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"What's our next move, sir?"Ellis had been with Harrison for a long time, yet he still found it hard to predict his boss's thoughts, let alone make any assumptions about his desires.Ellis had long realized that Shirley was the only person who could ever shake Harrison's composure. At the same time, she always seemed to rub him the wrong way. Despite that, Harrison's dedication to her was unwavering.Harrison declared with a glint of mischief and malice in his eyes, "I can't see Grant keeping someone's loyalty for a lifetime. Start a rumor that Shirley's going to a movie premiere in a few days!"Ellis hesitated, looking at Harrison with concern. "Sir, with Shirley's health being the way it is, she can't possibly attend any event!"Getting Shirley on her feet was hard enough, much less getting her out the door!Harrison's gaze, sharp as ice, landed on Ellis. "That's not your concern. Just handle it. By the way, doesn't Kelly have a kid with her?""Yes. Rumor has it that he’s an
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"Harrison, you’re a complete monster!" Shirley's voice was weak from a day without food. Her head was spinning, and her vision was swimming. She had been so loud before, but she was drained of energy now.However, she refused to face defeat in front of Harrison.Shirley pushed herself up from the floor. Her frame was so frail that it seemed like a strong breeze could whisk her away.After sitting for so long, she stumbled as she tried to stand, nearly collapsing back to the ground.Bracing herself against the wall, Shirley's defiant gaze met Harrison's. "Do you really think you can keep me locked up forever?"Harrison chuckled calmly. "Shirley, you've been at this game for years, but you haven’t improved at all!" He reached out, gripping her chin firmly and forcing her to meet his eyes.Shirley stood tall, her pride and defiance shining through. She would not show any sign of weakness in front of Harrison. "It just has to work," she declared."Work?" Harrison gave her a look lik
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Harrison winced from the bite, but his gaze hardened, and he bore the pain.Shirley's strength drained away as her world spun, and she crumpled to the ground, her eyes unfocused and hollow. "What do you really want? If you have a problem, take it out on me. What kind of coward goes after a kid like Kelly?"“A kid?" Harrison scoffed, crouching to tilt Shirley's chin upward. His rough fingertips grazed her flawless skin as his eyes turned frosty in a heartbeat. "Haven't you heard? Your darling daughter's all grown up now, and she’s even a mom herself. Just like you, she's got a kid with no dad in the picture!"Shirley's face blanched, and she knocked Harrison's hand away with a sharp flick. "No! You're talking crazy. That can't be true. Kelly couldn't possibly...""Why couldn't she?" Harrison's gaze cut through her like a knife, and Shirley's face twisted with distress. She shook uncontrollably, staring at Harrison in disbelief. "You're lying!""Lying to you? Do you know that Charle
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"You want me to burn in hell?" Harrison's icy stare bore into Shirley as she fought for her life. "If it's hell we're headed to, then you're coming with me!""Ellis!"The door swung open swiftly, and Ellis stepped in, his face devoid of emotions. He stood by the door, all business. "Sir, what do you need?""A syringe. If she won't eat, we'll hook her up to a glucose IV. Let's watch her try to die now."With those words, Harrison spun on his heel and strode out, leaving Shirley's room. Behind him, Shirley's voice tore through the air, wild and desperate, "Harrison, you're killing me! If you don't finish me off today, I swear I'll end you if I ever get the chance!"The door clicked shut, and only Harrison’s icy eyes remained in view. Shirley's threat seemed to hit him hard. A sharp pain grabbed his chest and made him double over, his face draining of color.Ellis stepped out just in time to see Harrison had not walked away yet. He was crouched down, frozen in place."Sir!"Someth
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Harrison noticed Shirley's arms, and his brow furrowed. "Her arm!" He gestured to the makeup artist to cover them with makeup too.The makeup artist worked quickly, and once done, asked, "Mr. Smith, does this meet your approval?"Harrison narrowed his eyes, nodded, and commanded, "Let's head out."Once the room cleared out, Harrison gripped Shirley's chin. "Look at you. Even if you refuse to eat, I can still make sure you shine. Today's the big preview of White Night. Get moving, and don't you dare be late."Shirley shuddered from head to toe. She jerked away from Harrison's grip, staggered to her feet, and whispered fiercely, "Don't touch me!"Harrison just smirked. "Alright, my hands are off!" He clapped his hands, and Shirley's agent hurried in. "Sir!" He then turned to Shirley with a nod. "Ms. Shrill, if you would."Like a puppet on strings, Shirley was escorted out of Springwood Garden by her agent.The preview was set at Century Film Plaza, a massive theater in a mall owne
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"Ms. Shrill, are you feeling guilty? There's talk that you abandoned your daughter to focus on your career. Is that true?”"Ms. Shrill, of course we care about your movie, but I’ve been a fan of yours for over two decades. You even inspired me to join the media. It hurts to see that the image you’ve cultivated was all a facade. You had a child out of wedlock and abandoned her. Doesn't that betray the fans who've stood by you?"The weight of the accusation pinned Shirley down. Her face was a ghostly white. "I...""Ms. Shrill, being your fan means liking you despite your flaws, right? How could you hide something so big from us from the start? This isn’t how you build trust with your audience!" A female fan stood up, her voice booming despite not having a microphone. Her words carried the conviction of a true believer.Before today, none of her fans really wanted to believe the rumors, but Shirley's dodgy behavior made everyone feel let down. "How can you do this to your fans who've
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The murmurs in the room swelled into a cacophony that could not be tamed. Shirley's face lost even more color with each whisper and jab. She had barely eaten anything in days, and her stress was through the roof.Her agent rushed to her side, concern etched on his face. "Are you okay?" he asked. Shirley, propped up by her agent, shot back with an icy stare, "Happy now?"The agent fell silent, his eyes searching Shirley's for something unsaid, but he left it at that.He signaled the host, ready to whisk Shirley away. The host caught on fast. "Okay, folks. That's it for the Q&A. The preview's about to start, and rumor has it the director's gunning for the big leagues with this one. The film's a masterpiece in the making, so everyone—""Do you think you can just slip away?"A girl in the crowd stood up. Her hat was removed, revealing a familiar same bold makeup style.Her expression was almost a sneer directed at Shirley from her elevated seat.The cinema lights were still on, spot
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Harrison froze mid-stand at Ellis's words, then shot him a look that could freeze lava. "Where's Kelly?""Grant's guys are tailing her. We can't just barge in!""Excuses, excuses. Can't you outsmart them somehow?""Sir, Grant's crew are the cream of the crop!”Ellis felt a shiver of dread. "Just give me a moment, sir. I'll come up with something."After Ellis left, Harrison crushed his cigarette, his gaze sharp with a dangerous edge.Well, this was getting interesting.He was eager to see how long Grant could keep his guard up around Kelly.Shirley's eyes fluttered open the next afternoon, her mind foggy. For a moment, she felt like she had brushed shoulders with death itself.Her eyes fluttered open to the sterile white of a hospital room, the sharp scent of disinfectant hanging in the air.She sat up in a heartbeat, yanking the IV from her hand. She was ready to bolt from the bed when the door swung open.A man strolled in, clad in a white lab coat. He was conspicuously em
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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
