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I knew Lola was into this New Age stuff, so I decided to scare her with something like that. I didn't believe in it, so I didn't have to worry about her using it against me.Lola was furious. "You… You're exactly what Cameron calls it! Vile and heartless!""That's right. Meanwhile, you people are saints! Take good care of him, saints!" I shot back.She had no response, even after I hung up.The lawyer looked at me with sympathy. "Your troubles never seem to end."I smiled, a hollow expression. "Don't I know it?"The court case with Edith was barely behind me, and now I had to deal with Harry's compassionate release issue? When would my life stop being so frustratingly "interesting?"-After work, Soren called to ask if I wanted dinner.My mood was so bad I just wanted to stay home and lie down."I'm not hungry. No appetite," I replied."I have to meet a client later. I might finish around nine. I can grab something for you then," he offered kindly."No. Your grandfather's n
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"I can only do a quick, emergency fix, but you'll still need to take it to a repair shop to replace the broken wires. Otherwise, the car might not start again."I was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. I noticed how dirty his hands had gotten and brought him a bottle of water to help him wash.As Jamie wiped his hands, he said, "It's pretty cold today, huh? Reminds me of the hotpot we had last time."That was hardly a hint—more like a thinly veiled request. "Shall I treat you again? As thanks for fixing my car?"If it weren't for him, I would have had to wait in an empty, cold garage for one or two hours for the repairmen to arrive!He laughed. "Okay! I hope you don't mind my boldness."How could I possibly refuse to eat with him now?-We drove to the same hotpot shop as before.It reminded me of when Soren had been jealous of us sharing that meal—and how he made sure to dine there too.The more I thought about it, the queasier I felt.What if my luck continued to spiral
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It was an eyeroll of happiness. "Fine. I can't stop you, can I?"I returned to my seat. Jamie was already cooking, and he placed some freshly cooked seafood on my plate. "Here. These are just made. Very fresh!""Ah, I can do it myself. Thanks!" I said, declining.He smiled and continued placing food on my plate as though he hadn't heard me.I remembered what Cherry had said: Jamie seemed to harbor feelings for me.It made me appreciate Soren's planned arrival. It could serve as a reminder to Jamie that I was already taken.-We finished our dinner by 9:00 p.m.I was starting to worry that we'd finished earlier than Soren had expected when his call came. It turned out he was already at the entrance."Looks like my guy is here. Please excuse me, and good night!" I said, ready to leave."What about your car?" Jamie asked, curious."Let it stay there for now. We'll have a repairman drive it to the shop tomorrow."I bade him farewell again and quickly headed to the entrance.To
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I was speechless.Thankfully, Soren hadn't actually done that. If he had, I wouldn't have been able to face Jamie when I returned to the office—unless, of course, I found myself a new manager.At that thought, I muttered regretfully, "I shouldn't have told you that if I'd known how you'd react. It's not like there's a big chance I'll run into your friend again, and you wouldn't have known about it anyway...""Excuse me? Were you saying something?""I said I finally found one of your flaws… You're petty and jealous!" I turned to face Soren, enunciating each word deliberately just to provoke him.Instead of getting angry, he simply smiled and said, "I'm sure I have plenty more flaws. You'll discover them sooner or later.""Why not just tell me now so I can avoid them?""Nope, not a chance."Our childish banter continued until even we couldn't take ourselves seriously anymore."Alright, enough of that. Time to take you home." Soren changed the subject effortlessly, planning my sc
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"That's not urgent. What's urgent is Edith's case," Edward said. "You said you'd agree to settle if she apologized to you. Does that still stand?"I frowned, staring at him. "You came all this way in the freezing night, sick as you are, just to ask me that?""How else was I supposed to? You've blocked my number and changed yours, after all."Edward's tone was calm but laced with sarcasm as he added, "As if you'd die from answering my call…"I paused, realizing I'd indeed received two calls from an unknown number earlier today. I'd silenced them both."So? Does it still stand?" he pressed.I took a breath. Honestly, I didn't want to let it stand—Edith's attitude in court had infuriated me.But with Harry about to be released, I had no idea what kind of trouble he'd stir up next.To avoid dealing with everything at once, especially with my Fashion Week showcase coming up, I decided to let this one go."Fine. Have her apologize publicly, and I'll accept an out-of-court settlement
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Cherry called before I could finish."Tay-Tay, Ms. Thompson is here to see you.""Tell her I'm occupied today and won't be returning to the office," I replied calmly. "She should leave.""She's refusing and is sitting in your office. Should I call security to escort her out?""That won't be necessary. Let her stay." I doubted the guards could handle Cameron. If things escalated, they'd only disrupt the company's operations."Okay…" Cherry sighed before hanging up.I didn't dwell on it. Cameron only ever came for money, and I had no intention of giving her any—it would only lead to endless demands.As I turned to leave, I unexpectedly ran into someone familiar… an enemy, in fact.Candy stood arm in arm with an older woman who bore a striking resemblance to her—likely her mother.Two sharply dressed car salesmen flanked them, enthusiastically showcasing the various models on offer.So, they were here to buy a car too. What a coincidence."Taylor?" Candy's surprise was evident
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But the very next second, Eliza Frieze turned her gaze toward me.With a blatantly rude tone, she said, "Is this your friend, Mr. Kenway? She comes from such an unremarkable background and has such unorthodox manners, a far cry from the company your family usually keeps. I'm sure your grandfather has never—""Madam Frieze," Soren smoothly interrupted before she could finish.His expression remained pleasant, but his tone carried firm authority. "Taylor is my girlfriend, and it's not your place to lecture her since we share no familial ties."I raised an eyebrow slightly, not expecting him to be so rude to an older woman by cutting her off like that.Eliza's face darkened immediately."My mother means well, Soren! Just look at Taylor! She was so aggressive she kicked my leg! It's all bruised now!" Candy jumped in to defend her mother, even lifting the hem of her dress to reveal her calf.I was about to explain myself, but Soren beat me to it. "Taylor wouldn't harm anyone for no r
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Soren remained calm, showing no hint of guilt as he explained, "There's nothing between us. It's our grandfathers who are friends."Noticing my confusion, he continued, "Commander Frieze was one of my grandfather's most trusted subordinates back in the day. That's why my grandfather recommended him for promotion to military district commander."Remember when I mentioned my older brother? He's the orphan of my father's comrade and has been in the military ever since. For years, he served under Commander Frieze, who mentored him."My brother is highly capable, earning two first-class merits—though one nearly cost him his life. Two months ago, Commander Frieze retired and has been visiting my grandfather frequently. They play chess and reminisce about the past."I listened intently, my curiosity about Soren's older brother growing stronger after hearing about him again.At the same time, learning about Candy's family background left me uneasy. Her grandfather had once been a military
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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
