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“Cole,” George Smith called.Coke turned his head to the source of the voice. “Senior…” He said with a smile that stopped short on his face when he saw the man who accompanied George. The man had a domineering presence that was hard to ignore. Even though Cole hadn’t met him for a few years, he recognized him immediately. It was…. Andrew.Trailing behind him was his assistant, Liam whom he just met a few days ago. Andrew gave the gangly teen a once over. He felt the teen looked fairly familiar. Their path only crossed once, which was once during his wedding to Caroline. Cole had grown in the past few years so it was natural Andrew couldn’t identify him instantly. Liam, however, recognized him with just a glance.Goerge approached Cole, laughing as he said, “Your timing is impeccable as always.”Cole ignored Andrew and focused on George. “Senior, thank you so much for your help. I couldn’t find anything better out there so I have to borrow from your private library.”George replied, “I
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Caroline was satisfied with the books Cole brought back with him. However, she still managed to finish them in the blink of an eye… Cole had gotten used to his sister’s inhuman-like ability so he was no longer surprised. The person who was most surprised though was George. “She’s done with them already?” George was taken aback when Cole returned the books to him.“I’m afraid so, she said the books were nice, but she wonders…do you have anything more difficult?” Coke finished his question in almost a whisper because he himself thought his sister was being a bit too much. He even began to suspect if his sister was still human.How can there be such a difference in talent between both of them when they shared the same Roberts Family blood? He must be adopted. The absurd question caught George off guard. It was already crazy that the books were finished in a day, but the person still asked for something harder? Those books were already the hardest he had! This friend of Cole’s seemed to
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John felt his world spin….“Dad…” Cole screamed as he ran to catch John before he fell. John had a sickly pallor and his eyes were fluttering. Caroline caught up to them and ordered, “Cole, call the ambulance.”“Okay.” Cole said with a shaking voice. As he pulled out his phone to call the hospital, Caroline tried her best to resuscitate her uncle. She had no first aid knowledge but she carried John over to the sofa, laid down flat in hopes of easing his breaths.The landlord and the gathered crowd were shocked by the sudden turn of events. The crowd slowly dispersed, afraid that they would be roped into a nasty situation if anything serious was to befall John.“This has nothing to do with me, I barely touched him. He fainted on his own,” the landlord said hurriedly as he made to leave. Caroline lifted her head and shot him a withering glance. It stopped him in his tracks.The startled landlord said, “I told you I had nothing to do with it, I won’t let you pin it on me!” “If you leav
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After leaving the hospital, Caroline found her way to a nearby internet cafe. She used the rest of her money to book as many hours as she could for one of the available rooms. Other than reading, Caroline spent the rest of the time she was in the hospital researching for ways to earn money. In our online era, even money earning methods have gotten far more varied in nature. For example, many online companies offered monetary rewards for hackers that could figure out the weaknesses in their security programs. The hackers were paid according to the size of the weaknesses found. Not only that, some business organizations would set up hacking competitions with monetary prizes on special occasions… In any case, Caroline found out ways she could utilize this to convert her talent into cash.Hee original plan was to go about it one by one but the urgency of the situation had forced her hand! It might cause a stir but she didn’t have time to worry about that anymore. She needed to earn more
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Over the span of one night, a hacker by the code name 001 had become a household name among the IT industry. This 001 challenged the top twenty hackers in America over one night and he took them all down! He even neutralized Pierce Corporation’s latest security system that was released early that year, and needless to say, systems released by lesser companies were taken down as well.It is worth noting that these systems were developed by some of the best security teams in America! These systems had stopped some of the most influential hackers but 001 hacked through them in just one night! Like a dark horse, 001 had burned his trails through the hacker’s world but his trails led nowhere. 001 left no trace that would lead back to his real identity. Last night, thanks to Caroline, America’s online world was the busiest it had been in recent years.Caroline had announced herself with such a bang and so out of blue that she had attracted the attention of a few malicious hackers. However,
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“Andrew, what are you thinking about? You’ve been exceptionally quiet since the dress fitting,” Jenna asked.Andrew snapped out of his reverie and offered lightly, “Oh, it’s nothing important.”“Tell me, I want to help if I can,” Jenna continued, hoping to draw the conversation out.Andrew simply tossed her a bone, “It’s about Raymond. He said he wasn’t feeling well this morning, I’m just worried about him.” To be fair, Andrew wasn’t completely lying because Raymond did mention that he was feeling under the weather…However, Andrew knew he was throwing a tantrum because his father was leaving him to go dress fitting with Jenna. Dissatisfaction crossed Jenna’s face temporarily when she realized Andrew treated her with less importance than his ex’s child. She had worked hard to make him love her but all he cared about was that son of his! Then again, she consoled herself, it was good that he was family orientated. She planned to have many children by his name. Then, Raymond would be not
