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Noelle did not know how long she had been in her room, but as evening fell, the door suddenly opened. It was the old woman again. She looked at Noelle. "Time to eat downstairs."Noelle was taken aback but knew she could not let her true feelings show. She just watched the old woman, who did not even glance back at her before walking away.Noelle quickly followed the old woman downstairs. She was eager to explore and uncover the secrets of the place she was in. Despite it being summer, a sharp chill greeted her as she descended, making her shiver.Frowning, Noelle was led to the dining table where a man in black sat at the head, his attention seemingly on the newspaper in his hands. Approaching, she noticed a shiny silver mask covering his face, hiding any expression."Who are you? What do you want with me?" Noelle asked.She reached out to remove his mask, but the man stood up and dodged with such speed that she was left startled."Do you think I want something from you?" Jethro
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Was Winter just a pawn for this guy, and he was using her to get what he wanted? However, he could have just had his own people take care of things. Why send Winter, another woman, after Noelle? That was what Noelle could not wrap her head around.His guys could have easily dealt with her without Winter getting in the way. "Are you using Winter to reach some goal of yours?"Jethro just frowned and stayed quiet.Noelle gripped her knife and fork tighter. "I've gone through City Ring Corp.'s books. There've been issues for two years now, but they were too small to notice at first. It wasn't until last year that the big problems started to show up. And then there was the trouble with my grandpa. Did Winter go to upset him at the hospital because of you? Was it you she met in that shady spot?"Noelle did not know why, but as she put the pieces together, she felt sure he was behind it all. "Why are you after City Ring Corp. and the Shaws?"My grandpa never did anything to you! And Wint
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Noelle's fists were clenched tight. "Who are you, really? What do you want?" she demanded."You'll find out soon enough," came the reply.After Jethro left the villa, Noelle, having finished her meal, thought about making a run for it. However, she quickly realized escape was next to impossible.Guards were posted all around the villa, and several masked men in black had appeared inside. They were skilled, and their faces were hidden, leaving them unrecognizable.Noelle felt a surge of anger as she pinched her palm and glared at them. She decided to head upstairs and come up with a long-term plan....In the lab, Sean finally finished analyzing the contents of the syringe. He immediately called Charles. "It's the virus from Bran, Charles!"Charles's face turned serious as he held his phone tightly. He quickly looked over at Steven. "How long until we can find them?""We've got it. They're in..." Steven's eyes were glued to the screen, then he said sharply, "Cascade City!"Casc
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"Let me guess. You're not suggesting someone is hiding there, are you? But..." Sean was clearly skeptical, but he paused and looked over at Charles, who was gazing at the house with a thoughtful expression and a glint of something mysterious in his eyes."Charles?"With his lips pressed together, Charles turned to Bob. "We didn't bring many people with us. Do you have enough folks to help out?" Charles seemed remarkably calm.Bob smirked. "What's the catch for me?"Charles squinted slightly. "What kind of reward are you looking for?" He spoke so evenly that one could not tell he was upset, let alone that someone had kidnapped his wife.Bob's eyes twinkled with amusement. "I haven't thought of anything yet, Mr. Hoffman. You can just owe me a favor.""Sebastian!" Charles said sharply, and Bob's face stiffened. He met Charles's look with narrowed eyes, his smile disappearing. "Mr. Hoffman, what are you getting at?""Mr. Bob Smith, did your grandfather have a brother by any chance?"
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He was pretty sure they would not hurt Noelle, which was why he took his time to see what their real plan was.After going back and forth with them, Charles was almost certain of their game. They pretended to kidnap Noelle, but their real plan was to throw him off balance with her disappearance. Once he was all shook up, that's when they would really make their move.If Charles was right, there would be some big shake-ups at Collosus Group in the next few days.Just as Charles had predicted, before he could even begin to help Noelle, Ronald had urgent news."Mr. Hoffman, someone has just deliberately sold off a huge amount of Collosus Group's stock. There's also trouble brewing at Capiton."Charles squinted. "What else?""Collosus Group's security system has been hit a few times, but it looks like the attacker isn't really trying. They made a few attempts and then stopped.""Understood!" Charles ended the call, his normally steady eyes flickering with concern.Steven's call cam
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Luckily, the old woman did not lock the room today. Noelle peeked out the window for a long time. The guards outside looked tough, but she noticed they switched every fifteen minutes. She did not have much time to escape without being seen. The room was pretty empty with just some furniture. Noelle was on the second floor and remembered the tiny window in the bathroom. Could it open? She dashed to the bathroom and pushed the window open—it worked! Peeking down, she saw it was not too high. If she tied the bed sheets tightly, she could climb down safely. She just needed to time it right, slipping out during the guards' switch so they would not spot her.Noelle thought to herself and hurried into her room, trying to rip the sheets with all her might. However, it was harder than she thought it would be. With no scissors around, she had no choice but to look at the plate she had finished eating from that morning. She grabbed the plate, dashed to the bathroom, and shut the door a
