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Charles had always been the master of his own fate, unshakable and untroubled by others, but as he watched Noelle sleep, he wondered if she might be the one to break his composure.He had not planned on getting her involved, but now that she was here, he was not about to let her slip away. Time was not on their side, but Charles never sweated the small stuff.As he glanced down at himself, he was surprised by the effect she still had on him. He fought to keep his cool, though sometimes the body told truths the mind tried to hide. He had been so close to giving in to his desires, but the thought of her waking up scared or full of regret stopped him cold.Charles was out on the balcony, lost in the night air, until Ronald came back. Only then did he retreat to his study."Mr. Hoffman, here's the surveillance footage from the Shaw place tonight." Ronald knew Charles like the back of his hand, having been by his side for years. He had already started digging into the Shaw family's dram
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Charles burned the midnight oil, wrapping up his workload before stashing it away. He sparked up a cigarette and stepped out onto the balcony, gazing into the inky void that shrouded Phoenix Tree Residence. As the last wisp of smoke from his cigarette faded, he released it, his intense eyes cutting through the night like beacons.He swung by the master bedroom, where Noelle was out like a light. He kept watch like a silent sentinel to keep her from tossing and turning.He peered down at Noelle from his vantage point. The flush that had painted her cheeks was gone, leaving her looking serene and exquisite. Charles had clocked her as a knockout from the get-go, but her natural beauty caught him off guard.A chuckle escaped him as he gently flicked the quilt. There she was, all askew in her slumber, a far cry from her usual buttoned-up facade. Maybe the night was too warm, or maybe it was just her habit, but she had kicked off her covers, baring her silky shoulders to the cool air.Ch
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This was the harsh truth about her parents—they had never really put her first. Marriage? If marriage was the real goal, why had they rushed to toss her into Simon's bed? "Awake?"The man's voice, crisp and icy, had sliced through the silence, jolting Noelle back to the present. She stumbled backward in a panic, crashing into the bed and collapsing onto it, her face drained of color.Charles arched an eyebrow, taking in Noelle's panicked dance. Had he scared her that much?Realizing she might have overreacted, Noelle managed a sheepish grin. "Mr. Hoffman!""Mm," Charles had hummed, nodding. "Good to see you're up. Feeling alright? There's some medicine for fever on the table if you need it.""A fever?" Noelle was shocked. "I wasn't running a fever." Then she added quickly, "Did you rescue me last night?"Charles squinted and flashed a knowing grin. "Pretty obvious, isn't it?"Noelle inhaled deeply. She really did not like the idea of being in debt to Charles, yet he had sa
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Charles looked away, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Family? I guess I'm still looking for one."Noelle's heart started to dance a wild rhythm, thumping all over the place. She felt totally out of her element.Charles flashed a warm smile as he brought out a steaming pot of porridge from the kitchen. "Last night, we had to cool you down the old-fashioned way. The doctor warned you might have a fever today, but you're fine. That's awesome. Let's keep it light with the food today, okay?"Noelle stared at Charles, her eyes wide with surprise. He was a different person from the buttoned-up guy she had met before. Dressed down in light gray casual wear instead of his usual sharp suit, he still managed to look drop-dead gorgeous. Who knew Charles had this homey side to him? He could cook!"That smells amazing," Noelle commented, taking in the comforting scent of the porridge.Charles's smile grew as he served her a bowl. "Give it a taste. I've been at it since the crack of dawn,
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Time froze, and Noelle's heart raced out of control. She instantly wished she could take back her words, wondering why she had ever blurted them out.Her cheeks warmed with a blush, and she could not bring herself to look at Charles, feeling totally mortified. Girls were not supposed to ask guys questions like that, were they?Charles watched her, a playful smile creeping into his eyes as he saw her squirm. His fingers drummed lightly on the table, each tap echoing in Noelle's chest.Noelle chewed on her lip, her embarrassment growing. She felt like she had lost all control of the conversation. "I mean... just forget I asked, okay? Don't take it seriously!""What if I do take it seriously?" Charles's voice was cool but teasing.Noelle was ready to just shrug off the whole awkward moment, but Charles's response stopped her cold. She looked up at him, her eyes wide with surprise. "What?"She had figured Charles was just messing with her, especially after his earlier gesture, and sh
