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Charles released Noelle, who quickly stood up and adjusted her appearance. She then heard Charles say, "Come in!"When Ronald entered and saw Noelle fidgeting with her clothes, he realized he must have interrupted something between his boss and Noelle. He awkwardly coughed twice. "Mr. Hoffman, this Winter is quite the character!"Smirking, Charles gestured for Noelle to come over. "Want to go out for a walk?"Noelle looked puzzled. "Where to?"Charles chuckled, glanced at Ronald, and said, "Since she likes to make trouble, go along with her antics. How you do it is up to you." Charles rarely liked dealing with trivial matters. This time around was solely because of the woman in front of him. After a pause, he added, "Give her a bit more of a shock.""Charles!" Noelle bit her lip. "Are you really going to do this?"Charles looked at Noelle seriously. "You don't want me to? If you don't want to, I won't do it," he said earnestly. It did not look like he was joking. "But you need
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Noelle felt that Charles was being too high-profile. "If you do this, everyone will know about our relationship by tomorrow!""Does that bother you?" Charles turned to look at Noelle. His question caught her off guard, but she quickly shook her head. "It doesn't."Charles was pleased by her answer. He reached out and patted her head, which caused a group of onlookers to squeal in delight.Yet, Charles' entire focus was on Noelle. "If you don't mind it, then it's fine. Don't worry, they won't spread rumors," he said with a chuckle."How can you be so sure?" Noelle found it hard to believe. People loved gossiping, and something as significant as Charles holding hands with a woman would undoubtedly spread like wildfire. Everyone would be speculating about who she was and why she was with Charles.Previously, Noelle wanted to keep their relationship private because she did not want others to know about it. After all, back then, they did not have any genuine feelings for one another.
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Seeing the astonished looks on the crowd's faces, Noelle shook off Charles' hand and gave him a look, signaling him not to misbehave. She then smiled at the people who had just entered. Upon seeing Noelle's warm smile, the group felt a sense of relief. Compared to the intimidating Charles, Noelle was godsent.Noelle had no idea what they were thinking. She just felt they were too serious. She thought it was because of Charles.Charles calmly scanned the room before asking, "Aren't you going to sit?"The group of executives quickly filed in and found their seats, sitting in an upright manner. Noelle was amused by their actions. She knew meetings were serious, but she had never seen people look so grim.Seeing Noelle's amused expression, Charles could not help but smile a little.The executives noticed Charles' rare smile and were even more surprised. Compared to their earlier shock, they were now more composed.Charles released Noelle's hand and began tapping his fingers rhythmi
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However, Ruby felt conflicted as she thought of Winter's demeanor.Despite her long experience as a producer, it was the first time she encountered someone she disliked to such an extent, which left her quite astonished.Noticing Ruby's persistent gaze, Noelle glanced over in a puzzled manner. Recognizing Ruby as the person who conducted Winter's audition, she smiled and nodded slightly. Feeling flattered by Noelle's acknowledgment, Ruby returned the smile.Charles tapped the meeting table, drawing everyone's attention. "I don't want Noelle's identity to be discussed by outsiders, especially those outside of Royal Star Entertainment. Hence, this is also not to be discussed internally.""Yes, we understand!"With that, Charles dismissed the meeting, "You can all go back to work now." He then added, "Ms. Clark, please stay behind."Ruby was stunned to hear Charles call her name directly, "Yes, Mr. Hoffman!"Once everyone else had left, there were only the three of them in the la
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Ruby came back to her senses and looked meaningfully at Cade Zachmann, the man from the publicity department who was trying to get more information out of her. She shrugged. "Nothing much, just that this Noelle Shaw is not to be underestimated. From now on, we have to listen to her. Didn't you hear Mr. Hoffman say he himself would have to listen to her?"Cade did not take it seriously. "I think Mr. Hoffman was just saying that. She's just a woman..." He saw Ruby's expression change. Realizing his mistake, he quickly patted his mouth. "Haha, I'm just joking. But didn't Mr. Hoffman ask you to stay back earlier?""It was about the new drama. He asked me to appease Mr. Chevalier. That Winter is really something...""I heard about that too. You know, suddenly bringing in someone like her... Wait, Winter Shaw, and that woman is called Noelle Shaw? What's their relationship?""Nothing at all!" Ruby had not forgotten what Charles had said earlier. Since he had asked her to stay back on
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Winter thought her role was already secured. After all, she believed that being associated with Charles meant getting a part in a drama was just a matter of him making a call.However, Winter had oversimplified things. The day after her audition, her confidence in securing the role was shattered by yet another scandal.Miles, the director of the drama, was dissatisfied with Winter to begin with. This new scandal only made things worse.The trouble began right after Winter's audition. Despite her displeasure with Ruby, a producer of Royal Star Entertainment, she believed she had managed her relationship well.Yet that evening, news about her past resurfaced on Facebook and entertainment forums. Winter had previously managed to suppress those stories, but this time, more explosive news emerged.Years ago, Winter had gone to Maldoria to shoot a film for an entire year. She was only 18 or 19 at the time.Suddenly, photos of Winter linking arms with men and other more explicit photos
