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After a brief pause, Lola slowly asked, "Would you be able to lower the price just a little more? I honestly don't have that much money on me."Yeap, just as I had expected…I kept driving as I responded, as I always did with people like her. "I'm going through a lot myself these days, Aunt Lola. I haven't been getting any sleep lately because of the 40,000,000 dollars I still owe, and my anxiety has been so bad that I've lost a lot of hair."I'm under so much stress that I'm working overtime on both Saturdays and Sundays. I can't afford to rest at all."I had already witnessed just how vicious and disgusting people could be, especially The Jones family.I knew being soft with them was pointless. They'd likely mock me for how stupid and easily manipulated they thought I was, even if I played along with their demands.That's why I wasn't going to back down anymore.As expected, Lola was rendered speechless after hearing my pity rant.She sighed. "I know you're going through a lo
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Cameron stormed into the room, her anger flaring with the same bitchy intensity. "Who said you could transfer your shares, Taylor?"And you, Lola! This company is Harry's life's work, and you've torn it apart? This is fucking outrageous! Over my dead body will you take ownership of this company!"Everyone, including Lola, was flabbergasted.Lola stepped forward and explained, "How is Harry going to run this company when he's in jail, Cameron? I've been in this company for over a decade. There's no one here more qualified to take this position than I am.""No one more qualified, my foot! You think I don't know what you're planning? You're stealing your own brother's wealth right in front of us!" Cameron shrieked."That's not what's happening, Cameron. I bought these shares with my own money. I didn't steal them.""Your brother's being fined close to 13,000,000 dollars by the IRS because of this company, and now he's drowning in debt. And here you are, taking his company from him.
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"Huh?!" I was so shocked that my face turned completely red from embarrassment.Did I just make him stop whatever he was doing in the toilet to take my call? Oh my god, what had I done?I slapped my forehead, trying to shake the image of what he might have been doing out of my mind."Did you need me for something?" Soren asked, likely sensing how embarrassed I was."Oh! Yes!" I quickly composed myself and put my hand down. "I just wanted to ask for your bank details. I'd like to return 9,500,000 dollars to help pay off some of my debt."Soren was surprised. "Where did you get that much money?""I sold all my shares in my father's company for 8,000,000 dollars, and I have some savings left," I replied."I wasn't expecting you to gather that much money so quickly, to be honest."I giggled. "That company's a ticking time bomb, so holding onto its shares was too risky. I figured I might as well get rid of them before anything happens," I explained."Smart," he remarked. "However,
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"Sounds good." I was about to hang up the phone when I suddenly remembered something. "How about we have lunch tomorrow?""Sure."My emotions were running high, but I forced myself to remain calm as I said, "See you tomorrow then.""See you tomorrow."I couldn't help but giggle like a complete idiot as I hung up.Just then, my phone rang again.I checked the screen and saw that Soren had already sent over his bank details.After quickly texting him I received the message, I logged into my bank account and transferred the money.-I was in such a good mood that day that it was obvious to anyone who saw me. That was, until I was nearly done with my work.I was rushing to finish Soleil's dress, planning to work overtime, when I heard my phone ring.I got up to take a quick break before checking it. It was Edward.It had been a few days since I had heard from him, so I assumed he was calling to discuss our annulment."Hello?""Are you done for the day, Taylor?" Edward's voice
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The reason I said "again" was that Edward had been drinking the last time he barged into my studio.During the scuffle that followed, he ended up with a few bloody holes in his knees from being stabbed with scissors, and I got a gash on my arm.It seemed he'd forgotten all about that incident now that his scars had healed and he was drunk again."Yes, I have," Edward admitted, his tone heavy with dejection. "I've been really down, and booze is the only thing that can keep me calm."Feeling no sympathy, I merely replied, "You've just gotten out of the hospital, and God knows if you're fully recovered. So, don't you dare die near me."I had already opened my door and was about to head inside when he suddenly charged forward and slammed it shut."Taylor!" He gazed at me, his eyes brimming with emotion. "You still care about me, don't you? I refuse to believe you've forgotten everything from our six-year relationship."He continued. "I know you're only temporarily infatuated with So
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My mind was on red alert, and I stared at Edward in disbelief.Who would have thought Edward would turn out to be such a huge psycho?"This is against the law, and you know it, Edward! Get away this instant, or I'll— Ack!"Before I could finish, Edward shoved me toward my own house, cutting off my warning.Thankfully, my survival instincts kicked in. I grabbed onto the doorframe like a maniac, refusing to go inside.I knew the moment that door closed, I was done for."Help! Help!" I tried calling out, but the bastard suddenly kissed me!Still refusing to give him what he wanted, I turned my head away and fought back with everything I had.During the struggle, my hand landed on something from my shoe rack, and without thinking, I hurled it at him. I had no idea what it was, but I didn't care.Bullet came charging out, barking furiously before lunging at Edward's leg.Thanks to him, I managed to break free from Edward's grasp and reach for my phone. "Hello, police? I'm—""You
