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Erin Gooding poked her head into the door, and sensing that she had been intruding, she apologized. "Sorry. I was looking for…"She turned toward Irene, who caught the look and glanced at the time. "Ten minutes," she said.Erin nodded in response and closed the door, standing outside as she waited.Soon, people filed out of the meeting room, with Irene the last to exit, carrying stacks of papers in her arms."Is something up?" Irene asked.Erin nodded, so she said, "Let me return these to my office first."Erin waited once more as she did, and once Irene stepped out this time, she came up to Irene with a smile. "James called me, telling me to pick the date. I think I should return to Minerva to tell my father too.""As you should." Irene agreed—getting married was a big deal, and Erin should tell her father about it. "Your work is really busy, huh? You must not have had dinner since that meeting lasted for a while, right? It's my treat."Though Irene was going to head hom
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The lanky man was knocked to the ground and he exclaimed when he saw the one who kicked him. "Who the hell are you?!"It was Irene's chauffeur, who doubled as her bodyguard, protecting her aside from driving her to and from work.He shielded Irene while telling her, "You need to run, ma'am." "You have to save Erin," Irene exclaimed anxiously."Yes, ma'am."On the other hand, the lanky man was infuriated that he was the first one to get hit although they were here to abduct a woman!"Go! Hit him!" he barked at his goons indignantly. Two of the goons stayed to restrain Erin, while the others charged at the chauffeur. There were too many of them, keeping the chauffeur bogged down despite his advanced combat training.Irene called James while they were busy, giving him the address as soon as he answered, urging, "You need to hurry!""Okay!"Irene called the cops as well after that, while the chauffeur managed to floor two of the goons, maiming them within minutes.Seeing tha
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Not seeing Erin anywhere, James asked urgently, "Where is she?!"Irene was helping the chauffeur and her face was pale despite taking a moment to compose herself. "They took her. You have to find them! Quick!"James whipped out his phone, asking, "What car was it? Do you remember the plate number?""It's a black MPV, but it doesn't have plates, and there are cameras."She pointed nearby at one.That being said, the car looked brand-new. They must have planned to use it for the crime from the start. "I've called the cops. They might be able to help by tapping in the cameras to locate the MPV. It'd make things faster."Veins were bulging over the back of James's hand as he clenched on his phone. "Yeah.""I'm sorry," Irene said. "She was taken because of me.""No. You didn't ask for this," James replied. His call got through then, and while he spoke into it, Irene helped her chauffeur to Hotmesh Research, since he was bleeding from several lacerations and Hotmesh was the close
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As they drove, the location tracker was bringing in more information via the security cameras and giving them instructions where to go.The further they went the more remote the environment was.It was now almost three hours since Erin had been taken and there were no cameras around.The tracker was soon cut off.Just as everyone thought that they had nothing to go on and wondered how to track the thugs, Irene spotted the MPV in the bushes."There!" she pointed. James turned toward it and saw the MPV too.The grass was too tall for them to see the entire vehicle, but the tire marks leading into the bushes were fresh. Everyone alighted, stepping through the thick growth of branches, leaves and thorns that constantly tripped them.They followed the tire marks and arrived at the MPV, which was parked with no one around it.James opened the door with a loud whirl, but it was empty! Did they abandon the MPV as a diversion?!"Look around!" James barked. "See if there's any clu
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It actually hurt to watch that kick, and Stan thought to himself that Harvey's balls were definitely gone for good.Seth Hedge, however, was still cursing at snapping—it was the first time he lost composure to such an extent!Irene had been furious at him, but that was because Harvey did something so terrible!He managed to make it here to Harvey in Franconia because he wanted to find out what Harvey did to Irene. He cajoled Rosa, Harvey's mother, until she relented, but it had been two days since he arrived here, but Harvey was not telling him a thing. Even so, Harvey's conversation with Isaac answered the question!"You used me for that?! Fuck you! Do you even have a conscience?!" Seth growled as he choked Harvey. "Fucking die!""L-Let me go, Seth… Are you crazy…""That's because of you!" Harvey naturally was not about to let Seth clobber him for nothing and they were soon wrestling.Stan stood nearby and watched, commenting, "That's a dog-eat-dog world for you. Neither of
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Irene turned away. "Please don't ask…"James grabbed her arm as an ominous feeling seized him, but he kept his expression calm nonetheless. "Tell me," he said, keeping his voice quiet.Irene closed her sore eyes. "You have a hunch, don't you?"James released her then.Erin's clothes were in pieces when they found her, laying in the bushes near the car."That's why you shouldn't ask," Irene continued softly, hardly able to stay calm from the travesty. "I'll stay with her at all times, but she doesn't want to see you, so don't try to barge in. You'd only upset her more."James's mouth hung opened, but no words came outHe was devastated, and Irene felt her chest tighten seeing his reaction!"I'll take care of her. There will be someone with her at all times."With that, she returned inside the operating room.She was the one who operated on Erin, and therefore knew very well.Worried that she would upset Erin, she tried to keep her voice as mild as she could. "Let's get you
