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Shirley pressed her lips together, remaining silent as her eyes bore into Noelle's. It was as though she was trying to uncover some hidden truth.Unfortunately for her, she was destined to be disappointed.Having spent so much time in Collosus Group and by Charles' side, Noelle had learned the unspoken rules of the business world. The most important among them was the ability to mask one's emotions.In this regard, Shirley fell short compared to Noelle despite her background as an actress.Noelle studied Shirley with a faint smile. "Ms. Shrill, don't you think we share some similarities?"Shirley's eyes widened in shock, like she was struck by lightning. Without a word, she turned and fled from the restroom.Noelle remained where she was, her smile gradually fading until her expression became calm and unperturbed.Yoanna, who had come to check on her out of concern, was greeted by this composed version of Noelle. Her eyes betrayed no hint of emotion, yet a faint smile lingered o
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Shirley had practically fled. She could not quite grasp where the fear in her heart came from, but she knew that when she faced Noelle, she was deeply terrified.Sitting in the car, she stared out into the distance. Ellen drove silently but occasionally glanced at Shirley's expression and frowned slightly. "Ms. Shrill, you really shouldn't have spoken to Ms. Shaw like that just now.""And how exactly should I have spoken?" Shirley scoffed. "You knew Noelle would be there, didn't you?"Shirley fixed her sharp gaze on Ellen, but she turned his head slightly, avoiding her eyes.Seeing her reaction, Shirley understood. "You knew I didn't want to see her, so why did you still make me go?""Unless you don't want to develop your career in Zyphonia anymore, you'll have to face her. Not just today, but you won't be able to refuse whenever she wants to see you.""You—""Ms. Shrill, don't forget that you currently rely on Royal Star, and Royal Star is under Collosus GROUP. Surely you know
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"You bastard, let me go!""I told you, if you can't kill me, I'll make you stay by my side. Alive or dead, you'll belong to me for the rest of your life," Harrison said coldly as he flung Shirley's hand aside."See? Deep down, you still can't bear to kill me. Otherwise, you wouldn't have hesitated so long.""You think I don't dare to do it? I just didn't want to taint myself with your filthy blood because I find you disgusting!""Disgusting? Do you think you're any cleaner? Sleeping your way through the entertainment industry, jumping from one wealthy heir's bed to another?" Harrison's tone was ice-cold, and his disdain was evident.Shirley trembled from head to toe. "Harrison, you're nothing but a bastard, a despicable bastard!"She raised her hand to slap him, but Harrison caught her wrist in a vice-like grip. "A bastard? Yet you still gave birth to my daughter!""That abomination—"Before Shirley could finish, Harrison's hand clamped down on her jaw, forcing her mouth open w
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Harrison did not spare Shirley another glance. He turned and walked out of her room, locking the door behind him.Shirley stared at the closed door in despair, as if the gates of heaven had been shut forever. She felt as though her entire existence was destined for darkness."Harrison, why? Why are you so cruel to me?"…Noelle returned to the Hoffman residence, utterly exhausted. The moment she stepped inside, a maid hurried over to take her belongings. "Mrs. Hoffman, you're back?"Noelle nodded. "Where's Mr. Hoffman?""Mrs. Hoffman, he's in the study, playing chess with Sir Hoffman," the maid replied, noticing her fatigue. "Mrs. Hoffman, are you tired?"Noelle waved her hand dismissively. "I'm fine. Just help me take my things to the room.""Yes, ma'am."As Noelle made her way inside, she noticed Nancy and Clarisse sitting together in the living room. Once considered bitter rivals, the two women now seemed to coexist peacefully.Noelle walked over with a warm smile. Just th
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That was good to hear. Charles had been worried Noelle might not be able to handle it.His eyes darkened slightly as his gaze rested on Noelle. "Did you have a good dinner?"He had originally planned to accompany her tonight, but Noelle had refused. Besides, he was tied up with work and could not leave.Not to mention, Noelle had insisted on going alone; she wanted to see how Shirley truly felt about her.Although they had crossed paths before, Noelle had not been sure of Shirley's attitude. Yet after tonight, she understood a few things.Shirley did not like her. In fact, she seemed to resent or even hate her. Otherwise, Shirley would not have behaved the way she did in that setting."Of course, it was fine!" Noelle forced a smile. Yet thinking about Shirley's attitude toward her, she could not help but feel a twinge of discomfort.Even though Noelle didn't think she needed parental care anymore, the longing for family was something she could not entirely shake, no matter her a
