that this Kelly person must be pretty special to Jacob.After Jacob walked away, Simon rubbed his chin and snorted softly before returning to his room.No sooner had Simon settled in than he got a message. Charles's message was clear: hold off on buying any more shares of the York Group until then.Simon set his phone aside and rubbed his chin thoughtfully. He had a clear view of the rock garden in the York family's backyard from his bedroom window.He never imagined that secrets would still be hidden in the shadows after living with the Yorks for so many years. However, Simon could not help but smirk. After witnessing that awful moment between that man and his mother
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Simon raised an eyebrow. "Haven't I always been at the company?"Simon's slouchy look made Jacob frown a little. "I'm talking about actually working at the company, not just having a title and doing nothing. You're part of the York family, so when the family needs help, you should pitch in!""Jacob, the York family has you, and that's plenty. I know what you can do, and don't you know me? I might just bungle everything up." Simon pulled out his hands, leaned back against the wall with a cigarette case and lighter in hand, and gave them a spin. He paused, then said, "By the way, why did you suddenly go overseas? Is the York Group doing business there?"Simon's offhand question made Jacob's eyes snap to him sharply. "When did you start caring about these things?""Oh, it's no big deal, just some small talk over drinks today. Someone said you started a company overseas. I didn't believe it. We're all Yorks here. How could we not know if you were doing something like that?"Jacob squi
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Jacob pushed the door open and stepped inside, spotting Jeanette seated in a recliner with a Bible in her hands. She read it nearly daily, and it had grown worn over time.Jacob's gaze fell on Jeanette, and he noticed she was also sizing him up. Lifting his eyes, he let a faint smile curve his lips as he walked over. "Grandma, what are you reading?" he asked."Do you not see what I'm looking at?" Jeanette asked, her face suddenly serious. "Jacob, did you forget what I've told you before?""I remember, Grandma," Jacob said, worried she might not believe him. He moved a chair next to her and started to gently massage her legs.However, Jeanette was not so easily tricked. She brushed Jacob's hand away and looked at him with a stern face, very different from her usual warm smile. "Jacob, I may be old, but I'm not blind. Years have gone by. Your grandpa's gone, your dad's gone, and all I want now is for you to live a good life."She reached out and touched Jacob's face. On closer inspe
