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Rowena and Teresa looked at Noelle again and gave her a little wink. Noelle caught their eyes and gave them a quick smile. Sean even gave Rowena a cheeky grin.Rowena felt a shiver and rubbed her arms. "Ugh, I can't stand him. He's such a pain!"Teresa laughed and said, "He didn't even do anything to you. Why are you always so bothered by him?"Rowena pouted and huffed, "I just don't like him. Why is Noelle hanging out with him?"Noelle came over with Sean. "Grandpa, Granddad, this is Sean, Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith, this is my Grandpa, and this is my Granddad!" She introduced them one by one. When she got to Charles, she paused. "And this is Charles, my husband!"Charles's fingers trembled ever so slightly as he held his coffee cup. Noelle's voice was a quiet murmur, barely audible to just their little group, but it filled Charles's heart with a rush of happiness.He looked up, his dark eyes sparkling with a light so bright it seemed to dim everything else around.With a soft smile,
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Sean squinted and silently praised Charles. Lately, Charles had really been turning on the charm. He was even flirting with Noelle right in front of everyone. He faked a couple of coughs and tapped on the table. "Hey, you two, keep it classy!"Charles smirked. "Oh? Got a problem with it?"Sean made a face. "Nah, that's not it. But I've got something cool to show you!" Sean tried to sit next to Charles and casually put his arm around him, but Charles brushed him off and gave him an icy look. Sean awkwardly dropped his arm and laughed it off. "Oops, my bad. I forgot!"At the table sat some pretty impressive people, and everyone was eager to meet someone as important as Charles. However, Charles had a way of making it clear he was not too keen on meeting new people. After seeing how Charles reacted to Sean, nobody felt brave enough to go up to him. They just watched from afar.Noelle was chatting with Samuel and Sebastian. The two older men did not seem to care much for the party. The
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"You mentioned earlier that you had something to show me?" Charles interrupted Sean. "Give it to me."Sean flashed a harmless smile, but it gave off a strange vibe, one that made Noelle and Rowena feel like it was insidious and sly.Sean handed Charles the video he had just recorded in the lounge. "When I went to see Noelle earlier, I stumbled upon quite the show. Take a look for yourself—it's quite entertaining!"Charles glanced at the video and then looked at Sean, asking, "Did she see it?"Sensing a gaze on her, Noelle looked up and found herself staring into Charles' deep, stormy eyes. She gave him a puzzled look, silently mouthing, "What's wrong?"Charles withdrew his gaze and focused on Sean's face, pressing him, "Well?""Of course not! Do you think I'm that kind of person? Rest assured, Noelle definitely didn't see it. I made sure she left the room first," Sean assured Charles. "I swear, there's no way I'd let Noelle see something like this! I just filmed it on a whim, thi
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Introduced someone to Noelle?Xavier felt a surge of anger but knew he could not say anything."Xavier, should we go say hello?" Winter noticed Xavier's frustration but did not care. She wanted Xavier to face reality. He and Noelle could never be together. He would always belong to her.Winter was even pleased with the idea of introducing such an outstanding man to Noelle as long as it meant getting Noelle out of the picture."No need," Xavier replied, turning his head away. "There are still plenty of guests to greet. Let's go talk to the others."As the wedding banquet came to an end, the guests began to disperse.Since Jade was using the pretense of arranging a match for Noelle, she insisted that Noelle spend some time with Sean before he left.Noelle, finding it hard to refuse, texted Charles, asking if he could take Rowena and Teresa home.Just as Noelle was about to get into Sean's car, someone stopped her. It was Yevgen, the person who had saved her before and who had bee
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"Noelle?"Yevgen noticed that Noelle seemed both indifferent and slightly impatient, which made him even more nervous. He wanted to take a step forward, but the coldness in Noelle's eyes froze him in place.He stood there stiffly, waiting for her response.Noelle glanced at Yevgen with a detached expression, then looked over at Sean, who was watching the situation unfold with amusement.She frowned slightly, not particularly pleased with the situation. After all, being confessed to under such circumstances was far from enjoyable.The surroundings were quiet. The autumn breeze was cool with a hint of chill, much like Noelle's current demeanor—difficult to read.She looked at Yevgen for a moment before saying, "Yevgen, I haven't had the chance to thank you for saving me last time. Since we've run into each other today, I want to express my gratitude for what you did that day." Noelle's tone was calm, without much emotion. "Is there anything else?"Yevgen was taken aback, not exp
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Noelle spoke coldly. The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the soft breeze rustling her hair. Her gaze was icy, as if it could pierce through someone's heart. It chilled Yevgen to the core."I've liked you for so many years, Noelle," he said."That's your issue. You liking me is your business; it doesn't mean I owe you anything for it," she replied."Noelle, why? We've been classmates for so many years, and you knew I liked you then too. Back when we were in school, you never pushed me away. I thought that over time, you'd grow to like me," Yevgen confessed, his heart aching from the rejection."Not every affection is reciprocated. Yevgen, I hope you understand that your feelings are yours alone, and you can't use them to emotionally manipulate me," she explained."Then what about him?" Yevgen pointed at Sean. "What about him? I overheard your mother earlier—he's the guy she set you up with, and you're okay with seeing him. So why reject me?"Yevgen could not help but fin
