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Noelle was wide-eyed as she looked around the room. "I never pictured your room looking like this!""What do you mean?" Charles glanced around. It was pretty much how he remembered it. Ever since he came home and started at Colossus Group, he had not spent many nights at the Hoffmans', so he had not realized they had kept the room's old charm.Noelle let go of Charles's hand and dashed to the bookshelf, taking a quick look. "Whoa, you've got the whole Game of Thrones series here! Were you into it? ‘The Tales of Robin Hood', ' Anglo-Saxon Chronicle', some random essays, 'A Brief History of Time'... Charles, you've got a ton of books!"Charles gave the shelf a quick glance and narrowed his eyes a bit. "It’s just for show," he said nonchalantly."For show?" Noelle's eyes popped in disbelief."Yep!" Charles chuckled and waved Noelle over. "Come here!"Noelle made a face. "I'm not buying it! Grandpa said you’re a genius and were way ahead of other kids even when you were in school.
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By the third day of living in the Hoffman Residence, Henry had his guys drop off a file on Shirley to Charles. It was not like the file was bursting at the seams, but it had information on Shirley's escapades in showbiz—what movies she starred in and the buzz around her. It was enough to sketch out a picture of who she was.Charles gave the dossier a once-over, especially focused on the bits about Shirley's social life, or the lack thereof. It turned out that Shirley was quite the loner in the glitzy world of celebs. Other than her film crew, she did not mingle much. Her days were like a broken record: all she would do was shoot for movies. Glittery parties and red carpets were not her scene.There was not much else about her, and it seemed like someone was purposely covering up. However, buried in the scant details was a gem—a snapshot of Shirley with a lady who just so happened to be Sebastian's daughter… Jade.The photo was a blast from the past, and young Shirley could have been
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"Do all of Royal Star's artists make a habit of moonlighting?" Charles threw out a question that seemed to come from left field.Ronald hesitated, then replied, "Well, company policy is against moonlighting. However, with so many artists under Royal Star, resource allocation isn't always fair, so some artists take side gigs. It's an open secret, really—as long as it doesn't breach any contracts, it's pretty much the norm. Why? Is there trouble with Winter?"Ronald had not gotten a call from the big boss lately, so he was clueless about the trouble Winter had gotten into. With the way Charles was talking, Ronald got a sinking feeling. Was he about to be out of a job?"Give me a moment, Mr. Hoffman. I'll fix it in no time!""Forget it," Charles dismissed with a wave of his hand. "It's no big deal. Just take care of things here. I've got someone else on it.""Understood!"Once Ronald was gone, Charles lounged on the couch, lost in thought for a long stretch before he finally hit up
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Nurses occasionally strolled by, casting curious glances at Sean. They whispered among themselves, "Who was that woman who just stormed off? Why does she always speak to the dean like that?""Beats me! Didn't you notice how she's always on the dean's case, yet he just takes it?""Right? Do you think she's the one the dean's been waiting for all this time?"Their voices trailed off into the distance. Only then did Sean let his tense shoulders drop. He looked down to find his phone still in his hand, the call still connected.Sean's lips barely moved. "Anything else?"Charles was silent for a long stretch on the other end before finally saying, "You picked this path, so now you've got to deal with the fallout."A wry smile flickered across Sean's face. "It sounds like you're enjoying this.""Liliana's not cold-hearted or disloyal.""I know!" Sean's eyes lifted, heavy with fatigue. "I've hurt her too much. It's only now that I realize how brave she was, dealing with my constant re
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Margaret forced a smile and shook her head lightly. "No way. You must be kidding!" It was not fear that made Margaret tense around Sean. She just always felt uncomfortable around him. "So, what did you want from me?"Sean was not the type to show up without a reason. The last time he had dropped by her clinic was when Noelle was expecting. Today's unexpected visit meant he needed something from her.Sean chuckled. "I've got something I need your help with!""What is it, Mr. Smith?" Margaret was not used to Sean being so formal. "Is this about work?""Kind of." Sean gave a slight nod, taking a moment to think. "You've heard of Winter, haven't you?"Margaret was taken aback, the image of Winter flashing in her mind. She did not follow celebrities, but Winter had left a lasting impression. It would be hard to forget her even if she tried. Margaret nodded. "A bit. Do you know her well, Mr. Smith?""Know her? We're..." Sean trailed off. "She came by the hospital for a check-up with yo
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Sean left the room and headed straight for his office. He flipped through Winter's medical file, tsking and shaking his head in disbelief. Picking up the phone, he dialed Charles. "Winter is one tough cookie, you know that?"Charles squinted, all business. "Cut to the chase.""Alright, I've got the goods. Want me to drop it off later?""Just send me a picture!"Sean snapped a photo of the document and sent it over to Charles, then said, "If you're planning to spill the beans, do it with style. I've still got a hospital to run here!""Got it." Charles looked over the case report on his computer, rubbing his temples. It was just as Noelle had said—Winter was a handful. She did not need to look for trouble, it just found her. "I'm not going to make a move just yet. You can relax.""I appreciate it," Charles replied, pausing for a moment. "About Yankel's situation, it's confirmed that Samara's gone and that kid is definitely hers and Yankel's. Liliana was just looking after him becau