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Julian was busy when he heard Jade's question. He frowned. "What could be the matter? She's always either busy with one thing or another... Didn't Charles already agree to help her? "I'm swamped here, and the old man is still in the hospital. You and Winter shouldn't add to my troubles!"Jade felt upset upon hearing this, thinking that he was always blaming everything on her. She wanted to retort but then remembered Winter's anxious demeanor. Jade quickly went online, and upon seeing the indecent photos of her daughter, she felt devastated. "No! We can't let Winter be ruined by this! We can't!"As Winter's scandal continued to spread, the internet was buzzing with discussions about her behavior. People felt betrayed by Winter.She had always portrayed a pure and innocent image, which was the main reason her fans adored her. They affectionately called her 'Princess Winter', praising her perfect demeanor and graceful presence.However, with these photos and videos surfacing, Wint
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Winter thought for a long time but could not figure out who would hate her enough to do this."I don't know what to do either. Mr. Lason has already left, Winter. You need to prepare yourself mentally.""What do you mean? Aren't you my agent? Think of something! Are you just going to let them continue like this? My career is—" Winter's words were cut short by the ringing of her phone. Seeing it was Xavier's number, her hand trembled.Jane noticed it, and her eyes flashed. "Take the call. It's your fiancé."Winter's hand shook for a long time before she took a deep breath and answered. "Hello, Xavier..." Her voice was pitiful and trembling, carrying a tone that could elicit sympathy.Nonetheless, Xavier was not in the state of mind to be sympathizing with her. His dissatisfaction with Winter had been growing, and now, there was yet another problem. "What's going on with you? My phone has been ringing off the hook since early morning, all from entertainment reporters. Previously
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"Your mom is a homewrecker, a vixen who destroys other people's families.""You're the daughter of a mistress. My mom says you're an illegitimate child!""We don't want to play with you! My mom says no one wants you because you're just a bastard!""Go away! We don't want to play with someone as dirty as you!"…"Mommy, Mommy, why don't you want me?"Liliana felt so cold.It was her first winter in Brookville after coming from the misty waters of Jacksonville, and the chill seeped deep into her bones.The Hoffman residence was enormous, yet Liliana still felt cold—not just from the weather but from the people. Their gazes were cold and indifferent. Even at school, the way those elite students looked at her was filled with mockery.She was only five when her mother brought her to this bustling metropolis, leading her straight to this grand yet icy mansion.The people here were dressed elegantly, so dazzling that it was impossible to look away. However, when they looked at her a
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Even though she loved him deeply now, Noelle still felt as if a part of her memory was missing. It seemed unfair to Charles.Charles simply smiled, lowering his head to place a gentle kiss on the corner of her lips."Alright. Whatever you want to know, I'll tell you." He agreed, his tone warm and unwavering. "But before that, I think we have something more important to do.""What is it?" Noelle looked up at him, her eyes shimmering with a misty glow that made Charles' heart ripple."Our wedding night, of course, Mrs. Hoffman."Noelle's face turned bright red in an instant. "But… we're in a hotel, not Phoenix Tree Residence!""It doesn't matter where we are. As long as I have you, that's all that matters."Tonight, every word Charles spoke was as if dipped in honey, making Noelle's heart race. She stole a shy glance at him. "But… my brother and the others are still outside—""Forget about them."Without another word, Charles scooped her up and carried her straight to the bed, b
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"Charlie, I forgot about you. Tell me the truth—are you angry?"Charles sighed. "No, how could I ever be angry with you?"He reached out and gently tucked a strand of Noelle's hair behind her ear. Seeing the seriousness in her eyes, he let out a soft chuckle. "Even if you never remember me for the rest of your life, I still wouldn't be angry.""Really?"Charles nodded.Noelle hesitated for a moment, then mustered the courage to look straight at him. "Charlie… if—just hypothetically—if things between me and Xavier had never gone wrong… If Winter never came between us and I was still with Xavier… What would you have done? Would you have just watched me get engaged to him? Marry him? And then—"Before she could finish, Charles pressed a finger against her lips, silencing her.Noelle blinked and saw that his gaze had deepened. He wrapped his arms tightly around her waist."No. That would never happen," he said firmly. The very thought of her with someone else, marrying someone else
