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"Got it." Soren took the suit from my hand and stepped into the changing room.I returned to my workstation, but my mind wouldn't stop racing.I couldn't shake the memory of him pulling me into his embrace as we crossed the road. It had lasted only a few seconds, but my heart still pounded long after.A small commotion came from the changing room, pulling me from my thoughts.I looked up. And then, I was mesmerized.His bespoke suit highlighted his tall, regal figure, giving him an air of effortless cool and nobility. He looked like someone who commanded admiration without even trying.Soren smiled, clearly pleased with himself. "I think it's perfect as it is. Nothing seems out of place."I forced myself to steady my racing heart, adopting my most professional expression."Well, even the best fashion designers need a trial or two, and adjustments. We're talking about bespoke suits, after all," I replied.I moved closer to him, adjusting his collar with a practiced touch."Thi
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My cheeks were burning even more now. Thankfully, he couldn't see my face because I was looking down.Unfortunately, that also meant I was staring directly at his… bulge.A memory suddenly barged into my mind.As usual, we had a company chat group. Someone had once shared a video of an experienced tailor who worked primarily with men's clothing.The tailor had asked his client if he usually "set it to the left or right."The client had been confused, but the tailor's female assistant had quickly understood, blushed, and left.We designers had launched a discussion. Was it really that important?Apparently, only men with… certain dimensions needed to consider it. And now, I was wondering if Soren… had this particularity as well.Not that I was about to ask him, of course. That would make me sound like a perv!"The pants fit pretty well. The waist just needs to be a little tighter, and the crotch, seam length, and cuffs are fine," I announced.Soren was looking down. As I stood
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To my surprise, he nodded. "Sounds great."What?! Why was he so distant if he still wanted me around to have tea with him? He was so confusing!Soren drank his tea while relaxing on the couch.I tried to change the subject. "When exactly will Sol be going abroad?""Not sure. She's been a bit busy lately.""Alright. Well, I've finished making her dress, so she's welcome to come try it on any time. If there's no issue with it, she can take it right before she leaves for Lundyn."Soren flashed me a gentleman's smile. "Thank you. You've been working hard on our family's commissions lately, huh?""Nah. I should be thanking you and your family. These commissions pay well, both in money and reputation. The Kenways are my greatest windfall."Soren's smile widened as he checked his watch.I glanced at my phone. It was 2:00 p.m.—he had to be needed at work."Hmm. It's getting late," he said, rising to his feet. "I shouldn't keep you from working.""Oh, not at all! Serving my esteemed
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Choosing how to dress was a personal freedom of expression, shared by everyone regardless of gender. Yet, it was also true that women lived under a constant threat when exposing certain parts of their bodies, whether by accident or design.A law professor at my university once claimed that a man needed only 40 seconds to become sexually aroused. It was probably as Soren had said—some men could become animals in the blink of an eye."Thank you for your hard work today, Taylor," Soren said."N-No, it's nothing—I mean, my pleasure," I stammered, still blushing. "I'll send the suits your way after making the necessary alterations.""Looking forward to it."I wanted to see him off, but he insisted I stay in my workshop because of my… blouse.After closing the door behind him, I grabbed my head and howled.I looked down at my cleavage, confirming that it was indeed as exposed as his reaction suggested. I howled even louder.Once I calmed down, though, a very different set of thoughts
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"Have the two of you thought this through? Maybe things aren't as bad as they seem. Maybe all you need is a little communication," the man said, pushing our papers back toward us.Alarmed, I glared at Edward."What the hell is this? Even if you drag this out, we'll still see each other this Thursday—in court! How is this gonna help?" I hissed in a low, angry voice.He stared at me quietly for a moment before stating, "I agree to this annulment. Our relationship is beyond repair."I breathed a sigh of relief."I see," the man said, taking the papers back. "There will be a 30-day cooldown period during which either party can retract their consent. If no retraction occurs within that time, your annulment will be finalized."I was baffled—and pretty damn pissed. A 30-day cooldown period?! Who was this for?! Why was it so hard to just break away from this dick?!"Okay, fine. Thanks," I muttered as politely as I could before walking out.Edward followed me as we stepped out of the bu
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I feigned being caught in a trap and replied, "Fine, I guess I have no choice!"After hanging up, I thought things through. I knew Soren and I had some sentiments involved, but we had never done anything overtly suggestive in public.I also knew Edith well enough. If she had any real evidence of us being together, she would have used it against me immediately instead of resorting to vague threats after Edward was forced to end this charade.I was pretty sure she had nothing substantial. She probably thought she could make something up and see if she could change her brother's fate.My deductions reassured me, calming my nerves, but I still decided to show up for Soren's sake. He was too important a figure—I wouldn't allow a single scandal to sully his flawless image.-I drove to the coffee shop at the address Edith had given me.I spotted her almost immediately—she had chosen a secluded table behind a row of indoor plants.I was sure she hadn't informed her brother about this.
