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I did not even know what to say. Hence, I circled my desk and went out the door.Edward chased after me. "I know you can't find it in your heart to forgive me just yet, Tay, but ours is a six-year relationship! Love like this can't die just like that. You're the one I love, Tay. Nothing will change that!"But Maddie… I've watched Maddie grow up! She's always been a docile, timid girl. And now her disease is exacerbating her inferior complex."She's like a little sister to me—I can't just leave her to languish in this state!"I lost my temper. He was blocking my path again!"What the hell is your problem, Edward?! I'm not stopping you from being her simp, so why are you telling me all this?! Don't you think I've been pestered enough?!"He held onto my arm and tried to calm me down. "I know you've been frustrated and in a bad mood lately. I'm here to help with that.""You? Help me?" I scoffed and shoved him away. "How? Are you going to fight those internet trolls on my behalf?"H
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"She might have loved you a little, but it's not as deeply as you tell yourself. She wanted to marry you because you were Taylor's fiancé. She's doing this to piss her off and take everything from her."Edward smiled cryptically. "Come on. Taylor told you that, didn't she? It's not true. Maddie's a guileless, innocent little girl. She's a bit impulsive and stubborn, but she's not a schemer."The expression on Jean's face was utterly indescribable. "God, here's a man who thinks he's big-brained suddenly getting his IQ dropped to room temperature. Wake up, dude. A pick-me girl is playing you like a fiddle."I blurted out a laugh.Edward's face darkened even more, and he began to look humiliated. He turned away.Jean wasn't about to let him off so easily. "Maddie has always been jealous of everything Taylor has. She absolutely can't stand Taylor getting anything nice for once."She'll do anything to snatch whatever Taylor has. If she can't do that, she'll destroy it just to make sur
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Jean sneered. "You know what I think? I think she just wanted to steal your man at first. But she bought into her own bullshit so much, she ended up falling in love for real."I was too stunned to even comment.Jean continued. "Edward might act like he doesn't believe me, but I know he's got seeds of doubt inside him. They're gonna get into a fight real soon, Tay-Tay, mark my words."Aunt Patricia told me that treating cancer is grueling, and Maddison lashed out at people every day. The members of her treatment team keep changing because of it, and still, no one can handle her."How much do you think Edward loves her and vice versa? Can they really weather this challenge together?"Hard to believe it, man. I don't even think those two really love each other!"I nodded slowly. "Now I see why Edward showed up and tried to be nice to me."He must have been secretly sick of Maddison's abuse and was starting to miss all the good things I had done for him.Jean shot me a severe look.
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Cherry said, her voice tinged with excitement, "The Kenways! You know, the mysterious Kenway family? The one whose ancestor founded this nation? The family of modern aristocrats?"The Kenways have always been shrouded in mystery. Hardly anything is ever known about them! And yet, they came to 'us' for a design!"If word of this deal gets out, every other member of the rich and elite will be ordering from us!"A manager chirped, "We're getting rich!""Hold up!" I interrupted, forcing myself to stay calm. "Are you sure we're not being scammed?"Cherry rolled her eyes. "I've already verified the man's identity, Tay-Tay. He was well-mannered, polite, and even paid a deposit."I was stunned."So, when are you free? You'll be swamped with agendas next month, so my suggestion is to schedule your appointment over these days as soon as possible!""I know, I know!" I replied, barely able to contain my excitement.This was our ticket to fame, fortune, glory, and God knew what else!Ther
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Cherry and I got into the car without much thought, moving mechanically.Ironically, the driver—complete with a pair of white gloves—seemed far more at ease. He was also friendly, chatting with us briefly and encouraging us to relax.We had been on the main road for about an hour when the car turned onto a path concealed by verdant woods."We're almost at Beaumont now," the driver announced.We soon reached an entry point guarded by soldiers carrying actual guns.One of them signaled the driver to stop, prompting him to show his documents.Only after that were we allowed to proceed.Cherry looked bewildered. "Are we… in some sort of military base?!"I was just as shocked, but I managed to keep it to myself."Ah, the top approved this procedure, ma'am."Since the head of the Kenway family retired and now resides in Beaumont, every vehicle entering or leaving is strictly monitored."Family members only need to show their ID, but any guest or unaffiliated vehicle undergoes much
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But I was sure I did not know the Kenways!"You're such a beauty, Miss Jones! A lively, shapely, brilliant young woman just from appearance alone."Oh my God. I thought I would receive a standard greeting, but instead, she showered me with affection almost immediately!Everyone always said I was a beauty, and yes, whenever I looked in the mirror, I couldn't help but wonder who that gorgeous babe was…But the Kenways must have seen all sorts of people with different kinds of beauty already! How could someone like me still elicit praise?Nah. She was just a good conversationalist, skilled at making others feel comfortable in a social situation.Charles leaned closer to me and whispered, "Uh, Miss Jones? This is Madame Lisbeth Kenway."I immediately smiled and nodded. "Good morning, Madame Kenway. Thank you.""What a melodious voice!" she exclaimed.I felt my cheeks burning. "I… I could say the same for you, ma'am. You're incredibly youthful-looking, but I admire your demeanor ev
