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Chapter 203

Penulis: Melanie Paulson
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"Wha… Debbie…"

“In my defense, that combo tasted really good,” Deborah said, blushing slightly.

“Haha, James was so demanding with his cravings,” Ricky teased. Just then, one of his assistants approached and handed him a sheet of paper. “Oh, look, we’ve got the first questions coming in,” he announced, reading the paper. “Alright, here’s one for Deborah: What inspired you to choose your baby’s name?”

“Actually, Jayden was the one who picked the name, and I loved his suggestion. It’s the name of a character from a book I adored as a child.”

“Are you talking about the book The Adventures of Young Duke James?” Ricky asked.

“Exactly.”

“I love that book too! It’s such a fun, lighthearted romance,” Ricky commented before glancing at the next question. “Okay, next up… Oh, this one’s a toughie. Jayden, are you really going to raise a child that isn’t your own blood?”

Jayden’s expression darkened. “Of course I am. I’ve watched him grow, and even though we don’t share blood, I love him an
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  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 204

    “Damn it!” Sophia screamed in fury as she continued to listen to Jayden talk about his plans for a grand, luxurious wedding, all because his beloved deserved nothing less.“That brat has lost his mind! How can he possibly welcome a child that isn’t his blood?” Isabelle complained.The two women had gathered at Isabelle’s house to watch the interview, curious about what they would say. Isabelle also wanted to see if that child was worthy of being called a grandchild or not… and she absolutely hated the boy at first sight. He didn’t resemble her son at all… maybe a little in the face, but he still had more of Deborah’s features.“It’s not fair that she’s getting my dream wedding,” Sophia whined, recalling how she once longed for all those luxuries. But even her parents had told her that spending money like that didn’t make sense… which frustrated her, considering they were supposed to be the kings of the underworld, yet they had to live like humble people because of appearances and to

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  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 205

    "It’s all part of the role since Ricky’s a sensitive host who really connects with women by getting them into the latest gossip about stars, the rich, and the famous."“He’s a true professional,” Samantha remarked.“And I wouldn’t be anything without this amazing woman,” Ricky added, “She believed in my talent and paid for my education.”“Really?”“Yes, though he surprised me,” Samantha confessed. “I offered scholarships and support for those wanting to pursue design and building decorations. But when he came to me with such determination, asking for a sponsorship, I decided to make an exception.”“Oh…”“Thanks to Ricky, the Coopers made a lot of connections in areas not directly related to our main wealth,” Jayden explained. “Word of my mother’s support spread quickly, and soon, others came seeking opportunities.”“So, if you need anything related to fashion, film, TV, or radio, just let me know,” Eric said with a wink, “We’ve got well-placed friends in those circles.”Deborah

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  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 206

    Days started to pass by in a blur of work and sleepless nights, but despite everything, Jayden and Deborah were incredibly happy as they discovered something new about James each day.Nicholas, Elliot, and George took turns visiting Deborah and James as work sometimes got too hectic for them to come by regularly.Caroline also stopped by the house now and then, though she was quite busy with the end-of-term social events.That morning, Nicholas received a call from George, who informed him that everything was ready, so he should come to the office.“Nicholas,” George greeted him as he arrived in the company’s reception area.“Made it on time.”“So it seems. Come on, let’s go take a look.”“Let’s go.”“Hm… I can proudly say that my boy’s work is top-notch.”“Heh, I’ll be the judge of that.”Amidst conversations and bad jokes, they took the elevator up to Elliot’s office.“Where’s Debbie?” Elliot asked, puzzled when he didn’t see her.“She’s not here. I came to get you,” Nich

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  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 207

    “Huh? With what?”Jayden was confused, but he followed his parents, eager to see the surprise they had prepared for Deborah.He was thrilled to join in and helped with the decorations until they were informed that James had woken up. Now, they were in the baby’s room, ensuring everything was just right.To keep Deborah away from the surprise, Jayden offered to help her bathe and feed James.“Hey, love,” Jayden started, gently putting a onesie on James.“Yeah?” she replied, searching for a book to read.“How about we take a little evening stroll?” he asked, putting a tiny hat on their son before picking him up.“Uh, sure… but we can’t stay out too long.”“I know. Come on, I want to show you something,” he said, taking her hand.“Alright,” she agreed, allowing herself to be led.The walk was peaceful, the garden’s golden hues blending with the deepening black of the evening sky.“What part of the estate is this?” Deborah asked, unfamiliar with the area.“It’s a special part o

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  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 208

    After the touching gift, Deborah made it a daily ritual to visit her mother every afternoon, accompanied by James and Jayden. During these visits, she shared stories of her life with her son, while Jayden also joined in, reminiscing about his own childhood.As the days passed, the couple’s major projects were nearing completion; Jayden’s grand hotel opening was just days away, and Deborah was preparing for the relaunch of her grandfather’s company.The day before the big relaunch, Deborah went to the company to check on the final details and take a look at the newly renovated façade, which had been covered to keep it a surprise until the official reveal.That day, since the in-laws were busy, James got to go to work with Deborah, accompanied by Max and Danielle, who had received the usual stern warning to protect them at all costs, or else…Yes, Jayden was a bit extreme when it came to this, but the siblings didn’t mind. They could see that their boss genuinely loved his wife and s

