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When Ethel heard the noise, she quickly turned her head.Merida also let go of Harvey's tie. She hurried over, only to see several nurses pushing a mobile hospital bed out of the operating room.Merida's steps came to an abrupt halt, and her entire body froze in place. Her dark round eyes stared at Beau, who was on the bed. His eyes were closed as if he was asleep, and most of his face was obscured by an oxygen mask. His head, arms, and legs were wrapped in layers of bandages. She could barely recognize him. It was the first time she had ever seen Beau like this. A huge wave of panic surged through her. It was as if an invisible hand was clamped over her mouth, leaving her small body trembling uncontrollably.Quite a few tubes were attached to Beau's body, and a nurse was holding up an IV bag. At that moment, Elara didn't have the strength to look away. It was as if a hot poker had pierced her heart, burning her blood into rising wisps of white smoke. All her vitality and ho
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"This is a sterile ward, kiddo. You can't go inside."Merida asked the nurse, "When will Beau wake up?"The nurse comforted her in a gentle voice. "I think it will be very soon."Elara walked over and saw Merida squatting in the corner of the ICU hallway. She was holding watercolor pens and drawing something on a piece of paper.She watched as Merida stuck the paper, which had a drawing of some flowers on it, on the ICU door. Merida then clasped her hands together and closed her eyes, wearing an expression of deep sincerity. Elara felt a swell of emotion."I hope Beau wakes up. Only then can he apologize to Mommy."Elara stroked her daughter's face. She didn't care whether Beau apologized to her or not, but he had once been the person closest to Merida.They were twins and were once inseparable. This was Merida's first time facing a seriously injured Beau. With death being so close to her loved one, it was enough to make her fearful for a long time.Elara knelt on the ground
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If Elara was still married to Harvey, she would have reminded the Fisher family to pay attention to public relations. However, everything that had happened today was all Harvey's doing. Even if Fisher Corp faced a massive shock, it had nothing to do with her.Elara stood at the ICU entrance. She looked at Beau, who was lying in bed, through the glass. He was surrounded by medical equipment and covered by a snow white blanket. He would be overlooked if one wasn't paying attention.In her ears, she could still hear the sound of Beau crying loudly in the hospital when he was two or three years old. He was clinging to her waist, his tiny body buried in her embrace. Back then, she was still his entire world. Abel approached Elara, and she glanced coldly at the blood-stained belt in his hands."The executives from Ohm Technologies have already contacted me. They want you to represent Joss Tech and discuss the acquisition deal with them."Abel stared at Elara's face. He then let out a c
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Ethel pressed the answer button and put the phone to her ear."Apologies, Madam Foster, but I've received notice from my superiors that they have decided not to grant you the Women's Day Award for the time being."Ethel's heart skipped a beat. She quickly asked, "Did someone report me?"Could Elara really have incriminating evidence against her? Thoughts raced through Ethel's mind. Elara had spent seven years lying low in the Fisher family. Had she been secretly working as a spy?"Madam Foster, your son has already been taken away by the police, and the entirety of the Internet is calling you a wicked mother-in-law. Given the public opinion, we at the Women's Advocacy have no choice but to distance ourselves from you.""Mrs. Harrison…"Before Ethel could finish her sentence, Sabrina Harrison had already hung up.She tried calling back, but before she could, another incoming call appeared on her phone screen. It was from the staff at the Red Cross Foundation. She had a bad feelin
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A few days later, Elara, Finnegan, and Lesley gathered at the top-floor office of Summit Business Plaza.This area was part of Capitol's newly developed district. One could see the vast docks and the open sea in the distance when they stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows on the 66th floor. Large cargo ships moved slowly across the horizon.Finnegan had tossed his suit jacket over the back of the couch. He wore only a well-tailored dress shirt without a tie. His collar was casually unbuttoned, revealing bronzed skin and a sharply defined collarbone.His sleeves were rolled up, exposing strong, well-defined forearms that exuded strength. His legs were spread slightly apart as he sat comfortably."Zenith Tech, which I own, has already entered the competition to acquire Joss Tech. However, even if Zenith Tech offers a higher bid than Ohm Technologies, Abel might not choose Zenith Tech. It's very difficult to have Abel abandon Ohm Technologies and sell Joss Tech to the company you supp
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"Theodore, do you like me?" Elara's question was direct and bold.Theodore's earlobes instantly turned red. He propped both hands on the coffee table and lowered his head. His long, thick eyelashes trembled slightly.However, the laughter he couldn't suppress had already spilled from his throat."Yeah, I like you," he replied. He looked directly at Elara as he said that.His eyes were as bright as the stars. Elara subconsciously held her breath, not wanting to miss the brilliant light in his eyes.Theodore's gaze softened as he looked at her. At that moment, the whole world fell silent."Do you know when I first found myself drawn to you?"Elara tilted her head in thought. "Was it when I took first place in every competition as Luna?"Theodore smiled. "It was when you stood on the podium at Capitol University, full of confidence; When you sped across the racetrack at full throttle; When you ran headlong into love without hesitation; When you juggled your life between school a