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Lisbeth frowned. "That wasn't your fault at all. You're the victim!""Thank you for your understanding, ma'am.""Are you still in love with the Kennedys' scion?""Nah. I'm focusing on my career," I replied, measuring another one of her relatives' waists.A lean silhouette appeared near the stairs.I hadn't noticed him at first, but someone else did and greeted him, "Soren! Sorry, has our commotion bothered you?""No. I've finished my work," a crisp, dulcet voice replied.I was reminded of the owner of the handkerchief. It was the same clear voice that could cut through the din.I looked up.It was the first time I could see Soren Kenway properly.The furtive glance I had shot him at the wedding had not done him any justice.The man was incredibly handsome—tall, lean, upright, and strong. He had the air of a field commander.No, he had the air of a superhero. Someone firmly on the side of good. Someone who exuded an air of incorruptible authority and nobility.And yet, when
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"Mm-hmm." I nodded, avoiding his gaze.Cherry seemed to notice. She stared at me with a curious, almost suspicious expression.I switched to a longer tape and requested, "Please lift your arms and level them, Mr. Kenway."As he complied, I circled behind him and realized he was nearly 6'3'' tall. I was lucky to be 5'8'' myself. Otherwise, I would have needed a stool just to measure him.I finished measuring his upper body quickly, but when it came time to measure his waist and hips, I felt a bit unsure.Should I measure from the front or the back?What was even more striking was that every woman in the room had stopped talking and was now staring at us.I suddenly felt very nervous. The tips of my ears were burning—maybe even turning pink.Soren noticed my hesitation and asked, "What's the matter, Miss Jones?""Uh… You're… tall!" I blurted out."Should I crouch?""No! I mean, there's no need," I replied hastily.I bit my lip, steeled myself, and decided to measure him from
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Jean raised an eyebrow and gave me a fond look. "Sounds like we've got a wedding incoming.""Of course not!" I denied it immediately.No one knew better than me that marriage was a distant dream."Go ahead and order whatever you like, Sol. I'm buying." I slid the menu toward her, trying to change the topic.Jean had other things to do, but she said she'd join us for lunch later.After she left, Soleil looked at me with concern. "Are you mad that my brother didn't tell you about his business trip?""No, I'm not." I smiled because that wasn't what was really bothering me. "I'm sure he had something important to take care of to stay up so late last night. I can't imagine how tough it must've been for him."Once I finished speaking, I hesitated before asking, "Did your father put pressure on him, Sol?"Soleil's expression stiffened. She stared at the menu for a while before meeting my eyes. "Honestly, I don't know what they talked about. They were behind closed doors in the study u
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Me: [Mr. Rockefeller, is Soren really away on a business trip? Or is he unable to see me temporarily because something's happened with his family?]Richard replied almost instantly.Richard: [He told me he's on a business trip.]His response suggested he wasn't privy to the details either. I thanked him again and left it at that.After putting my phone aside, I freshened up, completed my chores, and made breakfast.It wasn't until I sat down to eat that I noticed another unread message—this one from an unknown number.[Nothing will ever come out of your relationship with Soren, Taylor. I swear this on my life.]My heart skipped a beat. Panic surged through me as I read the vicious ultimatum.Who could have sent such a thing? Judging by the tone, it was likely Edward.I chose not to reply, but my mind flooded with unsettling images.How could he be so certain? Did he have something planned? Was Soren in danger? Could he be involved in an accident during his business trip?The
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I glanced at the sports bag on my sofa and urged, "Don't forget your clothes.""Leave them. I'll be back to spend the night sooner or later," Soren replied nonchalantly."This place isn't suitable for you. Stop forcing yourself to live like a poor miser," I said, echoing his own words from moments ago."Any place is heaven as long as you're in it," he retorted, slipping on his shoes.It sounded unbearably corny. Still, I responded with a faint, vague smile.When I saw he was truly about to leave, I stepped forward to hug him. "Drive safe, okay?""Okay." He cupped my chin and leaned in for a warm, soft kiss. "Get some rest.""I will. Bye."After one more kiss, he released me and walked away. I closed the door behind him.Bullet stood beside me, his head tilted in confusion, as if asking why Soren had left.I looked at him helplessly. "You don't like that he's gone either, do you? But there's nothing I can do. Plus… he might not come back for a while.""Ah-woo…" Bullet's mourn
