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Willow was alarmed when she heard the doubt and shock in Sonia's tone. Without hesitation, she hung up. The last thing she wanted was for Sonia to stir trouble with this information."Mr. Bassett, I've been nice to you. You'd better not take advantage of me.""Taking advantage of you?" he questioned with a squint and examined her. "Weren't you the one who seduced me in the first place?""What happened that night was an accident.""I don't think so.""I'm not sure if you have any preferences or kinks, but from what I saw just now, women seem to be throwing themselves at you. You can make your pick. Why would you insist on dating me?" she countered.She knew Theodore couldn't have been serious about her despite her beauty because she was married.He remarked, "I'll let you know when you are divorced."She nearly choked on anger upon hearing that. Did Theodore not listen to a word she just said?Just when Willow attempted to argue with him, she held back at the thought of the pro
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"Isn't that you and Theodore Bassett in the photo?" The reporters' questions put Willow in a difficult spot.At that moment, they heard a cold voice from behind. "I am the man in the photo, alright, but who gave you the permission to make a scene at the Bassett Corp. office?"Theodore appeared, and the reporters immediately took a few steps backward. He explained, "The company's management had dinner at the bar that night. Shall I show you the list of the attendees as well?"He strode to Willow and stood a distance away, close enough to protect her yet not appear too intimate.The reporters were taken aback and silent.Finally, a bold reporter blurted out, "But why was Willow Jett present at the management dinner?"Looking indifferent, Theodore said, "Strand Real Estate has been aiming to work with our company. Ms. Jett put in a lot of effort to meet with me and my management."He cast a glance at Willow. Getting the hint, she extracted a file from her bag and explained, "It w
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After hanging up, the car returned to an oppressive silence. Theodore spoke, breaking the silence. "I can help you out if you don't want to go home yet.""Are you kidding me? I'll have to go home and face the music sooner or later." However, Willow changed her tune upon seeing his expression. "I mean, I'll have to meet with Quentin to discuss the divorce somehow.""Are you able to explain to him about what happened today?""I thought you clarified it with the reporters."He furrowed his brows and said, "Do you think people would believe my words?"He claimed that Willow was at the bar to deliver a business proposal, during which they were caught hugging on camera. It certainly did not look like a coincidence.The reporters had left the building because they could not risk getting into a confrontation with Theodore. His words carried weight, and he could explain his way out of any situation. Unfortunately, Willow did not have such influence."I know," she mumbled, head hung low,
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"What the others say? It's made the news! I was curious how you managed to secure all the business deals. Is this how you go about it? Son, can't you see the true colors of this vixen?" Gina barked.Willow was struck by the humiliation. Stephanie chimed in to fan the flames, "Willow, how can you be so immoral? How could you do this to my brother? He's treated you very well and listened to you. Your action is a slap in our face. Oh, my poor brother!"Willow clenched her fists, asking, "What exactly did I do?""Are you still denying? The reporters are in front of our house! We wouldn't have learned about the affair had the reporters not gone after Theodore Bassett, thanks to his fame!"Willow had never gotten along with Stephanie. Stephanie, thinking she was born to wealth, looked down on Willow, who came from a lower-class family. Now that she had something to taunt Willow with, she'd make full use of it.Willow refused to engage with her and cast a glance at Quentin, who was beh
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The TV screen in the Strand Villa flickered and switched off.Quentin was ashen-faced. Earlier, he had been sure that there was nothing between Theodore and Willow because a rich man like Theodore would never be interested in an unpolished, married woman, especially when women were lining up for him.However, Theodore's appearance on the livestream proved Quentin wrong.Gina bellowed, "You shameless bitch!"She slapped Willow across the face, and the sound echoed in the living room, breaking the silence.Willow fell onto the ground and pressed on her cheeks as she stared at Gina in disbelief.Seeing that Gina was enraged, Stephanie spoke without reservations to add fuel to the fire. "What more can you say when your lover has come all the way to our home?"In the chaos, Willow shot Quentin a glance. Her husband, whom she had insisted on marrying against all odds, did not speak up for her at all.She soon accepted the fact. Even though it was Quentin who had cheated on her in the
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Even Willow was stunned by Theodore's statement. Theodore warned, "I do not like to repeat myself."Snapping back to reality, Quentin hissed, "You two … You … really …"Despite his best efforts, he could not bring himself to openly accuse Theodore and Willow of an affair. Any man, even one who did not love his wife, would never accept being cuckolded as it would bruise his ego.Quentin's face turned green with jealousy. Gina finally comprehended the situation and spat, "The audacity to show up after what you've done! This is beyond ridiculous. What have our family done to deserve such humiliation?"The humiliating words stung Willow. She attempted to confront Gina but was held back by Theodore. He instructed Clark, "Clark, bring Willow to the car."Clark politely addressed Willow, saying, "Ms. Jett, after you."Willow immediately left because she did not want to engage further with the Strands. When she left, Quentin visibly panicked and growled, "What do you take us as?"Utte
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Theodore questioned, "Are the news taken down?""Yes, all media outlets took down their news, including trending topics on social media. I believe the news would die down before tonight."Theodore nodded and tapped his fingers on the photo.On the night the photo was taken, Quentin was sleeping with Sonia, so that eliminated Sonia from the suspect list. Who else could it be?…The sky was getting dark. Quentin drove to Sonia's apartment downtown, which he had rented for her.He recalled the first time he brought her to the new apartment. When he closed the door, she immediately threw herself at him with great enthusiasm, drowning him in her tenderness.Sonia offered him absolute obedience that he could never seek from Willow, which boosted his ego.She wondered, "Why did you ask me to take leave? Did something happen?""Nothing. I just missed you." Quentin immediately pinned Sonia on the bed, desperate to release his anger and anxiety.Although she was surprised by his action