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"Forget it!" Charles dismissed with a wave of his hand. "Let them have their fun!" He found their squabbles entertaining, and as long as he could keep things under his thumb, he was not about to stop their wild antics.Ronald got the picture and could not help but feel a newfound respect for Charles. He had always pegged Charles as a tough guy with a moral compass, but he was starting to see just how cutthroat he could be when he wanted to. Ronald seemed to have forgotten that Charles had shown no mercy before, not even when Winter and Suzy were out to get Noelle.Charles did not do anything out of the ordinary. He simply set up a pool game with a few big shots from the business world. Those guys had been itching to rub elbows with Charles for ages, but the chance had never come up. Imagine their surprise when Charles himself extended the invite—of course, they jumped at the opportunity.Charles strolled in last, and the crowd rushed to welcome him with eager smiles. "Mr. Smith!" th
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"Hmm?"Sergey eyed Charles, who appeared intrigued. Determined to secure the Golden Wave City project, Sergey played his final card. "You may not know this, Mr. Hoffman, but the ladies at Elysian Swallow Garden are no ordinary women. They come from all walks of life and are prepared to fulfill every desire!"Sergey's grin was a bit sleazy as he added, "One taste, and you're hooked for life!"Charles played it cool, idly twirling his cue, seemingly unfazed. On the other hand, Sergey was getting carried away, too wrapped up in his own spiel to notice Charles's poker face."Just the other day, we had another visit. The new girl was a real knockout, though she seemed a bit fragile for our kind of fun.""Really?" Charles's lips quirked up in a half-smile that managed to be both disarming and disconcerting. Luckily for Sergey, he was not the type to swoon. If he were, he would be a goner.Sergey, thrown off by Charles's cool demeanor, treaded lightly. "Thinking of checking it out, Mr.
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Kelly was a bit surprised initially, but then she got what Sean was asking and nodded. "Sure. We can do it anytime!""Great. Come with me for a bit!"When Sean whispered something to Kelly and she started to leave, Noelle stopped them. "What's happening?""Oh, I'm just taking Kelly to the lab to check on something. Don't worry," Sean explained to Noelle. "Kelly is your real sister, and her blood type is a perfect match for yours."Noelle looked at Kelly with mixed feelings. "Kelly, the truth is...""Don't worry. Charles, can you please watch Seth for a little while? I'll be back in no time!" Kelly said as she gently caressed Seth's cheek. "Seth, I'm going to run some errands with your uncle, okay? You stay here and have fun with your aunt and uncle Charles, alright?""Mommy, where are you going?""Just to the hospital. I'll return before you know it!" Kelly gave Seth's cheek a soft squeeze. "I've got my phone with me. If you miss me, just give me a call!""Alright!"Once Seth
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"What are you two chatting about?"Sean was the first to push the door open and walk in. He saw Noelle and Kelly talking, and the sisters seemed to be in a good mood.Charles followed with a plate of pumpkin pie. When he saw the child in Noelle's arms, his expression softened.Noelle was softly touching Seth's cheek. When she saw Charles and Sean enter, she smiled and said, "Oh, it's just girl talk. That's not something for you guys to worry about.""Okay!" Charles nodded and walked over with the pumpkin pie. He cut a couple of slices and handed them to Noelle. "Margaret said this was okay for you to eat!" Then he gave the rest to Seth.At first, Seth was shy around Charles and seemed too nervous to speak. However, after seeing Noelle and Kelly's encouraging glances, he reached out, took a slice, and popped it into his mouth.The pie must have been delicious because after Seth finished one slice, he could not resist reaching for another, though he still looked at Charles cautious
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Noelle gently pulled Seth into her arms, her fingers softly caressing his cheek and little head. "Kelly, about Seth's father…"Kelly paused for a moment before replying, "I don't know who he is."Noelle nodded and, with a perceptive sense of tact, decided not to press the matter further.The two sisters chatted about anything and everything the entire morning. Their topics ranged from mundane to absurd, yet with each exchange, their bond seemed to deepen, drawing them closer than before.Meanwhile, in the adjacent hospital room, Charles and Sean silently watched the two women and the child through a monitor. Their mutual silence, rare for the pair, was charged with unspoken tension.Sean held a detailed analysis report of Noelle's medical condition in one hand, alongside Harrison's blood sample results."Shirley hasn't shown up. It seems we can't count on her. Harrison's blood analysis shows no immediate issues, but you know as well as I do that his body can't—""I know," Charle
