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Noelle stepped out of the lounge, rubbing her sleepy eyes. "I fell asleep again? When did you carry me into the lounge?"Charles saw her pouting and could not help but feel a slight catch in his throat. He waved her over. "Come here!"Noelle quickly walked up to him excitedly. "What's up?""Here, for you!" Charles handed her three tickets.Noelle took them and gasped in surprise. "These are tickets to the premiere of White Night! And the press conference too? Full access? Charlie, you're amazing!"Her face lit up with joy, her expression so radiant that Charles momentarily lost himself watching her."Huh? Why are there three tickets?" Noelle tilted her head in confusion. "Did Mr. Wells make a mistake?""Yeah, it's three tickets. They're for you and your two friends," Charles replied."What about you?" she asked instinctively. However, she soon realized something and nodded. "Oh, right, your identity makes it a bit tricky for you to attend!"Noelle waved the tickets excitedly.
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"Honestly, your husband is truly amazing. Charles Hoffman is so powerful!" Rowena exclaimed after learning that the invitation cards and tickets were all arranged by Charles.Her admiration for him seemed endless. According to her, if Charles ever needed her help in the future, she would be ready to assist him without hesitation.Noelle could not help but laugh. "If Charlie heard that, he'd definitely get smug. Don't let him hear you.""Why not? I think he has every reason to be smug!" Rowena replied confidently.Noelle sighed and shook her head. "Aren't you here to see Shirley?""Oh, right! My idol is the priority!" Rowena quickly remembered and dragged Noelle and Teresa toward the inner venue.The premiere was grandly organized, with the event heavily promoted several days in advance. Given Shirley's status, the organizers spared no effort in ensuring perfection—everyone was counting on Shirley's popularity to bring in significant revenue.Due to Noelle's special identity, the
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"Shirley! Shirley!"The chants from the crowd surged in waves even after Shirley entered the backstage waiting area. The cries for Shirley continued unabated.Noelle and her friends were thoroughly impressed by the overwhelming enthusiasm of the fans. Rowena, in particular, could not contain her excitement."All those other so-called stars are just trash. My idol is the real deal, the true icon! This level of popularity and national recognition is unparalleled! Even though she's not based in this country, her legend lives on here!""Alright, we get it. Shirley's your queen!" Noelle cut Rowena off with a laugh. "I always thought only female fans went crazy for male idols. Who knew you'd be just as wild over a female star?" Noelle chuckled at the thought of Shirley, well into her 40s, still commanding such a devoted and intense fan base. Clearly, she had undeniable charisma."Of course! Shirley is worthy of my eternal adoration!""Alright, the press conference is about to start,"
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"Ms. Shrill, you're overthinking this," Ellen said without changing her expression as she flipped through the schedule."Today is the White Night press conference. Tomorrow, you'll need to attend a media briefing, and there's an endorsement deal to finalize. The day after is the advance screening."Oh, and the manager just informed me of some breaking news—someone from Royal Star's senior management is in attendance today. This is no ordinary figure, so you might need to greet her later. It could be beneficial for your career."Shirley narrowed her eyes. "What do you take me for?""I'm suggesting it for the sake of your future, Ms. Shrill. I believe it's absolutely necessary.""You're asking me to socialize now?""Relax, it's a woman."Shirley looked up at Ellen, intrigued. "A woman?""Yes, and quite a favored one at that. Apparently, she's also a fan of yours. She was sent here by higher-ups. Meeting her could help you secure opportunities to expand your career in Zyphonia."
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Rowena's comment was not loud, but it was clear enough for Noelle and Teresa to hear amid the waves of chatter.Noelle blinked. Teresa turned to look at her, then at Shirley on stage. "You're right. I was wondering why Shirley looked so familiar. Noelle, you really do resemble her a bit!""No way!" Noelle froze for a moment. "I don't think so…""It's true! I knew there was something familiar about you when I first met you. Remember that day? Now that I think about it, you and my idol really do share some similarities," Rowena exclaimed, grabbing Noelle's hand and blinking at her.Noelle awkwardly glanced at Shirley. Onstage, Shirley was saying something while interacting with the host. Her exchange drew laughter from the audience. When she smiled, Noelle noticed for the first time just how similar it was to her own smile.Pulling her hand away from Rowena, Noelle said with a forced chuckle, "Zyphonia is so big. It's not unusual for people to share some resemblance. Don't forget, I
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Slander?The woman's eyes brimmed with disdain beneath her thick-rimmed glasses. The crowd erupted into a frenzy as her words sank in.Unaccustomed to hearing such explosive allegations about Shirley, who had always maintained a pristine image devoid of scandals, the attendees broke into a cacophony of murmurs. Cameras began to click furiously, capturing Shirley's expression and the woman in the black baseball cap.Noticing the commotion, the event staff rushed to contain the situation, but the chaos and sheer number of people made it impossible to act quickly.The woman sneered at Shirley's reaction. Slowly, she removed her baseball cap and thick-rimmed glasses, revealing long, flowing hair and a stunningly familiar face—one that was identical to Shirley's."Whoa!""Who is that woman? She looks exactly like Shirley!""Yeah, who is she?""Quick, get some shots of her!"The crowd, made up of media professionals and industry insiders with a keen eye for newsworthy moments, rec
