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Soleil paced near the doorway, rushing over as soon as she spotted us."I can't stand Candy! She's so annoying! All she does is suck up to people, and she's really good at it," Soleil blurted, her bluntness evident.I chuckled and glanced at Soren before teasing, "You better get used to it. She might end up being your sister-in-law someday."Before I could finish, Soren raised his hand, curling his fingers as if ready to flick me again.I quickly covered my head. "Nuh-uh! That really hurts!""Then stop talking nonsense!" Soren scolded.I sighed. "It's the truth, though. Look at how much the elders adore her personality."But… I couldn't deny it.It was just like Sally had said. I had everything going for me, except my temper. Maddison, on the other hand, had had a sweet tongue and had known how to flatter people—a skill I lacked entirely.We had a lavish lunch that afternoon.Chef Remy's cooking was impeccable, and he made all the dishes I liked. I was a little touched, think
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"Why compare us with the worst?" Cameron demanded."What else should I do—compare you to the richest people in the world?"Cameron fell silent for a moment. "How could you?"I couldn't linger in the restroom, and I didn't want to be overheard. I coldly replied, "I've already done more than enough by paying for the treatment, so stop pushing your luck. If you keep causing me trouble, I won't pay another cent—even if you beg me."With that, I hung up and walked out.As expected, Soren was waiting outside."You didn't sound too happy on the phone. Was your stepmother bothering you again?" he asked."Mm-hmm, she's complaining about the hospital conditions." I didn't hide it from him this time.Then, I made one thing clear. "You're not allowed to help them. I know it's easy for you, but don't do it."He looked at me warmly and replied, "You think too highly of me. I'm already kind enough not to kick those who bullied you while they're down. There's no way I'm helping them."His
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"Yeap. I can tell you're uncomfortable here, so let's go," Soren said."But… Shouldn't we say goodbye to your grandfather?" I asked."It's fine. I'm sure he's busy playing chess with Commander Frieze."Ah… There was no need to interrupt their game, then.Soren led me to the car, and just as I was about to ask where we were headed, my phone rang.It was Jamie.After answering, I turned to Soren, my expression slightly helpless. "What should we do now? I need to head back to the office and deal with some urgent work. I have to get it done before leaving for Medhelanon."Soren's brow furrowed, his hesitation evident. "How about I stay with you while you work?"I was a little surprised. "Don't you have anything to do today?"He glanced at me, his eyes filled with reluctance. "Work never really ends if you want to keep moving forward, but you're leaving tomorrow night for your business trip. You won't be back for the Brigidlia Festival…"Only moments ago, I'd been uneasy due to Li
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Frankly, I found Lisbeth's ambiguity far more disappointing than William's directness.In the past, when I visited the Kenway residence as a designer, Lisbeth consistently exhibited warmth and kindness.Yet, when I visited Soren's girlfriend today, I sensed a clear distance between us.Although she remained polite—even inviting Chef Remy to cook, a gesture that underscored her appreciation of the occasion—I could tell her attitude toward me had changed.Given the situation, I couldn't simply take Soren away, especially not to another country."I'm serious. You should stay home and wait for me. I'll return as soon as I'm finished," I emphasized.He leaned closer, gazing at me. "But even if you're fast, you'll need at least ten days—maybe even half a month..."I frowned and fell silent. His words rang true."I can't bear to go even a day without seeing you… I'd miss you so much that I might even fall ill from heartbreak." His voice was low and warm, and his deep eyes formed a ten
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Just as Jamie was about to leave, Soren suddenly spoke up. "A moment, please, Mr. Young."I froze for a second and turned to him. What was he up to now?"It's getting late. Why don't we have dinner together? My treat. I still haven't properly thanked you for helping Taylor with her car last time," Soren said in a composed, courteous tone that made it impossible to refuse.Inside, I was seething.The guy was actually following through on his promise from the seafood hotpot restaurant when he picked me up—and I had only been polite!Jamie was momentarily stunned.After a brief pause, he said, "It was nothing, really.""Well, you still need to eat, so we might as well have dinner together," Soren insisted politely, extending the invitation once more before adding, "Of course, we won't insist if you already have plans."Jamie glanced at me, but I couldn't tell what he was thinking."I don't have any plans," he replied."Then let's go."He nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Kenway."Jamie
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Jean caught on immediately after I dodged her questions twice. "Soren's next to you, isn't he? So now isn't a good time to talk about this?" she asked."Mm-hmm.""Oh, okay. Gotcha. You two go ahead. We'll talk when you're free.""Alright." Just as I was about to hang up, I remembered my business trip and quickly added, "We'll have to wait until after the Brigidlia Festival. I'm leaving for Medhelanon tomorrow."Jean had been so busy that she'd forgotten, but my reminder jogged her memory."You're spending another Brigidlia Festival abroad? I'm sure that's really difficult for you now that you've got a boyfriend. You can't do this again next year."I chuckled and replied, "We'll see..."After all, who knew if my boyfriend would still be mine next year?After hanging up, I instinctively checked my WhatsApp messages and replied to a few work-related ones."Taylor, my family's opinion isn't that important. No matter what they think, I can make my own decisions. Trust me."Soren