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"You..."Yevgen stepped back, completely shocked by how harsh Noelle's words were. In his memory, Noelle was not someone who refused to give others a chance. "Is it because of this man's status? Is it because he's richer than me?"Noelle felt a headache coming on, realizing that reasoning with Yevgen was pointless. "Think whatever you want, but the truth is, there's no possibility between us."Mr. Carter, you've already wasted a lot of my time. I've said everything I needed to say, and I don't want to continue this conversation. Please don't bother me again."She quickly opened the car door, slipped inside, and shut it firmly without a second thought.Yevgen stared at the closed car door, his expression dark with frustration. His fists clenched tightly as he lifted his gaze to Sean, who wa just standing there, looking utterly relaxed. Sean's demeanor was nothing short of mocking, making Yevgen feel even more humiliated.He glared at Sean fiercely. "Don't think you're so great jus
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Sean dropped Noelle off at home just as Charles was coming downstairs, already dressed in clean loungewear. Seeing Noelle and Sean walk in, Charles raised an eyebrow. "Why so late?"Noelle took off her shoes and found a clean pair for Sean, handing them to him. "You two talk. I'll go get you guys some water!"Charles raised an eyebrow and looked at Sean, who had a mischievous glint in his eye. "Charles, you missed quite a show earlier. I witnessed something pretty entertaining!" Sean said, strolling over to the couch and casually propping his long legs up on the coffee table, only to have Charles kick them off."Sit properly," Charles commanded.Clearly in a good mood, Sean grinned at Charles. "You'd better be careful. Your wife was just confessed to. That guy actually had the nerve to confess to her right in front of me, of all people!""Who?"Charles' expression darkened, his gaze turning icy as it locked onto Sean.Just then, Noelle returned with two glasses of water. She h
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Sean had never hit a woman before, but at this moment, as he looked at McKenzie, he did not mind making an exception.McKenzie was already shocked that Sean was actually taking action for Liliana, an illegitimate daughter. "Sean, just because your family is rich, you think you can do whatever you want—"Sean let out a chuckle, his tone laced with amusement. "That's exactly what I think. What? You don't like it?"McKenzie was momentarily stunned."It's the survival of the fittest," Sean continued nonchalantly. "If you think it's fine to bully someone weaker like Liliana, then why shouldn't I do the same to you?"His words were so brazen, so outright arrogant, making it crystal clear that he was here to seek justice for Liliana.His overbearing attitude was enough to make people dislike him, but so what?Sean had a point. This world operated on the law of the jungle.Everyone bullied Liliana simply because she was an illegitimate daughter. Even though she carried the Hoffman name
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The crowd stiffened, completely unprepared for Sean to actually stand up for the so-called illegitimate daughter."Mr. Smith, that girl is a vixen. She—""Oh? A vixen?" Sean's narrow eyes held a faint smile. "And how exactly do you know that?""I... I...""Did she seduce you? Hmm?" Sean's gaze darkened.There was utter silence."So, it seems like while I wasn't at school, you all just assumed I was dead, huh?" Sean's voice carried a lazy drawl, yet there was an unmistakable sharpness to it. "I hear the school has a new leader?""No, no! That's not true! You're still the boss. You'll always be the boss!"Sean let out a low chuckle and turned to Liliana. "See that? These are the same people who bullied you so fearlessly. It turns out they can be put in their place too. Understand?"Liliana did not fully grasp why Sean was doing this, but she knew that after today, these people would hesitate before hurting her again.Her feelings were complicated. She knew she should be gratefu
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Sean twitched the corner of his mouth. "Do I not have a name?"Liliana hesitated, her lips trembling slightly. "M-Mr. Smith."Sean frowned.Liliana immediately sensed his displeasure but had no idea why he was upset, so she dared not speak.Seeing her looking like a frightened little wife as if he had bullied her, Sean sighed impatiently. "What's with all this 'Mr. Smith' nonsense? You're not my staff.""Then...""Just call me by my name. It doesn't matter even if I'm older than you. Think of me as an older brother." Sean did not seem to care much, but his words stirred something deep inside Liliana."I..."Did she say to think of him like an older brother?She did have an older brother—Charles. He was the golden child of the Hoffman family and the future master of the household. He was raised to be exceptional in every way.Even so, she had never dared to look him in the eye, let alone address him as her brother.In her memory, Charles was a cold and distant figure, unappro