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As Theodore spoke, his hands tightened slightly, and a faint tremor ran through his heart. A wave of warmth spread from his chest, filling him with uncertainty.Had he been too abrupt? Would Elara think he was crazy? Lowering his head, he waited patiently for her response, placing his fate entirely in her hands."If we were in a relationship, we might actually be able to lure Abel in," Elara said seriously. "Our partnership will end the day I take over Joss Tech. When that happens, we'll announce our breakup, and you'll no longer be my boyfriend."Meeting her clear, luminous gaze, Theodore felt his throat grow dry. "Then let me be your boyfriend for one month."Elara extended her hand toward him. "The kind of love you speak of, the kind that asks for nothing in return, is something I've never experienced."But I'm willing to try, to feel it, and to openly accept your affection. It's because I am, by nature, worthy of being loved by you."A smile curved her lips as she waited fo
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Theodore turned to Lesley and added, "You've been promoted too, No. 4."Finnegan felt the veins in his temples throbbing. His expression darkened, looking as if he might explode at any moment.Elara stood up, preparing to leave, and casually asked, "Why are you giving my brother and Lesley nicknames?"Theodore followed beside her as they walked out. "If my dear girlfriend doesn't like it, I won't call them that."Of course, this wasn't just a nickname—it was a ranking. He'd just call them that in secret.After Elara and Theodore left, Lesley finally spoke. "Mr. Snapp is being unusually eager. Don't you feel like something's off about this?"Finnegan let out a cold scoff. "Did you see how sly his grin looked?"He picked up the bidding project proposal from the coffee table. "Right now, the only person who can help Elara gain Abel's trust and is still somewhat reliable for us—is Theodore."After a moment of careful thought, Lesley nodded in agreement.…Elara and Theodore sat i
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Niamh pointed at Elara, her voice urgent and frantic. "Dad! All of this was orchestrated by Elara to ruin us!"Niamh's face was swollen to the point of resembling a pig's head. When she spoke, her words were slurred and barely intelligible.Her words struck a chord in Abel, making his heart skip a beat. Abel folded the belt in half and swung it at Niamh's nose."Don't you dare try to drive a wedge between me and Elara!"Niamh was stunned. She couldn't understand why Abel had suddenly taken Elara's side."Dad, I'm the one who grew up by your side! What kind of bond could you possibly have with Elara? You never even wanted to bring her back into the family in the first place!""Shut the hell up!"Abel was furious. His reputation was in tatters, while Elara's influence was rising rapidly. He still needed to rely on her in the future, so how could he allow Niamh to sow discord between them right in front of him?Abel shouted, "Get me some duct tape!"A pale hand handed him a roll
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Niamh noticed Abel's breathing grow heavier, and she felt a slight sense of relief. It was as if she could see a glimmer of hope for turning the situation around.Finally, it would be Elara's turn to have her teeth knocked out by Abel!Abel deleted the video related to Elara from Niamh's phone album. He took a deep breath, then raised his hand and slapped Niamh again.The slap came with a whistling sound, landing hard on Niamh's face. The cotton ball in Niamh's mouth flew out, mixed with thick blood, and splattered onto the floor."Niamh Jones! You're just asking for it! You ruined me, and now you're trying to ruin Elara too."I think you want to destroy the entire Jones family! I should just beat you to death!"Abel's eyes looked like they were about to pop out of their sockets."I didn't!" Niamh screamed as she spat out blood, the metallic taste of rust filling her mouth.Even so, her explanations were futile. She was just wondering why Abel wouldn't believe her?Abel threw
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Abel roared at Niamh, "Look at Elara! She's the only one who's genuinely working for my company!"Elara added, "But the video exposed at the banquet today has already spread throughout the upper echelons of Capitol's elite circles."She sighed softly and turned to Niamh. "Niamh, you're quite close with those wealthy heirs in our social circle. Go check if they're discussing what happened to our family."A chill ran down Niamh's spine. She had a vague feeling that Elara was setting her up.Abel urged Niamh, "Show me your phone."Niamh's cheeks were so swollen she could barely close her mouth. She shook her head at Abel, sensing that Elara was laying another trap for her.In the next second, Niamh was slapped again by Abel. Her already swollen cheeks now showed streaks of bright red, the skin stretched thin by the swelling beneath.Abel stood over her, looking down as he commanded, "Don't make me repeat myself!"Under Abel's pressure, Niamh had no choice but to hand over her phon