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"You still haven't given me a straight answer," Noelle pressed, her determination bordering on stubbornness.Charles paused, then offered a smile. "It’s no big mystery, really. You just happened to show up at the right time and place. That was all there was to it."Noelle searched Charles's eyes for something more, but their locked gazes offered no further clues. Feeling a bit let down, she averted her eyes. "Got it.""So, what’s your verdict, Ms. Shaw?"Noelle chewed on her lip for a moment. "You were well aware of where I stood with the Shaws. I was never going to see a dime of their fortune, nor was I going to get a foot in the door of their company. You knew that from the beginning, didn't you?"He nodded. "A guy's got nothing if he's waiting for a woman to bring him wealth."Noelle let out a small laugh. "You’re one of few who think that way.""Any other questions?" Charles was the picture of patience. Whether it was business or anything else, he could outwait anyone. With
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After hanging up, Charles caught Noelle's gaze on him. He lounged against the sofa, legs casually crossed, the picture of relaxation. "All done?"Noelle nodded, stood up, and began to tidy up the dishes. Charles just observed, making no move to assist.He watched her move about, the angled sunlight streaming through the window, bathing her in a glow that made her seem effortlessly at ease and content.Charles had always reveled in the quiet of his life. Phoenix Tree Residence had stood empty for years as his own personal haven. Now, with another soul wandering its halls, it did not seem too bad.He was not exactly put off by this woman's arrival. Perhaps having her around would spice up his days. Then again...A shadow flickered across Charles's eyes, the hint of a smile giving way to something sharper, more guarded.Ronald was on the ball, zipping back to the Phoenix Tree Residence in less than thirty minutes with company in tow. Charles swung the door open, and Ronald, standing
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Charles had just seen Ronald and the others out. Coming back, he caught Noelle's incredulous question and chuckled. "Yep, we're married now."Noelle's hands flew to her cheeks, surprised to find Charles right behind her. Flustered, she got to her feet quickly. "It's late. I should head back.""Noelle!" Charles's voice stopped her in her tracks, and she halted, her steps halting just as quickly. She turned around stiffly, a puzzled "Huh?" escaping her lips.Charles was barely holding back a laugh at Noelle's adorably confused look. "It's actually morning," he said.Noelle's cheeks flamed even hotter. "Morning?" It was probably the most embarrassed she had ever been around Charles.Ever since meeting Charles, Noelle felt like her life had become a series of increasingly embarrassing moments. Every encounter with him seemed to leave her more flustered than the last.Charles watched her, the teasing mood fading. He stepped closer and gently pushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear.
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"Gosh!"Julian was stunned, completely unprepared for the revelation that Winter was involved.Noelle, too, was unaware of the footage, and her fists clenched tightly as she watched. "It was Winter? She caused Grandpa to be hospitalized, and now, she's the reason he's dead?""Mrs. Hoffman, please keep watching," Ronald urged, signaling Noelle to stay calm. But her whole body was trembling with anger—she was livid.Even Grant, seated beside Noelle, could sense her fury. He reached out, gently holding her hand, and shook his head slightly.Feeling the warmth of his hand, Noelle glanced up at Grant. Her expression was conflicted, and her eyes were red and teary."Uncle Joshua…" she blurted out.In her heart, Grant was Joshua at that moment—the one she had clung to as a child. She was at her most vulnerable, and all decorum fell away.Grant sighed. "The dead can't come back to life.""But Grandpa didn't die naturally. This was murder!" Noelle could not suppress her anguish, and he
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When Noelle said this, the room fell silent. Though her words carried a tone of warning, they also carried undeniable truth.Handing City Ring Corp. back to Julian would likely result in the same mismanagement—or worse.City Ring Corp. had already been drained to the point of near collapse. For the shareholders, most of whom had merely been holding their titles, it seemed almost inevitable that the company would soon face bankruptcy.However, with Noelle at the helm, the prospects were entirely different. Behind Noelle stood the Hoffmans, the Smith family, and the Anderson family. Any single one of these entities stepping in would be enough to pull City Ring Corp. out of its dire straits.While it might not guarantee the company would surpass its former glory, it would certainly ensure survival and safeguard its investments.Smart individuals knew how to choose wisely. Moreover, it was clear that Samuel had long foreseen this outcome. His decision to allocate shares in his will no
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Everyone was handed a copy, including Julian. As soon as he glanced at the first page, his face underwent a subtle but noticeable change.His fingers trembled as he turned the pages, and the further he read, the more his heart raced with fear.Suddenly, Julian slammed the documents onto the table, his face pale as he struggled to maintain composure. "What's this? You expect us to believe this nonsense? Did you fabricate all this to mislead everyone?""Fabricated?" Ronald countered, calm and unflustered in contrast to Julian's agitation. His cold gaze was fixed on Julian."Mr. Shaw, this data is solid and verifiable. Take the Foyer Project from three years ago, for instance. City Ring Corp. invested a hundred million dollars. So, where's the return?""You're lying! This is confidential internal data. How did you even get your hands on it? You've stolen proprietary information!""Stolen?" Ronald scoffed at the accusation, his confidence unshaken."Mr. Cook, would you say that Ms.
