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Charles glanced at Sean but coldly ignored him, instead nodding politely toward Yitty. "Good evening, Mrs. Smith.""Very good, indeed," Yitty replied, her gaze flickering between Charles and Noelle. "You got married without telling little old me?"Charles chuckled softly. "Our marriage was kept low-key, and only a few close friends were aware. We planned to inform you when we held the wedding banquet."Yitty nodded approvingly. "You're quite fortunate. Ms. Shaw is gentle and graceful. Seems like our Bob missed out," she teased.She then glanced knowingly at both Charles and Bob, who shared a quick, understanding smile."Mom, Mr. Hoffman and Ms. Shaw were already married before I met them," Bob added."That early?" Yitty looked a bit surprised, then turned to Noelle with a curious expression. "But it seemed like the Shaws weren't aware of it…"Noelle offered a slightly embarrassed smile. "Only my two grandfathers know about our marriage."Yitty nodded again. "Well, it's best for
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"Let's go to our usual spot. There shouldn't be too many people at this hour," Noelle said while letting go of Charles' hand with excitement. "I'm in a good mood today, Charlie, so dinner's on me!"Charles shook his head and tapped her nose playfully. "Don't worry. Your husband still has enough money to keep you from going hungry!"…Back at the Hoffman residence, Charles' stance had cast a tense atmosphere over the entire household.Though Maxwell had brought Kelly back, he was far from satisfied with her. Seeing Kelly's child only heightened his disapproval, but he felt it was necessary to bring her in to push Charles to divorce the imposter, Noelle.Once that was accomplished, Maxwell would have his own ways of dealing with Kelly.In Maxwell's eyes, neither Noelle nor Kelly was good enough for Charles.The air in the house was thick with unease. Henry's support clearly lay with Charles. Since Nancy's health was still delicate despite her recovery from surgery, Henry took her
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Kelly's head snapped up. "Grandpa, what about Seth?" she said, her brow creasing with worry. "Seth is just a kid. He needs me!""Really?" Maxwell's icy stare cut through her. "You must know that without my help, you wouldn't even be able to set foot in Zyphonia. Ms. Anderson, you need to understand that even though you're an Anderson, your family has turned their backs on you."Kelly's face drained of color, and her fingers tightened into a fist. "What do you want me to do?"Maxwell nodded, satisfied with her response, and handed her a stack of papers. "This woman, Noelle, is Charles's wife!"Kelly's whole body shook. She clutched Seth with one arm and took the documents from Maxwell with a trembling hand. His words sent a wave of unease crashing over her. "What are you saying? Charles is... married?"She knew the disaster three years ago had made Charles despise her. Charles was a man, so of course he would not stay single for so long.However, Kelly was very surprised to learn
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The following day, Noelle got up at the crack of dawn to wait outside the company for Brian. When he showed up, she waved him over enthusiastically. "Mr. Parker, this way!"Brian quirked an eyebrow and strolled over with a grin. "Why are you up so early?" Despite his teasing, he hopped into the car. "Sorry. Someone borrowed my car last night."Noelle chuckled and fired up the engine once Brian was buckled in. "It's all good. My car might not be as fancy as yours, but it gets the job done." She glanced at Brian. "Is there any music you want me to play?""Anything's fine!"Noelle nodded. "Um... Mr. Parker, I just wanted to apologize for acting a bit strange recently. I've had some personal stuff going on..."Brian hesitated briefly when Noelle mentioned ‘personal reasons’, but he quickly recovered and nodded. He asked, "Everything's okay now, right?"Noelle blinked away her surprise. "Yeah, it’s all good.""I was talking about her," Brian clarified, catching the confused look on N
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"Yeah! Who even is Noelle, anyway? She just popped up in the project department six months ago, and now she's showing up with Sir Hoffman.""I know, right? That woman...""Wait, that's not Noelle," someone in the crowd piped up.All eyes turned to the receptionist, whose cheeks were flushed with embarrassment. She said with a bit of uncertainty, "I ran into Ms. Shaw this morning. She and Mr. Parker had just taken off in her Ferrari."Noelle's Ferrari was a real head-turner, especially as it was so incongruous with her personality. Everyone figured a woman like Noelle could not possibly afford a Ferrari, so there were always rumors about who she really was, making her all the more memorable."Today, she’s wearing a black coat, not her signature white suit. That's not her style at all!" Noelle usually dressed classy, and the lady with Maxwell earlier had a different vibe.Whispers swirled through the crowd as the receptionist's words took root. "So, who is she? Anyone who can walk
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Something clicked in Ronald's head as he looked at Kelly, and he remembered Charles had sent him out to the elevator. "Sir Hoffman, did you come to see Mr. Hoffman?"Maxwell's lips thinned, his annoyance clear as he shot Ronald a look. "Where's Charles? Is he too high and mighty to greet me?""Sir Hoffman, Mr. Hoffman's busy right now. He's got a meeting soon...""I can meet him in that morning meeting. Kelly, come with me to the conference room. I'll be announcing your new role at Colossus Group myself!" Maxwell said, leading Kelly away once more. Ronald's eyes popped, and his jaw fell to the floor.What in the world was going on? Kelly was back, and she was joining Colossus Group? What was this turn of events? Sir Hoffman was supposed to hate Kelly's guts, yet he was personally escorting her and throwing his weight around to intimidate Charles! Ronald pictured Charles's icy stare and frosty demeanor and suddenly felt a lump in his throat. He wished he could just quit th
