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When Noelle said this, the room fell silent. Though her words carried a tone of warning, they also carried undeniable truth.Handing City Ring Corp. back to Julian would likely result in the same mismanagement—or worse.City Ring Corp. had already been drained to the point of near collapse. For the shareholders, most of whom had merely been holding their titles, it seemed almost inevitable that the company would soon face bankruptcy.However, with Noelle at the helm, the prospects were entirely different. Behind Noelle stood the Hoffmans, the Smith family, and the Anderson family. Any single one of these entities stepping in would be enough to pull City Ring Corp. out of its dire straits.While it might not guarantee the company would surpass its former glory, it would certainly ensure survival and safeguard its investments.Smart individuals knew how to choose wisely. Moreover, it was clear that Samuel had long foreseen this outcome. His decision to allocate shares in his will no
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"Gosh!"Julian was stunned, completely unprepared for the revelation that Winter was involved.Noelle, too, was unaware of the footage, and her fists clenched tightly as she watched. "It was Winter? She caused Grandpa to be hospitalized, and now, she's the reason he's dead?""Mrs. Hoffman, please keep watching," Ronald urged, signaling Noelle to stay calm. But her whole body was trembling with anger—she was livid.Even Grant, seated beside Noelle, could sense her fury. He reached out, gently holding her hand, and shook his head slightly.Feeling the warmth of his hand, Noelle glanced up at Grant. Her expression was conflicted, and her eyes were red and teary."Uncle Joshua…" she blurted out.In her heart, Grant was Joshua at that moment—the one she had clung to as a child. She was at her most vulnerable, and all decorum fell away.Grant sighed. "The dead can't come back to life.""But Grandpa didn't die naturally. This was murder!" Noelle could not suppress her anguish, and he
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Autumn had painted Brookville in shades of gold and crimson when Noelle Shaw stepped off the plane. She grabbed her suitcase and walked out into the crisp air, a familiar sense of home wrapping around her.A whole year had passed since she left to pursue a corporate training program overseas, and now, she was back just in time.Her third anniversary with her boyfriend Xavier Harris was just days away, and she had been working nonstop to make it back early enough to surprise him.She hailed a cab and headed straight for Xavier's office. The moment she walked through the front doors, Alice, the receptionist, gave her a look of total shock. "Ms. Shaw? You’re back? Are you here for the CEO's engagement party?"Noelle's brow creased in confusion. "The CEO's engagement party? What are you talking about, Alice?""It's Mr. Harris's engagement party with your sister!""What?" Noelle's heart skipped a beat, and the happiness drained from her face. "Whose engagement party?"Alice seemed to
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Noelle bolted from the hotel, her previously defiant face now streaked with tears.Out of nowhere, a black Cayenne screeched to a halt, its tires screaming against the pavement. Caught off guard, she tumbled to the ground.The driver gulped, his eyes darting to the man in the back seat, "Sir... Sir?"The man in the back, unfazed by the nearby accident, merely glanced at the passenger seat beside him. "Ronald, go see what happened.""Right away, sir." Ronald was out of the car in a flash, checking the front for any damage.About six feet ahead of the car, a woman sat on the ground with her eyes wide open, looking totally freaked out. Her cheeks were streaked with tears, and she had obviously been crying. "Miss? Are you okay? Do you need a ride to the hospital?"Noelle was scared out of her wits. She just gazed at Ronald, lost in shock, until she finally managed to pull herself together and stand up. Without a word, she tried to sidestep him, eager to get away.Ronald was puzzled
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Trapped in the man's grip, Noelle struggled to break free, her body refusing to cooperate. Her vision was blurry as she glared at him. "What are you trying to do?""Just having a bit of fun..." He chuckled, his voice dripping with sleaze as he steadied her. "Let's go somewhere more entertaining, shall we?"Noelle might have been out of it, but she could still sense the danger in the man's tone. However, her whole body ached, and she knew she was no match for them. She scanned the area for anyone who could help her, but she was invisible to the passersby.She spotted a figure approaching through her haze. Acting instinctively, she shoved the two men aside and bolted, slamming right into the newcomer. "Save me!" she gasped.Her fingers dug into the fabric of the man's shirt, and she inhaled a sharp, clean scent. "Please, save me," she pleaded.Charles squinted, taking in the woman who had just collided with him. There was a flicker of something sharp in his gaze.Noelle did not let
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At the top of The Majestic Lounge was a room that belonged to Charles alone. He swung the door open and carried Noelle in. She was feeling so awful that she hung onto Charles like she was trying to meld into him, her limbs all over the place with nary a hint of elegance.He managed to detach Noelle from himself with a bit of a struggle and gently placed her in the bathroom. Taking a deep breath, he dialed Ronald’s number. "I need ice, and make it quick."Once he ended the call, he saw Noelle trying to get out of the tub. He gently but firmly pushed her back down and turned on the cold tap. "Stay still!"His voice was firm and grew even more intense as he noticed how the water in the tub accentuated her figure. His gaze sharpened.Ronald was fast, arriving shortly with two buckets of ice. "Here's the ice, sir.""Hold on," Charles instructed Ronald. "Just set them down and leave, thanks." His tone was cool and detached.Ronald raised an eyebrow at Charles's unusual sternness. Howev
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"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I’m here to help." Charles tapped his cufflink, his gaze steady and serene as he watched Noelle.A wave of alarm washed over her. Something about this guy screamed that he was more complicated than he was making himself out to be. "I don't need your help.""Really? Then why were you here last night, trying to drink away your troubles? Your boyfriend is now your brother-in-law, your parents don't trust you, and now, you're the town's favorite punching bag. Did you miss the front page of the news?""That’s none of your business." Noelle's jaw tightened. "You helped me out yesterday, and yes, I'm thankful for that." She swung her legs out of bed and started searching for her clothes, but they were nowhere in sight. "Hey, mister!""Charles." He leaned against the wall with an easy grace, watching Noelle's panicked search. "That's my name."Hearing the name 'Charles' made her eyebrows twitch. It rang a bell. "Are you related to Xavier?"