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Noelle clenched her fists tightly. She had initially thought Jade simply disliked her, transferring her resentment toward Madison onto her. She also thought Jade was merely sharp-tongued and would take petty jabs from time to time.However, she never imagined Jade would escalate matters by accusing her of framing and even murdering someone. If she did not take a stand now, Jade might escalate further in the future."Jade Jones, I've been speaking to you respectfully because you're my grandfather's adopted daughter and my so-called aunt. But if you insist on rejecting a kind gesture and demanding a harsh response, don't blame me for being impolite.""Do you all hear this? Listen to her!" Jade screamed, her voice shrill as she pointed an accusatory finger at Noelle."This Noelle is completely unbridled now, relying on her backers to destroy me and my daughter, to ruin the Shaws! The old man—she killed him! She really killed him!"Jade's behavior in the conference room bordered on hy
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Jade no longer cared about the consequences. All she could think about was how something that should have belonged to them was now being taken by an outsider like Noelle.Jade had never liked Noelle, and given the current situation, she was determined to oppose her.When she heard Noelle suggest she should leave, Jade refused. Pointing her finger at Noelle, she unleashed a tirade. "You ungrateful wretch! City Ring Corp. belongs to the Shaws. Who do you think you are? You think you can make me leave? I'm Jule's wife, I am—"Noelle's cold glare cut her off. She turned to Julian, her icy eyes devoid of any warmth.Caught in her piercing gaze, Julian felt an unexpected jolt of intimidation.Noelle narrowed her eyes, and said, "Mr. Shaw, is this how the Shaws handle things? Or has City Ring Corp become a place where anyone can walk in freely?"Noelle had originally harbored no ill will toward Julian. Out of respect for her grandfather, she had planned to approach things amicably. Ho
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As Ronald's questioning continued, the shareholders grew increasingly suspicious. It became apparent that Julian had withheld much of this information from them.Hearing the escalating accusations, Julian started to fidget uneasily. His mind swirled with thoughts of the projects earlier in the year and the... complications that followed.Ronald's sharp and calculating gaze seemed to pierce through Julian, creating an overwhelming sense of pressure. Though Ronald was merely an assistant, his demeanor exuded an authority that left Julian struggling to breathe."Yes, Mr. Shaw," one of the shareholders spoke up, addressing Julian directly."What Mr. Wells just mentioned has raised questions for all of us. We should have been receiving regular reports—weren't we supposed to?""That's right!" another shareholder chimed in. "And wasn't it recently mentioned that our dividends this year were lower than expected?""Yes!" someone else agreed. "Mr. Shaw explained it was because the company
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Ronald's statement immediately confirmed everyone's speculation about Noelle."Mr. Wells, so Noelle is…" someone asked, hesitating."Mr. Hoffman's wife," Ronald replied with a faint smile. "She's the future matriarch of the Hoffman family."The room immediately shifted. The shareholders exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of astonishment and the beginnings of flattery.She was Charles' wife—Charles Hoffman, the renowned figure of Brookville, future leader of Collosus Group, and head of the Hoffmans family. Forming ties with Charles could mean limitless opportunities.They turned their attention to Julian, bewildered. How could Julian possess such valuable connections yet oppose Noelle? Even Julian's close associates began to find his decisions questionable.They initially assumed Noelle was just an orphan, but now, realizing her true identity—and that Joshua was actually Grant Anderson—they wondered how Julian managed to squander such an advantageous position.While some
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After watching the video Samuel had recorded before his passing, the crowd began to piece things together in their minds. Their gazes toward Noelle and Grant shifted subtly, reflecting new perceptions.Meanwhile, a glance at Julian revealed a different story. Many could not help but wonder—why had Samuel specifically asked Noelle to safeguard City Ring Corp.? What did he mean by that?Julian was clearly frustrated by the situation, and he was fuming. He glanced at Noelle and Grant, his displeasure intensifying. He slammed his hand on the table."You claim this video is authentic, but how do we know it's not something Noelle and Grant came up with together to steal the Shaws' assets? I'm Samuel's son. Why would the Shaws' shares be given entirely to two outsiders? Doesn't that strike anyone as suspicious?"Julian had initially thought Noelle might hand over the shares if she had any sense of propriety. But seeing her resolve to keep them only made him angrier.He could not fathom w
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Kent finished speaking and cast a glance at his assistant, who immediately stepped forward and asked, "Is there a DVD player or projector available here?"Holding a USB drive, the assistant continued, "This contains a video recorded by Sir Shaw before his passing. It documents the entire process of drafting his will, along with Mr. Cook's involvement. If anyone has any doubts, you can watch it for yourself."The assistant located a DVD player and started the video. The room fell into an uneasy silence as everyone focused on the large screen.On the screen, Samuel appeared vibrant and full of life. His demeanor seemed spirited, indicating that the will was drafted some time ago.The video showed that Samuel's mind was clear, and even Kent interrupted him several times during the process to confirm his decisions. Samuel firmly stated his intent to allocate the shares to Noelle and Grant without any hesitation.As for other assets like properties and savings, Samuel casually mentione