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Depending on the situation, Jenna herself might even be willing to give Caroline some money. The thought that she might be able to see Caroline begging her for her charity buoyed her spirit on their way to the hospital. It didn’t take long for them to reach the hospital. Using his connections, Andrew quickly found out the room John was in. While they rushed to meet Caroline, John was in preparation to enter surgery.His body was sprayed with disinfectant and the smell lingered in the room. Caroline was averse to the smell so she left to sit in the corridor outside his room. She crossed her hands praying for a successful operation. The doctor promised them an eighty percent success rate but she couldn’t help but worry. “Sis, how are you holding up?” A concerned Cole followed her out to enquire. Caroline took a short nap that only lasted for a few hours, he was afraid she didn’t have enough rest.Caroline shook her head and said, “I’m fine, go be with uncle.”“It’s okay, dad just went
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What triggered this change? Andrew finally understood Liam’s earlier report. Liam mentioned the change in Caroline, specifically her unwavering gaze that was hard to ignore. Andrew had brushed it off then, but now he understood what he meant. Her eyes communicated an inner wealth of confidence and composure.It was not something that could be faked, it was something like a natural born instinct… Simultaneously, he saw something of himself reflected in her. Andrew couldn’t fathom what had caused this sudden change. Regardless, it meant that he saw her in a different light and treated her differently than before.“This is what you’re supposed to take from our divorce. I’ve personally brought it to you because I believe that is the respect you deserve. Please accept it.” Andrew took out a cheque and handed it to her respectfully. There was not a shred of condescension in his action.Caroline didn’t even look at the proffered cheque when she replied, “Thank you but I don’t need it.”Andre
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It was a roundabout way of saying she didn’t care for Andrew. She wasn’t there to seduce him. Old Mrs Pierce was incensed by her snooty attitude. How dare she think that her son, Andrew, was not good enough for her?“I don’t care what your intention is in coming here today but I want you to remember this, you are not getting back with Andrew ever. And don’t you dare rope Ray into your sick plot or you won’t be spared from my wrath!”Ray’s plate fell to the floor with a resounding clink and cake was splattered all over his suit. It was a much needed diversion to truncate the increasingly awkward situation. Old Mrs Pierce quickly pulled Ray to her side, dabbing the stains on his clothes, saying, “Ray, what happened? Why so careless?”“Grandma…. Scary.” Ray looked at her with eyes that were slightly quavering with fear.Old Mrs Pierce realized with a start, her harsh words had startled the child. Her husband ordered with a low growl, “Take the child away for a change of clothes, or do yo
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Didn’t Young Master Pierce refer to Jenna as Auntie Jenna? Is he trying to embarrass Jenna who is standing right there? Does this mean the boy wants his parent to remarry? Then again, he is just a 4-year-old kid, he probably blurted the words out without first processing them through his mind.Is it not common for a young boy to wish for his parents to stay together? Maybe he already sees Jenna as his mother. After all, his wish didn’t mention anything about remarriage. However, he might be too young to understand the concept of marriage and divorce…. Regardless, this is all too interesting.Everyone watched with bated breath to see how things would unfold. Some in the crowd even came up with the thought, maybe it is not so bad for CEO Pierce to rekindle his marriage with his ex-wife. It was not that they looked down on Jenna. It was just… Andrew and Caroline looked too good together standing next to each other. Originally, before Caroline arrived, they felt the same way about Jenna
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“Ray, where were you?” Old Mrs Pierce was the first to recover from the shock. She posed the question to salvage the strangely awkward situation. Still holding onto his parents’ hands, Ray lifted his head and answered sincerely, “Grandma, I saw mom outside.” Caroline’s heart trembled when she heard the word ‘mom’.Ray knew she was his mom…. He managed to recognize her with just one look. Caroline found it difficult to describe the bittersweet sensation that rose in her heart. Caroline felt the world fade away and she took in her son’s cute face hungrily, memorizing every detail, making up for lost time. She didn’t realize Andrew was staring at her intensely, an unreadable complication communicated through his eyes.He wasn’t expecting his ex-wife’s captivating arrival. He knew she was a beauty but only in the way like how a mannequin is beautiful, a pretty shell. But that night, her beauty came alive. If her beauty in the past was passive, like that of a beautiful mannequin on display
