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This matter was not something that could be resolved in an instant. However, Charles was now certain—based on Nancy's reaction—that she wasn't entirely heartless toward Peter.The next step would be dealing with Henry. If Henry had no objections, Charles had more than enough means to bring Tania back.Ideally, Charles wished Tania would not need to return. But if someone truly intended to use her as a pawn, then her situation was far too dangerous.Apart from her parents, the only person who truly cared for and could protect Tania was Peter."Aunt Nancy, I'll handle this matter thoroughly. You don't need to worry about Tania's safety," Charles assured her. His promise meant Tania would not come to harm.Nancy nodded. "I'll think it over.""There's no rush, Aunt Nancy. Shall we head back now?""Yes, let's. I already told your Uncle Henry I'd stay at Phoenix Tree Residence for a couple of days, and he agreed."Hearing this, Noelle exhaled in relief. She had worried earlier that N
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Charles' gaze darkened, his entire demeanor radiating coldness. "You can try.""Do you think I won't? Bring that woman here right now! I want to see for myself what makes her so special—or is it just that you can't let her go?" Maxwell barked through the phone, his anger palpable.Charles ended the call and looked up at Noelle and Nancy.Sensing something was off, Noelle asked with concern, "What's wrong? Did something happen at the company, or is it the Hoffmans?""It's nothing. Just a minor issue," Charles replied calmly, though his tone hinted otherwise.He turned to Nancy. "Aunt Nancy, I need to head back to the residence for a bit. Would you and Nelly be alright going home on your own?"Nancy instantly grasped the situation and glanced at Noelle before nodding. "Yes, that's fine. I'm feeling a bit tired anyway and could use some rest.""Good. I'll have Ronald come and take you back shortly," Charles said."There's no need, Charlie. Just go handle what you need to. I can ta
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"What do you mean by that?" Maxwell frowned deeply.Charles remained composed. "It's nothing complicated. It's just that I've been your grandson for more than 30 years, yet you still don't understand what I want. Whether or not she's Kelly doesn't matter. What matters is that she's mine. There's no comparison between them. Kelly has never measured up to her.""Y-You're deliberately trying to anger me, aren't you?" Maxwell's expression darkened with rage. "What's so special about that woman? All she has is a face identical to Kelly's. You can have any woman you want. Plenty of daughters from respected families are a perfect match for you. Noelle's family… She's not worthy of you at all.""You're right about being unworthy. I'm the one unworthy of her," Charles interrupted calmly."You…" Maxwell's anger rose further, and he was unable to find the words to say."Is this the only reason you summoned me here today? To have dug into Nelly's background so quickly, it seems you're very
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"You…" Maxwell never imagined Charles would speak to him this way. "Are you serious? Aren't you afraid I'll strip you of your authority? Aren't you worried I'll take away your right to inherit the Hoffman family?"Charles turned fully to face Maxwell, his gaze calm and unwavering. He stood tall, looking down at the older man.Once ruthless in his youth, Maxwell now showed signs of aging, though his sharpness remained."Of course, I'm serious." Charles' tone was indifferent, almost lazy. "But it seems you've underestimated me, Grandfather.""What do you mean by that?""All these years, do you really think I care about becoming the head of the Hoffman family?" Charles shot a sideways glance at Mateo. "Dad, Uncle Henry, take good care of Grandfather. I have other things to attend to, so I'll be going.""Charles, I won't recognize that woman. The Hoffman family will never accept her!"Charles paused briefly. He was already standing tall, but he straightened his back further. "I al
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"When did this happen?" Maxwell gritted his teeth, unable to believe that his most trusted son, Henry, would side with Charles."You knew what happened between Charlie and Kelly back then. You also know that Noelle looks just like Kelly. Why didn't you stop it? And that woman, she's clearly with an agenda. If Charlie is acting recklessly, are you going to do the same?"Henry frowned. "Dad, Charlie is serious about Noelle. This has nothing to do with Kelly.""How do you know? I think he's doing it on purpose." Just the thought of Noelle sharing the same face as Kelly made Maxwell feel deeply uncomfortable."I've spent time with Noelle. She's a good kid. Charlie has his reasons for choosing her. He knows what he wants, and he's not someone without sense.""I don't think he knows anything at all!" Maxwell's frustration boiled over as he began to suspect that Charles had planned this all along. "Are you saying they're really married?"Henry nodded. "Yes, Charlie told me they are."M
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After Mateo left, Chloe and Henry remained seated in the living room. Chloe felt an overwhelming discomfort settle over her.The Hoffmans were like a cage, imprisoning more than just Charles. The only difference was that Charles had the courage and ability to fight back—something she lacked."Uncle Henry..." Chloe's voice was soft."Go home. I'll handle your grandfather," Henry reassured her, waving his hand. "Charlie is still sentimental, at least enough to hold back. Remember that.""I understand, Uncle Henry," Chloe replied quietly.After leaving the Hoffman residence, Charles' expression remained dark. It did not take long for Henry to call him."Uncle Henry," Charles answered, his tone controlled."Your Aunt Nancy..." Henry began.Charles replied, softening his demeanor slightly, "She's at Phoenix Tree Residence. Don't worry, Uncle Henry. I'll take good care of Aunt Nancy. She'll be staying at Phoenix Tree Residence for now, and Nelly will be with her. You can rest easy."