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It was past the clock-in time in the morning at Strand Real Estate. The two young staff at the front desk were eagerly discussing the gossip from the company group chat when they overheard the clicking of heels nearing.One of them noticed Willow from the corner of her eye and quickly put her phone face down on the desk. She shot up and greeted Willow, "Good morning, Ms. Jett."Willow showed up in an imposing manner. She was dressed in a peach-colored pantsuit, her neck adorned with a Burberry silk scarf, accentuating the charm and sassiness of a career woman.She walked past the front desk and entered the elevator. The front desk staff finally collected themselves and made an internal call. "Hello? Darren, Ms. Jett is in the company. She's headed toward the HR Department!"The staff assumed she was going to the HR Department because she headed to the 12th floor. When the elevator door slid open, Willow stepped foot into the HR Department with a sour face.Darren Foster, the HR m
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"What choice do you think I need to make?" Theodore stepped closer. His tone was filled with displeasure. "What are my choices?"Willow hesitated for a moment but maintained her composure as she voiced her concerns. "We need to face reality, Theodore. I will take Yasmine back to Portumville, and you're tied to the Bassett family. Who knows what will happen in the future?""So, you're giving me a heads-up so I can find someone else sooner?""I—""Should I be thanking you then?" Theodore's anger flared. "Willow, this is what's on your mind after everything we've been through? What do you take me for? What do you take yourself for?""I…" Willow found herself speechless."Are you doing this on purpose?""No, I'm not." Willow tried to explain herself, but for once, her words failed her.Theodore's eyes burned with frustration. Seeing her struggling to justify herself only fueled his anger more. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her close.Willow let out a startled muffle, but it was
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Willow noticed something odd and asked, "When did you two get so close? Cedar, you even know what game Jessica likes?"Cedar casually replied, "She posted about it on Instagram."Willow's expression changed to one of realization. "Oh, right. I remember now."After saying that, she looked at Jessica with a raised eyebrow and proudly said, "See how thoughtful Cedar is? He remembered such details and even brought the game you wanted. I wonder which lucky girl will end up with him."Jessica forced a smile and awkwardly shoved the game console under the pillow as if it were something unpleasant to touch.Yasmine raised her head. "End up with him? What does that mean?"Willow patiently explained, "It means who will marry Uncle Cedar.""It must be Ms. Sweeney!" Yasmine pointed to the bed next to her and blurted out, "Uncle Cedar saved her. She said she'll marry him to repay the favor."Willow's face was filled with shock while Jessica quickly waved her hand. "No! I never said that. Wh
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At the City Hospital, since both Willow and Jessica needed to stay in the hospital, Terence decided to use a bit of his authority to arrange for them to share a room."So what are your plans? Are you not going back to Portumville?" Jessica asked."I still have to go back. The company headquarters is there. Have you ever seen a president of a public company who never goes to the office? Joywell is still growing. I can't leave," Willow explained."So when are you planning to go back?"Willow hesitated. "I'm still thinking."Balancing a career and family was tough. One had to give way to the other."There's nothing to think about. You wouldn't want to give up Joywell's prime opportunity, and you wouldn't want to keep flying back and forth to see Yasmine. Just have Theodore go with you to Portumville then."Jessica, with her independent mindset, often focused on herself and didn't always consider the practicalities of others' situations.Just then, a knock came at the door. "Come i
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As Theodore closed the door behind him, Terence turned to him with a concerned look. "Aren't you going to stay with her?""Let her be alone for a while," Theodore replied.Through the glass on the door, Theodore could see the frail figure lying on the hospital bed, and his heart ached for her."By the way, how's Jessica?"Terence responded, "She's fine. Cedar's with her. Thankfully, he noticed in time, and the sleeping pills weren't of a lethal dose."Joey had drugged Jessica with an overdose of sleeping pills. Then, she was left unconscious and tied up in a small storage room at an apartment in Marldosa Gardens.Following that, Joey hired someone from the black market to drive Jessica's car to Portumville, which caused the car's GPS to show up constantly on the highway.Terence couldn't help but ask, "Are Cedar and Jessica…""I don't know," Theodore replied flatly, "but it's not a bad thing.""Not necessarily," Terence said, crossing his arms. "It's fine for the heiress of Re
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At the hospital, Willow's neck wound had been stitched up with four sutures. She had to stay in the hospital for observation.Terence was still in the operating room with Matthew. Over an hour had passed with no news. Yet, Matthew's family couldn't be reached at the moment.Theodore sat by her bedside. "Be careful.""I'm fine," Willow replied, leaning against the headboard. "How did you find out that Joey and I were at the riverbank?""Matthew called me." Theodore's voice was rough. He covered Willow with a blanket and began to explain the recent events."I had a DNA test done with Yasmine and confirmed Iris' claims. At least it proved that Joey was the one who took Yasmine back then. After that, I had Clark start investigating Joey."The first thing Clark did was track down the doctor who did the DNA test for Matthew and Yasmine, and sure enough, Joey was there meeting him."When Clark arrived, the doctor was already dead. His body was hidden in the garage at Marldosa Gardens.
