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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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"Hey, hey, hey!" Sean protested, his normally playful eyes narrowing in frustration. The humor was gone from his expression. "Charles, what are you doing? Don't mess around. I only agreed to pretend to be my brother this one time. You can't keep dragging me into this. Besides, this involves your wife. Are you sure about this?"Sean felt a chill run down his spine, realizing he might have been outmaneuvered by both Charles and Bob. He was irritated. "I consider you guys my brothers. You can't treat me like this!"Charles smirked, watching Sean's panicked reaction with calculated amusement. His long, narrow eyes gleamed with a hint of mischief as he patted Sean on the shoulder. "I trust you. I know you'll cooperate. Alright, it's getting late. You should head home."Just like that, Charles unceremoniously kicked Sean out.Upon returning to the bedroom, Charles saw that Noelle was still in the bathroom, so he turned and headed to his study. Due to the wedding banquet today, he had
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Charles had an incredible ability to take control in moments like this, gradually guiding Noelle's emotions as he deepened their kiss.They were so absorbed in the kiss that it was only after a long while that Charles finally released her lips. He rested his forehead against hers. His breathing was heavy, and he gently caressed her cheek with his thumb. "You're mine. Why would I need to be jealous?""Mm, you don't need to be," Noelle murmured, her mind fuzzy from the intensity of the kiss. She was so lost in the moment that jealousy seemed like the least of her concerns.Her heart, however, was filled with joy. No matter what Charles said, she was happy because it showed how much he cared for her. "You don't need to be jealous, and you shouldn't be. Because aside from you, I can't possibly like anyone else, and I won't give you a reason to be jealous.""Hmm, that's more like it," Charles responded with a satisfied hum, pinching her nose playfully. "But don't think I'll let you off
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That evening, when Noelle opened her inbox, she found several unread emails. As she clicked through them, her eyes lit up with excitement. "Charlie, I got accepted by Collosus Group!" Noelle was brimming with joy like a child. She quickly set down her tablet and dashed over to Charles, throwing herself into his arms.Fortunately, Charles had anticipated her reaction and had already set aside his work to welcome her with open arms.Noelle buried herself in his embrace as she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. Her eyes were gleaming with happiness as she looked up at him. "When I talked to Brian that day, I thought I wouldn't get the job. I can't believe I actually got accepted!"She beamed up at Charles. "Charlie, are you happy for me?""Of course, I'm happy!" Charles smiled, seeing her so overjoyed. He leaned in to plant a soft kiss on her lips. "I've always believed in your abilities."Noelle giggled, her confidence swelling. However, she quickly paused and narrowed her
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Charles often teased her about her lack of stamina, but Noelle knew it was not her stamina that was lacking—it was his that was extraordinarily strong.Not one to take advantage and then complain, Charles immediately apologized when he saw she was upset. "It's my fault. I wasn't considerate enough of your situation. I promise I'll be much gentler tonight!""Tonight?!" Noelle exclaimed in disbelief. "You're not allowed to sleep in the master bedroom tonight, and definitely not in the same bed as me!"Still fuming, Noelle pushed Charles aside and marched into the bathroom, her emotions churning as she wondered how she ended up with someone like him. She realized now that she had not fully grasped how relentless he could be.Charles watched her with a gleam in his eye, then shook his head in mock defeat. "Hurry up and get ready. I'll go downstairs and make breakfast for you."Noelle had been furious just moments ago, but the gentle, indulgent tone in Charles' voice quickly softened h
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Ronald did not claim to know Charles' temperament better than anyone, but he certainly understood it well.Charles was a man who despised being constrained; he operated by his own principles, and unless something was absolutely necessary, no one could sway his decisions.Suddenly, Ronald found himself feeling a bit of sympathy for Frotconn and Joseph. To secure this project, Joseph had gone straight to Maxwell, bypassing Charles entirely.While it was true that Maxwell still held the official position as the head of the Hoffman family, in practice, Charles was the one in charge. Although Charles had yet to formally inherit the title or the shares from Maxwell, everyone in the family already saw Charles as the future leader.Back when Maxwell chose not to pass the family headship to his eldest son, nor to his second or third sons, it became clear to everyone just how significant Charles' position in the family was. Now, Joseph had the audacity to go over Charles' head, directly ap
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With the receptionist's guidance, Noelle made her way to the project department. Since she had been there once before, she quickly found Brian's office.Brian's assistant, Arya Millerd, who seemed to have been informed about Noelle's arrival that day, asked, "Are you Noelle Shaw?"Noelle nodded, and as she was about to knock on Brian's office door, it swung open from the inside.Brian had appeared and was seemingly ready to leave. He was momentarily surprised to see Arya and Noelle together but quickly said, "I'm heading to a meeting now. Arya, please show Ms. Shaw around, familiarize her with the environment, and explain any important details."Afterward, take her to the HR department to complete the onboarding process."Brian spoke quickly and left with long strides, leaving Noelle standing there, trying to process his brisk efficiency.Arya smiled at Noelle. "Don't worry about it. That's just how our director is. Once you get used to it, it feels normal," Arya explained, assum
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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