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He must have completely lost it! This guy must be out of his mind!"Charles..." Noelle was on the verge of exploding. "Are you even listening? I don't want to marry you. I don't know you, and I definitely don't love you.""Who loves you, then? Xavier? He's your sister's husband now," Charles said, slicing through the truth with a cruel edge. "You're not still pining for Xavier, are you?" He teased her chin with a taunting finger. "Hmm?"Noelle swatted Charles's hand away. "What is it to you? Why are you so set on marrying me? Can't you find someone else?""You're the first woman who doesn't make my skin crawl.""What?" Noelle was taken aback.Charles's lips tightened, and he let go of Noelle. She quickly stepped back, putting a safe distance between them.Charles watched her with a light chuckle. "It's quite simple. You ran into my arms last night, and I didn't mind it one bit."He squinted thoughtfully. "How about we strike a deal?"Noelle stayed silent, and Charles settled h
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"Gosh!"Julian was stunned, completely unprepared for the revelation that Winter was involved.Noelle, too, was unaware of the footage, and her fists clenched tightly as she watched. "It was Winter? She caused Grandpa to be hospitalized, and now, she's the reason he's dead?""Mrs. Hoffman, please keep watching," Ronald urged, signaling Noelle to stay calm. But her whole body was trembling with anger—she was livid.Even Grant, seated beside Noelle, could sense her fury. He reached out, gently holding her hand, and shook his head slightly.Feeling the warmth of his hand, Noelle glanced up at Grant. Her expression was conflicted, and her eyes were red and teary."Uncle Joshua…" she blurted out.In her heart, Grant was Joshua at that moment—the one she had clung to as a child. She was at her most vulnerable, and all decorum fell away.Grant sighed. "The dead can't come back to life.""But Grandpa didn't die naturally. This was murder!" Noelle could not suppress her anguish, and he
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When Noelle said this, the room fell silent. Though her words carried a tone of warning, they also carried undeniable truth.Handing City Ring Corp. back to Julian would likely result in the same mismanagement—or worse.City Ring Corp. had already been drained to the point of near collapse. For the shareholders, most of whom had merely been holding their titles, it seemed almost inevitable that the company would soon face bankruptcy.However, with Noelle at the helm, the prospects were entirely different. Behind Noelle stood the Hoffmans, the Smith family, and the Anderson family. Any single one of these entities stepping in would be enough to pull City Ring Corp. out of its dire straits.While it might not guarantee the company would surpass its former glory, it would certainly ensure survival and safeguard its investments.Smart individuals knew how to choose wisely. Moreover, it was clear that Samuel had long foreseen this outcome. His decision to allocate shares in his will no
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Everyone was handed a copy, including Julian. As soon as he glanced at the first page, his face underwent a subtle but noticeable change.His fingers trembled as he turned the pages, and the further he read, the more his heart raced with fear.Suddenly, Julian slammed the documents onto the table, his face pale as he struggled to maintain composure. "What's this? You expect us to believe this nonsense? Did you fabricate all this to mislead everyone?""Fabricated?" Ronald countered, calm and unflustered in contrast to Julian's agitation. His cold gaze was fixed on Julian."Mr. Shaw, this data is solid and verifiable. Take the Foyer Project from three years ago, for instance. City Ring Corp. invested a hundred million dollars. So, where's the return?""You're lying! This is confidential internal data. How did you even get your hands on it? You've stolen proprietary information!""Stolen?" Ronald scoffed at the accusation, his confidence unshaken."Mr. Cook, would you say that Ms.