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  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 209

    Deborah ensured the event would reach a wide audience by inviting all the local business owners, the general public, and the media to cover the grand occasion. Her goal was to make the event as eye-catching as possible, hoping to attract future clients and thus help all her loyal employees expand their portfolios.“Look, sweetheart, here’s the list of confirmed guests,” Nicholas said, handing her the list.“Excellent,” Deborah replied, taking it and quickly scanning the names. “Hmm... and the catering service with the waitstaff?”“All set. Almost all the TV stations have confirmed as well,” Max added, helping out with the preparations.“Oh...”“You’re going to be on TV,” Danielle said while playing with the youngest child.“You’re going to be famous,” Deborah teased, watching her son laugh as Dani made funny faces at him while holding a stuffed bear.“I say, give it a few more years, and he’ll be the one giving orders,” Max observed, watching the little one.“No doubt about tha

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    Deborah had been explaining to James what was being shown on those large screens that were displaying numbers and images of companies. It was a special moment for her, as it reminded her of how her grandfather had explained the workings of the stock market to her. Everything was fine until a voice pulled her out of that happy moment. She looked to her right and saw a red-haired woman walking toward them. For some reason, the woman’s walk and the way she swayed, combined with her clothes and appearance, made Deborah frown as it reminded her of something unpleasant. To Deborah, everything seemed to happen in slow motion as she watched this woman approach her Jayden, revealing her bust through the deep neckline of her dress, and then link her arm with his, pressing her body against his. This made Deborah frown even more because, in that moment, she no longer saw just any woman; she saw Sophia. The way this woman approached Jayden was eerily similar to how Sophia used to cling to R

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  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 211

    Marie stormed out of the venue, fuming as she headed straight to the parking lot where a black SUV was waiting for her.“Miss, how—” began an older man as he opened the car door for her.“Shut up and drive!” she screamed at her chauffeur, shoving him aside before getting into the vehicle.The chauffeur merely grimaced and complied, knowing that meant things had gone badly.Marie pulled out her phone from her bag and began typing a message.“Stupid… how dare she steal my man? The Cooper fortune is mine… I was Jayden’s girlfriend first,” she seethed as she tapped angrily on her phone screen. “Tch… damn it, why did my mother have to get all high and mighty and divorce Dad over that little slip with the secretary...” she muttered to herself, frustrated. All her plans had fallen apart because she lost contact with Jayden and he seemed to have forgotten her completely—something she was not about to accept easily.Then she saw that her message had been replied to, making her smile as sh

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    Extra 40: A Happy and Perfect Life Part 2That promise came to an end for one of them three years later, as Nicholas was the first to go due to his heart, which began to fail until it simply stopped beating one cold December morning.Despite the immense pain she felt, Deborah fulfilled her father’s last wish… so they buried him with the diamond pendant that had belonged to her mother and grandfather.It was a very sad time, and everyone came together to keep Deborah from falling apart, as she now felt alone, as though she had lost her family again.But her children reminded her that she wasn’t alone, and because of this, they tried to distract her by having her organize the Christmas party.The days continued to pass, and just when they were preparing for James’ wedding, Eric and Samantha Cooper passed away due to old age.That was news that covered all the media outlets, with the headline telling a beautiful love story, as they had gone to sleep together and passed away to the n

  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 352

    Extra 40: A Happy and Perfect Life Part 1Time began to pass quickly, bringing good, bad, and sad moments that gradually changed the family.One good thing that happened was that after much reflection, Roger managed to make peace with his father, asking for forgiveness for all the stupid things he had done when he was younger. He also apologized to his little brother for being such a jerk.Even though he didn’t want to, Elliot reluctantly accepted the apologies because his wife convinced him that holding onto grudges wasn’t healthy.Unfortunately, the Peterson family only got to celebrate being united for a short period of time because two weeks after that reconciliation… George passed away of natural causes.That was a tragic moment for everyone, one that shook his friends, reminding them of how precious and short life is. Those who suffered the most from the loss of their Grandpa George were Howard and Fiona. But their parents, uncles, and maternal grandparents showered them wit

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    Extra 39: Deborah and JamesAfter lunch, and taking advantage of when his father taking his little siblings to their extracurricular activities, James sought out his mom to talk with her.“Mom,” he called out when he saw her in her study, reading some papers.“Hey, come in,” she said, looking up and setting aside the documents for a moment.“More work?”“Not exactly. These are the reports of the current buildings for sale in the city.”“Huh… are you already looking into that?”“Well, son, your sister graduates next year, and a year is not a lot of time to start a company from scratch.”“Will it already be furnished for her?” he asked, taking the documents to read them.“Yes, that’s why I want to buy a warehouse to remodel or a vacant lot so you and your dad can work your magic to build it and make it just like Elizabeth wants.”“It’s a project I can’t wait to start,” James said excitedly.“Your little siblings are also helping me, looking into sewing stores to buy industrial