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Seeing someone step forward to defend Shirley, Kelly let out a cold laugh. "And who are you to be standing up for her? Do you even know who she is?""I… Of course, I know her! Ms. Shrill is my idol! I've admired her for years. I know when she debuted, what movies she's been in, and even her favorite foods!" Rowena retorted with an indignant voice.Kelly sneered at Rowena, "Well, you certainly are her die-hard fan.""That's right!" Rowena responded without hesitation, though she noticed Noelle signaling her to calm down. However, Rowena's fiery temper refused to let anyone insult her idol. "You must be one of those crazy haters who's obsessed with her to the point of madness. You couldn't get her attention, and now, you're bitter and spreading lies!""Obsessed?" Kelly's tone dripped with disdain as her eyes flicked to Shirley on stage. "Is she even worthy? She's filthy!""Whoa…""Who is this woman?""Yeah, how arrogant can she be?""And honestly, her face doesn't even look lik
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"Ms. Anderson, you said Shirley abandoned her child and ran off with her lover. So, who exactly is that child? And who was Shirley's lover?"In an instant, Kelly found herself surrounded by reporters and flashing cameras.Kelly, however, reveled in the chaos. She felt vindicated as long as Shirley suffered."That child? Well, it's me," Kelly declared with a mocking smile. "Yes, I'm the one Shirley heartlessly abandoned. Oh, and by the way, when Shirley was with my father, he already had a wife!" Kelly deliberately dragged out her words, savoring Shirley's visibly shaken state. "And guess what? I'm not Grant's full-blooded sister. I'm the illegitimate daughter of the woman who destroyed his family.""Enough, Kelly! Shut your mouth!" Shirley screamed into the microphone with bloodshot eyes. "Do you even realize what you're saying?""Of course, I do," Kelly retorted. Her voice turned sharper as she stared Shirley down. "I'm just curious, Shirley. After all these years, why did yo
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The door was suddenly pushed open, and Kelly hurried into the room. "Are you alright?"A clear and crisp voice echoed above her. Noelle was initially startled, and she looked up to see that it was Kelly.The sight of Kelly replaced her pain with surprise. "You…" Why was she here?Before Noelle could finish her sentence, she bent over again, clearly in discomfort."What's wrong? Are you having an episode?""An episode?" Noelle looked up at Kelly, confused. "What episode?""I'm just experiencing fetal movement. The babies have been very active lately," Noelle explained, studying Kelly's face. The concern on Kelly's face quickly turned to surprise."Why are you here?"Noelle could not fathom why Kelly would visit. To her, there was not any connection between them—at least not one Kelly was aware of. Kelly's presence was baffling.However, she could not ignore the strange way Kelly looked at her. "I'm having twins, so my belly looks bigger than usual. These past few days, the babi
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Grant's gaze flickered briefly, almost imperceptibly, before he avoided Kelly's question altogether. "It's getting late. I'll have Kresten drive you there."His words made it clear that he was not willing to answer. Knowing Grant's temperament, Kelly understood that pushing further would yield no results. She did not press the issue. "Then please watch over Seth for me. I'll be back soon."When Kelly went downstairs, she saw Kresten already waiting for her. Kresten quickly stepped forward and opened the car door. "Ms. Anderson, please get in."Kelly nodded and got into the car. As soon as she settled, she began to feel a twinge of regret. But deep down, she knew she could not turn back now.She wanted to see Noelle—the sister she had unknowingly been separated from for more than 20 years, someone who shared the same fate as her.The thought of having a sister was entirely new to Kelly. It was an odd and unfamiliar feeling. Memories of their past interactions flooded her mind. No
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Seth nodded, tilting his head as he looked at Kelly. "Mommy, you cried."Though young, Seth was incredibly perceptive. Noticing Kelly's red eyes, his small, soft hand reached out to gently rub her cheek.He even leaned closer and blew softly on her face. "Don't cry, Mommy!""I didn't cry, not at all," Kelly said while patting Seth's back gently.There was an apologetic look on her face. "I just forgot to make dinner for you tonight.""Then, Mommy, let's eat out! Seth has money—lots and lots of money. Seth will treat Mommy to some meat!"Seth's sweet, innocent words made Kelly's eyes redden again, but she smiled and nodded. "Alright, Seth. Change your clothes. I'll take you out for dinner, okay?"Later that evening, Kelly sat holding Seth while watching TV, but her mind could not stop drifting back to Noelle's face.Grant's words replayed in her head: she and Noelle were full-blooded sisters, sharing both parents.Kelly looked down at Seth, her thoughts in turmoil. She could