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Noelle clenched her fists tightly. She had initially thought Jade simply disliked her, transferring her resentment toward Madison onto her. She also thought Jade was merely sharp-tongued and would take petty jabs from time to time.However, she never imagined Jade would escalate matters by accusing her of framing and even murdering someone. If she did not take a stand now, Jade might escalate further in the future."Jade Jones, I've been speaking to you respectfully because you're my grandfather's adopted daughter and my so-called aunt. But if you insist on rejecting a kind gesture and demanding a harsh response, don't blame me for being impolite.""Do you all hear this? Listen to her!" Jade screamed, her voice shrill as she pointed an accusatory finger at Noelle."This Noelle is completely unbridled now, relying on her backers to destroy me and my daughter, to ruin the Shaws! The old man—she killed him! She really killed him!"Jade's behavior in the conference room bordered on hy
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Jade no longer cared about the consequences. All she could think about was how something that should have belonged to them was now being taken by an outsider like Noelle.Jade had never liked Noelle, and given the current situation, she was determined to oppose her.When she heard Noelle suggest she should leave, Jade refused. Pointing her finger at Noelle, she unleashed a tirade. "You ungrateful wretch! City Ring Corp. belongs to the Shaws. Who do you think you are? You think you can make me leave? I'm Jule's wife, I am—"Noelle's cold glare cut her off. She turned to Julian, her icy eyes devoid of any warmth.Caught in her piercing gaze, Julian felt an unexpected jolt of intimidation.Noelle narrowed her eyes, and said, "Mr. Shaw, is this how the Shaws handle things? Or has City Ring Corp become a place where anyone can walk in freely?"Noelle had originally harbored no ill will toward Julian. Out of respect for her grandfather, she had planned to approach things amicably. Ho
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As Ronald's questioning continued, the shareholders grew increasingly suspicious. It became apparent that Julian had withheld much of this information from them.Hearing the escalating accusations, Julian started to fidget uneasily. His mind swirled with thoughts of the projects earlier in the year and the... complications that followed.Ronald's sharp and calculating gaze seemed to pierce through Julian, creating an overwhelming sense of pressure. Though Ronald was merely an assistant, his demeanor exuded an authority that left Julian struggling to breathe."Yes, Mr. Shaw," one of the shareholders spoke up, addressing Julian directly."What Mr. Wells just mentioned has raised questions for all of us. We should have been receiving regular reports—weren't we supposed to?""That's right!" another shareholder chimed in. "And wasn't it recently mentioned that our dividends this year were lower than expected?""Yes!" someone else agreed. "Mr. Shaw explained it was because the company
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Ronald's statement immediately confirmed everyone's speculation about Noelle."Mr. Wells, so Noelle is…" someone asked, hesitating."Mr. Hoffman's wife," Ronald replied with a faint smile. "She's the future matriarch of the Hoffman family."The room immediately shifted. The shareholders exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of astonishment and the beginnings of flattery.She was Charles' wife—Charles Hoffman, the renowned figure of Brookville, future leader of Collosus Group, and head of the Hoffmans family. Forming ties with Charles could mean limitless opportunities.They turned their attention to Julian, bewildered. How could Julian possess such valuable connections yet oppose Noelle? Even Julian's close associates began to find his decisions questionable.They initially assumed Noelle was just an orphan, but now, realizing her true identity—and that Joshua was actually Grant Anderson—they wondered how Julian managed to squander such an advantageous position.While some
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After watching the video Samuel had recorded before his passing, the crowd began to piece things together in their minds. Their gazes toward Noelle and Grant shifted subtly, reflecting new perceptions.Meanwhile, a glance at Julian revealed a different story. Many could not help but wonder—why had Samuel specifically asked Noelle to safeguard City Ring Corp.? What did he mean by that?Julian was clearly frustrated by the situation, and he was fuming. He glanced at Noelle and Grant, his displeasure intensifying. He slammed his hand on the table."You claim this video is authentic, but how do we know it's not something Noelle and Grant came up with together to steal the Shaws' assets? I'm Samuel's son. Why would the Shaws' shares be given entirely to two outsiders? Doesn't that strike anyone as suspicious?"Julian had initially thought Noelle might hand over the shares if she had any sense of propriety. But seeing her resolve to keep them only made him angrier.He could not fathom w
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Kent finished speaking and cast a glance at his assistant, who immediately stepped forward and asked, "Is there a DVD player or projector available here?"Holding a USB drive, the assistant continued, "This contains a video recorded by Sir Shaw before his passing. It documents the entire process of drafting his will, along with Mr. Cook's involvement. If anyone has any doubts, you can watch it for yourself."The assistant located a DVD player and started the video. The room fell into an uneasy silence as everyone focused on the large screen.On the screen, Samuel appeared vibrant and full of life. His demeanor seemed spirited, indicating that the will was drafted some time ago.The video showed that Samuel's mind was clear, and even Kent interrupted him several times during the process to confirm his decisions. Samuel firmly stated his intent to allocate the shares to Noelle and Grant without any hesitation.As for other assets like properties and savings, Samuel casually mentione