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Isaac already had a feeling that things would be terrible, but hearing Irene say it left his eyebrow twitching and his expression darkened. He was furious because those men had been after Irene, and how thoroughly depraved it was!"Can you resign?"Irene did a double take—she did not expect that from him at all, and was left a little confused. "W-Why?""If you didn't take the job, I could have moved to Franconia with you. I've already arranged everything, and this would never have happened. I can give you everything I have—""You think this was my fault?!" Irene was flustered, glaring at him just then. "I admit that I was the cause for Erin's suffering, but… you're blaming me too?!"Isaac was silent for a while. "Calm down…""Calm down? How am I supposed to calm down?!" She raised her voice for a moment, and realizing her agitation and that this was not the place for it, lowered her voice again. "I'm hurting, and you're telling me it's because of me? Do you understand how muc
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Irene did not know what to tell Erin, because she had no idea what James thought.Erin pursed her parched lips then. "I can't bear to face him even if he's willing." Irene understood how Erin felt and she wrapped her arms around Erin. "It's all my fault…""No, maybe it's destined and you can't be blamed. Someone up there was upset that I had too much of a good life, and that's why things ended up like this."She was an orphan, but she was adopted by kind people and led a sheltered life as if she had real parents. How many orphans could say the same?Maybe her luck was used up by now.Unable to stop her tears again, she rasped, "Do me a favor!"Irene felt her body shaking in her arms, and her eyes felt painfully sore too. "Shoot.""I want to leave.""Where to?" Irene asked, flustered. "You shouldn't be alone during times like these—your mind will play tricks on you…"Anxious, she put an arm around Erin's shoulder. "I'll stay with you."Her phone started ringing right after s
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Soon after the wedding, Mr. Fowler proposed for Stan to work at his company to get used to the work over there.He was worried as he did not have much time left, and it would not do if he was gone before the proper arrangements were made.Still, Stan returned to Franconia with Isaac and his family, sorting out things at work and finishing every task he had on hand.While Isaac used to have a lot of free time with Stan around, he was just slightly busier after Stan left. After all, no company should operate in a way that losing a single person would stall all their operations.And after a week, Stan sorted out all the remaining tasks he had in Franconia and returned to Zidonia to start work at the Fowlers' family business.While Stan had property in Zidonia too, he moved into the Fowlers' mansion, but not as a live-in son-in-law. He was simply aware of Mr. Fowler's illness, and Rea wanted to spend more time with her parents.And as the son-in-law, he was obliged to do that much.
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Despite feeling wistful, Mr. Fowler eventually passed Rea's hand to Stan. "I hope you will both cherish each other from now on."Rea told him, "We will."Thereafter, it was the usual proceedings of a wedding, with exchange of rings and vows, the wedding speech, and the luncheon!Though everything went smoothly, Mrs. Fowler could not help shedding tears.She was pleased that her daughter was finally getting married, especially since she was looking forward to this.But now that Rea really did marry, she was worried that her life might get difficult and unhappy.Such was the worrisome nature of mothers.-Later, Stan led Rea to Isaac's table.They were all acquainted, but Stan introduced everyone once again to reacquaint them with Rea.After all, she was no longer Zachary's friend's cousin now, but Stan's wife.Erin was grinning from ear to ear. "Congratulations.""Thank you." Rea smiled in return."Congrats," Baby said, imitating the adults.Rea reached out to stroke his c
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Zachary said, "I heard you sealed the deal with Rea Fowler, and her family is preparing for your wedding."Stan smiled. "I'm the look of success—getting a girl couldn't be simpler. See? I'm getting married already.""Well, I guess we're all taken now," Erin said.Tommy poked his head up just then. "Congratulations, Uncle Stan.""Thank you." Stan chuckled, patting his head."Also, I heard that you're marrying into the Fowler family?" Zachary asked.Everyone turned to stare at Stan in shock, but it was understandable.Stan was not that modest that he would have to go that far—he had money and was successful enough to afford a wife.Still, Zachary—who knew the Fowlers—suggested, "To be fair, they do need someone to take care of the family business…"-Either way, it meant that Irene's family would be delaying their return trip to Franconia.After all, none of them had expected to attend Stan's wedding so soon after Zachary's.Stan himself did not expect that either, as he had
