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Trevon's patience was wearing thin.To him, it was just a dress. Lydia liked it, but Madeline had other, better options.Why the fuss?Madeline's stance was a clear challenge to Lydia.Trevon pressed on. "She's sick, cut her some slack."Madeline replied, "Being sick means she gets to steal other people's stuff?"Trevon's frown deepened. "Why can't you see sense?"Had that been in the past, Madeline's heart would have surely ached. However, all she felt was a twinge of disappointment.Madeline smiled faintly. "She's that into it? Does she want it that badly? Alright, then. Three million dollars, and after the cash is handed over, it's all hers. Mr. Gibson, surely you're not dipping into your grandmother's funds to woo some side chick, are you?"Trevon's voice was a low rumble of warning. "What nonsense are you spouting?"Madeline's chuckle was light, her gaze locked with his, the taunt in her eyes unmistakable.Eventually, Trevon was the one to back down. "No need to bring G
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Lydia felt as though she had been slapped when she heard the accusation. "I didn't know it was Madeline's until I tried it on," she protested.Tracy's sharp eyes turned to the manager. "So, you're suggesting my sales associate is slacking off, letting people try on dresses reserved for others? Who's responsible for this?"The manager was caught between a rock and a hard place, not wanting to upset anyone there.Lydia could only give Trevon a look that pleaded for understanding.Trevon spoke up. "Tracy—"However, before he could continue, Tracy cut him off. "This is a conversation for the ladies. Be quiet."His words were choked back, unspoken.Tracy turned to the manager and sternly ordered, "Bring them here. I want to see who thinks they can defy my rules."Lydia's heart sank, but she tried to smile it off. "It was just a mix-up with the dress. I'll take it off and give it back to Madeline."Tracy was unyielding and brutally frank. "Who are you to meddle in the running of my
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As always, Trevon did not hesitate to send her home.Madeline's world went momentarily dark, and she sank onto the couch.Tracy was spooked, feeling concerned. "Madeline, are you alright?"Madeline gave a weak shake of her head. "I'm okay, Tracy. I turned you down because I've just been discharged from the hospital. I'm not back to full strength yet...""Don't sweat it, I get it. I shouldn't have asked, especially with your need for privacy," Tracy conceded.Madeline offered a wry smile. To her, art was art—painting, photography, no matter. There was no hierarchy. It was just her health that was the dealbreaker.Uneasy about Madeline heading back to the company alone, Tracy arranged for a driver. "Drop by the studio sometime. My daughter's a bit younger than you, and I bet you'd get along."Madeline's smile was her yes.After Madeline left, Tracy returned to her studio, her mind on Trevon. She spat in disgust, "I can't believe he's fussing over someone else when his wife's bare
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Back at the office, Madeline found that Trevon was still out.She smiled to herself, a bit resigned. That contract they had discussed was nothing more than a prop—not something to count on.She settled into a quiet corner desk, already set up with a computer and the usual office gear.Daniel was out and Madeline felt adrift, clueless about her tasks for the day. She sighed, wishing she had stayed home to work on her art.A woman in a sharp pink suit, clutching a pile of papers, walked up to Madeline. Nina's smile was courteous, but her eyes betrayed a haughty chill."Hello. I'm Nina Sabian. Technically, as Mr. Gibson's wife, I should be calling you Mrs. Gibson. However, here at the office, we go by rank or seniority. I'm above you, so I'll just call you Madeline. You can call me Ms. Sabian."Madeline, who had been zoning out, suddenly snapped to attention. Was that the cutthroat office politics Yeneth had warned her about? A silent battlefield?Madeline kept her guard up and ask
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The whole office seemed to hold its breath. Viktor was back, and nobody wanted to be his next victim.Nina watched with a sly grin. With Viktor in a foul mood and picky as ever, Madeline was in for it. Nina had set her up, giving her a mess of documents that would take ages to sort out.Madeline had no clue about art or reports. Surely she had not just copied them as they were?Nina waited for the fireworks, but the expected explosion from Viktor's corner never came. Curious, she strolled by and caught a glimpse of Viktor, his face twisted in disgust as he read the report. Nina's eyes flicked to Madeline, who was dozing off in a corner, and her smile widened. Madeline was so out of her league. Nina was convinced that she, not Madeline, was destined to be Mrs. Gibson.Madeline, meanwhile, was sprawled out from sheer exhaustion. Her body was drained, and her taste buds were messed up, thanks to a whirlwind of hormonal changes that left a nasty flavor lingering in her mouth.The di
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Nina's eyes fell on the report Madeline had printed.Madeline neatly organized the sections Nina had jumbled, even using paper clips to sort them.What stood out was how Madeline summarized each section, detailing the project's progress, outcomes, and the challenges that still needed to be tackled.She had even included visual aids and printed out artworks that made it easy for anyone, even those unfamiliar with art, to see where each part of the project stood—the good points and the shortcomings."You've never worked a day before, have you?"How did she know to do all that then?Moreover, she had an uncanny knack for pinpointing the essence of every piece of artwork.That was definitely not the work of a rookie.Nina had an epiphany and dashed over to Viktor."She didn't do this herself. She had help, no question about it. You might not have heard, Viktor. She's Mr. Gibson's wife. With something this minor, she's got people lining up to help her. She's got no real skill, so y