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The police asked me about everything that had happened, and I cooperated fully. I even told them about Edward's wedding and all the other nonsense he'd pulled during our time together.Suddenly, one of the officers asked, "Are you two the ones who were on the news recently? The couple with the swapped brides?"I nodded without hesitation—I wasn't the one who should be ashamed."Yes, and now he's trying to avoid getting our civil partnership annulled. When I refused to do as he wanted, he resorted to domestic violence. He even tried to rape me."At that moment, a lightbulb flicked on in my head.Because of Edward's violent outburst, the police now had a record of his behavior—evidence that could prove to the court he had violent tendencies.That would work to my advantage.The officer nodded. "Alright, I've got everything written down. It's pretty late. Why don't you head home and get some rest?""Okay. Thank you, officer."As I stood up, I couldn't contain my curiosity. "What'
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Soren had a powerful presence that made it impossible for others to deny him, and it was that very intensity that caused me to reveal the hand I had been hiding under the table."It's nothing, really. I just injured myself when I was closing the door last night," I muttered, still trying to cover up the truth.Without a word, Soren stood up, walked past the table, and sat down next to me, stunning me. I quickly scooted over to give him space.He didn't say anything further. Instead, he reached for my hand and tugged my sleeve up. His gaze darkened, a frown forming on his face."What about your other hand?" he asked.I hesitated for a moment before extending my other hand.When he took it, the warmth of his skin against mine sent my heart racing."How did you manage to injure both hands while closing the door?" Soren asked, his voice curious, unaware of the thoughts racing through my head.I figured there was no point in hiding anymore, so I decided to tell him the truth. "Edw
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"Good evening, Taylor." Soren's voice was low and soft.The way he enunciated his words made him sound so proper and gentlemanly. It was so refreshing that I felt as if the cold had left me.My mind started to blank. I suddenly realized I could not speak. In the end, I could only squeeze out lamely, "So… had your dinner?"He chuckled. "Yes. You?""Me?" I suddenly felt like my soul had snapped back into my body. "You really don't know?""Huh? Is that something I should know?" Soren asked, confused.Wait. So Richard didn't report anything to Soren after all! I had been fooled!"Oh… damn it," I muttered, smacking my forehead. "Mr. Rockefeller played me like a fiddle…""Huh? You mean Ritchie? What did he do?"I sat up straight and forced myself to calm down. Well, I started the conversation, so I had to finish it myself."I had dinner with that colleague after we finished discussing work. We were eating at a seafood hotpot place. Then, when we were about to finish, we saw Mr. Roc
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When we were almost finished, I heard someone call out, "Miss Jones! Fancy seeing you here!"I looked up, stunned. It was Soren's best friend, Richard!"Mr. Rockefeller, hello!" I said, rising to greet him.He nodded. "Hello to you too."Richard then glanced at the man sitting opposite me."This is my newly hired General Manager, Jamie Young," I quickly introduced. "Mr. Young, this is Richard Rockefeller of Rockefeller Media. He's one of the city's elites. Who knows, we might work with him one day."Jamie stood and extended his hand. "Pleased to meet you, Mr. Rockefeller!"Richard shook his hand. "Likewise!"He turned back to me. "It's the weekend today, so why aren't you hanging out with Soren? It's the first snow of the year. People are in a pretty festive mood."I knew exactly what he meant. The snow had blanketed the city in white, and people were out enjoying it, taking pictures, playing, and simply reveling in the change of season."We met earlier today, but I have thin
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When someone cared about another person, they were mindful of everything that person possessed. Even the smallest pain was worthy of concern.Real life wasn't like fiction. Most people didn't experience cataclysmic events or life-threatening situations. Thus, where else could we show our care and love, if not through the mundane sufferings of daily life?The more I thought about it, the more I regretted how I'd spoken to Soren. I really needed to apologize."Miss Jones? Miss Jones!"I snapped out of my thoughts. "Oh! Yes?"Jamie fixed me with a questioning look. "Are you alright? We can always talk about this on Monday.""No, let's do it today. I'm free today." I forced myself to sit up, holding the ice pack to my forehead while flipping through the documents with my free hand. "What are your questions? I'll answer them."This company was the culmination of my blood, sweat, and tears. And now, I had found someone just as invested in making it better as I was! How could I be a de