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That would mean Charles had met her before she saved him, which explained why he looked so shocked when he woke up that day.Though Charles never said anything, his behavior toward her during that period was exceptionally kind. Whatever Kelly asked for, Charles would agree to it.Kelly stared at Noelle, who appeared just as puzzled. From what she remembered, she had met Charles only after Xavier's betrayal. Before that, Charles did not exist in her world—at least not in her memory.Given how extraordinary Charles was, Noelle did not believe her memory could be so bad as to forget someone like him. She could not fathom not remembering their first meeting.Noelle pressed her lips together, looking troubled.Seeing her expression, Kelly quickly interjected, "If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine. I was just curious. It's not something I'm fixated on."Noelle shook her head. "There's nothing I can't share; it's just strange. I can't seem to recall when we first met. Accordi
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Kelly felt a bit startled by Charles' sudden attentiveness. Even at the height of their relationship, Charles had never shown such consideration toward her.His polite and gentle demeanor now seemed almost surreal, making her feel like she was seeing a completely different person.However, Kelly quickly realized that this shift was likely due to Noelle. She nodded and replied, "Yes, we've already eaten. What about you and Noelle?"Charles nodded as well. "We've eaten."Yet the atmosphere remained somewhat strained, likely because of his presence. Kelly harbored complicated feelings toward Charles—she no longer loved him, but having once been obsessively infatuated with him, she could not help but feel awkward.Charles, perceptive as ever, glanced at Noelle. She smiled and said, "Charlie, I've been craving something sweet, especially those pumpkin pies from Celia's Bakery. Could you go buy some for me?"Charles looked deeply into her eyes, his expression softening. Feeling a littl
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"Of course. You're so adorable. Aunt Noelle will definitely like you," Kelly said, crouching down to Seth's level and gently pinching his nose."When you meet Aunt Noelle, remember to greet her properly, okay?""Okay! If Aunt Noelle likes me, I'll like Aunt Noelle too!""Mischief-maker!" Kelly chuckled. As they arrived at Noelle's hospital room, Kelly hesitated briefly before knocking on the door and pushing it open.Noelle was awake, and she was quietly reading a book. In the corner of the room, Charles sat on the sofa, engrossed in work on his laptop. Though neither spoke, the atmosphere between them felt harmonious.Kelly could not help but feel a pang of envy as she observed the scene. They looked so at ease together.Even while working, Charles seemed relaxed, a stark contrast to the cold and detached demeanor he often displayed around her.Kelly pressed her lips together, holding Seth's hand as they walked inside.Noelle set down her book and looked up, slightly surprised
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In her dream, the man had seemed so real. He had called her Kelly in such a tender way.Kelly.She suddenly smiled.Throughout her life, no one had ever called her that name in such a way. People either addressed her as "Ms. Kelly" or simply "Ms. Anderson".Even during her closest moments with Charles, he had only ever called her Kelly in passing. That name, spoken with such familiarity, had only ever come from that man.Kelly raised a hand to her forehead and closed her eyes for a moment.After all these years, she rarely thought about what had happened four years ago, when she had been abducted.She had buried the memories of those months, refusing to revisit the pain and confusion. But ever since her meeting with Noelle the day before, ever since learning the truth about the man's watchful presence in her life, those unresolved emotions had come rushing back, leaving her overwhelmed and disoriented."Mommy!"Seth's small hand tugged at hers as his other hand rubbed his slee
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Kelly did not sleep well all night. Her mind felt muddled, as if someone had stuffed it with incomprehensible thoughts.She kept ruminating about her origins and her relationships with Noelle, Harrison, and the others.In her dream, the connections between people were unclear. She did not even know what she was trying to accomplish, yet every face appeared vividly.She saw Noelle, Grant, Harrison, and Shirley. Their images flickered in and out of her dream like fleeting shadows, disappearing as quickly as they had come.She tried desperately to follow in their footsteps, but no matter how fast she ran, they moved too quickly. Watching their figures grow more distant, Kelly felt as though she was trapped in a dense fog, unable to escape.Then, as she ran faster, she saw Seth. He stood shyly in the mist, waving at her and calling out softly, "Mommy."Her heart swelled with joy, and she ran toward him. However, as she drew closer, Seth disappeared, and in his place stood a tall, imp
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Kelly's fists clenched and loosened repeatedly, the process repeating several times. The silence in the hospital room was so oppressive it seemed to echo in her ears.After a long pause, she finally took a deep breath and said, "It's too late today, but I'll come to the hospital tomorrow morning for the blood tests.""Alright."Charles' expression softened slightly."But you need to promise me one condition."Kelly seemed to have thought deeply about it. After a long pause, she finally said, "Seth is my life.""Alright."Kelly laughed. In the quiet hospital room, her laughter was not loud, but it was enough to make Charles turn and look at her.Kelly looked back at Charles, her lips trembling slightly. "Sometimes, I really envy Noelle. She has a man who loves her so deeply. But Charles, does she know the side of you with blood on your hands?"Charles narrowed his eyes. "She doesn't, and she doesn't need to."Kelly laughed again, lowering her head to hide the loneliness in her