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Madeline kept her composure, not taking his bait. Even if she was a bit naive, she knew that squabbling with Nina was a pointless waste of time.Trevon let out a mocking laugh. "I thought you were serious about working and that you had some sort of plan for your career. Looks like it was all just talk."Madeline felt a bitter sting in her heart. If he really knew her, he would understand that being a secretary was never part of her plan.Madeline smiled in contempt. "Mr. Gibson, you're really spreading yourself thin, aren't you? One minute, you're at the hospital with your ex-girlfriend. Next, you're fussing over your wife. With all this spare time, maybe you should reflect on our agreement and figure out how to sweep your extramarital escapades under the rug."Trevon pursed his lips, irritation flaring, "Why are we back to this? Lydia's fragile right now, emotionally and physically, after her suicide attempt."Going out for meals and shopping for dresses. Was that 'fragile'?Ta
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Madeline later found out from Yeneth about Lydia being replaced."She had it coming. With Skylandia's heavy workload, she didn't prioritize it and stirred up too much drama. Not many know about the wrist-cutting. They think she's just out on sick leave. However, the grumbling's been loud, especially about redistributing her workload."That extra character demand meant that Madeline would be picking up the slack left by Lydia."You know what? Lydia talks a good game, but when it comes down to it, she hardly takes on any of the real work for you—just a single character design and one scene," Yeneth said.Madeline quirked an eyebrow. She found herself more drawn to creating scenes than characters. That was her true forte.Art like that was usually kept in-house for projects, so she had never gotten the chance to work on it.Madeline broached the subject with Aaron, but he did not give her an immediate yes.[Miss Mora, have you ever done any scene concept art before.]Madeline had
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That batch of red wine did not look too strong, but it packed a punch.As the trio kept drinking, they slowly started to feel the buzz.Yeneth, glass in hand, her cheeks a rosy red, ranted, "Don't employees' lives count for anything? Overtime, day in and day out! It's enough to wear out a horse!"That darn Camden, always harping on about performance, about profits! Is game development just about the bottom line? What happened to the heart? Rubbish!"For a moment, she thought she saw Camden's face, and in a fit of anger, Yeneth tried to slap it away, nearly tumbling into her wine glass instead.Madeline, startled, rushed to steady her.Yeneth, still wobbly, stood up on her own, fixing Trevon with a steely gaze and said icily, "You're just another greedy capitalist."Trevon sat there, calm and collected, but his delayed movements and the occasional glint of bewilderment in his eyes betrayed his inebriation to Madeline.When Yeneth spoke up, he turned his head slowly, locking eyes
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Madeline, caught up in the conversation with Caleb and Yeneth, turned around in shock at Trevon's question.He had just declared he would not touch a drop, and he was suddenly reaching for the wine?However, she let it go without a question.The red wine was smooth and inviting. If he felt like drinking, why not?Trevon grunted a greeting into his phone. "Mr. Caleb Jabs."Caleb snapped out of his reverie, returning the greeting with a subdued nod, his gaze deepening.Yeneth, caught between awkwardness and concern, glanced at Caleb. She was about to speak when a glamorous doctor in a white coat appeared beside him on the screen.The doctor, Camila Jervis, peered at the screen, her smile teasing. "Mr. Caleb Jabs, are you chatting with your girlfriend?"Two women were on the screen, leaving it unclear whom she meant.Caleb shook his head, offering no explanation, and instead asked, "Dr. Jervis, what's up?"Camila arched an eyebrow, not prying further. "The professor's ready to s
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Yahir sipped his cola, feeling utterly dejected.He had bolted from the Lewis family feast, even at the risk of getting caught, just to pocket two bottles of Lafite.They were not the prized '1982' edition, but they were still pretty decent.His mom's constant marriage talk was a drag, but her taste in wine was impeccable. He was all set for a night of no-holds-barred drinking with Trevon.However, Trevon dragged him over to Madeline's, and under the pretext of her pregnancy, confiscated all the wine.Then, it sat tauntingly in the wine cabinet.Yahir gazed at it, each bottle seeming to whisper seductively."Come on, come have a taste."It was pure torture!He took another swig of cola."Whoa!"Yeneth's shout came out of nowhere.Yahir choked mid-sip.The cola fizz popped like fireworks in his throat, sending him into a coughing frenzy, his face flushing a deep crimson as the soda splashed across the floor.Madeline jumped at his coughing spectacle, hastily grabbing a tis