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Elara blinked as she watched the glass hit Niamh's chest. The scalding hot water inside splashed directly onto Niamh's face, effectively giving her an impromptu wash."Ahhh! Fuck!" Niamh screamed in agony from the burn.The hot water mixed with the blood on her face, turning a faint pink as it dripped down. She scrambled frantically to get up from the couch."I'm so sorry…" Wendy spoke timidly, though her dark eyes showed no trace of remorse."You bitch!" Niamh grabbed a pillow from behind her and hurled it at Wendy, cursing loudly.Wendy didn't dodge. She merely instinctively closed her eyes.It was just a pillow. She had been hit with much harder objects by Niamh before, leaving her bloodied and bruised.Benjamin reached out and caught the pillow mid-air.He stepped in front of Wendy, shielding her, and tossed the pillow aside. His expression remained neutral as he said, "Wendy didn't do it on purpose."In his eyes, everyone in the Jones family was like a rabid dog.With co
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After giving Benjamin some medicine, he finally began to recover. Benjamin told Elara that in this household, no one had escaped Abel's beatings.Niamh had been whipped by Abel since she was a child. Over time, she began to idolize violence, imitating Abel and rejecting her identity as a woman in an attempt to fit into a male-dominated world. It was as if she believed that by becoming an abuser herself, she could avoid being the one beaten."Don't be fooled by how much he dotes on Daphne. I've seen him slap her so hard her entire face swelled up. I've always thought Daphne's screws were a little loose because of his beatings.""Why did he hit you last night?" Elara asked.Benjamin lay on the bed, his eyes blankly staring at the ceiling. "He found out I've been looking into the whereabouts of my biological parents."He turned to her. "He said the Jones family must be inherited by a man. If I go looking for my biological parents, the Jones family line will end with me."At this, Be
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Niamh quickly turned to Abel, desperate to explain, "Dad! It's not what you think! This isn't the video I put up!"But Abel was beyond reason. His explicit video with Anya had been exposed in front of so many people—and it was his own daughter who had done it.Just minutes ago, he had been proudly telling the employees and executives how his two daughters had joined Joss Tech, and how the family would work together to create a bright future.His impassioned speech still echoed in the room. Yet now Niamh, his so-called devoted daughter, had delivered a crushing blow.Abel was so furious he could have ripped Niamh's head off and kicked it like a ball!"You disgraceful brat! I'll kill you!"Abel raised his foot and aimed a kick at Niamh's head. He genuinely wanted to kick her skull in! Terrified, Niamh scrambled away on all fours, barely avoiding the blow.She looked toward Elara, thinking that with so many people watching, Elara wouldn't just stand by and let her die, right?But
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Niamh's voice reached Harvey's ears.Bound and restrained, his cold, piercing eyes were locked onto the television screen. He knew Niamh was referring to Elara.What kind of dirt had she dug up on her?The only truly outrageous thing Elara had done—something that could bring catastrophic consequences to the Jones family—was imprisoning him here. But how could Niamh possibly know about that?Harvey felt a nerve in his brain throbbing violently.No! Niamh couldn't expose the fact that he was being held captive!In the next second, Harvey's pupils dilated in shock. The large screen lit up, displaying explicit footage.It was Abel's face which turned dark, almost purple with rage."Ahhh!" Daphne instinctively raised her hands but forgot to cover her mouth, letting out a piercing scream.The other members of the Jones family, as well as the shareholders, gasped in unison. Everyone in the room looked horrified, and some even wore expressions of fear.Niamh stood on the stage, takin
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Niamh clicked on Elara's Instagram profile, only to find that the video Elara had previously posted in her stories was gone. She looked up, her eyes dark and venomous as they locked onto Elara.Did Elara really think deleting the video would erase the fact that she had provoked her? Niamh had already saved the video of Elara and Harvey!Seeing the faint smile curling at the corner of Elara's lips, Niamh became even more convinced that Elara had posted that story specifically for her to see.Elara was just furious that Harvey had signed a settlement agreement, leaving Beau still hospitalized while Niamh didn't have to pay a single cent in compensation.That's why, after refollowing Niamh, Elara had deliberately posted a story visible only to her, as a warning. Elara probably thought Niamh still had feelings for Harvey and would never spread the video, fearing it would damage Harvey's reputation.But Niamh was determined to show Elara that she had plenty of ways to fight back!Afte
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After steadying her breath, Niamh strode confidently toward Elara. Since her release from detention, she had visited a hair salon to dye her hair a chestnut brown and style it into loose, bouncy curls tied into a sleek ponytail that swayed as she walked.She had also treated herself to a facial at a beauty salon, knowing she wouldn't have the courage to face so many people otherwise.Dressed in a tailored men's suit and polished black leather shoes, Niamh felt she looked effortlessly cool. However, to many of the older executives and shareholders present, her outfit seemed awkward and out of place."Congratulations, Elara, on finding your second match so quickly." Niamh approached, her gaze lingering on Theodore as she suppressed the envy and bitterness in her eyes."Mr. Snapp, I'm curious—how did you end up with my sister?"She wore an innocent, gossip-loving expression, but Theodore responded with a cold, dismissive glance."Impressive," he remarked dryly.Niamh grinned, her e