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The pain and humiliation Edward caused me were worse than any mere "affair" most people could even hope to pull off."He was forced to do that, Taylor! Maddison was suffering from late-stage cancer, and Edward was just trying to help a dying woman. Doesn't that show you how kind and considerate he is?"I frowned. The Kennedys were not okay. Every single one of them talked like they had a worm in their heads. I was pretty sure this elite family was on its last legs.Anyway, who gave a shit? I just wanted to see the goddamn "evidence.""Show me the video, or I'm leaving right now."Edith stubbornly ignored me.I rose to my feet."Wait!" she finally called out.I sat back down just as the waitress arrived with our orders."Two glasses, please," Edith told her.The waitress dutifully poured for both of us before wishing us a pleasant evening.Once she left, though, I got straight to the point. "Your proof. Now."Edith pouted unhappily. "Fine, but don't bother trying to delete i
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The straw seemed to be soaked far more than the water level should have allowed. But why? I hadn't touched my drink since the waitress had poured it.Had someone tampered with my juice? Perhaps they had stirred it while I hadn't been looking. But for what purpose?A disturbing thought crossed my mind—one that was almost too difficult to believe.Had Edith spiked my drink? Could she have done it in public?It seemed hard to fathom she would be angry enough to do something like that.But what would her motive be? Revenge? Was she trying to kill me?Though, if she killed me, she wouldn't be able to live with the consequences.The next terrible thought that crossed my mind was that she might have spiked my drink with a date rape drug, intending to ruin my life in revenge. That seemed like the most plausible explanation.I couldn't know for certain whether my suspicions were true, but one thing was clear—I was not touching that juice, not even with a ten-foot pole.Noticing my sile
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I stiffened.Soren had changed. He was different from how I remembered him, and that was why he felt so unpredictable to me now.I composed myself and looked back. Silas was still asleep.I straightened my clothes and stepped outside.Soren stood on the balcony, maybe hoping the cool breeze would calm him. Bullet circled his legs, tail wagging.I approached him hesitantly. He didn't turn around. Instead, he said, "Let's get married, Taylor."I was stunned. My mind went blank.What the hell?! Just like that? He decided to throw this at me, all of a sudden?Soren turned to face my bewilderment with calmness. "This is the best arrangement moving forward.""Because of Hale?""Why else?" He smiled. "I wouldn't mind if it were for love too.""You… still love me after all these years?""Don't you?"This wasn't how we used to talk. I was struggling to adjust.Soren had once been mild-mannered, gentle, and patient. Now, every conversation felt like a quiet battle of wits, where he
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I was amused. "What do you want for compensation? It's not like we didn't have a good time back then."It took Soren raising his eyebrows for me to realize I might have sounded more suggestive than I intended."Wait, hold on. I didn't mean—""I want those good times again," Soren interrupted, his voice firm.I couldn't believe my ears. "You what?!"Did he have no sense of decency or control? It was still broad daylight! Silas was sleeping right nearby!"I said," Soren suddenly loomed closer, his gaze turning lascivious, "I want those good times again, mm."My hair stood on end. I tensed and shrank into the wall. "Soren, we are st— Mmm."I knew exactly what he meant, but before I could even finish warning him, he closed the remaining distance and pressed his lips against mine. He pulled my wrists forward, circling them around his waist.It felt like we were cuddling. I couldn't fight him—I was trapped between him and the wall.Soren's kiss started soft and curious, as though h
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"W-What are you doing?" I stammered, my voice trembling.He stayed silent, his tall, imposing figure advancing and forcing me into a corner.I couldn't retreat any further. His grip on my arm held me in place."What are you doing? Can you not grab me like that?" I tried to sound firm, though my voice betrayed me.Soren didn't respond, merely looking down at me with a near-indifferent expression. Beneath his calm demeanor, though, I sensed a flicker of anger—something unsettling in his eyes.We moved like this—me backing away, him pressing forward—until I was cornered, my back against the wall.I frowned, my heart pounding in my chest."Why did you stop? Aren't you going to back off anymore?" he finally asked, his voice dripping with an almost smug satisfaction, like a cat that had finally cornered its prey.Humiliation burned my cheeks, the sting of his teasing cutting deeper than I wanted to admit.Even a mouse would bite when cornered, and I was no meek, helpless creature.
