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I didn't even know what to say.Soren raised an eyebrow. "Are you regretting the choice you made last night?""Huh?" I stared at him, shaking my head. "No way. I wouldn't disrespect you like that.""Phew. That's a relief.""I was just thinking… I don't have the best reputation right now, right? I got famous for dunking on people online. And now you're just eagerly introducing me to everyone else as your girlfriend…"He chuckled. "I want the world to know how fierce my girlfriend is. Then no one will ever bully me again."I stared at him in disbelief. "Honey, who in their right mind would bully Lord Soren Kenway?!"It should be the other way around!"We are one now," he said. "It doesn't matter why other people are afraid of bullying us."I laughed. It felt good to have such a powerful man as my backer and boyfriend.As we ate, Soren remarked, "My family has learned about our new status. You should come to Beaumont to meet my parents.""But I've already met your mom and every
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I knew Jean wouldn't pass up the chance for a little friendly ribbing. And boy, was I a prophet.I sighed. "We had a lunch date, but he had to leave halfway through because of some emergency.""Oho. So he stood you up. That's why I'm suddenly an option again.""Hey, enough with that!" She really knew how to make me feel bad. "If you've got no plans for today, I'll just spend the day sleeping. I didn't get much sleep last night, anyway.""Sleep?! Lady, it's the first day of the year!" Jean mentioned the name of a club and added, "We booked a spot for the afternoon, but I figured your schedule was packed, so I didn't bother inviting you.""Gee. Thanks, pal. See you there!"-I arrived at the club before anyone else. I grabbed a magazine and read while I passed the time.That was when I heard a high-pitched voice call out, "Oh-em-gee, Taylor Jones?!"I looked up. A group of two men and two women walked by. One of them—the one calling out to me—was Candy Frieze.We hadn't seen ea
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Knowing she'd seen Soren's reclusive grandfather before I did stung a bit, but I wasn't going to let Candy see how upset I was."Well, even if he doesn't approve of it and we have to break up… at least I will be able to look back and smile at having had it. Can't say the same for Miss Delulu and her daydreams," I replied.Candy gritted her teeth. "Fu—""Taylor!" Jean's voice interrupted just before she lunged at me and grabbed my hand. "I'm so sorry I'm late. They wouldn't let me leave until we'd finished one last round of Blackjack. You alright?""I'm fine. Let's go."Jean knew who Candy was. Our rivalry had started back at university.As she passed Candy, she rolled her eyes. "God, did you piss off your surgeon before getting that face job? You look like you belong to a sci-fi race."Jean was spot-on! I'd been struggling to find the right words to describe Candy's look with her bug eyes and cheeks after buccal fat removal, but now I got it. She looked like the most stereotypic
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"No, I'm fine," I said.It stung to lose 1,300 bucks, but it wasn't exactly a shot to the chest. Besides, I didn't want to be the type of girl who immediately spent her boyfriend's money as soon as they got together."It was fun overall. It's been a while since I played cards, so I don't mind," I said."Yeah. You did sound like you were having fun," Soren replied, his tone apologetic. "I'm sorry for leaving in the midst of our first date. I was even worried you might be mad about it. But seeing that you're with our friends now makes me feel better.""Is that why you're calling me right now?""Yeah. You got me. I'm still working, and I'm worried I'll be up late. You should have dinner and head home soon. Your knees will thank you."Gosh, everyone had the day off for New Year's, yet he was working overtime. The thought made my chest ache."Yeah, I got it. Don't worry about me, okay?" I said softly. "Try to finish early so you can rest.""I know. Bye for now.""Bye."Jean mimick
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"That's not it!" I replied quickly."You keep saying you're too busy," Soren grumbled. "I was worried you'd decided to retreat back into your shell again."What? Why did he always think I would regret agreeing to spend time with him?"No, I really am busy these days. I thought I told you that," I said, feeling a twinge of guilt."You still need to eat. How about no overtime tonight and dinner with me instead?"I felt a bit cornered. I hadn't finished as much work as I'd planned."Can you wait at least an hour? Let me finish some of these things!" I said, giving him my best puppy-dog eyes.He smiled and leaned toward me. "First, how about a little fanservice for your boyfriend?"He was tall enough that his whole body cast a shadow over my desk.I blushed and glanced around my office."No one's here. It's just your office," he said.I pointed at the surveillance camera. "There's that.""It's just a—"Before he could finish, I quickly pressed my lips to his, pulling away almo
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To be honest, there was nothing wrong with what he said. You could even call it bootlicking in front of your boss.But that wasn't how Soren saw it. Once we entered the elevator, he turned to me with one eyebrow raised. "Oh, you treated him really well, didn't you? How exactly?"I shot him a look. "Well! I pay him generously! I'm a very, very generous boss.""That's it?""That's it!"He narrowed his eyes. "Why did you swing my hand away from you?"I smiled helplessly at him."Are you jealous?" I asked pointedly.Soren was just as blunt. "A little, yes. You admire him. And he doesn't seem to see you as just his superior."I laughed and raised my hand. "I solemnly swear that I admire him only for his competence. As for what he thinks of me in return? That's pretty much out of my control," I said."Besides, Lord Soren, aren't you supposed to be at the pinnacle of power and prestige? How is it that you're showing such low confidence? That's just insane.""I'm confident in myself
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I smiled. "Why are you surprised? You've visited my place before.""It's different now."Soren was right. This was the first time I had invited him over since we started dating. It felt like a subtle acknowledgment, a quiet form of approval.My voice was barely a whisper. "Are you coming or not?"He followed me, smiling. We didn't speak during the elevator ride. When our hands brushed, we both quickly pulled them back.As I fumbled to open the door to my unit, I felt his warm breath on the crown of my head, sending goosebumps skittering across my scalp.I stepped inside and set my bag down.Soren grabbed my shoulders, turned me toward him, and kissed me.I knew he'd been holding back all night. That was why I'd invited him.It felt as if we instinctively knew how to respond to each other. I slid my arms around his neck. He lifted me into his arms and set me on the shoe rack.We kissed our way from the entryway to the dining table, then to the couch. When his hands moved to my
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I didn't see Soren off. I only called out from my room, "Okay!"After he left, I stepped into the now-empty living room. In my mind, I watched the scene unfold from a third-person perspective. I could see how hard it had been for us to part.Oh God, that was so embarrassing!I had never felt that passionate with Edward, not even once. Never!With Soren, though… He usually appeared so gentlemanly, controlled, and mild when we were together. He looked like a straight-laced, polite young man. Who would have thought he had a different, hungrier side to him?This should teach me never to judge a book by its cover.-The next morning, while I was in a meeting, my phone beeped. The message I received surprised me.Soren: [I'm on a business trip, Tay.]Huh?! Since when did he suddenly have a business trip to take?!I remembered how close we had come to being intimate the night before, and it hit me. Something felt off.Almost sleeping with me and then vanishing the next day? That
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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
