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Noelle instantly sensed a shift in Charles’ behavior and quickly pushed him away, her cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and urgency. "You should shower. It's getting late. Time to call it a night!"Charles's eyes dimmed as he fought to quell the turmoil within. He tousled Noelle's hair affectionately. "Alright. If you're tired, go ahead and get some sleep!" He chided himself internally. How could he be so undisciplined, especially with Noelle carrying their children? The memory of their intimate moment in the office earlier that day made him feel a twinge of self-reproach. Ever since Noelle entered his life, he felt like he was losing control.Once Charles disappeared into the bathroom, Noelle's face grew even hotter. She slapped her cheeks lightly, trying to shake off the day's memories and her thoughts of Charles..."Noelle, get a grip! You're acting like such a harlot!" she scolded herself. If Charles had caught her in that state, he would have never let her live it down
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"Got it."Kresten floored it after seeing the panic on Kelly's face. He zoomed past several red lights, and when they screeched to a halt at the hospital's entrance, Grant scooped Seth into his arms and marched inside.Still in shock from the whirlwind, Kelly was quickly ushered by Kresten to keep up."Where's the doctor on-call? We've got a kid here with a high fever."The pediatrician responded quickly, applying a cooling treatment to Seth and prescribing some medicine. "If his fever doesn't go down in the next thirty minutes, we might need to give him a shot to ward off a lung infection. Is there any medicine he's allergic to?"The doctor looked up from his notes to Grant and Kelly, assuming, "You're the boy's parents, right?"Grant's eyes widened in surprise, and Kelly hesitated. "No allergies here. Thanks, Doctor!" she blurted out, sneaking a worried glance at Grant. By then, Grant had already relaxed a little. His face was a blank slate, but he was clearly relieved."Krest
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"Really? Mr. Hoffman sure is thoughtful. But it looks like I won't be able to make it tomorrow after all!""What? Why?" Noelle sounded taken aback. "Is there some emergency, Mr. Anderson?""Yeah, I'm at the hospital right now!""Hospital?" Noelle's brow furrowed in confusion. "Mr. Anderson, are you ill?" That did not make any sense. Just half an hour ago, Grant asked if she could make it to Eagle Summit. How could he have gotten sick so quickly?Charles paused mid-hair rub, catching Noelle's concerned tone. He gave her a questioning look, silently asking what was up."It's not me, it's Seth. He's come down with a fever, and it's not letting up. We can't just hop on a plane with him like this!" Grant's voice was calm and collected over the phone.The image of Seth's shy, timid face flashed through Noelle's mind. "A fever in a little one is serious business. Mr. and Ms. Anderson should focus on taking care of Seth. We can always reschedule the meal...""Ms. Shaw, if you don't mind
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"Kelly, you think you've got me all figured out?" Grant's hand shot out, clamping around Kelly's neck with a fierce glint in his eyes that sent shivers racing down her spine. "I… Cough! Let go of me!"However, Grant just stared down at her like he was watching someone fight for their last breath.Kelly's face turned a deeper shade of red, her brain screaming for air. Just when she thought Grant was going to choke the life out of her, he let go.He pulled out a handkerchief, wiped his hands, and gave her a frosty look. "What's it like staring death in the face?""Grant, you're a complete psycho!"Grant just laughed softly. "Oh? That scared you, huh?"Kelly's face was ghostly pale from the lack of air, her thoughts foggy. She lunged at Grant, trying to claw at him, but he sidestepped her effortlessly.Grant brushed off his clothes, and his eyes lost their earlier intensity. "It's getting late. You keep an eye on Seth!"It was not until Grant had left that Kelly gasped for breath,
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Both Charles and Grant were sharp cookies. They knew the score: whoever set up this lunch had an angle to play. However, it was Charles who broke the ice.Grant's eyes took on a steely edge, but he gave a nod of concession. Charles had played his cards right. "It's pretty straightforward—I can't take Kelly with me for now."Charles acted like he had seen it coming when Grant spoke up, not even batting an eye. He was busy giving a coffee cup a thorough scrub before he filled a cup with warm water for Noelle. Only then did he look up at Grant. "Look, whatever's going on with you, and wherever Ms. Anderson decides to go, that's her business, right? As for me and Ms. Anderson, we're just connected by an old debt— It was just a life saved years ago!"A spark lit up in Grant's narrow eyes. He frowned a bit but then nodded in agreement. "Sounds good to me!"Grant had planned to bring Kelly back to Capiton, but judging by how she acted, she did not seem too keen on the idea. The memory o