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"What's the problem? We've already slept together," Rea said as she put her clothes on.She frowned as Stan was still on the bed and not moving. "What, are you going to stay in my bed forever?""What am I supposed to wear?" Stan shrugged. "You haven't brought my clothes here.""I'll get it for you."Rea remembered his suitcase then and hurried downstairs to bring it up."Wear whatever you like. I'll be waiting downstairs," she said and hurried away.Stan got out of bed and put on a suit—it was only right to dress formally when it came to discussing marriage.After cleaning up and heading downstairs, he found Rea sandwiched by her parents.Stan had no idea if she had already mentioned it, but both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were both staring at him, leaving him further tense.Clearing his throat, Stan began, "Excuse me, but—""Yes, we agree to you marrying our daughter.""You mean marrying into our family," Rea corrected them.Everyone else was staring at her before asking all at o
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If Rea asked her parents now, they would only get sad, and life would become difficult for everyoneWhat should she do to make them happy?Right, she could get married! Her parents would definitely be pleased. As for the choice of bridegroom, did she not have one readily available here?If Stan could pretend to be her boyfriend, he could definitely be her husband too.They could fake their marriage if they had to!Putting the medical file back where she found it, she wobbled up to her feet and left the room.Stan had yet to step out of the bathroom when she returned, so she sat on the bed and waited.After a while, Stan stepped out with a towel around his waist and paused when he saw Rea sitting there. "Where are my clothes?" He asked, presuming that Rea had forgotten since there was nothing on the bed or the table. "My suitcase is still in your car trunk."Rea turned toward him. "Let's get married."Stan was left speechless for a moment and soon chuckled, "Did you forge
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Mrs. Fowler smacked her daughter, but while Rea thought she was angry, she said instead, "Just do your best."Rea's mind was blown—were her parents bewitched? They were completely different from before! A long time ago, her parents had used to tell her that she did not have to marry as long as she was happy.But later on, they had persistently sent her on blind dates… and now, they were telling her to seduce a man?Touching her mother's forehead, Rea asked, "Are you sick?"Mrs. Fowler slapped her hand off. "Your dad and I are leaving now.""Yeah." Mr. Fowler nodded. "The chauffeur is waiting."Rea walked them to the door and watched as their car left before returning inside.She did not go upstairs since Stan was asleep, and she would be bored—she was the type who just could not sit still.However, it was inappropriate if she left since that would leave nobody home.In her boredom, she thought of pranking Stan. She headed upstairs to find him asleep, and soundly at that.Ca
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Unable to argue against her parents, Rea said, "Fine, fine. Whatever you say."Mrs. Fowler smiled. "Then help Stan upstairs to get some rest.""Which room?" Rea asked.Mrs. Fowler realized with a start and quickly said, "Oh, there's no bedding in the guest room… So let him stay in your room."Rea was left staring at her in shock. "When did you get so open-minded? Letting a man stay in your daughter's room?"Mrs. Fowler shrugged. "What can he do when he's drunk?""Haven't you heard of drunken fumbles?" Rea asked.Both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler shook their heads at the same time. "Nope."Rea was left totally speechless—this was just outrageous!She would think that Stan was actually their son, if it was not for the fact that they were not acquainted before.They were not like this before either—even if they were urging her to get married, they were not throwing her at a man like this!Mr. Fowler then said, "If anything happens, we'll demand that he takes responsibility and marries y
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"I get it," Stan replied quietly. "I wouldn't have been upset even if you didn't explain yourself. But since you did, I forgive you."Rea's brow creased as she pursed her lips. "See? I knew it. We really shouldn't be too nice to you."While Stan was speechless, Mrs. Fowler was enthusiastically putting food on Stan's plate. "This is our family's favorite dish. Try it."Stan nodded after a bite. "It's good."Mrs. Fowler smiled, while Mr. Fowler poured him a glass of wine. "Can you hold your liquor?"Stan smiled. "More or less.""You're being humble now." Mr. Fowler smiled at him. "You're definitely a good drinker.""A little."Rea had enough right then. "Dad, Stan has work to do, and he has to return to Franconia tomorrow. You're going to make things difficult for him."Mr. Fowler smiled awkwardly. "Right…" "You think?" Rea huffed, snatching his wine away. "Everyone only gets to have one glass."Mr. Fowler glared at Rea. "Party pooper."Rea shrugged. "I'm doing this for your
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Rea turned her head aside. "Then what's your hobby?"Stan did a double take and remembered his life… which was work and more work.It had been years since he took leave, and he would not get to goof off the last few days if it had not been for Zachary's wedding.Hobby? He certainly did not have anything like that.Now that he thought about it, his life was boring and monotonous, and he did not have anyone very close.That was why he wanted a kind, understanding wife to care and offer him company while he took care of her needs.When he looked up at Rea, he clearly felt that she was not for him—he needed someone to take care of him, but with her, he would be busy taking care of her instead."You're looking at me weirdly," Rea suddenly said."How so?" Stan asked.Rea moved closer, looking him in the eyes and asking solemnly, "Don't tell me—you've fallen for me?""You don't just suffer from a flawed personality—you're narcissistic too."Stan pursed his lips and checked the tim