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When Charles returned, he had already tamped down the anger and frustration he carried from earlier, but Noelle could still sense the lingering heaviness in his demeanor.She was chatting with Nancy, sharing amusing stories and anecdotes from her school days about friends she had known.Nancy seemed to grow even fonder of Noelle with every conversation and asked more about her life. She clearly appreciated Noelle's personality.Noticing Charles quietly entering the room, Nancy smiled. "You're back already?"Noelle looked up, her eyes curving into crescents with a bright smile. "Charlie, you're home?""Yeah," Charles answered. At the sight of Noelle's cheerful expression, the weight on his shoulders seemed to lift entirely. The harshness he carried melted away.He returned her smile. "What were you two talking about? You seem to be having a good time.""We were talking about you!" Noelle grinned, standing to take his coat and fetch him a pair of slippers. "Did everything get sort
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"I know that," said Charles.Meanwhile, Noelle had gone upstairs, but she still felt suspicious about Charles' behavior. It was not that she was overthinking. After spending so much time together, she had grown familiar with his moods.Earlier, she had sensed the emotional turmoil he was suppressing. Things were not as simple as he made them seem, but since Charles had chosen not to say anything, she decided not to press him.After hanging up his coat, she lingered upstairs for a while. When she finally came down, she only saw Nancy in the living room. Charles was nowhere to be seen."Aunt Nancy, where's Charlie?" Noelle asked."He's in the kitchen. Come sit with me," Nancy replied with a smile, waving Noelle over. "But I told him I'd cook dinner tonight!" Noelle said, a little surprised."No need. Charlie is handling it. You just come and keep me company for a bit.""Alright." Noelle glanced toward the kitchen and saw Charles washing vegetables. Smiling, she tapped the kitche
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Charles remained silent, and his unreadable gaze was fixed on Simon.After a long pause, Simon was the first to break the silence with a chuckle. "No wonder he's so cautious, carefully planning for years just to counter you. Charles, you truly are a formidable opponent."He stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Should I be grateful that we're not on opposing sides? Otherwise, you'd probably scheme against me as well, wouldn't you?"Charles stood up, slipping his hands into his pockets. "I'll be waiting for your good news.""Charles!" Simon stood up as well. "How can you be so sure I'll cooperate? What if I refuse?""You won't."Their gazes locked in mid-air, and Charles' eyes were filled with unwavering certainty.Simon shrugged. "Alright then.""So, you knew about his identity all along?" Simon asked, genuinely curious about Charles' endgame.Charles' dark eyes glimmered faintly. "I found out not long ago."Had he not been cautious, he might still be unaware of the true motives be
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Simon raised an eyebrow and nodded, but his gaze remained on Noelle. She noticed him as well and gave him a slight nod. "Mr. York, it's been a while."Simon's sharp eyes narrowed slightly, carrying a hint of mischief. "Indeed, it has."Sensing a sudden shift in the atmosphere, Simon arched an eyebrow and shot Charles a sidelong glance before chuckling."Come on, Charles. I'm your invited guest, aren't I? The way you're looking at me is making me nervous."Charles merely let out a cold snort. "Mr. York, let's talk privately."With that, the two of them moved to the hospital room next door. Simon quickly realized that the room had been converted into a personal office—or rather, a surveillance hub.He had noticed something off about the hospital's atmosphere the moment he arrived. There were very few patients, and while the place seemed quiet, the entire area was heavily guarded. Charles had his men stationed everywhere, making it nearly impossible for anyone without serious skil
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Simon could not help but chuckle at Linda's words.It was only then that Linda seemed to notice his presence. She frowned at this uninvited guest and snapped. "What are you laughing at? Careful, or I'll gouge your eyeballs out!""Tsk, tsk, for someone so young, why are you already so vicious?" Simon shook his head in feigned helplessness, his tone filled with mockery. He even gave Linda a look of exaggerated disdain.Linda had always appreciated good-looking people and admired all things aesthetically pleasing. However, when she saw Simon's overly charming face, something strange happened. She did not swoon like she usually would. Instead, she found him rather annoying.She rested her chin on her hand, scrutinizing Simon with an expression far too mature for her age.Simon also found this young lady amusing. Judging by her actions, she was likely skilled in medicine—probably quite skilled.Otherwise, with how cautious Charles was, he would never have entrusted Noelle's life to a
