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The securities commission decided to trust that the stock market analysis program Elara had submitted was indeed her own work. After verifying that the funds she had invested came from her divorce settlement, they lifted the freeze on her assets and transferred the money back into her account.Seeing her bank balance skyrocket back into the millions, Elara's lips curled into a satisfied smile. Just then, a call came in from August of BrightPeak Securities.Elara frowned slightly but chose to answer. The moment she picked up, August's voice filled her ear."Ms. Jones, I heard your funds have been unfrozen! Congratulations! I was wondering if you'd be interested in having me as your investment advisor again? I can offer you the lowest commission rates!"Elara's voice was calm as she asked, "Mr. Hanson, weren't you fired from BrightPeak?"There was a pause before August let out an awkward laugh. "Ms. Jones, your information is quite up to date."His dismissal from BrightPeak had bee
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"Mistvale Ranch Adventure Challenge–First Round: Protect the Carrots!"Parents and children will ride a three-person tandem bicycle to a campsite two miles away. Along the way, a herd of mischievous alpacas will attempt to steal food."Families must carry a bucket of carrots and cabbage and protect them from being eaten. At the finish line, each remaining carrot earns three points, and each remaining cabbage leaf earns one point."The total points can be redeemed for ingredients needed for the group's lunch cooking session."Merida, recognizing most of the words on the task card, read them out loud before looking up. "Uncle Finn, did you understand? If not, I can explain it to you again!"Did Merida think he had a learning disability?Finnegan gave a slow nod before replying in a low voice, "I understood."Nearby, the teachers observing the three of them together found the sight particularly pleasing."If that man weren't Ms. Jones' brother, I'd totally be shipping them! Tall,
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The teachers and staff approached them."Are you Beau's father? What a rare sight! This is your first time attending one of Beau's parent-child events, isn't it?"Harvey's expression remained as cold and distant as ever. He simply gave the teacher a silent nod. Sensing the sheer unapproachability radiating from him, the teacher shivered slightly.Niamh, on the other hand, grinned smugly. She announced while pointing at Harvey's face, "He didn't even want to come. I had to storm into the Fisher residence first thing this morning and drag him out of bed."Of course, she exaggerated. She had indeed gone to the Fisher residence early in the morning, intending to barge straight into Harvey's room—only to find that he had locked the door.She had banged on it like a madwoman and waited forever before Harvey finally emerged, already washed up and dressed.Meanwhile, Beau puffed out his small chest proudly. To him, only Niamh had the ability to force his father to join a parent-child eve
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Harvey's brows furrowed. "The butler never mentioned any of this to me."Bridget sighed in frustration. In the past, she would call Elara whenever Beau or Merida had any issues at school, and the problem would be resolved immediately.But now, Beau had become a problem student. Despite multiple calls to the Fishers' butler, she had only received vague, dismissive responses.Niamh scoffed. "Seriously? You're making a big deal out of nothing!"Bridget felt her patience snap. "The moment I heard you call yourself Beau's father today, I finally understood where his bad habits are coming from!""What did you just say? You'd better watch your mouth before I slap you across the face!"Niamh's expression instantly turned vicious, as if she were about to roll up her sleeves and throw hands at the teacher.Bridget instinctively flinched at Niamh's sudden aggression. Meanwhile, Beau jumped up excitedly while clapping his hands."Yeah! Slap her across the face!"At this age, Beau was eage
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"Mommy, sit in the middle! I'll take the back! I won't let those alpaca thieves get near you!" said Merida.The three of them climbed onto the tandem bike, each taking their designated seat.Meanwhile, on the other side, Niamh was also assigning roles. "Harvey, you take the front and just pedal as fast as you can. Beau, you protect the carrots, and I'll handle the alpacas."She had already thought this through. Once they encountered the herd, the alpacas would go straight for the carrots. In the struggle, whoever was holding the bucket would likely get spat on or have their clothes nipped at.There was no way she was letting that happen to herself and definitely not to Harvey. So naturally, Beau had to take the hit. If he managed to save even a few carrots, he'd probably be grateful to her for fending off the alpacas.Harvey, however, wasn't convinced. Making his son carry a full bucket of vegetables didn't seem like the smartest plan. He could already predict that Beau wouldn't b
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Harvey pedaled with full force, but it didn't take long for him to realize that he and Niamh were completely out of sync. Their tandem bike zigzagged uncontrollably across the path."Niamh! Stop pedaling! Just lift your feet off the pedals!" he shouted.Instead of helping, Niamh's frantic pedaling was making things worse. At this rate, it would be better if he handled it alone."Ahh! Shit! My clothes!"At this point, Niamh wasn't even listening to Harvey. An alpaca yanked at her sleeve while another tugged at her hair. She barely shoved one of them away before another lunged in to take its place."Waah! Dad! Hurry up!" Beau wailed from behind.Harvey tried to speed up, but with Niamh throwing them off balance, they kept swerving uncontrollably. All he could do was watch helplessly as Elara and Merida disappeared from his sight.Meanwhile, several parents and children had already completed the first challenge and were resting at the campsite, waiting for the others. Finnegan's br