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Noelle let out a cry, grabbed the old woman's hand, and with a strong tug, she pulled her away and yanked the needle out.Her hand was covered in blood as she glared at the old woman. "What did you inject into me?"She remembered that Winter had tried to inject her with something during their argument. Noelle had avoided it, thinking it was just something to make her pass out. However, feeling the prick from the old woman now, she sensed it was something more serious.The old woman stumbled back from Noelle's push. She looked into Noelle's fierce eyes and felt a flicker of fear. However, she quickly composed herself when she saw Noelle sway and lose her balance, then collapse to the ground."Mrs. Hoffman?" The old woman's eyes showed a hint of pity, but she took a deep breath, picked up the syringe Noelle had dropped, and quickly stuck it into Noelle's arm.She only injected half the medicine before she could not go through with it and pulled the needle out. "Let's see if luck is
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Charles gave Sean and Bob a look, and without a word, the three split up to search the house.They did not find even a simple walkie-talkie. When Charles opened the door and found Noelle on the floor, his heart jumped. He rushed to her and scooped her up. "Noelle?""Charles, I got someone!" Sean said, dragging an old woman in. He saw Noelle in Charles's arms, out like a light. "Uh, what's wrong with her? Let me check!"Sean handed the old woman to Bob and quickly felt Noelle's forehead. It was hot. He checked her hands and, seeing blood on her arm, he looked serious. "Charles, Noelle... someone might have given her a shot of something."As Sean spoke, the room seemed to turn colder. Charles's eyes were like ice as he glared at the old woman. "Tell me, what did you inject her with?""I..."The old woman had planned to give Noelle her shot and make a quick getaway, but she had not counted on the others moving so fast. They were quicker than Jethro had said they would be. After she
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"Sean, stop messing around. Let go of me first," Liliana tugged at Sean's arm, realizing how tightly he was holding her. "You're choking me."Only then did Sean loosen his grip slightly, though he still did not let her go. His forehead rested against hers, and he panted softly. "Liliana, do you remember what you said to me in the fire?"Liliana's face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away. "N-No, I don't remember. What did I say? I don't think I—mmph..."Before she could finish, Sean kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words with that one stubborn kiss.Liliana raised her hands and smacked Sean on the shoulder, trying to push him away. "Sea—mmph, what are you doing? Let me go..."She shoved him hard, and Sean stumbled back, clutching his chest. Liliana's face went pale, and she rushed over. "Sean, what's wrong? Are you okay? Did I hurt you somewhere?"Nonetheless, Sean took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her again. That feeling of holding her tightly
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Noelle raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."Then, she added, "That knot in Liliana's heart can only be undone by Sean."What happened back then had always been a shadow between the two of them. Noelle had noticed it these past few days. Though Liliana stubbornly claimed she no longer cared, she clutched her phone every single day, obviously waiting for a call.Liliana's social circle was small. Noelle and the others knew everyone she knew. Who else could she be waiting for but Sean?Charles furrowed his brows. "If Liliana can't have the best, then she's better off with nothing."Noelle could not help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I know you're still holding a grudge against Hayes and Savannah."Honestly, Noelle shared the sentiment. "Savannah really crossed a line with how she handled everything."Charles reached out and gently pinched Noelle's knuckles. "That's not what I meant."Noelle chuckled, exasperated. "I know."Outside, the sound of a car engine drew their attentio
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Sean shoved Hayes away. "Dad, if you're just like Mom and trying to stop me from being with Liliana, then don't even bother. If I can't marry Liliana in this lifetime, I won't marry anyone else."With that, Sean lay down decisively. Hayes frowned. "Sean, this isn't about what we want anymore. It's about Liliana and Charles now."Truthfully, Hayes did not have many opinions about Sean and Liliana's relationship. He was always too busy with the company to pay attention to such things. Even the events from four years ago were only now becoming clearer to him."If you insist on marrying her, I won't stop you. But from what I can see, the problem lies with Liliana and Charles."Sean's gaze sharpened as he clenched his fists. "That's impossible. Liliana already forgave me back when the fire happened. She promised that if we both made it out, she'd marry me."Hayes sighed. "Your mother… She misunderstood Liliana and said some harsh things. Just rest for now. Once you're better, we'll go