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He wanted to spare her the nasty surprise. But he was too late, Caroline had already reached the ballroom’s entrance. More than a few people had seen her. Right then, an idea came into Raymond’s mind. He rushed forward to grab Caroline’s palm.A surprised Caroline looked down from the sudden touch, and a pair of similarly shaped eyes met! This was to be their first meeting after their separation three years ago. It was also in Raymond’s memory, the first time he had seen his mom. However, the mother-and-son bond is something so innate that Caroline was able to recognize him with just one look. She stared at her don who was holding her hand with absolute wonder and tears started glistening around her eyes.Her calm composure was shaken. She didn’t and couldn’t expect this would be how it went down. A boy would rush to take her hand and it would happen to be Raymond. Her precious son, Raymond!“CEO Pierce, we still can’t locate the young master!” The bodyguard approached Andrew and whi
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“But he should know better, especially about the importance of this occasion.”“Mom, dad, can you two stop arguing? I need to go look for Ray,” Andrew interrupted them gruffly before leaving.Old Mrs Pierce and Mrs Pierce had no choice but to join the search effort as well. However, even after flipping over the whole ballroom, Raymond couldn’t be found.Very soon, every guest knew of the Pierce Family young master’s disappearance.“How did it happen?”“I heard it was because he played until he lost track of time and got lost.”“Didn’t I hear that the Pierce Family young master is a well behaved young man? Why would he pick such a time to act up?”“You know what they say, kids will be kids…”“My own son is his age and he knows better than to wander off at a time like this.”Jenna smiled smugly as all these words drifted to her ears. Raymond might be just a kid, but a kid from a wealthy family and one from a common family were treated differently. Raymond’s life was spent under a micros
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“Miss Smith, that is so nice and thoughtful of you. But I fear my sister won’t be gracious enough to accept Miss Smith’s kindness.”“Why not?” Jenna said with a frown. If Caroline didn’t come, her plan would fail.Vicky lowered her voice and said with much difficulty, “Miss Smith, there should be no secrets between friends so please don’t look down on my family if I tell you this. My sister… hasn’t been her best self for the past few years, this type of setting is not suitable for her. She knows she’ll be a laughingstock if she accepts the invitation so she probably won’t come.”Jenna of course knew how bad Caroline’s current situation was. Naturally, she didn’t say that but sighed regrettably.“But it’s not like we invited her because we want her to be made fun of. As you know, Ray hasn’t seen his mom for so many years…”“Miss Smith, I understand and appreciate your kindness, in fact you’re the kindest person I’ve ever known, but I don’t think that Caroline would have the face to att
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He wanted to keep the surprise for tomorrow. Of course, unlike Jenna, Andrew didn’t invite Caroline to see her humiliated. When he ordered Liam to send the invitation, he also requested him to bring her dress and jewelry shopping. However, the result was as he expected. Caroline rejected his kind offer.Liam reported, “Miss Roberts said she will be there and thanked CEO Pierce for the dress and jewelry offer but she would be preparing her own.”Andrew found the woman to be a bit droll, where would she get the money to prepare her own? However, knowing her stubbornness, he didn’t push it on her. Maybe she didn’t mind what kind of appearance she would make at the party and since it didn’t bother her, Andrew decided to let her be. Andrew was not one to judge a book by its cover. It didn’t matter to him what kind of dress and accessories Caroline arrived in. Of course, he believed Caroline would treat the occasion seriously. It was after all Raymond, her son’s birthday celebration party.
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The Pierce Family’s grandson’s birthday party was the talk of the town even when it was just leading up to it. Everyone that received the invitation paraded it around because it meant that they had a certain social importance. Jenna had prepared long and hard for this party. This was her first public appearance after her relationship with Andrew was confirmed. She had to make sure she was the star of the show.She needed everyone to know, from then onwards, she would be the Pierce Family’s new mistress of the house. She wanted to send a message, Andrew Pierce was hers! Thoughts of how people would adore her and throw her envious looks made her laugh out loud. Mrs Smith happened to open the bedroom door then. She chuckled when she saw her daughter laughing to herself holding her tailored made gown in front of her, “Jenna, what’s so funny?”“Nothing, I’m just very happy.” Jenna replied joyfully.As the saying goes, mother knows best. “Thinking about tomorrow’s party?” Mrs Smith asked kn
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Cole felt vindicated. At least he didn’t take the beating for nothing. They deserved whatever punishment his sister threw at them. Since Oliver McLean had raised the reward money, it was time for Caroline to take action. Using the username 001, she contacted McLean Corps, offering to help to take down the mysterious virus.Oliver took her bait instantly. He was actually overjoyed to see someone capable respond to his plea. He wanted Caroline to get rid of the virus immediately, and he would bank in the money when he saw the result. I’ll get back to you in two hours, was Caroline’s reply. “Sis, so you’re the famous 001!” Cole exclaimed when he peeked and saw Caroline’s username, “I heard a new hacker by the name 001 shook up the hacker’s world in Florida with their appearance, I had no idea that’s you!”Caroline didn’t feel the need to hide things from Cole so she readily admitted it. Cole suddenly felt a great sense of accomplishment and prestige.Like how one would feel when one’s c