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The conference room was filled with high-ranking execs who had shown up for the usual morning meeting. They were all on edge today, sitting up stiffly and staring at Maxwell and Kelly.They were squirming in their seats anxiously. Maxwell had not bothered himself with the company's ins and outs for years. He had his people around, but he was pretty much out of the game nowadays.It was smooth sailing for Colossus Group without Maxwell. His arrival reminded everyone of Lennon Group's crash and burn. In just a month, Peter toppled the mighty Lennon empire, a family business that had lasted a whole century.It was a total mystery why Peter, who had been close to becoming the Lennon family’s head, destroyed the company like that.The Hoffmans and the Lennons were like the old guard of Brookville. Their roots ran deep through the town's history, and it was hard not to connect the dots when it came to those families.However, the buzz was really about the mysterious lady in white standi
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Maxwell slammed his hand down on the table. "What's wrong with me inviting her? Does my grandson's wife need permission to work at our company?"Maxwell's declaration sent shockwaves through the room. No one could have predicted that Ms. Anderson was Charles's wife.Charles's face clouded over. He tapped his long fingers on the table and let out a sly chuckle. "Your grandson's wife? I didn’t know you had a secret grandchild you made Ms. Anderson marry."Maxwell was speechless.Kelly was speechless too.Everyone's jaws dropped.They were eager to catch every juicy detail of this high-society scandal."Y-you disgrace...""Am I wrong?" Charles watched Maxwell turn red with anger. He stood up to lean on the table, his voice teasing, "Or is she some distant relative from the Hoffman family?"Maxwell gripped his cane so hard his knuckles went white. "You little rat! Kelly is your...""What is she to me?" Charles's voice rose, his piercing gaze landing on Kelly. "Ms. Anderson, right
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Kelly's clothes were nearly torn apart by her own hands, and her arms and neck were covered in scratches. A small wound marred her forehead, likely from when she had hit the ground earlier.A dark glint flashed through Simon's eyes as a distant memory resurfaced. It was of a woman in a dimly lit alleyway years ago...His grip around Kelly tightened involuntarily. He closed his eyes briefly, pushing the emotions back down. When he opened them again, his expression had returned to its usual indifference.Without hesitation, Simon carried Kelly out of the dark, suffocating underground prison. The hidden dungeon was tucked away inside a rockery in the York family's back garden—a place no one would have suspected.Even after living in the York residence for over a decade, Simon had never known such a place existed.No wonder Peter's men had found nothing, despite exhausting all available resources. Who would have thought Elon had hidden Kelly right under the York family's nose?Simon
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Elon ruthlessly threw Kelly to the ground. Her head slammed against the cold floor with a loud thud. A sticky, warm sensation spread across her forehead, and within seconds, she tasted the familiar metallic tang of blood in her mouth.Dazed, Kelly blinked a few times, her vision wavering. She swayed as she tried to push herself up, but before she could stand, Elon kicked her back down.A sharp pain exploded in her chest, and she could not hold it in anymore. She spat out a mouthful of blood. She now lay there, completely unable to move."You—"Elon raised his hand, ready to strike again. However, before his blow could land, a sudden force struck him from behind. A powerful kick sent him flying."Mr. Simon!"Elon looked up in shock at the newcomer. "This is Mr. Jacob's business. I suggest you stay out of it!"He showed no fear toward Simon. In Elon's mind, Simon was nothing compared to Jacob. Among the three York grandsons, Jacob was the only one truly capable of inheriting the f
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Overnight, Brookville's largest underground casino was completely wiped out. Almost no one knew who was behind it.By the time the casino staff realized what had happened, all their systems had been hacked, and financial records from across the world had been completely destroyed.By the time Elon received the news, it was already too late. The casino that Yves had been secretly managing for so long had been taken down in a single night. That casino had been involved in countless transactions, but now, everything was gone.Elon stared at the wreckage before him, his fury boiling over as he slammed his fist against the computer screen. "Where's Mr. Yves? When is he coming back?""I don't know!"The guard who had been following Elon barely got the words out before Elon kicked him aside. "Get in touch with him immediately!"Elon's expression was dark with rage. Everything they had built was crumbling in an instant.…Deep in the underground prison, Kelly had lost track of how long