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The atmosphere in the car grew unbearably tense. Neither of us said a word.The only sound was Silas' steady, rhythmic breathing. He looked especially peaceful, fast asleep in his father's arms.Over half an hour later, the car pulled up in front of Amanda's building.I stepped out and reached for Silas, but Soren refused. "He's really heavy. I'll carry him up for you."I instinctively pushed back. "Huh? It's alright, I can do it myself."It was still daytime, meaning Amanda was definitely at work. If Soren went upstairs, it would be just the two of us. After all, Silas was already asleep.I recalled the ambiguous moment in the car and had a gut feeling he might try something.I wasn't trying to be dramatic. I simply hadn't figured out what the future held for us yet. I didn't want my hormones to push me into a weak moment, leading to something I wasn't ready for.Unfortunately, Soren didn't care. He just walked off with Silas and headed straight for the entrance.I stared aft
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I just smiled, unsure how to respond."But it's all good now. The house feels a lot livelier." Soleil grabbed my arm and pleaded, "Please don't leave. Ren's been waiting for you all this time and won't consider anyone else."I blushed, unprepared for the conversation to take such a sharp turn.I stole a glance at Soren, who sat across from me.To my surprise, he was looking at me as well.My heart raced as our gazes met, and I quickly looked down, focusing on my food.-We had woken up early that morning, and Silas had enjoyed himself thoroughly. After lunch, he began rubbing his eyes, ready for a nap.I whispered to Soren, "He's a little tired. I think I should get him home."Soren checked his watch—it was 1:00 p.m."Alright. I'll drive you two back." With that, he rose from his seat and informed his parents.Lisbeth looked reluctant. "We've got plenty of rooms here. Why don't you two stay?"I could tell how much they wanted us to remain. In fact, they probably would've do
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Soleil dragged me along without giving me a chance to refuse.Soren stood at the door and waved when he saw me. "Grandpa's asking for you."Before I could respond, Soleil asked, "Where's my little nephew?""He's with Grandpa," Soren replied.Soleil darted inside immediately, while Soren and I followed side by side."What does he want to tell me? Did he seem angry?" I whispered."Don't worry, he's not. He loves Hale. He was thrilled when Hale called him Great-grandpa just now!"Soren's eyes sparkled as he looked at me, like something bright had fallen into them. It was a familiar expression that reminded me of how nervous I'd felt when we were madly in love.By the time we entered the room, Soleil already had Silas in her arms.Once again, the little fellow managed to charm his aunt, playing along despite not even knowing who she was. It proved once more that blood truly is thicker than water.Seeing William leaning against his bed, I walked over and greeted him respectfully.
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"Your brother's taken him to meet your grandfather," I replied."I see. Why aren't you with them?" Soleil asked."I'm worried I might anger your grandfather by being there," I admitted with an embarrassed chuckle. "After all, I kept Hale's birth a secret from you all."I grabbed Soleil's hand and asked, "Do you know what your parents think about this? Honestly, I'm really worried, but your mother seemed so friendly with me, so...""Please! What else could they think?" Soleil patted my hand and led me to a bench. "Ren worked himself to the bone while you were gone. I'm serious! Days and nights of relentless focus."She leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone. "Candy chased after him like a madwoman, even confessing to him in public several times. But Ren ignored her completely."He got so fed up he told her grandfather he had no feelings for her whatsoever and never would, so she should find someone else."Candy was so furious she cried her eyes out. That was the l
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I finally managed to ease all the tension that had built up.Soren walked over and asked gently, "I'm going to take Hale to meet Grandpa, so… Do you want to come along?"I looked at him, already knowing it probably wasn't a good idea.William had made it clear he didn't approve of Soren and me being together. He had someone else in mind—someone he considered more suitable to be Soren's wife. That was why I had agreed to step aside.Yet here I was, not only bringing a child into their home out of the blue but also about to present him to his great-grandfather.What would William think? He'd probably see me as manipulative, a woman who had schemed her way into their family."I don't think that's a good idea. I wouldn't want to upset your grandfather by accident," I replied softly, my thoughts clear."Alright then. I'll leave you to it.""Okay."After informing his parents, Soren carried Silas off to meet William, leaving me behind.An awkward silence settled over the room.Lis
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They teared up from the excitement of meeting their grandson, unable to stop playing with him."Look, dear! He looks exactly like Soren when he was little! Oh my God, they look so much alike!" Lisbeth's voice trembled with excitement, a stark contrast to her usual calm demeanor.Even Marlon, typically stern and commanding, had the same reaction. He stared at Silas, who was nestled in Soren's arms, for a while before nodding and saying, "You're right, but Soren seems smarter."Soren sounded displeased. "Come on, don't be so harsh on him."Lisbeth laughed, dismissing her husband's remark as she gently coaxed, "Hello, my little precious. I'm your grandmother. Would you let me hold you, please?"Silas had been meeting too many strangers since we returned to the country, so he seemed a little caught off guard.He looked at me and said, "Mama…"Lisbeth followed his gaze, her eyes landing on me. Her initial joy subtly faded.Soren seized the moment. "Mom, why don't you play with Hale