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Harrison was no longer the young man from 15 years ago. He had become a demon while she…Shirley looked at her battered face in the mirror, wanting to laugh but unable to muster even a faint smile.She could still recall every word Harrison had thrown at her, whether her eyes were open or closed. For years, those words haunted her, refusing to fade.However, the events had already transpired, and none of them could change the past.The door to her room opened as Harrison gripped the doorknob with one hand.When he saw Shirley slumped on the floor in front of the mirror, a fleeting glimmer of darkness crossed his eyes before quickly vanishing.He stepped inside with slow, deliberate steps. His uneven gait, caused by his injured leg, gave his movements an awkward, almost jarring quality.Behind him followed a man carrying a medical kit. The man had a cheerful demeanor, but when his gaze landed on Shirley, a flicker of something inscrutable flashed in his eyes."Uncle Harrison, yo
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Shirley's eyes reddened as she whimpered, "You have no right to mention him."Her voice was faint, almost inaudible, and the pain forced her to cover her mouth as tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.Harrison's chest tightened momentarily, but he reached out and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his rough fingertips."Tell me, how could your heart be so cruel when you abandoned Noelle back then?"Shirley instinctively took a step back, but Harrison pulled her closer, leaving her no room to escape. "Maddy, running away won't solve anything.""You're not well, so rest for now," Harrison continued, his tone calm yet commanding. "Once you've recovered, I'll take you back to see your father.""No!" Shirley cried out in panic.She shook her head fervently, tears cascading down her cheeks. It was not that she did not want to go back—it was that she could not.Her father, Sebastian, despised her with every fiber of his being. He loathed her for her heartl
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"Since you've got this under control, I won't say much. Just make sure you know what you're doing," Hayes said while patting Harrison's shoulder. "Take a seat and explain what's going on. Isn't Noelle Julian Shaw and Jade Jones' daughter?"Ever since the events of 25 years ago, the Smith family had rarely interacted with the Jones family, let alone the Shaw family. As a result, Hayes was not well-informed about the Shaw family's situation.However, Noelle's name had come up in conversations recently.Hayes recalled a phone call from Savannah a few days ago mentioning Noelle. At the time, he had been too busy to pay much attention and only caught bits and pieces.Now, hearing Harrison bring it up, Hayes remembered that Julian indeed had two daughters. The elder one, Winter, was now a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.As for the younger daughter, Noelle, Hayes had not heard much about her. What little he had heard wasn't exactly flattering.Thinking of this, Hayes' ex
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It was not just a look-alike. It was him, for real!Noelle did not even want to admit she knew Rowena, the goofball.Teresa was super quick on her feet. She jumped up and asked the owner to bring over an extra chair. "Hey, you're here to get Noelle?"Charles gave Teresa a quick look and decided he liked her way more than Rowena, who was not behaving at all. He glanced at Rowena, who was still leaning on Noelle, and Noelle had not even pushed her away. This made Charles feel a bit colder, but he still managed to nod politely, "Mhm!"Teresa might have looked cool and collected, but inside, she was totally freaked out by Charles's super chilly vibe."Um... Rowena, sit up straight, will you?"Teresa caught the look in Charles's eyes, which seemed like he was about to lose it, so she quickly pulled Rowena over and held onto her hand tight.Charles finally seemed happy, and his face even looked a little friendlier. "What are you guys having?"Noelle could not help but give Charles a
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Charles was speechless.He peered through the car window, his gaze locked onto the three women across the street. When he saw Rowena's hands still on Noelle's shoulders, his eyes practically blazed, "Tell your friend to get her hands off!""I..." Noelle glanced to the side and caught Rowena's hand, which was fidgeting on her. "Stop that!""Ooh, pretty girl, who are you talking to?" Noelle rolled her eyes, but Teresa jumped in quickly, "Is that Charles? Noelle, it's getting late. Did he come to pick you up? I wonder if he's eaten yet. Maybe you should invite him to join us for a bite?"Noelle peered across the street, her throat suddenly dry, and spoke into the phone, "Come on over, then!"Charles, phone in hand, watched Noelle from across the street. Teresa's words made him smile a bit, and he stepped out of his car, striding across the road with his long legs.Those days, Charles dressed in comfy clothes, like light gray instead of his usual black, to be gentle with the kids.