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Sean spat out a mouthful of blood. One hand gripped the bedsheet tightly, his gaze turning darker than ever."What do you mean by that? What do you mean she doesn't want to marry me? She promised me. She said that as long as I was willing to walk out of that fire with her, she'd be with me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me you're lying to me."Sean's bloodshot eyes locked on Savannah's. "Tell me."Savannah was momentarily stunned by the sheer force of Sean's gaze. This was the first time she ever felt fear in front of her own son. "Sean, I…""Where's Liliana?" Sean demanded."Sean," Hayes called out as he pushed open the door and stepped in. "That's no way to speak to your mother.""Then how should I speak to her?" Sean's voice turned icy."Did you know it was Joanna who drugged me nine years ago? And while I was under the influence, I forced myself on Liliana? I misunderstood her, and as a result, she had to hide in the countryside for years."Four years ago, it was me
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The operating room door swung open, and Liliana spun around. She saw Saxon step out. Not caring about anyone else’s opinions, she grabbed his hand. "Mr. Holt, how's Sean?"Saxon looked down at their hands, noting how soft and warm hers was. He met her eyes and nodded. "The patient is out of danger now. He should wake up by tomorrow."Hearing that, Liliana let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly fainted."Liliana!"Charles rushed over and wrapped Liliana in a tight hug, but his eyes quickly darted to Hayes and Savannah. "Now that Sean is safe, Sean's fate is no longer Liliana's concern, nor ours," he declared, speaking for the Hoffman family.With those words, Charles carried Liliana away. Saxon was tugged along by Linda. "Saxon, you should check on her. The young lady seemed off to me. She's been hiding her pain. Besides the wound on her shoulder, I think she breathed in a lot of smoke."Saxon's eyes shimmered for a moment. "Yeah, I'm aware."Liliana had been pushing through
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"Charles, you…""Stop it!" Hayes was taken aback by Savannah suddenly slapping Liliana. He did not particularly like or dislike Liliana, but she was part of the Hoffman family, and their family commanded much respect. Besides, Noelle was still Charles's wife, and they had to be careful about their actions.Hayes turned to Charles. "I'm sorry, my wife acted without thinking. But what in the world happened today?"Hayes had been told that his son was hurt, but he did not know the details. When he arrived and saw Liliana was there and injured too, Hayes and Savannah could not help but think that Liliana must be connected to Sean's injury.Charles gave a sharp look. "It was Joanna's doing.""Joanna? No, that can't be!" Savannah was shocked to hear the name Joanna, and she quickly objected, "Joanna is such a sweet girl, she couldn't possibly...""Oh, sweet indeed!"Liliana, who had been silent until then, finally spoke. She narrowed her eyes and stood up, ignoring the pain from her w
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"Liliana!""Get up quickly!" Liliana used all her strength to pull Sean up from the ground. "Can you walk?""Uh-huh!" Sean had been hit by a falling piece of wood on his leg when he tried to push Liliana out earlier. That was why he could not get out in time and could only hear Liliana's loud calls from outside.He had wished so badly for Liliana to leave quickly, but she had come back for him.Sean bit down hard and pushed himself up.Even if it was hard to walk, he had to try because Liliana wanted him to stand.Liliana slung Sean's arm over her shoulder, noticing his injury. Her eyes were red with tears. "Sean, hang in there. If we both make it out today, I'll forgive you. You can ask me to do anything.""Really?" Sean's eyes sparkled, and he smiled. "Liliana, I don't want you to do anything." In his heart, he added, ‘I just want you to marry me.’"The fire is licking at our heels, and you two are still dawdling," came Charles's icy voice from up ahead. In a flash, he was be
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"Sean, where are you? Didn't you just say you love me?" she cried out. "How can you leave me like this, saying you love me and then j-j-just giving up? What am I supposed to do now?"Sean, you took our child from me. How could you think I'd just forgive you? If you don't make this right, I swear I'll never forgive you," Liliana yelled outside, her voice filled with madness. Inside, the plant was engulfed in flames. Shaking from head to toe, Liliana's screams slowly turned into a whisper. She clenched her hands tight, staring blankly at the fire. "If you're gone, what's left for me here?""Liliana!"Charles rushed over and saw Liliana moving toward the flames. He grabbed her and pulled her back. "What are you doing?"Liliana looked up, dazed, and saw Charles. She quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Charles, please. I'm begging you. Help me save Sean, please!"Charles's brow creased as he looked at the fiery red inferno, his fingers tensing. "Liliana, the fire's too big. Sean mi
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Liliana shoved Sean aside and covered him with her body, taking a knife stab from Joanna. "Ugh..."Pain whitened Liliana's face, and blood dripped onto Sean's face. Reacting quickly, Sean rolled over, picked Liliana up in his arms, and seized Joanna's neck, twisting it hard until it cracked. Joanna's eyes bulged in disbelief as she stared at Sean."You..."She had not thought Sean would actually snap her neck. Her eyes were wide open, one hand clutching a knife, and the other holding a lighter.With her last breath, she tossed the lighter.A loud bang followed, and flames started to spread from that spot.Sean's eyes darkened as he carried Liliana and dashed for the exit. However, how could he outrun the swift spread of the fire while burdened with Liliana's weight?Liliana's eyes widened as she saw the flames creeping up behind them. She pushed Sean, urging him, "Go now, or it'll be too late!"However, Sean's eyes turned a deep red with emotion. "Liliana, I won't let go of you