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Josie held up five fingers and said to Merida, "Each alpaca is worth five points!"Rosalie's face twisted in frustration, as if she had just swallowed a fly. She muttered under her breath, "Why didn't anyone tell me that catching the alpacas could earn us extra points? If I had known…"Her voice trailed off. Even if she had known, their family had been too busy running away from the alpacas to even consider trying to catch one.All Rosalie could do was watch helplessly as the teacher moved Paisley's nameplate down to second place. Josie then updated the scores beside Merida's name. Merida currently had 40 points, while Paisley had 30 points.At the same time, another teacher announced Beau's score. "Beau, zero points."Moments ago, when Beau stepped out of the Maybach, he had looked so impressive and proud. Now, he looked completely miserable.His Louis Vuitton cap was long gone, likely stolen by an alpaca. His collar was stretched and crooked, and he was holding his breath, tryi
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Niamh led Beau to a quiet spot and sat down. Luckily, she had brought a change of clothes. She took off her alpaca-spit-stained jacket with a look of pure disgust, tossing it aside like trash.As she focused on changing into fresh clothes, Beau reminded her, "My clothes are dirty too."Niamh didn't even budge. She simply tilted her chin toward her bag and said, "There are clean clothes in the bag."Beau puffed up his cheeks, muttering in frustration. "Do I have to change by myself?"Back home, he never had to dress himself as the housekeepers handled everything. Even outside, he expected someone close to him—like Niamh—to help him.However, Niamh was too busy. She furiously wiped her hair with a wet tissue, feeling incredibly irritated. All she wanted was a proper shower to wash the filth off her, so she had no time to deal with Beau.Beau glanced around and saw all the other kids had their parents fussing over them. There were mothers wiping away sweat, handing out water bottles
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After the lawyer posted the video, he let out a sigh of relief. "Mr. Fisher, I've uploaded Niamh's apology video."He refreshed Niamh's social feed and immediately saw that Harvey was the first to like the post. Harvey turned his phone screen toward Elara, showing her Niamh's post.Without waiting for him to speak, Elara exited the stopwatch app on her phone. She didn't need any further prompting, and she signed her name on the statement of leniency.Handing the document over to the police, she smiled at Harvey and said, "Let's hope she collects 999 likes soon."Harvey was about to say something, but Elara spoke again. "I'm still looking forward to seeing Niamh take the stage at the exhibition race with Vincent and the team. The real show—where you and Niamh will lose all credibility—has yet to begin."He looked down at her with eyes filled with contempt as he scoffed. "So, you know Vincent."His gaze shifted to Lesley, radiating hostility. There was no way Elara could understand
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If Harvey had been face-to-face with Niamh at that moment, he would have noticed something was off about her emotions."Mr. Fisher, I've prepared the apology script." The lawyer's voice came through the phone.Harvey glanced at the timer on Elara's phone before giving his next order. "Set up the camera and record her reading the apology."The lawyer positioned a tripod, mounted the phone, and placed the script next to it so Niamh could read it directly while looking into the camera.Niamh nearly bit through her tongue. Elara was pushing her too far!But then, a thought struck her. Once she competed in the International Racing Championship exhibition race, she would become the woman who fulfilled Dawn's last wish in Harvey's eyes. From that moment on, she would be the most irreplaceable woman by his side!As long as she could race, whatever reputation she lost now would be meaningless. The men who had once called her their "brother" would all come crawling back.The metallic tast
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Elara pressed the stopwatch on her phone and held up the screen for Harvey to see. The ticking numbers on the timer flashed like bullets, each one piercing through his chest.Once upon a time, this was exactly how he had treated Elara. And now, the once-arrogant and untouchable CEO of Fisher Corp was the one strapped to a ticking time bomb.One of the officers nodded approvingly. "Ms. Jones has made a very reasonable suggestion. Mr. Fisher, please convince Niamh to record an apology video. If she can actually collect 999 likes on her post, it will help us close the case."For the first time in his life, Harvey felt as if he were being burned alive over an open flame. The feeling was unbearably stifling.His expression darkened, but he had no choice under the relentless countdown on Elara's screen. He unwillingly pulled out his phone and dialed the number.Never in his wildest dreams had he thought there would come a day when he would be forced into a corner by Elara Jones. And yet