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Jeanette's sharp gaze remained fixed on Simon. "Simon, tell me, do you truly not understand the company's affairs?""Grandma, I'm only good at eating, drinking, and having fun. I'll leave the rest to Jacob and Matthias!" Simon remained steadfast in his refusal to take over York Group's affairs.Jeanette hesitated for a moment, her expression filled with doubt as she shifted her gaze toward Matthias.Among the three grandsons of the York family, Jacob was mature, steady, and methodical in handling matters. Simon, on the other hand, was carefree and had never accomplished anything significant—except for constantly getting involved in various messy situations.As a result, the most well-known figures in the York family were Jacob and Simon while Matthias had never truly been taken seriously by Jeanette."Alright then. Until Jacob returns, let Matthias handle it. But Simon, you should still help where you can—you're all cousins, after all.""Of course, Grandma!" Simon replied with a
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Matthias had been waiting for this opportunity and was eager to seize full control over the family's power.The family meeting had been dragging on for hours, yet no conclusion had been reached.Simon sat with his head lowered and casually fiddled with his phone, appearing indifferent. However, in reality, he was actively manipulating York Group's stock movements.As he listened to the endless arguments among the York family's elders, he merely moved his fingers, effortlessly causing drastic fluctuations in York Group's stock prices.Finally, he lifted his head and saw Jeanette coming down the stairs. He immediately stood up."Grandma, why did you come downstairs?"Jeanette looked at Simon with a slight hint of confusion. However, the moment quickly passed as she reached out and patted the back of his hand."It's you, Simon. What's all this noise about? You've been arguing for hours. It's giving me a headache!"Despite her words, her eyes were sharp as she surveyed the room.S
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Charles furrowed his brows tightly at Noelle's words. "Nelly, Kelly will be fine. You have to trust me."He reached out to gently rub her back, soothing her until she finally calmed down. However, once Noelle was settled, his expression darkened completely.Peter's people had been searching for three days, but there was still no sign of Kelly. The tracking chip Charles had implanted in her had long been removed by Yves, leaving them with no way to trace her location.Charles sat by Noelle's bedside, watching as she fell into a deep sleep under Linda's acupuncture treatment, yet his heart remained unsettled.Linda looked at Noelle and sighed helplessly. "Mr. Hoffman, while Noelle's condition is stable for now and the virus hasn't flared up, she's still pregnant. Any stress or anxiety could be dangerous for her. No matter how skilled I am, I won't be able to help if she keeps worrying like this."She handed Charles another prescription. He took it, and his brows were tightly knitted
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"Ms. Anderson, you should worry about yourself instead! Even if Mr. Yves remembers you in the future, I'm afraid your situation will be far worse than this. I told you before—I won't let you die so easily. So, Ms. Anderson, just stay here and make yourself comfortable!" Elon spat."Elon, once Yves finds out, he'll kill you. He will."The only response Kelly received was the heavy clang of the cell door slamming shut.She used every ounce of strength to scream, but after Elon left, all that remained was pain—unbearable, all-consuming pain.She trembled violently, shivering as if she had been thrown into an ice cellar, yet moments later, it felt as if she were being scorched alive.Kelly writhed on the floor, the torment so excruciating that she nearly passed out.Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes as she closed them.She suddenly recalled the first time she had met Yves. She had infuriated him, and she had blurted out in a fit of defiance, "Only by falling in love with yo
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Kelly let out a cold chuckle. "Is that so? Then why hasn't Yves killed me yet? Shouldn't he have killed me the moment I tore off his mask and discovered his identity?"She struggled to her feet, but the iron chains around her ankles were secured to the floor. She barely took a few steps before the chains yanked her back, causing her to fall heavily onto the ground.Pain radiated through her body, and a sharp sting shot through her palms as they scraped against the rough surface. She winced, sucking in a breath.Her ankle, caught in the unforgiving grip of the iron shackle, twisted painfully.Forcing herself up, Kelly looked at Elon. "Locking me up here… Is that truly Yves' decision?"Elon remained silent. He knelt before her, gripping her jaw forcefully before she could react. In one swift motion, he shoved a small pill into her mouth.Kelly clamped her lips shut, struggling against him. However, Elon's grip was ruthless. He squeezed her cheeks hard to force her mouth open and pu
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Peter's men immediately sprang into action. Since Kelly had disappeared from the villa, they started their search from there.While they were looking for Kelly, Elon had already moved her to another location. Kelly had no idea where she was.She only remembered that after Yves left, the man who had always been by his side appeared, striking her across the face. She blacked out instantly.When she woke up again, she found herself lying on an icy, damp surface. The air was cold, and she had no clue where she was.She struggled to sit up, only to realize that heavy iron chains shackled her wrists and ankles. The room was pitch-black without a single trace of light.Kelly groped around in the darkness, but she could not make out anything. In such a void, her hearing became especially sensitive. She caught the sound of approaching footsteps.Moments later, the door creaked open, allowing a sliver of light to pierce through the darkness. The sudden brightness momentarily blinded her. W
