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"Are you blind, or are you just a goddamn monster with no empathy?! Do you see the state he's in right now?!" Edith screamed."I wasn't the one who did this to him, you buffoon, so how about you miss me with that moralist crap?" I retorted, snatching the form back and slamming it onto the table next to his bed."I saved your life for years, Edward. With my blood. I owe you nothing. Everything I could give, I have already given you."You're the one who betrayed and hurt me, so don't you dare call me a monster after everything you've done. If you truly know you're in the wrong, then sign this form right now!" I demanded.He stared at me. Then, slowly, he took the paper from my hand.I expected him to tear it apart, so I warned him, "I have plenty of copies, Edward. You can't destroy them all."To my surprise, he flexed his palm at me and said, "A pen, please."I was stunned."A pen, please," he reiterated. "I thought you wanted me to sign."Edith stared at him in disbelief. "Are
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Edward stared at me in renewed shock. "You've changed in two months. It's like you're not the Taylor I knew.""Oh yeah? Maybe you should congratulate me on my rebirth. I'm no longer the kind of idiotic doormat everyone could walk over," I retorted.Everything I'd gone through in the past few weeks felt like a cleansing fire. I was reborn from it, like a phoenix.I should be proud that I survived it, and now my life and career were at new heights.Had I been even a little weaker or more naïve, I would have been burned to ashes. I wouldn't be standing here, listening to him react with shock at my transformation.The Kennedys watched me in stunned silence.I sighed, tucking the form back into my bag. "Get well soon. I'll be waiting."I turned to leave and opened the door."Taylor, I'll help Mr. Jones out of this," Edward declared."Are you nuts?!" I spun around, perplexed. "What good will that do?!""I'll be able to help you," he claimed."What?!""You're just confused by your
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Jean was stunned. "What the hell? He changed his stance?!""I don't know what's with him, either. I think he's actually possessed. I can't predict him," I replied."He even said he's gonna help Harry and that this was for my sake. He claimed he didn't want me to 'regret' what I did to him, so he was basically atoning for my sins. Or something.""Dafuq?! Is he actually hospitalized for insanity?!" Jean exclaimed.I laughed tiredly. Even I had no explanation for any of this.After the call, I thought about asking Soren about his invitation. But at the same time… I was too timid to bring it up.I hadn't received an invitation, after all.Maybe we had some sort of psychic connection because he called me right at that moment.I laughed when I saw his name—maybe we really were bound together in some way."Hello? Lord Soren, what is it?" I answered.Since he wouldn't let me call him Mr. Kenway, I figured I'd just be cheeky instead.As expected, he laughed. "Really? You're gonna add
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"I'm not sure, but I brought my annulment form when I visited him, and for some reason, he signed it. Maybe his conscience finally kicked in. Regardless, once he's discharged, we'll resume the procedure."I sounded excited—as though I was already one step closer to freedom from this marriage."That sounds great. Congrats on getting closer to freedom," Soren said."Thank you."I overheard someone speaking from the other side and was sure he had to still be at work."You should get back to whatever you're working on. I need to drive. Talk some other time?" I suggested."Sounds good. Drive safely."I was close to reaching my company. After stopping the car, I thought about our conversation, and suddenly… I felt like I was a woman having a secret affair!Was it just me, or did Soren seem unusually invested in my separation progress?The way I reported to him felt like I was trying to comfort a lover who couldn't wait for us to be legally "single" again.Then, the fact that I co
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It wasn't until I found a competent manager for my fashion house that I finally had a chance to take a break!But just as I was about to relax, new trouble arrived."Tay? Cameron's here again. She insists on seeing you!" Cherry reported one day as I worked in my workshop.I glanced at her over the top of the model I was adjusting. A bad feeling crept over me. "Her again?""Yeah. And she looks like she's here to stir up trouble," she replied. "Mr. Young's been talking to her, telling her you're not here, but she refuses to leave. Do you want to see her, or should we have security escort her out?"I could guess why she was here.I considered my options, then sighed. "How about this? Invite her to the coffee shop downstairs and tell her I'm rushing back here from outside. Let her wait.""Okey-dokey!"I continued to work after Cherry followed my instructions, my mind racing for solutions and a plan.After Harry paid off his taxes, Harbinger Inc. began turning a profit. Ironically,
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I took my seat and crossed my legs, making a reassuring gesture. "Now, now. Calm down. Sit down, and we can have a good, slow talk."She shot me the mother of all glares. She was clearly not in the mood for a "good, slow talk," but she was at a disadvantage.Cherry ordered a cup of hot chocolate and whispered, "I should stay with you."She was worried that Cameron might suddenly attack me and wanted to stick by my side for support.I sipped my hot chocolate. "So, what is it?"Cameron had already finished about half of her coffee. She hesitated for a moment before blurting out, "We're out of money. Give us 7,000,000 dollars."I raised an eyebrow. "Do I look like a moron to you?""Don't pretend, Taylor. We know you're rich. 7,000,000 dollars is nothing to you. If you refuse, then return those shares you own. Sell them to me!"Okay, now I was genuinely intrigued. "Seriously? What makes you think you can command me like that? Because you're my stepmom? Or because you're just that u
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"Y-You black-hearted bitch of the century!" Cameron snarled, her voice quivering after breaking her teeth-grinding silence.I smiled silently. They were the ones who had started everything—framing me, plotting my downfall—and yet, every time I managed to turn the tables on them, they projected their own shittiness onto me.I just couldn't believe people could be this shameless.I was about to finish my chocolate drink when I saw her snatch up her coffee.The moment her coffee came hurtling toward me, my body moved on its own. Without thinking, I flung mine at her as hard as I could.I had put more force into my throw—and I had more hot chocolate than she had coffee. Thus, I won.My drink drenched her, splattering some of her coffee back at her. Had she not already drunk most of it, I would have been soaked in this clash too.God was on my side—I just knew it.The sudden conflict shocked the other patrons.Cameron stood frozen, still gripping her mug, stunned and dumbfounded.