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Elon clenched his fists tightly at Yves' command.This woman was nothing but trouble—Yves' greatest weakness. Elon regretted not killing her years ago when he had the chance.If she had been eliminated back then, none of this would be happening now. Her presence was creating cracks in what had once been a flawless plan.Due to this woman, Yves was now willingly stepping into danger, even engaging with Charles and Steven ahead of schedule. She could not be allowed to stay."Yes, I'll ensure Ms. Anderson's safety," Elon replied.Yves cast him a cold glance before finally leaving the villa.…Meanwhile, after leaving the villa, Simon had the distinct feeling that someone was following him. However, Simon was not just anyone. He might seem carefree on the surface, but in reality, he was the most discreet and unpredictable of the York family's three sons.To outsiders, he appeared to be the least accomplished among the York siblings, but it was precisely this harmless facade that ma
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Yves' cold, piercing gaze fell on Kelly. Seeing her aggressive stance, he tightened his grip slightly around her neck.Kelly's eyes widened in disbelief at the pressure, but the next moment, as if something had clicked in her mind, she stopped resisting altogether.She refused to look at him, yet her demeanor made it clear that she was fully prepared for whatever came next.Yves barely increased the pressure, and Kelly's face gradually flushed red. His bloodshot eyes were fixated on her, but she never once looked at him.The grip around her throat grew stronger, and her breathing became more labored. Yet she made no effort to struggle and just lay there as though she had accepted death.Looking at her like this, Yves suddenly felt an overwhelming surge of rage. He let go abruptly, shoving Kelly onto the bed with force."You want to die? I won't let you get your wish. If you're going to die, it'll be with me!" He loomed over her, his voice laced with a chilling finality. "I won't
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Yves scrunched his brow. "Go ahead. Ask it.""Who are you, really? Are you Yves or Jacob?"Yves' gaze was sharp as it fell on Kelly. "Everyone who once knew me is gone.""Then tell me. I'm going to be gone soon, too!" Kelly said with a faint smile. "It doesn't really matter if I go now or later. I'd rather you be the one to do it than some nasty virus."Yves' frown deepened. "Kelly, please don't make me do this."His hand was a fist, and anyone who knew Yves could tell he was trying really hard to keep calm.However, Kelly kept smiling at him, not even pausing. There was laughter in her eyes but also a hint of sadness. She stared right at Yves and took a step closer.Her hands lifted, shaky, but she did not stop.Yves watched her closely, and when Kelly reached out, he quickly grabbed her hand. "Once we're done here, I'll let you know."Kelly shook her head. "After I find out, you'll end it, and your secret will be safe with me. But if you don't let me see, you know I'll try t
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He stood up and gave Kelly a chilly look. "You think you can just walk out of here? That's not going to happen. Instead of dreaming about escape, you should be thinking about where you'd like to go with me once I've taken care of everything here."Yves reached for the door to leave, but Kelly's voice stopped him.She got up from the bed and stepped down, her bare feet touching the cold floor. She stood a few steps behind Yves, her eyes intensely focused on him. "If I agreed to go with you, would you leave all this behind and take me and Seth away?"Kelly's hands were balled into fists as she spoke. She did not even understand why she was asking that. She stared at Yves's back. He did not turn around and just stood there with his back to her.Kelly could not see his face, but she could read the real reaction in the way he held himself.His hand was still on the doorknob, not letting go. When he heard what Kelly said, he froze, as if her question caught him off guard.Kelly kept he
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"Enough! I know that! You don't have to remind me!" Kelly shouted, her voice filled with frustration. "Yves, you don't need to keep bringing up my painful past. Yes, I once loved Charles, but that's all behind me. I have nothing to do with Charles now, and he's my sister's husband. Please stop making such guesses about other people."Kelly's eyes filled with tears as she stared at Yves. "I don't want to see you. Leave now!"She had thought her words were too mean and would make Yves mad. She expected him to storm out, but he did not move. Confused, Kelly noticed his dark eyes were then bright.Yves smiled. Kelly's yelling had somehow made him feel calm. His eyes were warm and kind, so different from the distant look he usually had.Kelly did not get it, but she was glad he was not mad.Yves let go of her and brought over a plate and spoon. "You must be hungry! You haven't eaten since you woke up. Let me feed you!"Kelly turned her head away, but Yves' eyes grew hard. "Eat," he sa
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Kelly bit her lip, wondering about Simon's place in the York family. It looked like he and Jacob were not on good terms. If Simon could help her...She suddenly remembered Simon saying something about seeing her again before he knocked her out, didn't he?The door creaked open again, and Yves stepped in, this time holding a tray with utensils. As he set the table, a delicious smell wafted through the room, making Kelly's stomach growl at just the right moment.Feeling her cheeks warm, Kelly quickly turned away.Yves's face was as stern as ever, but if she looked really close, she could catch a tiny smile in his eyes. It was faint, but it was definitely there.He helped Kelly sit up and untied the ropes from her wrists. As soon as she was free, Kelly scooted away from Yves and perched on the edge of the bed.Yves's eyes flickered for a moment, but then he scoffed, "Kelly, you're a smart girl. You know that if I set my mind to something, I can make it happen, right?"Kelly scowled