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Jamie started toward the pantry. "What would you like to have, Miss Jones? Tea? Coffee? Or perhaps milk and juice?""Coffee will be good.""Got it."As he prepared my drink, I rubbed my forehead.To my dismay, I could feel the swelling! I quickly tried to cover it with my bangs.Jamie brought two cups of coffee over. "These coffee beans were gifts from a friend from Oz. Have a taste.""Thanks!"I took a sip.Before I could even savor it, Jamie suddenly asked, "Miss Jones, is your forehead alright? I think it's… swollen…"I gulped down the coffee and tried to cover my forehead with my hair. "Oh! It's, uh, nothing! I just bumped into something, haha.""It'll recover faster if you put some ice on it," he said, heading toward the fridge.This office used to belong to Edward. He rarely stayed in his office for long, but it was well-equipped regardless. The pantry, fridge, lounge, and bathroom were all included.Jamie found an ice pack and started looking for a clean towel to wra
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The loud "thud" I made nonetheless startled both the people inside the escalator and Soren."Taylor?" he called out suddenly.But I was so embarrassed that I quickened my pace.As people entered the escalator, I pressed my forehead and called out to them, "Hold the door!"I dove into the escalator, and the doors closed.I breathed a sigh of relief. My heart was pounding, and my mind was still reeling from the shock.I couldn't imagine Soren's reaction to my "near-miss." He must think I was the clumsiest woman on Earth. Or perhaps he thought I was so taken by his confession that it had broken me, leaving me incapable of functioning properly.-I entered my office, and as I passed by the General Manager's room, I was surprised to see someone inside.I peeked through the window. It was my new recruit. He was working overtime today.He noticed me too and looked up in surprise. "I didn't expect to see you here today, Miss Jones!"I smiled. "That's my line! It's the weekend, and y
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Soren's gaze was soft and calm. After a while, he finally said, "I can wait. It doesn't matter how long you'll need. I can wait."I felt a bolt course straight through my veins. I could faint.Just like that—without warning or any plan—he tore down the wall between us and spoke his mind candidly!I had no idea what expression I might have been wearing, but I could tell my heart was beating at warp speed.How the hell was I supposed to respond to this? Reject him again or say, "Well, I hope you like waiting!"?"Look, M-Mr. K-Kenway—""Don't call me Mr. Kenway."I froze, my mouth still open. Just that interruption alone made my mind go blank.Soren got out of the car, circled it, and came to me.I turned mechanically toward him, my eyes wide enough to fall out of their sockets. I stared at him helplessly."I couldn't bring it up before because, firstly, you were still legally tied to someone else. Secondly, I couldn't tell if you liked me. If I made my feelings known too soon,
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I froze. "Oh, I'm not sleepy!"And then I cracked a yawn.Soren laughed. "Just take a nap. It'll take an hour to reach your office anyway."Well, here were my options. If I chose not to sleep, this silence between us would feel awkward. If I chose to talk, what happened when our topics veered into certain territories, and we're back to being awkward again?You know what? A nap was the best choice after all. Even if I had to pretend to be asleep."Sounds good," I replied.I intended to pretend to sleep. I thought I could close my eyes and imagine some designs and arrangements for the fashion show in Medhelanon next year.What I didn't expect was Soren pressing a button and adjusting my seat to the most ergonomic position. I was reclining way too comfortably!I stared at him. He flashed a smile. "It's more comfortable this way.""Ha, okay… Thanks…"God, the embarrassment was killing me. Could you imagine what this felt like?It felt like we were a couple. A married one, even!
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Lisbeth rose and simply said, "I've finished my meal and would like to rest in my room. Please, enjoy your meal. Taylor, please visit me from time to time."I thought for sure I must have offended her enough that this would be the last time I'd sit here. But instead, she extended an invitation for the next time!I was moved. I rose from my seat politely and replied, "It'd be my pleasure, Madame Kenway.""The pleasure is all mine," she replied, smiling faintly, before heading toward the stairs.Soren noticed I continued to stand and called out, "You can sit down now, Taylor."I looked at him with downcast eyes. "I'm fine. I need to get back to my office.""Hey now. Did what my mom said startle you?" he asked gently. "She didn't mean any malice. It was her way of expressing sympathy—she seems to think you've always been alone in everything, and she hopes you can find a reliable partner to weather the storm with you soon.""I know she means well.""Phew, that's a relief to hear!"
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I breathed a sigh of relief. My eyes met Soren's, and he offered a faint smile, as if reassuring me not to be nervous.But how could I not be? The ambiguous tension between us—were we or weren't we?—had only grown more intense.I shouldn't even be this close to a family of such blue-blooded stature. I was no match for them. Yet, as the owner of my own company, I couldn't afford to turn away a valuable client like Soren. Social connections had become more crucial than ever.Having a powerful and elite friend like Soren was undeniably beneficial—not just for me, but for my company and the people who relied on it. This connection could open doors to endless opportunities and revenue.Some might see my actions as undignified, as if I were constantly accepting handouts. But this was simply how the world worked.It wasn't as though I was leeching off him—he was the one offering his generosity. And who could fault me for accepting it?Finally, I managed to calm myself down, at least a