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Soren answered his phone, and even from my bedroom, I could hear his conversation clearly—a testament to how small the place was.It sounded like someone from the Kenway residence was calling to ask when he had returned home.I leaned against my door and sighed, realizing he was indeed preparing to leave.Just as I had gathered my clothes and was about to step into the shower, my phone rang. It was Jean."What's up? It's pretty late, you know," I said, adjusting the shower temperature.Jean's voice was tinged with mystery. "Has Soren told you what happened? The Kennedys are finished this time."Not only have they filed for bankruptcy, but they're also drowning in debt. They've been completely wiped out as one of Metropolis' wealthiest families."I turned off the shower immediately. "What have you heard?""My father and brother mentioned that the project they were involved in was highly suspicious. They've also been bribing several officers. Those people have been arrested and c
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I frowned slightly as I approached Soren. "What are you doing here? Didn't I ask you to head home?"His clingy demeanor was such a stark contrast to his usual persona…Soren smiled and pinched my cheek affectionately, mimicking my tone. "What are you doing here? Didn't I ask you to head back to the villa?"That jerk…"Why do I have to come all the way here to fetch you, you cheeky little girl?" he teased, tightening his pinch."Ow! That hurts!" I swatted his hand away.I was already home, and there was no way I was going back to the villa with him.The cold outside made me eager to hurry inside for a hot shower, so I turned toward the door. Meanwhile, Soren walked back to his car.My heart sank. Was he really going to leave just like that? Could he be mad at me, planning to drive off without a word?"Hey!" I called out, stopping in my tracks. "Are you—"Before I could finish, I saw him pull a sports bag from the trunk. I recognized it instantly—the one he used to carry spare
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I met Soren's gaze with a faint, knowing smile. "You're right—they're incredibly friendly toward you! Who would dare go against you, Mr. Kenway?""That sounds a bit off," Soren commented.I stifled an inward sigh. How could I promise Soren anything when I didn't even know what the future held for us?As we walked toward his car, I couldn't help but say, "Thank you for rushing over here so quickly and for arranging bodyguards around this place."Soren's expression turned serious at my words. Once inside the car, he glanced at me. "Why are you acting so strange? It's unsettling…"I smiled faintly. "I'm just thanking you, that's all.""Alright then," he said, hooking a finger at me. "What are you doing?"Before I could react, he reached out, cupped the back of my neck, and pulled me into a kiss. "What the— What if someone sees us?!" I jerked back, scanning our surroundings nervously.Soren closed the door and rolled down the window. "Come back soon, okay? I'll be waiting for
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My grandmother nodded. "Okay, I won't."Soren turned to me and said softly, "I think it's best if we have two people stand guard downstairs, just in case. We should be extra cautious until the case against the Kennedys is settled.""Do we really need to? I don't want to trouble you," I said."You won't. I'll make the arrangements," Soren reassured me."But I still don't think it's a good idea to have people sit in the car all day. It'll be boring and stuffy.""It's alright. That's what bodyguards are supposed to do," Soren remarked..My grandmother and aunt both opposed the idea, saying it would be too much of a hassle.Still, Soren insisted, "Taylor won't be able to focus on her work if we don't do this, Grandma Edna. She is busy and won't always be able to rush back in time. I think it's best to have two people guard the place for now."Soren was patient in persuading them.The Kennedys were on the verge of being charged for their crimes, and desperation might drive them to
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Soren smiled as he entered the elevator, seeing my gloomy mood."Relax," he said. "I'm good with older people. They'll love me.""I'm not nervous," I replied. "In fact, I can't wait to see how much they despise you."That way, I wouldn't have to pay attention to anyone when I broke up with him.Although I knew I was being ungrateful, there wasn't much I could do with all the obstacles and conflicts we were facing.I stalled deliberately as the elevator doors opened, but Soren dragged me out with his arm around me.Since I had already registered my fingerprint in the door lock my grandmother had installed, we went straight inside.My grandmother and aunt were sitting on the sofa.My aunt was the first to peek her head toward us when she heard the door open. "Taylor, you're here."As expected, my aunt's expression froze when she saw the man behind me.She stood abruptly, looking uncomfortable. "Soren... I didn't know you were coming.""He, um… He heard that Edward's mother was
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I nearly laughed in her face. What crocodile tears she was shedding!Wasn't she acting like some tough Karen when she was fighting an elderly woman? Now, with the cops about to take her away, she was suddenly playing the role of a desperate, helpless mother.She was clearly trying to gain Soren's sympathy. She knew very well that Soren was the one who had caused her family's downfall. The only hope she had for evading punishment or securing a lighter sentence was to appeal to him.Unfortunately, Soren was a far more principled man than I was."Your people brought this on yourselves. You'd trade other people's lives just to line your pockets!" Soren shot back, his tone sharp. "I'm glad your family's falling apart. Just imagine how much more crime and corruption your family would commit if your family kept rising!"Sally stood there, stunned.Then, as though the tears had never existed, she burst out in fury. "How dare you speak to me like that, Soren Kenway?! I'm older than you! Y