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Grant's unexpected move caught Charles and Noelle off guard. Noelle tried to spot what had caught Grant's attention, but no one was in sight.With a puzzled gasp, Noelle turned to find Grant sitting calmly, looking as if nothing had happened.Charles watched Grant closely with his sharp eyes that seemed to see right through people. A knowing smile played on his lips. Had he not been mistaken, it looked like Grant had been watching a woman, and there was definitely a man with her.Ever the pro at keeping his composure in the spotlight, Grant quickly got a grip on his emotions. He looked as relaxed as ever."Did you see something, Mr. Anderson?" Noelle asked, scanning the area but finding no one. The brief flash of anger on Grant's face was unmistakable, though.Noelle had never seen anyone get under Grant's skin before, but that look of his was then etched in her memory. Grant reminded her so much more of Joshua than she had ever realized.Was it just her, or did Grant always seem
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With a clenched jaw, Grant shoved Juliet away. Noticing she was still in her outfit from their encounter at Eagle Summit, his eyes deepened with intensity. Pushing her back, he demanded, "Who told you to come to Brookville?""You didn’t consider that I've been missing you?""Get a grip, Juliet!" Grant pushed her away again, his eyes flashing with an edge.Juliet made a face, her eyes wide and pleading as she looked at Grant. "Geez, Uncle. No need to be so harsh!""Call me Uncle again, I dare you." Grant pinched the bridge of his nose, swatting away Juliet's hand as she tried to reach for him again. "Seriously, who sent you to Brookville?""Oh, I’m just here for a company project. I thought I'd drop by!" Juliet chuckled awkwardly, eyeing her hand that Grant had turned red, then stepped back to lean casually against the wall, her gaze sharpening. "Mr. Anderson, you don't actually think I came all this way just for you, do you?"Grant's tense expression eased slightly, though he sti
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"Here, of course!" Juliet laughed. "You've got a spot here. Why would I go anywhere else?""You really think I won't throw you out?"...Noelle and Charles emerged, feeling uneasy. "Charles, Mr. Anderson seemed really worked up, didn't he?"Charles's frown gave way to a sly grin. "Oh? What gave you that idea?"Noelle shook her head, a puzzled frown on her face. "I'm not sure, but he seemed really tense. I haven't known Grant for that long, but he's always been chill. I could've sworn he was ticked off just now, which I’ve never seen before!”Charles gave a knowing nod and playfully tweaked Noelle's nose. "You're awfully concerned about another guy. Aren't you worried I'll get jealous?""No way!" Noelle giggled, brushing off the suggestion. "Grant and I are just friends, nothing more! You've got to stop teasing me about it, okay?""Okay, okay!" Charles dropped the subject with a smile and then added thoughtfully, "You'll probably meet that girl one day.""You know her?""Not e
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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
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Disgust—that was it.She remembered a similar desperate moment from years ago. However, Sean had not given her a chance to explain back then.He was disappointed and disgusted with her."Sean, only you and I know about today. If we keep it to ourselves, no one else will find out. I know I was wrong… but I was set up. I'm truly sorry."I promise I won't bother you again. I'm not the same as I was before. I used to have feelings for you, but now I really just see you as a brother. I wouldn't fall for my own brother."And I have a boyfriend whom I really love… I wouldn't ever ruin your happiness, Sean. I promise you that."Liliana was trying to explain, but her words were all jumbled up. She did not even understand what she was saying herself. All she knew was that she did not want to see that look of disgust in Sean's eyes, so she kept explaining, hoping Sean would not hate her.Liliana was so busy trying to clarify things that she did not notice the icy look in Sean's eyes when s