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Harvey was determined to get Elara's signed statement of leniency. But she simply smiled and asked, "Do you really think I'd ever agree to something like that?"Harvey's patience grew thin. "I'm giving you one chance to name your price."He then handed her a blank check.Elara took it as the corners of her lips curved up. "Pass me a pen."If money came knocking on her door, why not take it? Harvey glanced at his lawyer, who immediately handed her a pen.Without hesitation, Elara wrote down a number. She then handed the check back to Harvey. "Sign it first."Harvey's breath hitched the moment he saw the amount."100 million dollars?" His dark eyes were heavy with disbelief, like ink too thick to dissolve.A scornful laugh escaped him. "This is extortion!"Elara immediately turned to the police officers. "You officers saw that, didn't you? Harvey handed me a blank check and asked me to fill it in. Now that I have, he's accusing me of extortion. Isn't this entrapment?"Both offi
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Harvey's mocking expression froze on his face.At that moment, Elara had just stepped out of the shower. Her hair was still damp, clinging to her shoulders and neck.The wet strands stuck to her slender collarbone, and the fabric of her clothes darkened where the moisture had seeped through. Her fair skin carried a delicate flush, still warm from the bath.Harvey's gaze lingered on her for a moment. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his breathing tightened involuntarily. The two officers exchanged knowing looks as their gazes shifted toward Harvey.Harvey let out a short, bitter laugh. "Elara, are you doing this on purpose? You think this is the same as me and Niamh?""Mr. Fisher," one of the officers interrupted, "Let go of the collar first. Right now, you're trespassing and causing a disturbance."Elara lowered the mop, and Harvey finally released his grip on Lesley's shirt. She immediately pulled Lesley behind her, shielding her protectively.Lesley's face had gone pale. The momen
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Harvey lifted his gaze and double-checked the apartment number. It was correct. This was the place Elara rented with Merida.Standing in front of him was Lesley, dressed in gray plaid pajamas that leaned toward a more androgynous style. She had even thrown on a loose-fitting loungewear jacket over them.She had just been about to start her skincare routine, so her bangs were pushed up with a sports headband, making her look even more like a fresh-faced, youthful young man."Harvey Fisher!" Lesley's expression turned instantly cold.She had never formally met Harvey face-to-face. Five years ago, there had been a few times she spotted him from a distance, but that was it.However, she had done her research. The moment she found out about Elara's divorce, Harvey's photo became her personal dartboard.Harvey's sharp, oppressive gaze swept over Lesley's face. The suffocating pressure he exuded burst out like a wave, filling the narrow space. "Lesley Lupone, is it?"Like a monarch iss
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Theodore paced back and forth by the sofa twice before dialing Finnegan's number."Hello?" Finnegan answered in an irritated tone, but before he could say anything more, Theodore's anxious voice shot through the receiver."My dearest brother-in-law, hurry up and take Merida away! Elara finally reunited with an old flame, so no one should disturb them! She has a big race next week, and I only care about her physical condition!"After whatever happens between her and Lesley tonight, she can't afford to fool around anymore!" As he said this, a sharp pain twisted in Theodore's chest.Meanwhile, on the other end of the line, Finnegan was in the middle of a workout at the gym. His deep blue quick-dry shirt had darkened with sweat, clinging to his broad chest and sculpted muscles. Beads of moisture dripped from his closely cropped hair, each strand standing on end like a porcupine's quills.Finnegan pressed his lips together, his breath steady but heavy. The damp fabric of his shirt outl
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It was Elara who had pulled her up and brought her to Capitol. Compared to Elara, her own abilities seemed mediocre.During Lesley's first year in Capitol, it was Elara who supported her, using her own scholarship money to cover her expenses. When Elara was recruited into the Moonchaser Racing Club, she recommended Lesley to her agent as her navigator.Meanwhile, Vincent and the others had been hired as highly paid international engineers. In the beginning, Lesley had no way of communicating with them. It was Elara who always held her hand and helped her run forward.When they parted ways, Elara had poured most of her money into Lesley, sending her abroad for further studies."When I was 14, Mr. Leonard Fisher brought me to the Capitol. He dressed me in the finest clothes, gave me the most expensive imported stationery, provided me with a car, and let me live in a private apartment."He did all this not to spoil me, but to free me from unnecessary labor and pointless social intera
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Lesley remained speechless in the face of Theodore's threat.That night, Elara prepared a full table of home-cooked dishes. When Lesley saw that they were all the foods she used to love, her eyes instantly grew warm with emotion.She sat beside Elara, eating her creamy garlic pork chops while savoring every bite as if she could swallow her own tongue.Lesley devoured her food like a starving tiger, taking huge mouthfuls. When she noticed Merida staring at her in awe, her face turned red with embarrassment."Sorry, Merida."Merida shook her head. "So, it's not just me who thinks Mommy's cooking is amazing! Lesley, eat as much as you want!"Back when Elara lived with the Fishers, Ethel had made her responsible for preparing meals for Harvey and the children. Yet every time she cooked, Harvey and Beau would nitpick and find faults.Beau had grown accustomed to Elara's cooking, but he always acted as if he were eating it begrudgingly."Beau, if you really don't want to eat it, then