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"Okay, okay, I'll be your good friend!" Rowena gave Noelle's shoulder a reassuring pat. "We've got that special bond, don't we? We wouldn't miss your wedding for the world!" Rowena gave Teresa a playful wink, and Teresa nodded with a smile, "Rowena's right, we wouldn't miss it. Now, let's have a toast!"After chatting for a bit longer, Noelle pulled out her phone from her purse. She saw a text from Charles asking, "Finished eating?"Noelle typed back, "Almost, I'll head back once we wrap up here.""Great, I'll be waiting for you!"Noelle read the message and felt a strange vibe. She glanced up and saw the eye-catching car parked across the street – the Rolls-Royce Phantom that Charles had recently gotten.The car parked on the side of the road was impossible to miss. Everyone walking by just had to sneak a peek. It was anything but low-key.Noelle pressed her hand to her forehead, looked down, and quickly texted Charles, "Why did you come out? And in such a flashy car!" It was no
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The bridesmaid lineup was set: Kelly, Liliana, Linda, and Eloise. For the groomsmen, there were Yves, Sean, and Steven. They needed one more, and just when everyone was scratching their heads, Simon showed up. Just like that, the final groomsman spot was filled.The wedding was a whirlwind of activity, but it was also rewarding. Even though Noelle and Charles did not have to lift a finger, they were still super busy.Every day, Noelle worked hard to get fit for the big day. She wanted to look her best when she got married. However, all that work meant she was not getting much sleep.Charles could see how hard she was pushing herself, and it hurt him to see her like that. He knew Noelle was tough and always set high standards for herself.A few days before tying the knot, Noelle hung out with Rowena and Teresa again. She had wanted them to be bridesmaids, but they just wanted to watch their friend walk down the aisle. They would not have it any other way.So, the trio ended up at a
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Liliana suddenly felt a knot in her stomach and quickly looked away.Noelle's brow furrowed with concern. "Why's Sean drinking so much all of a sudden? Did something happen at work?"Charles gave a soft chuckle and playfully tapped Noelle's nose. "You're so smart, but it's not about work this time. It's about a little trouble in love!"When Charles said that, all eyes turned to Liliana. The room went so quiet they could have heard a pin drop. Liliana's heart skipped a beat, and she looked a little pale. Holding her fists tight, she said, "Well, it's getting late. I think I'll take Bobby and head home now.""Hold on," Charles said, "since you're here, stay for dinner. Grandpa's here too!"Noelle chimed in, "Yeah, Liliana, Grandpa's waiting! Plus, it's late. It's not good for you to go back by yourself." She gave Charles a playful wink and a pinch, thinking he always brought up the most awkward things. However, she knew the situation with Liliana and Sean was not easy.As Sean's si
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Charles flashed a sly smile. "You're going to be the best man.""The best man?" Sean eyed Charles. "And who's the maid of honor?"As expected, this guy!Charles eyed Sean back. "What's in it for me?"Sean clenched his teeth. "Charles, must you always make deals? I'm your wife's brother, and someday I'll be your brother-in-law!""Oh?" Charles rubbed his chin. "Even brothers should settle up clearly!" Charles was not one to be easily convinced. "It's decided."Charles then glanced at Peter. "Mr. Fischer should be okay, and then..."That was his and Noelle's wedding, a once-in-a-lifetime affair, and Charles was set on making it unforgettable for Noelle. So, instead of Sean's usual drinking and grumbling, it turned into Charles planning the perfect wedding for Noelle.Sean watched Charles show off his love life with such intensity that he almost wanted to throttle him.Later, Yves showed up, worn out from work, but Charles had summoned him with just a phone call.The bartender at
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The Majestic Lounge was Charles's next stop after leaving Phoenix Tree Residence. He had agreed to meet there and went straight to the private room. Sean was there, drinking non-stop.Charles walked up, took Sean's drink from his hand, and looked over at Peter. "What's happening?"Peter's eyebrow shot up. "Wow, drama!" He could not help but chuckle. "This is the first time I've seen him so worked up, acting like it's the end of the world, and he won't even tell us why!"As he spoke, Peter poured a glass of wine for Charles. Charles squinted and shook his head. "No thanks, I've stopped drinking."Peter's mouth gave a quick twitch. "Come on, really?""For real, I've quit!" Charles insisted. "I've got kids now, and I need to be a good role model for them!"Charles said it with such a smug tone that Peter almost wanted to toss a wine bottle at him. Sean, with his heart recently broken, just could not take it. He looked up, his eyes red with emotion, glaring at Charles as if he was
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Charles gently tousled Noelle's hair. "Weren't you just saying how tired you were? What happened? Not sleepy now?" He teased her as she acted all wiggly and giggly like a little kid.Noelle blinked her big eyes. "Nope, I just want to hug you!"Charles smiled softly. "Okay then!" He closed his eyes. "Time to sleep!""Alright!" Noelle closed her eyes, too.When she woke up, Charles was gone. Noelle looked around, got out of bed, and after getting ready, she went to check Ice and Glitter's room, but they were not there.She went downstairs and found Maxwell holding Ice and Glitter, playing together with a caregiver nearby.Noelle was surprised. "Grandpa, when did you get here?""Ah, Noelle, you're up?" Maxwell smiled warmly and waved her over. "Come sit with me!""Where's Charles, Grandpa?" Noelle asked since she had not seen Charles since she woke up."Oh, he just said he had some stuff to take care of and went out," Maxwell said, not too worried. "I haven't seen the kids for a
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"You don't need to lose any more weight," Charles said, playfully squeezing Noelle's waist. His eyes grew serious. "It's not good to be too thin."He preferred her with a little more weight, looking strong and huggable. "Being a bit plump is nice. It's comfy to cuddle!""Oh, stop it!" she protested, feeling he was teasing her.Blushing, Noelle looked down, too shy to meet Charles's gaze.Even after being married for so long, whenever Charles playfully teased her, Noelle's heart would still skip a beat. It raced so fast she could hardly keep up."I'm doing all this for you!" Noelle snuggled against Charles's chest. "You only get one wedding day, and I want to be the most beautiful bride!" She sighed, tilting her head. "You wouldn't believe it, but the wedding dress and gown mom and Aunt Nancy picked out yesterday were all too tight!"Remembering yesterday's dress-fitting fiasco, Noelle felt a twinge of frustration. "I told Mom my size from before I got pregnant. I could fit into i