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"Are you sure it's a virus?" Kelly asked, her voice trembling slightly."Yes," Grant replied with a firm nod, his sharp eyes fixed on her.He could see the disbelief and shock in Kelly's gaze, along with traces of guilt and unease.However, Kelly suddenly laughed, and she turned her head to face Grant. "Noelle has a virus, so she should go see a doctor. Why are you coming to me? Ha! It's ridiculous that Charles still wants to get me involved when his wife is sick. Why?""Kelly, this virus is extremely rare," Grant explained, his tone steady. "Sean currently doesn't have a clear treatment, but he mentioned one potential solution."Kelly's eyes flickered slightly, betraying a crack in her facade. "If there's a solution, then try it.""Sean believes we need to extract active enzymes from the blood of her closest relatives. Harrison and Shirley should already be at the hospital."Kelly froze again, her lips pressing into a thin line."Oh," she replied, feigning calm, though her emo
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Grant noticed Kelly's reluctance to look at the documents and frowned slightly before speaking in an indifferent tone. "You don't have to look at it if you don't want to. After all, it's your decision whether to accept it or not."He placed the file on the table, his tone calm and detached, as though this matter had nothing to do with him.However, Kelly was far from calm. She glared at him, her voice trembling with suppressed anger. "If that's the case, why did you bring it here? Why did you agree? Why…"Her voice grew louder as she yelled at Grant, her emotions spiraling out of control. The noise startled Seth, who was sleeping in the other room.Hearing Seth's cries, Kelly immediately pushed past Grant and rushed into the room to scoop him into her arms. "Seth, don't cry. Mommy's here!""Mommy!" Seth clung tightly to her, his little hands grasping at her clothes."Yes, Mommy's here," Kelly murmured, cradling him as she gently patted his back. She hummed a soothing tune into hi
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Kelly's feelings toward Grant were complicated. Growing up, her impression of him was not strong, and they certainly could not be described as having a close sibling bond.Later, Grant left the Andersons, disappearing to places unknown. When he finally returned, Kelly did not stay in Capiton for long before coming to Brookville.After that came the incident that changed everything, ultimately sending her abroad."Aren't you going to invite me in?" Grant glanced inside.Kelly frowned slightly. Although she seemed reluctant, she did not refuse and stepped aside to make way. "Come in. But I don't have much here, so I'm afraid I might not be the best host.""No problem."Grant noticed how much colder Kelly's demeanor had become. As he stepped into the modest apartment, he casually observed its simple layout.It was hard to reconcile this Kelly, living in such a sparse place, with the pampered young woman who once never lifted a finger.Feeling somewhat uneasy, Kelly closed the door
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Kelly had been spending the past few days with Seth, whose health had improved significantly. After the recent incident, Kelly stayed in Brookville for a while, using the time to reflect deeply. One of the reasons she had not left Brookville was because of Seth's biological father.It had been almost four years. Not too long, yet not short either.Kelly thought she had let it go, but the DNA report comparing Seth with Maxwell made her hesitate once again.She always knew Seth was not Charles' child. She was fully aware of who the father was, yet his true identity remained a mystery.During those months four years ago, that man had stayed by her side, sharing a deeply unforgettable time with her. It was so unforgettable that she had pushed aside questions about his identity or purpose, choosing instead to immerse herself in the moment with him.Yet she was nothing more than a pawn for him to use against the Hoffmans in the end.Strangely, Charles had been absent from Brookville du
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Grant's expression turned ice-cold in an instant. "What are you planning to do?""Kelly is Noelle's biological sister. Sean said only enzymes extracted from close relatives' blood might save Noelle. Whether it works or not, I have to try," Charles replied. His gaze was intense in a way Grant had never seen before.Grant had not expected to ever witness such an expression on Charles' face. He frowned deeply but eventually nodded. "I'll try, but she still doesn't know she's part of the Smith family.""You didn't tell her?" Charles was visibly surprised. He had assumed Grant would have already told Kelly the truth.Now, hearing that Kelly had no idea about her connection to Noelle or the Smith family, Charles was taken aback."I'll bring her over as soon as I can. Give me some time.""Fine, but don't take too long. Nelly can't wait," Charles said firmly. He understood that revealing the truth to Kelly and convincing her to help Noelle would not be easy. However, since Grant had ag
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Sean emerged with a somber expression. "Margaret has confirmed that there's a fresh needle mark on Noelle's arm. That shadow from earlier must have injected something into her, which likely triggered her immediate symptoms."Charles clenched his fists, the sound of his knuckles cracking filling the tense air. "What's the plan?""Before the virus spreads too deeply, we could try using blood from Noelle's close relatives to extract certain components that might counteract it," Sean explained.Charles narrowed his eyes. "Be clearer. What are you suggesting?""This idea isn't fully tested. I only came across it in medical literature, and there's no guarantee it will work. If the virus hasn't invaded her bone marrow, we might still have a chance."Charles' expression eased slightly, but a hint of apprehension lingered. He glanced at Sean, who hesitated before continuing. "We need to call in Uncle Harrison and Shirley. Ideally, we should also bring Kelly here.""Fine!"Harrison arrive