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The moment Noelle finished speaking, the world seemed to fall silent.Charles' lips curved into a faint smile, his eyes glinting with amusement. Yet if one looked closely, there was a serious intensity in his gaze as he fixed it on Noelle. "Hmm? What did my wife just say?"Noelle shot him a sharp glare. "I don't care. Whatever it is, you're not allowed to read it. Give it back!"She pouted, her expression just as serious and determined.Charles raised an eyebrow, surprised by how adamant she was.Though curiosity tugged at him, he would not force her if she felt so strongly about it. "Alright, I won't read it."Hearing this, Noelle exhaled in relief and reached out her hand. "Then give it back."Charles' eyes glimmered with amusement. "I promise I won't read it now, but I'll wait for the day you show it to me yourself."After saying that, he placed the diary into Noelle's hand. Instead of letting her go, however, he pulled her into an embrace as if he wanted to merge her into h
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So, that was why the name felt so familiar—because Noelle had known Charles since she was a child.No wonder, the first time she met him, his gaze had seemed to pierce right through her as if he were looking for someone else. Had he been looking at her all along?Noelle reached up and touched her own face, realization washing over her. The memories she had lost all this time… They were about Charles?Her emotions swelled uncontrollably. Moving carefully, she knelt before him, her gaze fixed intently on his face. She compared his features to the descriptions she had recorded in her diary.With a trembling hand, she reached out, stopping just shy of touching his cheek.She simply watched him, quietly, taking in his features. They were so similar to the ones she had once described in her diary. A sudden chuckle escaped her lips.Even though she still could not recall the details of how they had met, she could tell from her own words just how much she must have liked him back then. O
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Noelle smiled softly. "It's nothing. He probably just drank too much."Tania handed her a cup. "Here's some honey water. Let my brother drink some later."She paused for a moment before adding, "Don't worry about Ice and Glitter. Peter and I will take care of them.""Thank you, Tania." Noelle had indeed been worrying about the babies.The adults could stay up celebrating, but Connor and Nora were only two months old. They needed rest."It's nothing," Tania reassured her. "This is such a big day for you two. Don't worry, we'll take good care of the kids. Most of the guests have already left, and Grandpa and the others have gone home too."Noelle nodded. "What about you?""Peter and I will take Bran home soon, but we'll stop by Phoenix Tree Residence first to check on the babies.""Alright.""Just stay here and rest for now. Sean and the others are still partying pretty hard. I doubt they'll be leaving anytime soon."After Tania left, Noelle tested the temperature of the honey
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This wedding was nothing short of spectacular. Every moment was meticulously recorded by a dedicated team, with cameras set up throughout the venue to capture every detail of the ceremony from all angles.Charles and Noelle barely had a moment to rest as they moved from table to table, toasting guests with endless glasses of wine. The atmosphere remained lively and joyous deep into the night. It was not until the early hours of the morning that Noelle finally helped Charles to a private lounge on the second floor of the hotel.Though many had stepped in to shield them from excessive drinking, there was no avoiding the celebratory nature of the occasion. The alcohol had inevitably taken its toll. After settling Charles onto the couch, Noelle fetched some honey water and a warm towel before returning to his side.Charles lay slightly on his side, propping his chin up with one hand. Noelle sat beside him and handed him the towel, but he did not reach for it.Sighing, she called soft
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Sean clicked his tongue, shaking his head in amusement. "Charles, your body is here, but your heart is clearly somewhere else."Then, as if making an even bigger discovery, he gestured toward a spot not far away. "Oh, I say, Charles, this is a real crisis. See that?"With the enthusiasm of someone who thrived on drama, Sean pointed at Noelle and Grant. "I don't know, man. That guy doesn't look like he's here with good intentions."Charles raised an eyebrow, his gaze darkening as it settled on Noelle and Grant. He gripped his glass a little tighter, but his eyes refused to move away from them. Still, his words were dismissive. "He's just another big brother-in-law. That's all.""Yeah, right. Just admit it—he's a strong rival."The second Sean finished speaking, he felt an icy stare pierce through him. Charles' glare was sharp enough to cut. "Hmm? What did you just say?""Nothing!" Sean swallowed hard, instantly backtracking. Dear god, a jealous man was terrifying!"You think he's
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Grant's eyes carried too many emotions—too many things unspoken. Noelle could not fully understand, but she could sense that there was something significant behind his words.The diary in her hands had to hold something important that was possibly related to the past she had forgotten. Perhaps they were the lost pieces of her memory that she had always assumed were not crucial.She had assumed so because otherwise, she would have recalled them after all these years. Besides, they had not seemed to affect her life in any meaningful way.Over time, she had gradually let go of the idea of remembering.Yet now, with Grant handing her this diary, an unsettling feeling crept over her as if she had forgotten something incredibly important—something she could not afford to lose.Holding the diary tightly, Noelle felt a strange mix of emotions that she could not quite describe.She hesitated before murmuring, "Thank you."In the end, she did not ask Grant where he had gotten the diary. I
