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Noelle nodded heavily. "It seems something happened between her and Winter. Her attitude towards Winter has changed.""Of course, it has. You didn't see what happened last time. After you passed out and Charles took you away, he found out it was Annie and her friends."He had her taken away, and Winter didn't say a word the whole time. She just turned away and pretended not to know Annie, watching as she was taken away. But speaking of Annie's face…" Rowena said, exchanging a glance with Teresa.Teresa fell silent for a moment. The eerie quiet between the two made Noelle suspicious. "You're saying that after I passed out, Annie was taken away? And that night... Whatever happened to Annie's face was because of Charles?"Rowena looked up, pretending to be busy. "Wow! The mall is really crowded today, Isn't it, Teresa?""Yes, yes. It's the weekend, so it's bound to be crowded," Teresa quickly agreed. "So, should we keep shopping?"Noelle sighed. Seeing their blatant attempt to chang
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Afterward, Charles carried Noelle into the bathroom to bathe. Once out, Noelle had no energy left to ask about Annie. She fell asleep almost immediately.With a smile in his eyes, Charles gently laid Noelle on the bed and then went to his study.Ronald had sent updates punctually, reporting that there was little activity from Kerlsberg lately. Charles rubbed his chin, instructing Ronald to pull their people back and relax their vigilance toward Kerlsberg for the time being.Finally, he added an afterthought to his instructions.When Noelle woke up the next day, she felt entirely off. Her whole body ached as if she had been disassembled, lacking any energy.The sunlight streamed in, fully waking her brain. She opened her eyes wide, thinking for a moment before getting up."Awake?"Charles' voice came from the doorway. Noelle blinked and then threw off the covers. "Why didn’t you wake me up!" She glanced at the time—it was already past eight. "Aren't you going to work today?""No
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Noelle nodded. "That's fine."Charles had his own plans. Letting Noelle gain experience in the project department would be beneficial. For Noelle to be accepted by the Hoffman family, she needed to put in more effort. Charles did not necessarily need Noelle to do this. With his personality, he would not care if the Hoffman family disapproved. Nonetheless, he appreciated Noelle's sincerity in their relationship, especially since she had introduced him to Samuel and Sebastian.He wanted to show equal sincerity in return.Moreover, placing Noelle in the project department served another purpose. The department had been under Robert's control, and although Robert had been removed, his influence remained.Charles had recently introduced new personnel to replace him, but a strong leader was still needed.Charles glanced at Noelle, who was already busy with her own preparations. She was a capable and determined woman. Previously, her potential had been wasted at Frotconn, but he recogn
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Noelle raised her eyebrows slightly. "That simple?""What did you think? Collosus values talent. It's not as difficult as the rumors suggest," Charles replied, tapping his fingers on the steering wheel as he drove into Collosus' underground parking lot.The lot had a dedicated parking space for Charles, different from the regular employees. The access route was also different.When Charles got out of the car, Noelle hesitated. "Won't someone see us?"Charles smirked. "Afraid of being seen?" He leaned against the car door, looking at her with amusement.Noelle bit her lip. "I told you, I want to do this on my own!""Alright, I won't tease you. This parking spot is private, so no one usually comes here. Follow me upstairs, then Ronald will take you to the interview," Charles said. He walked over to Noelle, taking her hand.Noelle tried to pull away, but Charles held her hand firmly. She could not break free, so she let him lead her. "I'm not even worried. Why are you so nervous?"
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Ronald brought Noelle inside. "Mr. Parker, this is Ms. Shaw. She's here for the interview!" Ronald introduced Noelle, gesturing toward her.Noelle met Brian's gaze and gave a slight nod. "Hello, Mr. Parker. I'm Noelle."Noelle's demeanor was very composed and confident, showing no signs of nervousness.Brian's gaze lingered on Noelle only briefly before turning to Ronald.Ronald immediately understood. "I have matters to attend upstairs. I'll leave the interview to you, Mr. Parker."After Ronald left, Brian took a proper look at Noelle, and then motioned for her to sit.Brian pulled out her resume from the drawer. This resume had been given to him by Ronald just the previous night, mentioning it was for someone he recommended. Known for his impartiality, Brian would not grant favors lightly.Though Brian had not known Ronald for long, he had a good sense of Ronald's character. Being Charles' right-hand man indicated Ronald's competence and integrity.Initially, Brian was no
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Annie quickly explained, "It's not like that. I didn't do anything to Noelle. Last time was my fault. I just ran into her by chance and had a brief conversation. She said she wouldn't hold a grudge."Annie bit her lip and gripped the stair railing. "Did something happen? I really didn't do anything to Noelle!""Alright, I got it," Cody said, waving his hand dismissively. "I need to go out for a bit. If Mom and Dad ask, just tell them I went out for business."Then, Cody went upstairs, changed his clothes, and headed straight to Collosus Group's headquarters.…Meanwhile, Noelle answered all of Brian's questions thoroughly during the interview. In the end, Brian told her to wait for further notice and did not ask anything about her background.As soon as Noelle left Brian's office, Charles called her. Noelle looked around before answering, "What's up?""Finished with the interview?" Charles' clear voice had a hint of amusement. "Hmm?""Yeah, just finished. Did you have someone w
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The light from outside streamed in, casting a glow around Charles, giving him an even more composed and steady presence.Noelle was mesmerized as she watched him. She might have continued staring if the office door had not been knocked on again.Charles looked up, meeting Noelle's admiring gaze and smiling slightly. He gestured toward the door. "Go open the door."Noelle snapped out of her daze. "Is that a good idea?"Besides Ronald, she did not know any of the Collosus staff, and anyone who could come to Charles' office was likely important. If they saw her in Charles' office, they might start speculating.Charles dismissed her concerns. "There's nothing to worry about. Just open the door."Noelle nodded, letting go of her worries. She walked over to open the door. She saw a woman wearing glasses and dressed in a professional office outfit. "Hello!"The woman was momentarily surprised to see Noelle but quickly regained her composure and nodded slightly. "I'm Mr. Hoffman's sec
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Cody examined Noelle, realizing that she was not as he had imagined.He had thought, based on Annie's descriptions, that Noelle might not be a respectable woman. However, seeing her now, she seemed quite dignified. She stood confidently beside Charles without being overshadowed.Charles' dark eyes fell on Cody, narrowing slightly. Cody immediately realized his mistake and quickly diverted his gaze."Mr. Adams, please sit. There's no need to be so tense," Charles said calmly, contrasting Cody's evident nervousness.Cody sat down again, feeling unsure about where to place his hands and feet.Becky then brought in tea, setting it down in front of him. Cody accepted it politely."Mr. Hoffman, may I ask why you've called me here today?" Cody could not fathom the reason why Charles summoned him here. After all, Charles had already promised to spare Annie and Adams Corp after the previous incident.Charles smiled slightly, releasing Noelle's hand and pulling a file from his desk drawer
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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