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I glanced at Soren.Dude, seriously? Just how intense was his split personality disorder?Without missing a beat, I scooped another piece of fish with the ladle and placed it in Jamie's bowl."Thank you, Ms. Jones," Jamie said quickly, looking visibly uneasy.He then responded to Soren's comment. "Rest assured, Mr. Kenway. We colleagues always look out for one another.""Relax, I can take care of myself. I'm not a child," I said, hoping to reassure Soren.I'd long since learned how to stand on my own.Soren had clearly invited Jamie to dinner just to throw out comments like that—deliberately putting him on the spot while subtly marking his territory, as if announcing I was his woman.He didn't actually expect Jamie to look after me. He just wanted to ensure Jamie didn't start getting any ideas about being with me. And knowing how petty Soren could be, he'd probably lose his mind with jealousy if Jamie ever did try to take care of me.-After dinner, on the way home, I couldn'
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"Oh, okay."I knew Soren could tell I was nervous. He was deliberately giving me space, letting me ease into the situation at my own pace.The moment he stepped into the elevator, I took a deep breath and forced myself to relax."Calm down, Taylor… Don't overthink this..."He said he wouldn't force you. He's not rushing anything, and he's treating you with respect. That means nothing's going to happen tonight."There are plenty of rooms here. We definitely won't be sleeping in the same bed," I muttered under my breath.I composed myself as best I could and headed upstairs.Just as I stepped out of the elevator, Soren emerged from a bedroom. "You're here already? Anyway, this is your room for tonight. I've tidied it up, and there are fresh clothes on the bed for you."I froze. "Fresh clothes?""Yeap…" His lips curved slightly as he walked toward me.He paused, then added, "I picked out some women's clothes for you after the last time you came over. I thought it'd be more conve
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"So what? It's always couples' intimacy hour everywhere," Soren replied with a grin, leaning in for a kiss.I turned away. "You reek of alcohol!"He sniffed himself, clearly thinking he smelled bad, too. I expected him to ignore it and keep going, but instead, he pulled me upright. "Let's go. To the showers!"I guessed he was worried that our first time after two years would be ruined by bad breath and stench.He tried to lift me into his arms, but I was concerned he might be too tipsy. We had a playful struggle before he finally scooped me up in a bridal carry."I told you. I'm not drunk!" he insisted.I realized there was no escaping him today, so I reminded him, "Our son is still at the hospital, Soren. With Aunt Sarah.""Mm-hmm. Once his mommy and daddy love each other very much, he'll see us.""Soren! Be serious!""Loving my wife is the most serious thing there is."-Two months later, my grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep. Soren and I had only just woken u
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I got up and shot Soren a glance. "You guys must have been worried about him over these two years. Thank you for taking care of him.""Why, you're welcome," Richard replied with exaggerated pomp. "He didn't torment us, actually. He took it out on his subordinates. He worked like a machine, and everyone under him had to do the same. You should really thank his employees the most!"A pang shot through me as I looked at Soren. I'd heard about this from Jean, but hearing it again from his close friends only deepened that painful regret.I thought I'd been kind, but it was likely the cruelest thing I'd ever done to him. And yet, he held no blame against me and still loved me.It moved me. I filled both our glasses to the brim.Soren looked baffled. "What are you doing? They didn't specifically want to make you drink—""A toast to our relationship, my love," I said, passing him his glass.Soren froze, clearly not expecting this from me.The crowd, though, had already erupted into che
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Being with Soren felt like a walk in the sunniest, coolest spring. He told me he loved me, and that made me his equal.Know what? It made me feel confident all of a sudden.We locked eyes for a long time before I pulled away."I… I'm basically unemployed right now," I muttered.I was about to launch a new business, but my grandmother's illness and my son's age forced me to set everything aside again."It wasn't easy raising a child alone, Tay, so don't put so much pressure on yourself. Besides, with your skills, it's only a matter of time before your career takes off again."I beamed. "You really think so? That's a lot of confidence, dude.""Of course I do." He held my hands. "Starting a business takes time and energy, so how about you move in with me? I'll raise our son while you focus on what you want to do."I laughed. "Oh God, was that the whole point of this talk from the start?"Soren laughed as well, his handsome face relaxing. "Well, now that we're getting married, whe