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Willow's words crushed Joey completely.Possessiveness? To others, her years of admiration and waiting were nothing more than laughable possessiveness."They're over there!" A voice suddenly rang out. Following that, the chaotic sound of footsteps echoed from the other side of the rocks.Willow looked up to see a tall, familiar figure rushing toward her. Without needing to guess, she knew how anxious the man must have been. Her nose tingled, and tears suddenly began to fall.As Joey glanced at the approaching police, she tightened her grip on Willow and dragged her backward. "Don't come any closer! Stay back!" she shouted.Theodore, who was more frightened than he had ever been, also roared, "Don't go any further! Let her go, Joey.""Let her go?" Joey laughed bitterly. "And let her reunite with your family? Dream on!""Joey." Willow managed to squeeze out the words through her pain. "Stop it, Joey."Even at this moment, she hoped Joey would have a change of heart and turn awa
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Willow lay on the rocks as her neck bled and stained the collar of her white shirt. The scene was shocking. But compared to the pool of blood beneath Matthew, her injuries were nothing. Even though she desperately tried to escape, the distance she crawled was far from enough to save her life.Footsteps approached from behind; Joey had released Matthew and was walking toward Willow."Do you know what he just told me?" Joey's voice came from behind as Willow continued to crawl away.Joey didn't stop her, and she merely paced alongside Willow. For every step Willow took, Joey mirrored her, patiently recounting her conversation with Matthew."I asked him if he ever loved me. Do you know what he said?""He told me to let you go."In the wind of the river, Joey's laughter sounded particularly eerie. "Even at this moment, he only thinks of you. His loyalty to you is absolute, isn't it? I want to ask you a question."Suddenly, Joey squatted down and yanked Willow's hair, forcing her
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"Leave right now?" Joey asked incredulously. She then burst into tears. "If only you had said this three years ago!""It's not too late now.""It is too late," Joey said as she shook her head. Willow felt herself being choked. She struggled for breath as the immense force pressed against her neck and pulled her toward the edge of the rocky outcrop with the raging river below."Joey!" Matthew staggered closer."Don't come any closer!"Willow felt a sharp pain in her neck as the knife's blade dug deeper into her flesh."Joey." She gritted her teeth against the agony and asked, "So Yasmine really was stolen by you, wasn't she?""You're still asking such questions at this point? Willow, you really are stupid.""Where's Yasmine?""Ha! What do you think?" Joey's laughter was manic.The rhetorical question sent Willow plummeting into despair as if reliving the anguish from three years ago. It felt like her heart and lungs shook violently, and every nerve of hers screamed in pain.
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"We've known each other for so many years, and now, suddenly, I plan to leave Emperia. It's hard not to feel a bit reluctant," Joey said with a hint of nostalgia, her expression darkening as she turned to look at Willow.As the river breeze blew, Willow felt something unfamiliar about the woman in front of her, as if she had never known her at all."What's wrong?"Joey noticed the strange look in Willow's eyes.Willow steadied herself, hiding her immense shock and confusion behind her clenched fist, and casually asked, "When do you plan to leave? Have you decided where to go?""We're thinking of heading to Westwood first. Do you still remember we made a promise in college to go to Westwood for our graduation trip?""I remember.""But you suddenly decided to get married at that time and got busy with matters at Strand Real Estate.""Actually, you didn't have to worry about me. You could have gone without me.""Didn't you know? Matthew liked you, so when he heard you weren't goi