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I thought Cameron had learned her lesson. I didn't expect her to try again—let alone with someone's help.It was a Saturday.Jean, Soleil, and I had planned to meet up at the Oriole.I'd worked overtime that day before rushing over in the evening. After greeting them both, I got a call from Lola."Oof. I gotta take this one. You guys go ahead," I said."Aren't you the busiest woman in the world, Tay?" Jean snarked.I left the room and answered. "Hello?""How are you doing, Taylor dear?" Lola asked.This was such an obvious lead-up to something else. "Aunt Lola, I'm busy. Just get to the point.""Okay," she replied, a little embarrassed. "It's about your dad. He's going to be imprisoned, isn't he? Are you really just going to let that happen?""Oh great. Here comes another one," I muttered."Uh, yeah? Because I'm the one who put him there? What, am I supposed to fish him out? And how exactly would that benefit me?" I replied, amused. "Besides, he genuinely broke the law. Mult
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"So what? It's always couples' intimacy hour everywhere," Soren replied with a grin, leaning in for a kiss.I turned away. "You reek of alcohol!"He sniffed himself, clearly thinking he smelled bad, too. I expected him to ignore it and keep going, but instead, he pulled me upright. "Let's go. To the showers!"I guessed he was worried that our first time after two years would be ruined by bad breath and stench.He tried to lift me into his arms, but I was concerned he might be too tipsy. We had a playful struggle before he finally scooped me up in a bridal carry."I told you. I'm not drunk!" he insisted.I realized there was no escaping him today, so I reminded him, "Our son is still at the hospital, Soren. With Aunt Sarah.""Mm-hmm. Once his mommy and daddy love each other very much, he'll see us.""Soren! Be serious!""Loving my wife is the most serious thing there is."-Two months later, my grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep. Soren and I had only just woken u
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I got up and shot Soren a glance. "You guys must have been worried about him over these two years. Thank you for taking care of him.""Why, you're welcome," Richard replied with exaggerated pomp. "He didn't torment us, actually. He took it out on his subordinates. He worked like a machine, and everyone under him had to do the same. You should really thank his employees the most!"A pang shot through me as I looked at Soren. I'd heard about this from Jean, but hearing it again from his close friends only deepened that painful regret.I thought I'd been kind, but it was likely the cruelest thing I'd ever done to him. And yet, he held no blame against me and still loved me.It moved me. I filled both our glasses to the brim.Soren looked baffled. "What are you doing? They didn't specifically want to make you drink—""A toast to our relationship, my love," I said, passing him his glass.Soren froze, clearly not expecting this from me.The crowd, though, had already erupted into che
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Being with Soren felt like a walk in the sunniest, coolest spring. He told me he loved me, and that made me his equal.Know what? It made me feel confident all of a sudden.We locked eyes for a long time before I pulled away."I… I'm basically unemployed right now," I muttered.I was about to launch a new business, but my grandmother's illness and my son's age forced me to set everything aside again."It wasn't easy raising a child alone, Tay, so don't put so much pressure on yourself. Besides, with your skills, it's only a matter of time before your career takes off again."I beamed. "You really think so? That's a lot of confidence, dude.""Of course I do." He held my hands. "Starting a business takes time and energy, so how about you move in with me? I'll raise our son while you focus on what you want to do."I laughed. "Oh God, was that the whole point of this talk from the start?"Soren laughed as well, his handsome face relaxing. "Well, now that we're getting married, whe
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Soren smiled. "No need to doubt. That was one of my ulterior motives."So he wanted me to agree to our marriage because he wanted sex?!I stared at him, unmoving."Come on, I'm sending you both up," he said, his driver's presence making things awkward.Soren took the baby from my arms and strode inside.In the elevator, he stared at me without blinking.I grew self-conscious. "What?""Nothing. I just wanted to look at you, not missing a single detail," Soren replied matter-of-factly. "I hadn't dared do that before we started talking again because I was afraid you might be upset."I felt even more embarrassed.He set Silas in the cot, then turned to me and walked away.It was too late. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into his chest. I saw his face loom over mine and cried out, "Don't do this, Soren! This is Amanda's place!"His reason and restraint were still functioning, turning his kiss into a brief peck."When will you move to my villa?" he breathed."N