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    Extra 38: A Father’s FearsHonestly, it was a strange conversation for James, one he never thought he’d have… in fact, not even in his wildest dreams did he imagine having this kind of interaction with the man who was supposedly his biological father.After telling him a bit about his school life, James paid the bill and said goodbye to Roger, as he had to get back to the office; he didn’t want to be away from work for too long.When he entered the conference room, he saw his father talking to some other architects.“Great, we’re all set then,” Jayden said, dismissing them. “Son, how did it go?” he asked as James approached him.“Fine, but it was weird.”“So... has he started to feel his age?”“I think so,” James replied, making a face.“And what did he want?”“Well, he just started talking to me, apologizing for being absent, and now he wants us to meet up to talk because he wants to get to know me,” James said, scratching his head. “I don’t know… it seemed odd that he wants

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    Extra 37: A Late Talk Part 2“Wow, sorry for the confusion.”“Don’t worry about it. My family supported me, and thanks to learning the truth, I understood why we had three grandfathers.”“I imagine you became an architect because of Jayden.”“That’s right. My motivation was seeing how his drawings came to life… it excited me to the point where I wanted to do the same, and as the days went by, that desire grew stronger, so I decided to make it a reality,” he said, his excitement evident in his words. “Though I also saw that Uncle did something similar by turning his sketches into beautiful jewelry, but that didn’t impress me as much.”“I see, but didn’t my dad teach you the basics of the company?”“Yes, Grandpa showed me the trade,” James said with a smile. “In fact, I’m a good appraiser, and I know how to make jewelry because Uncle also taught me the basics of jewelry design and creation. But I see that as a hobby because the only jewelry I’ve made has been for my mom, my sisters

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    Extra 37: A Late Talk Part 1“I’ll ask you again. What are you doing here?” James questioned, frowning slightly.“James… I…” Roger stammered nervously, his words catching in his throat and refusing to come out.“Are you here to apologize on behalf of your daughter?”“Something like that,” he said, finally managing to speak, though he made a face. “Would you let me talk to you?”“To me?” James asked, confused, pointing to himself. “About what?”“Can I invite you for a drink so we can talk?”“What do you want with my son?” At that moment, Roger saw his longtime rival approaching and standing next to the young man.“Jayden, please let me talk to James,” Roger pleaded.The now platinum-blonde looked confused at his rival. It was the first time Roger had called him by his name, and he could see that Roger seemed genuinely sorry and defeated. Jayden let out a sigh. “James, go with him.”“What?” James looked at him, surprised and confused.“Are you serious?” Roger said, a note of h

  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 347

    Extra 36: Late Regrets Part 2The next morning, during breakfast, Roger was focused on his phone, determined to reach out to James and be the one to make the first contact.“Hey, Dad,” Cassandra called out, trying to get his attention, noticing he was more focused on his phone than his breakfast.“What is it?” Roger asked, looking up.“Well... hey, what are we going to do about last night?”“What?” he said with a frown.“Come on, Dad, aren’t you going to do something about Grandpa and—”“Casandra, enough... I think whatever happened last night should have made the situation clear.”“But…”“They no longer see me as family, and they never recognized you as such, so just forget about it because it’s only the three of us, no one else.”“No…”“Cassandra, enough,” her mother scolded. “I told you yesterday not to go, and all you did was humiliate yourselves in public,” she said, looking her daughter in the eyes. “Grow up already. You lost that boy because you chased something that

  • The Revenge of the Mute Wife   Chapter 346

    Extra 36: Late Regrets Part 1Roger didn’t return home for the rest of the night. He ignored the cries of his ‘daughter’ as he headed to the nearest bar to have a drink and try to clear his mind.Seeing his father defeated and exhausted had made him stop and think.While sipping his third beer, he raised his gaze and saw his reflection in the mirror behind the bar, realizing that an old man was staring back at him... which scared him. He now looked at his hands, which had more wrinkles than he remembered. When had he changed so much?His once beautiful hair was now streaked with gray, his face showed his age, and he had dark circles under his dull eyes.When had he gotten so old?And why did he look like this?He was supposed to age gracefully, but that wasn’t the case... because what he saw in that mirror was a shell of the successful man he once was.He thought back to James. That boy had surpassed him in height; he was the version of himself Roger had always wanted to be: ta

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    Extra 35: Total BreakElliot was furious to see Roger and his daughter at the party.“Why did you hurt my daughter?” Roger hadn’t recognized James and just wanted to help his princess. “Who do you think you are…?” Then he saw James and, how could he not recognize him? He was Roger’s spitting image, giving the latter the same hateful look Roger himself wore.“I should ask you the same thing, sir. Who do you think you are, crashing a private event?” James asked.Roger was about to respond, but…“What’s the meaning of this?” George asked, approaching them.“Grandpa, they attacked me, and…” Cassandra started to say.“Miss, don’t call my grandpa ‘Grandpa,’” declared Howard.“Tom, call security,” Eric ordered. “Get these two out of the party.”Among the guests, a blond young man recognized Cassandra but didn’t go to help her because his parents didn’t allow it. They didn’t want to end up caught in the middle of the problem and become collateral damage, nor did they want to fall out

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