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Soren smiled. "No need to doubt. That was one of my ulterior motives."So he wanted me to agree to our marriage because he wanted sex?!I stared at him, unmoving."Come on, I'm sending you both up," he said, his driver's presence making things awkward.Soren took the baby from my arms and strode inside.In the elevator, he stared at me without blinking.I grew self-conscious. "What?""Nothing. I just wanted to look at you, not missing a single detail," Soren replied matter-of-factly. "I hadn't dared do that before we started talking again because I was afraid you might be upset."I felt even more embarrassed.He set Silas in the cot, then turned to me and walked away.It was too late. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into his chest. I saw his face loom over mine and cried out, "Don't do this, Soren! This is Amanda's place!"His reason and restraint were still functioning, turning his kiss into a brief peck."When will you move to my villa?" he breathed."N
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I knew what had happened to me. I knew what two years had done to my face. A woman aged much faster when she had a child, after all.Celebrities looked the way they did because they didn't bear the weight of child-rearing. They had the money to pamper their faces and dedicate themselves to rigorous exercise routines.I had raised my son on my own. I had help when I needed it most, but most of the time, it was just me."So, you don't think I've grown older and uglier?" I muttered.Soren laughed."Oh, I do!" he teased. "But you're the mother of my son.""What does that mean?! And you said you weren't pitying me!"He laughed again—this time, affectionately. "I was joking. I don't think you're any less than who you were back then. I actually wish you'd grow older, too. That way, only I remain by your side."I couldn't come up with a response to something so ridiculous."Do you need me to throw a grand, elaborate proposal to finally convince you I'm serious about wanting to spend t
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"It's the way he looks at you. His eyes look suspicious!"Suspicious, my ass. Jamie was so far away from him by now that there was no way Soren could see anything in Jamie's "eyes."I sneered. "Don't be daft. He's got a girlfriend now." "Oh, really?""Yes, really. Can we go now?"My old colleagues had been staring at us, and I really didn't want to become the subject of their gossip. I just wanted to leave.Soren finally told the driver to go.Silas had probably exhausted himself from crying. It didn't take long for him to fall asleep in my arms.Soren stretched his arms out. "Let me.""I'm fine. It's okay for him to sleep like this. My arms are fine," I replied.I didn't want to give him an excuse to enter Amanda's residence with me again. I was only here temporarily, and I certainly didn't want things to get... steamy and intimate at her place. Besides, I didn't want to be steamy with him, period.Soren withdrew his arms sheepishly and snickered to himself.Annoyed, and
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"Hello?""When are you coming back?" Soren asked in a low voice.I stood and left the lively private room. "I'm having lunch with some old colleagues. What's up?""Wow. So while I was trying to handle our son, you went out to have fun," he whined.Please. He wanted Silas with him—he was just being dramatic.The wine gave me enough courage to respond, "Weren't you the one complaining about missing out on your son's childhood? I'm just being considerate.""Fine. Where are you? I'll bring Silas to you. He wants his mom now—no one here can calm him down," he replied.Just as I had expected.I figured lunch was nearing its end anyway, so I gave him the address. "Call me when you arrive. I'll meet you at the entrance.""Got it."I returned to the room and quietly told Amanda, "I have to leave soon. You guys go ahead."She checked her phone. "Nah, we should all start packing up. We still have to work this afternoon!""Oh, right."I paid for our meal while the others chatted.Whe
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The company had seen some new hires, but many were familiar faces.Case in point: Cherry Birkin. Now Amanda's assistant and principal secretary, she was ecstatic to see me."Tay-Tay! You're back!" she cried, rushing over to grab my arms. "It really is you! I'm so glad you came to see us. After disappearing for two years, I honestly thought you'd never come back!"Amanda, who had been the one to welcome me, stood beside me, smiling. "See? Your old colleagues have been complaining about you being heartless.""Aww, I'm sorry for being gone so long! How about this? Lunch is on me! Cherry, gather the old crew and invite them over!""You got it!" she replied eagerly.I stepped into Amanda's office—the same one where I used to work.A lot had changed in the interior, but everything felt warm and welcoming. The company was thriving under her and Jamie's leadership.There was a knock at the door. I turned to see the man himself."So, you really are back, Taylor," he said with a grin. "
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I was irritated. If I were being generous, I'd say Soren was being proactive. If I were being honest, though, I'd call it disrespectful—he was undermining my agency!"I haven't even agreed to this yet!" I snapped, straightening my back and glaring at him as the seniors watched. "Who gave you the right to make decisions for me?!"Soren barely reacted. "You overthink everything. You hesitate more than you need to, so I thought... why not just ask your grandmother and aunt?"Turning to Sarah, he added, "What do you think, Aunt Sarah? Do you approve of us being together?"Sarah blinked, stunned, then shot a quick glance at my grandmother. My grandmother raised her hand, as though she had something to say. I leaned in immediately. "I'm listening, Grandma..."She took a deep breath, grasped my hand, and said, her voice raspy, "I can tell… Ren really loves you… You have a child now… It's good for you two to just get married."She paused, then added, "That way, I… can finally let go...