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I knew what had happened to me. I knew what two years had done to my face. A woman aged much faster when she had a child, after all.Celebrities looked the way they did because they didn't bear the weight of child-rearing. They had the money to pamper their faces and dedicate themselves to rigorous exercise routines.I had raised my son on my own. I had help when I needed it most, but most of the time, it was just me."So, you don't think I've grown older and uglier?" I muttered.Soren laughed."Oh, I do!" he teased. "But you're the mother of my son.""What does that mean?! And you said you weren't pitying me!"He laughed again—this time, affectionately. "I was joking. I don't think you're any less than who you were back then. I actually wish you'd grow older, too. That way, only I remain by your side."I couldn't come up with a response to something so ridiculous."Do you need me to throw a grand, elaborate proposal to finally convince you I'm serious about wanting to spend t
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"It's the way he looks at you. His eyes look suspicious!"Suspicious, my ass. Jamie was so far away from him by now that there was no way Soren could see anything in Jamie's "eyes."I sneered. "Don't be daft. He's got a girlfriend now." "Oh, really?""Yes, really. Can we go now?"My old colleagues had been staring at us, and I really didn't want to become the subject of their gossip. I just wanted to leave.Soren finally told the driver to go.Silas had probably exhausted himself from crying. It didn't take long for him to fall asleep in my arms.Soren stretched his arms out. "Let me.""I'm fine. It's okay for him to sleep like this. My arms are fine," I replied.I didn't want to give him an excuse to enter Amanda's residence with me again. I was only here temporarily, and I certainly didn't want things to get... steamy and intimate at her place. Besides, I didn't want to be steamy with him, period.Soren withdrew his arms sheepishly and snickered to himself.Annoyed, and
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"Hello?""When are you coming back?" Soren asked in a low voice.I stood and left the lively private room. "I'm having lunch with some old colleagues. What's up?""Wow. So while I was trying to handle our son, you went out to have fun," he whined.Please. He wanted Silas with him—he was just being dramatic.The wine gave me enough courage to respond, "Weren't you the one complaining about missing out on your son's childhood? I'm just being considerate.""Fine. Where are you? I'll bring Silas to you. He wants his mom now—no one here can calm him down," he replied.Just as I had expected.I figured lunch was nearing its end anyway, so I gave him the address. "Call me when you arrive. I'll meet you at the entrance.""Got it."I returned to the room and quietly told Amanda, "I have to leave soon. You guys go ahead."She checked her phone. "Nah, we should all start packing up. We still have to work this afternoon!""Oh, right."I paid for our meal while the others chatted.Whe
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The company had seen some new hires, but many were familiar faces.Case in point: Cherry Birkin. Now Amanda's assistant and principal secretary, she was ecstatic to see me."Tay-Tay! You're back!" she cried, rushing over to grab my arms. "It really is you! I'm so glad you came to see us. After disappearing for two years, I honestly thought you'd never come back!"Amanda, who had been the one to welcome me, stood beside me, smiling. "See? Your old colleagues have been complaining about you being heartless.""Aww, I'm sorry for being gone so long! How about this? Lunch is on me! Cherry, gather the old crew and invite them over!""You got it!" she replied eagerly.I stepped into Amanda's office—the same one where I used to work.A lot had changed in the interior, but everything felt warm and welcoming. The company was thriving under her and Jamie's leadership.There was a knock at the door. I turned to see the man himself."So, you really are back, Taylor," he said with a grin. "
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I was irritated. If I were being generous, I'd say Soren was being proactive. If I were being honest, though, I'd call it disrespectful—he was undermining my agency!"I haven't even agreed to this yet!" I snapped, straightening my back and glaring at him as the seniors watched. "Who gave you the right to make decisions for me?!"Soren barely reacted. "You overthink everything. You hesitate more than you need to, so I thought... why not just ask your grandmother and aunt?"Turning to Sarah, he added, "What do you think, Aunt Sarah? Do you approve of us being together?"Sarah blinked, stunned, then shot a quick glance at my grandmother. My grandmother raised her hand, as though she had something to say. I leaned in immediately. "I'm listening, Grandma..."She took a deep breath, grasped my hand, and said, her voice raspy, "I can tell… Ren really loves you… You have a child now… It's good for you two to just get married."She paused, then added, "That way, I… can finally let go...