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Madeline swung open the kitchen door to find Yahir wrapping his arms around Yeneth from behind, as if he could not bear to let her go.Her mind, already a whirlwind of thoughts, was completely thrown."What in the world..."Madeline was puzzled as she returned from the kitchen. She had only stepped away to make a call, and then Yeneth and Yahir were locked in an embrace.Yeneth tried to explain, "Madeline, this isn't what it looks like. I was just—"However, Yahir clamped a hand over her mouth, grinning at Madeline. "We're just playing around, Madeline. Hey, do you have any wine glasses? We need four. Let's celebrate!"Trevon stepped out from behind Madeline, his composed facade unbroken. "Lost your head? She's pregnant. Think she can drink?"Yahir smacked his forehead. "Oh, man. I totally spaced on that."Once Yeneth wriggled free, she took a deep breath and delivered a sharp kick to Yahir's leg. "Get off me!"She kicked with all her might, hitting Yahir's shin and sending a
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At that moment, Trevon seemed to freeze, then he straightened his posture. "Madeline, Liam's role is to be your close protection, to ensure your safety."Madeline had faced too many close calls, and he could not shake his concern for her.However, she was fiercely independent. If it were up to him, he would keep her tethered to his side.Madeline let out a derisive snort. She knew Xoan well enough to know he could dig up information on Yoana, but not with such speed and precision.Xoan claimed Liam was the one who had lent a hand.Madeline knew Liam. That had Trevon's fingerprints all over it."Do you really think I've become so dim-witted from pregnancy that I can't think straight?"Trevon looked at her, a mix of frustration and affection in his eyes.She had once been so sweet and compliant. Then, she became so sharp and quick-witted, a match even for him.However, he preferred her that way."Madeline, I'm just looking out for you."Trevon had an insatiable need to know ev
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"Madeline, I've got the scoop on Yoana," Xoan said.Madeline was taken aback. "So soon?"Xoan let out a sly chuckle. "It wouldn't have been this quick, but Liam lent us a hand."Madeline stole a quick look at Trevon, then cast her gaze downward.Fifteen years back, Yoana was forced out of the Sanders Group—a victim of Cilix's cunning plot.It was not just a simple resignation as Bella had naively believed. Yoana was secretly saddled with a mountain of debt.Cilix did not stop there. He tarnished Yoana's name throughout the industry.She could not land a respectable job to save her life.Her personal life was total chaos.Her husband, Jim Livingston, who was once a low-level office worker, had dived into business on the back of Yoana's earnings and made a pretty penny.However, when the bill came due, Yoana hit a wall. Jim had sent all his cash back to his folks, leaving peanuts behind.Yoana was floored. A decade of hard work, and not a dime to show for it.When she begged
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Madeline swung the door open to find Trevon on her doorstep, her eyebrows knitting together in a frown.Before she could get a word out, Yahir popped up from behind him with a grin. "Happy New Year, Madeline!"He waved a container of homemade goodies.Those two had nearly fought that morning, and then they were as chummy as can be—though Trevon looked like he would rather be anywhere else. However, he bit his tongue and kept quiet.With the Gibsons and the Lewises all cozied up for a New Year's feast, what on earth were those two doing there?Yahir's face fell. "Madeline, you've got no idea. My mom's a force of nature. Can you believe she's still dragging me to blind dates on New Year's Eve? I just had to bail."Madeline could not help but think about Liliana's earlier enthusiasm for rallying the troops and was at a loss for words."What about you, Trevon? What brings you here?" Madeline asked.Trevon pursed his lips. He was looking a little quiet too.Edith had been on his ca
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Madeline walked into her house and immediately sensed something was up. She nudged the door wider and there was Yeneth, sparking an involuntary grin on her face."I thought you were going to be hibernating today?"Yeneth had been swamped with the Skylandia project, barely getting any sleep. She had texted Madeline about sleeping in on her day off.With a shrug and a smirk, Yeneth said, "Guess I'm just wired to work. Woke up at the crack of dawn, hung around in bed not to wake you, and by the time I showed up, you were already out and about."Madeline shut the door behind her, musing aloud."I've been turning it over in my mind. All this press and pest hunting is kid's play for the Sanders Group. To really take them on, we've got to… Yank the carpet out from under them?" Yeneth's smile was the answer Madeline needed as she shared her strategy."How's that sound?"Yeneth's thumbs-up was quick, but her frown came just as fast. "Fashion's a shark tank, and jumping in now? That's r
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Madeline's request left Yoana taken aback.A wry smile crossed her face. "What can I possibly help you with at my age?"Madeline grasped her hand with conviction. "No, Mrs. Reed, you're the only one who can do this favor for me."Yoana looked down, her expression unreadable, and whispered, "You're giving me too much credit. Besides, with my background, there's no way I can go back to working with the Sanders Group. I have a couple of pairs of baby shoes here. Take them as a baby shower gift for your little ones."Madeline realized Yoana had gotten the wrong idea, thinking she was there about the Sanders Group or Cilix, and felt a twinge of disappointment."Mrs. Reed, please don't reject my request just yet. I'm planning to start my own fashion label. Everything Is underway, but I'm still missing one crucial piece—a designer."Madeline shared her vision.Yoana's eyebrows shot up in surprise when she heard Madeline's vision for her new company."That sounds just like the Sanders