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Liliana woke up feeling utterly spent, as if she had been run over.For a moment, her mind was totally blank. She could not remember a thing. She opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling for what felt like forever. Slowly, her senses started to come back.The warm breath and steady breathing from beside her made her eyes pop open wide.The moment she saw Sean lying next to her and shirtless, she could not stay calm any longer. "Ahh!"Her scream woke Sean up.He cracked his eyes open, still groggy, but then suddenly, his eyes snapped wide open, and his piercing gaze landed on Liliana.Her mind was a whirlwind, the memories of last night rushing back. She remembered being drugged, Sean bringing her home, and then, despite trying so hard to hold back, she ended up crossing a line with Sean.The thought made her heart ache, almost drowning her as she met Sean's icy stare.She wrapped her arms around herself, clutching the blanket tightly. She was shaking all over, and her eyes wer
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Liliana was crying so hard that she could not think of anything else. All she knew was that she felt awful, and Sean was the man she loved more than anyone else in her life. She hugged Sean tightly, tears streaming down her face. "Liliana, please stop," Sean said gently. He tried to move her hands away, but she held on even tighter. "Sean, I feel so sad… I really like you, Sean," she said through her tears. Sean pried Liliana's hands off him, but she clung to him again. "Sean, I feel awful… I… I like you, Sean."She bit his lips, her hands desperately roaming over his body.Sean was a man, after all. The moment Liliana started touching him so recklessly, his body responded.However, he had always been a man of strong self-control. He pushed her away countless times, but Liliana crawled back each time, whimpering as she restlessly clung to him.Sean's expression darkened. It was not because of Liliana—it was because of himself.He could not believe it. He was actually having
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Liliana's mind was a whirlwind. She found her key card fast, but just as she was about to shut the door, a big hand stopped it.She was not strong enough to close the door against Sean, who pushed it open.Liliana took a shaky step back, looking at Sean with a bit of fear. "Sean, it's late. I need to sleep."Sean just kept looking at her. "Liliana, what... what's wrong with your mouth?" he asked as he reached out, his fingers lightly touching the corner of Liliana's mouth. Liliana felt a rush of heat through her body, making her shake all over.In a swift motion, she knocked Sean's hand away. "Leave me alone."With his inscrutable eyes, Sean noticed the blood on his thumb and Liliana's unusual red cheeks. A flicker of surprise showed in his eyes. "Liliana, did..."However, Liliana was already clenching her fists, all pretense gone. She was shaking and crouching on the ground, her tears filling her eyes. "Sean, please. I'm begging you, just go, okay?"Sean's brow furrowed. His
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Liliana could not make out what Sean was saying anymore. She felt awful and shut her eyes tight, not wanting Sean to notice.Sean thought Liliana had dozed off from drinking too much and had a headache, so he stopped talking.The car pulled up to Liliana's hotel, and Sean gently shook her. "Liliana, time to wake up. We're here."Liliana slowly opened her eyes and saw Sean's face close to hers. Her heart, which was already fluttering, started racing.She turned her head away, swallowing hard. "Are we here already?"Once she saw they were outside the hotel, Liliana quickly got out of the car and opened the back door to help Adalee. "Ms. Cobb, can you walk?"Adalee nodded. "Yes, I can."With a sigh of relief, Liliana told Sean, "Sean, we've made it. Ms. Cobb and I will head up now."Liliana rushed off, scared that any delay might make her lose her composure. She could not let herself fall apart in front of Sean again—not after what happened years ago.Sean noticed Liliana rushing
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The moment everyone in the private room saw Bob, they were scared out of their wits.It was Andy, the favorite son of the Jones family in Cascade City! Even though he was the second child, he was the one everyone knew would run the company one day.Everyone felt a wave of relief, glad they had not messed with Liliana earlier. They knew that if they had, they would not just be outcasts in Cascade City, but probably everywhere else too.Sean gently put Adalee in the back seat of the car and then helped Liliana into the front seat. Noticing Liliana's pale face, he asked, "Did you have too much to drink?"When Sean touched her forehead, Liliana felt a wave of heat rush through her, like she was on fire. Sean's hand was cool, and the moment it touched her, she could not help but sigh in relief."Maybe," she said.Sean shook his head. "Where's your hangover pill? Take it now. Where do you live?"After Liliana told him the address, she saw that Adalee was already fast asleep.Sean tur
