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Charles's eyes narrowed in a quick flash. "Go on.""You were the one controlling that order, weren't you? I thought you'd just cut it off, but now it's back to business as usual." Noelle was trying to figure out Charles's game plan, but she figured he must have his reasons for doing things this way.Now Noelle understood why Joseph was so keen on pushing Xavier away from her and toward Winter. Being with Winter meant getting a hold of Winter's shares, and by extension, a piece of the Shaw family's company, City Ring Corp.. If Winter ever had a brain lapse and handed those shares over to Xavier, then Xavier would carve out his own place in City Ring Corp.. And then, it would be anyone's guess whether the Shaw or the Harris family would lead City Ring Corp..Joseph was a man of big ambitions, never shy about reaching for what he wanted."He once saved my second uncle's daughter's life," Charles revealed. Noelle's head shot up, not expecting this twist. "Your second uncle?""Yeah!" C
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Time flew, and before Noelle knew it, she had been at Collosus Group for a solid few weeks. She had picked up a lot shadowing Brian. He was a brainstormer and a real deep thinker. Initially, Noelle thought he was tough to deal with—kind of a stickler for the rules—but she warmed up to him. He turned out to be decent, especially to her.Just as Noelle wrapped up her day's work, her phone buzzed with a call from Jade, which caught her off guard. Ever since Winter's wedding, things had been quiet on the Shaw family front. Noelle had half-expected they had written her off.Answering the call, Jade's icy voice cut straight to the chase. "Come to Mooncliff tonight."Noelle paused, taken aback. "Is something up, Mom?"Given Jade's usual chill, Noelle braced for the worst. Right on cue, Jade's next words confirmed her hunch. "You've been acquainted with Mr. Smith for a while now, right? How's that going?""Mr. Smith?" Noelle chewed on her lip, puzzled. Was her mom talking about Bob? She h
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Sean's eyes crinkled with a hint of mischief. "Talk about timing—I just hung up with Charles. Don't tell me you're summoning me to Mooncliff too!""Yep," came Bob's clipped reply. "Tonight at seven.""You've got to be kidding! Both you and Charles are on my case... are you meeting up with Noelle?" Sean smacked his forehead. "Man, this isn't cool. I mean, I helped you out once, but this is becoming a habit. What gives?""So, you're bailing on us? I heard Noelle and Charles tied the knot. If I bail, it's going to be the talk of the town...""Fine, I'll go. Happy now?" Sean clenched his jaw. "Sometimes I wonder if I'm paying off a debt from a former life or something."He passed the phone to his assistant. "Set up the next surgery with another doctor. I've got to step out after this one."Post-work, Noelle's phone buzzed with Jade's voice on the other end, loaded with pleas and commands to show up and make sure she was dolled up. Despite her reluctance, Jade's leverage was too stron
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"Mother." Noelle had reached her limit. She felt like her mother was being completely absurd, treating her as if she were some kind of disappointment. Every word dripped with scorn. Was she really that terrible? "I didn't get kicked out of Frotconn; I left on my own terms," Noelle retorted, noticing a flicker of surprise on Jade's face, which gave her a sense of satisfaction. "I moved on because I got a better job. You know what they say, right? Aim high.""You? Getting a better job?" Jade's skepticism was palpable."It's a pretty good one! I'm working in the project department at Collosus Group now." Noelle sat with a calm poise, catching the swift change in Jade's expression. "Collosus Group? Isn't that Charles's company? Xavier's uncle?""Xavier's uncle?" Noelle chuckled. "I've been with Collosus Group for quite a while, and I've never heard a peep about Charles having a nephew. A niece, sure, but she's just a little tyke, five or six years old!""You..." Jade's hand hit the d
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Noelle was just about to step out when the door swung open, and there stood Sean, easily grinning and with curious eyes as he took in the scene before him. His gaze lingered on Noelle, a playful arch to his brow.She had not expected Sean to be the one showing up. Charles had assured her it was fine to come, which probably meant he had filled Sean in.Sean's eyes crinkled with a smile, that mischievous twinkle in his almond-shaped eyes. He leaned against the doorframe, hands in pockets, and teased, "Hey, where're you off to in such a hurry, Ms. Shaw?"Jade, spotting Sean, rushed over with a flurry of excitement. "Mr. Smith, you're here! Noelle was just getting antsy and wanted to come out to greet you.""Really?" Sean's eyebrow quirked up as he locked eyes with Noelle. She bit her lip, holding back words. Jade, desperate, pinched Noelle and hissed just loud enough for them to hear, "Get it together and say hi to Mr. Smith, will you?""Mr. Smith, take a look at Noelle here. She cam
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Noelle's brows knitted together, her annoyance plain to see. She rose abruptly. "Sorry, I need to use the restroom."Ignoring Jade's calls, she strode away without a backward glance.Jade turned to Sean, her smile faltering. "My apologies, Mr. Smith. I've spoiled Noelle rotten since she was little. She didn't mean to be rude—she's just shy. You know how some girls can be a little too modest. But between us, she's confessed she's quite fond of you and even dreams of marrying you!"Sean choked, the tea he had been sipping spewing out in disbelief.Jade was taken aback but did her best to stay cool, even offering a tissue to Sean. "What's wrong, Mr. Smith? Is the tea too hot? Noelle, how could you serve such scalding tea to Mr. Smith?"Not a single kind word about Noelle escaped Jade's lips, leaving Sean to question whether her intentions were truly to play matchmaker for Noelle and Bob. However, Jade's eagerness seemed to suggest she was keen on the idea of Noelle marrying Bob. Howe
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"You..." Jade was taken aback. She had not expected her first stumbling block to be not Noelle, but 'Bob'. "How dare you talk to me like that! I’ve been around long enough to know how things work!""I've been holding back out of respect for you as an elder and as Ms. Shaw's mother. I really admire Ms. Shaw and would like to be her friend, but Mrs. Jones, since I've arrived, you've done nothing but pick apart Ms. Shaw. Maybe it's just me, but if Ms. Shaw is as flawed as you say, why are you so eager to have me marry her so quickly? What are you trying to do?" Sean's face grew stern, and his smile vanished, a clear sign that a storm was brewing.Even Noelle, who was quietly observing, felt a chill watching Sean's transformation. She was used to seeing Sean as the epitome of warmth and courtesy. Even though he was always calculating, he rarely showed his temper. It looked like Jade had finally crossed the line."You...""Ms. Shaw is quite the catch, and I'm sure there's a whole host o
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"You ungrateful brat..." Jade's hand was raised, poised to strike, but the door swung open again, halting her mid-slap. "Hey, what's going on here?"Sean leaned casually against the doorframe, his eyes a narrow slit as they locked with Jade's. Her hand hung in the air, awkward and motionless.Noelle's lips twisted into a wry smile, but she did not give Jade another glance. Instead, she turned to Sean. "Back so soon, Mr. Smith?"Sean's smirk was loaded with unspoken amusement. "I just remembered something I needed to hash out with Ms. Shaw. Lucky me, walking in on such an entertaining scene." Jade's face drained of color as she quickly dropped her hand. "Mr. Smith, was there something urgent you needed to discuss with Noelle? I was just...""Mrs. Jones, I've got eyes. I can see for myself!" Sean cut Jade off, his voice icy. "I had no clue that Miss Noelle of the Shaw family had always been treated like this."Jade's face went red as if she'd been slapped, stinging with embarrassmen
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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
