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"I guess I'm just worrying too much. I didn’t think so, but with all the drama blowing up, it's not just affecting Winter. It's hitting you too...""Grandpa, I get what you're saying," Charles said, quickly looking at Noelle. She nodded. "I'll talk to Grandpa."Noelle grabbed the phone. "Hey, Grandpa. It's me!""How's everything with you, Noelle?" Samuel asked, relieved by the steadiness in Noelle's voice. It seemed like she was not bothered by the whole mess.He had a hunch the rumors were not true because he trusted Charles, and he trusted his granddaughter even more."I'm good, Grandpa. Don't worry about this mess. Charles and I will handle it. There's absolutely nothing going on between Charles and Winter. Someone's just stirring the pot on purpose. It's a bit of a tangled web, and I can't lay it all out right now, but trust me when I say I won't let them get the best of me.""Phew, that's a lot off my shoulders. I really shouldn't butt into you kids' business, but your dad s
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Charles gave a sly grin and wrapped Noelle in a warm hug. "I've got a few tricks up my sleeve."Noelle arched an eyebrow, half-teasing and half-serious. "You're playing the mystery card with me now?" She did not push for more information, though.She figured Charles had the whole game mapped out in his head, down to the nitty-gritty details he had probably seen coming a mile away."You're okay with laying low here for a bit, right?" he asked, his voice soft with concern."I get it," Noelle said as she turned and hugged Charles around the middle. "You've told me like a million times. You might not be sick of it, but I sure am!" She nuzzled her head against his chest, her eyes narrowing into a contented squint. Charles cradled her head, finding a comfy spot for her to rest on. "Feeling sleepy? Wanna head to bed?"Noelle shook her head. "Let's catch the end of the show. It's almost over."Charles could not help but feel a bit defeated, but he went along with Noelle's wish. Ironicall
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"Got it! I'm on it!" Ronald ended the call and dialed Jane without missing a beat.Jane had been caught up in Winter's recent drama and had not had much work recently. She was deep asleep when her phone jolted her awake. Groggy, she picked up. "Hello?""It's me!"At the sound of the caller's voice, Jane bolted upright, instantly wide awake. "M-Mr. Wells? What's up? Why are you calling so late?""Bring Winter to Royal Star Entertainment tomorrow," Ronald instructed firmly. "It's important she's there.""Bring Winter? With all the gossip swirling around her lately, and with Mr. Hoffman..." Jane hesitated. "Mr. Wells, does this mean Mr. Hoffman is stepping up?""Did you forget that Winter's still the main actress for Saint Di? We've put that off long enough, and Saint Di's launching new products early next year. Do you want all the company's investment to just go down the drain by delaying the ad even more?""Saint Di?" Jane gasped in disbelief. "I thought the endorsement was a no-
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"The Saint Di endorsement is really still mine?" Winter asked."Why would I lie to you? Mr. Wells himself just called and wants you to swing by the office tomorrow. You've missed out on a bunch of work with all the drama lately. I mean, come on. Royal Star Entertainment wouldn't just ignore you. They shelled out big bucks to bring you on board!"Winter's face clouded over for a moment, but she kept quiet. "What's the second thing?""Oh, the second thing is about that movie, Unchallenged Dominion—you've heard of it, right?""Unchallenged Dominion? The one Taylor Williams wrote? It’s funded by Royal Star Entertainment, and I think Hank Lopez is directing, right? They haven't picked the cast yet, have they? I heard they're scouting talent nationwide.""Well, that's the official line, but Mr. Wells just rang me up and dropped a bombshell. He wants you to play the role of Saphronia, the second lead.""For real?" Winter's eyes lit up, and she was suddenly all fired up. She tossed aside
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By the time Winter arrived, Ronald and the crew were already waiting. She had not taken the ride from Jane that morning to throw off any nosy paparazzi. Instead, she had Jane's driver make a show of leaving the Shaw residence with an empty car, making it look like Winter was inside. After a long detour through Brookville, by the time any snooping photographers figured out the ruse, Winter was already stepping into Royal Star Entertainment.Winter walked into the meeting room with Jane, where Ronald had been waiting for a while.Spotting Ronald, Winter strode over with a smile. "Mr. Wells, good morning!"Ronald nodded and gestured for Winter to take a seat. "Ms. Shaw, it's been a while. Check this out!" He handed her a document.Winter eyed the paper warily and unfolded it. Her eyes widened—it was the Saint Di endorsement contract. "Mr. Wells, you've got everything ready?" She could hardly believe it. After the mess she had been through, with Royal Star Entertainment abandoning her
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As Ruby and Taylor entered, Ronald motioned for them to take a seat. Winter popped up from her chair. "Hello, Ms. Clark, Mr. Williams!"Ruby arched an eyebrow, clearly taken aback by Winter's earnest greeting. She had not expected such a formal hello. Taylor, on the other hand, just nodded in acknowledgment. "Hello!""With everyone here, let's dive into Unchallenged Dominion!" Ronald clearly ran the show, guiding the conversation. He then stepped back, letting Ruby and Taylor take the floor.Winter smiled stepping out of the meeting room, and Jane was equally thrilled. "Winter, it looks like you're not just avoiding getting trampled this time. You're actually on your way up. Who knew this situation would turn out to be a boost for you?"Winter shot Jane a playful look, and Jane realized she might have said too much. "Heh, just thinking out loud. So, what's your next move?""I need to head back, but make sure you take care of yourself these next couple of days. We've got a commerci
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Winter handed the bottle back to Suzy in a flash. "Heading over."Pethorn was a stickler for perfection, and by the time the shoot wrapped up, Winter was tired from working since dawn to late afternoon. However, she pulled through, and that's what counted in showbiz.Winter was running on fumes, but she proved she had what it takes when it came to her acting chops.It was not until Winter settled into the backseat of the cozy van that she finally let out a sigh of relief. "I'm exhausted. Who knew Pethorn could be such a grouch?" She took a sip of water and glanced over at Suzy. "What's got your attention?""Oh, it's nothing big, Winter. Did you see that all that nasty buzz about you online is gone now? Everyone’s just talking about your latest gigs now!""What?" Winter's eyes widened in surprise. "Let me see that phone!"She grabbed Suzy's phone and skimmed through it. Sure enough, the old, mean-spirited headlines were nowhere to be found. Instead, her feed was flooded with fresh
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Winter was on a roll with the Saint Di ad campaign. In just a few days, they wrapped up filming. Over at Unchallenged Dominion, they had officially launched the production team and announced Winter’s character first.The gossip about Charles and Winter had been hushed up and pulled from the headlines, but they could not squash internet chatter that easily. People were still whispering, wondering if there was something between Charles and Winter.Xavier and Joseph were also caught up in the rumor mill. They were not totally up to speed with all the online buzz, but since it involved their wife and daughter-in-law, they could not help feeling a bit on edge.Winter had moved back home and cleared the air about that incident, but they still felt awkward. Joseph kept his cool, though. With Winter holding a piece of the Shaw family pie, he was all about keeping Xavier from blowing his top and starting a fight with Winter.Xavier was kicking himself for his choices. Why had he ditched Noe
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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