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The doctor gave Sean a surprised glance, taken aback that the boy could actually read his handwriting and even recognize the names of the medications.However, he quickly changed the prescription.Hearing this, Liliana panicked. "No, there's no need! Just prescribe the regular ones, the normal ones!"She did not have that much money. She had already borrowed the money for her medical expenses from Sean, so she could not afford to let him pay for expensive medication too. "Doctor, my skin is tough. I don't need anything that pricey!"The doctor turned to Sean, who pressed his lips together impatiently."Sit down." His tone carried unmistakable irritation. "Do you even care about your face?""But..." Liliana fidgeted anxiously. "I... don't have that much money.""Did I ask you for money?" Sean was thoroughly exasperated now and stopped looking at her altogether. "Just prescribe it. In fact, give her extra. She looks like she gets hurt often, so give her a dozen boxes while you're
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Sean's voice was cold, carrying a maturity that did not match his age. However, his words made Liliana tremble slightly. She pressed her lips together and looked at him.What he said had shaken her. She had never known that she could walk among people with her head held high.Ever since she arrived in Brookville, since she became part of the Hoffmans, she had lived like an invisible person—afraid, self-conscious, and timid. She had spent every day trying to make herself as small and unnoticed as possible.Yet now, Sean was telling her she should hold her head up, that she had done nothing wrong.For as long as she could remember, everyone had pointed at her, calling her mother a homewrecker, a disgrace, a whore, a mistress. And if her mother was that kind of person, then she must be too. However, Sean… Sean had just told her to stand tall.Liliana's eyes welled up with tears.Sean frowned at her, irritated. "What are you crying for?"He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and
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Sean looked at Liliana. "Before you leave, shouldn't you at least tell me your name? Otherwise, if you run off, who am I supposed to ask for my money?"Liliana clenched her fists. "I... I...""Sean Smith!""Huh?"Liliana looked up in surprise. Her swollen face made her expression even more pitiful, and the astonishment in her eyes only added to her fragile appearance.Sean's gaze deepened. "That's my name—Sean Smith."Liliana nodded. "I know."Of course, she knew.Ever since he had first saved her, she had memorized his name, his face, and everything about him.She even knew his family background, as well as his academic achievements.Sean's name was legendary at Jadebrook High School—just like her half-brother. He was an untouchable figure, almost mythical.Liliana's eyes dimmed slightly at that thought."What do you know? Now, tell me your name." Sean studied her, noticing how her mood had suddenly shifted again.Liliana hesitated before murmuring, "L-Liliana Hoffman."
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Sean had originally planned to take Liliana to the school infirmary, but after seeing the severity of her injuries and considering her current state, he knew that going there would only draw unwanted attention.Instead, he called his driver to take them to the hospital, ensuring she could get a proper examination and treatment.The moment Liliana heard the word hospital, she panicked. "I'm not going!"She reached for the car door, intending to get out, but Sean grabbed her wrist. "You're not going to the hospital? Then where do you plan on going? Look at yourself—you're covered in injuries, and you still don't want to get checked out?"Sean genuinely wondered if this girl was an idiot.She had not fought back when she was being beaten, and now that she was injured, she refused medical care?Even so, Liliana could not afford to think about such things. Her circumstances did not allow her to get sick, let alone go to the hospital.During her years with the Hoffmans, the most impor
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Liliana became acutely aware of her own disgrace. She hugged herself tightly, her eyes filled with wariness as she looked at the boy in front of her.Sean suddenly found the situation amusing. "Are you afraid of me?"Liliana did not respond, but the look in her eyes said it all.Raising an eyebrow, Sean noticed her tugging at the tattered remains of her clothing. Without another word, he shrugged off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. "Do you know where the infirmary is?"She remained silent, and Sean's patience wore thin. "I just saved you. Are you mute?""Thank you," Liliana murmured, then carefully removed the jacket and tried to hand it back. "It'll get dirty."Her voice was small, and her gaze was downcast.She had not forgotten what Sean had said years ago—that she was filthy.Sean's frown deepened, his brows knitting together in irritation. He snatched the jacket back and threw it over her again. "Do you have any idea how terrible you look right now?"Liliana
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The girl's face was swollen and bruised, nearly unrecognizable. Her clothes were torn, hanging in tatters, leaving her looking utterly wretched.Sean barely spared her a glance before shifting his gaze away. "A whole group of you bullying a single girl?""That girl is a filthy whore, a homewrecker! We were just—""Shut up!" Jasper shot McKenzie a sharp glare. "Sean is speaking. Who the hell do you think you are to interrupt?"In Jadebrook High School, Sean was like a god.Although he had already completed both middle and high school courses, he was still technically a senior. The school had granted him special privileges due to his exceptional performance, allowing him to attend only when he pleased.He rarely showed up, yet every student feared him.Sean was not someone who sought out trouble or bullied the weak, but if he caught someone doing so, there was no escaping his wrath.Jasper's family had some wealth, but compared to the Smiths, they were nothing. Just recently, his
