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Elara wanted to destroy him socially."Let me go!" Harvey snapped coldly. His body was still reeling from everything that had just happened, and his muscles were trembling beyond his control."Let's call it even!" he forced out, struggling to keep his voice steady. But the rough hoarseness in his tone was impossible to hide.The cold bamboo cane tapped against his face. Above him, Elara's voice rang out in a crisp and detached manner, "Ugly men always have the most beautiful fantasies."She lowered the cane and glanced at her wrist. Bruises had already formed, and there was a dark patch spreading across her pale skin.Her expression turned utterly indifferent."I told you already. From now on, you're staying here. No food. No bathroom. If you really can't hold it in, I'll have an intercom installed. You can use it to beg me."Elara paused, considering how to refine her plan. If she was going to imprison Harvey, she might as well do it thoroughly.She turned to the bodyguards.
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The warmth and scent radiating from Theodore brought a sense of peace and comfort Elara had never experienced before.She could feel the slight tremor in his body and the tension beneath his skin."As long as my girlfriend is safe, that's all that matters."The moment he saw Elara standing in front of him, unharmed, the weight that had been pressing down on his heart finally lifted.Theodore loosened his embrace, making sure the duration and pressure of the hug were just right. It was probably not too sudden nor too overwhelming, allowing Elara to feel at ease.But as his gaze landed on her face, he found himself reluctant to look away.He had handled the embrace too well. When the warmth of his body and his unique scent gradually faded from Elara's skin, she found herself unexpectedly lingering on the feeling, missing it before she even realized it."I'm fine," she assured him.Theodore immediately asked, "What about that so-called law-abiding citizen? Has he been taken away b
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Finnegan was like a dangerous beast—unapproachable to anyone except Elara."Do you really think you're her real boyfriend? Go ahead and fool others, but don't start fooling yourself," he said coldly.Theodore, who was already fuming, was about to retort when Elara tugged lightly on his sleeve. The fire in his eyes melted into a bright, affectionate smile upon meeting her gaze."I'll listen to you. I'll do whatever you say," he said, his voice wrapping around her like a warm down blanket.Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to swallow his resentment—for her sake.He could fight for her, compete for her, but he could also let go when it mattered."Since my dear brother-in-law is an expert at treating bruises, I'll leave Elara in your capable hands. I have to admit, as a boyfriend, I can't compare to her blood relative," Theodore said, deliberately dragging out certain words.Finnegan's expression darkened.Meanwhile, Theodore lowered his gaze and carefully cradled Elara's del
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Elara looked at Finnegan and told him, "It's just a contractual relationship."Yet, it sounded as if she was reminding herself as well.…That night, Elara slept soundly, deeper than she had in a long time. She didn't know if it was because Finnegan had massaged her wrist, improving circulation and reducing the bruising, or if it was the sheer satisfaction of whipping Harvey with a bamboo cane that had left her feeling utterly refreshed.When she opened her eyes again, it was already morning. After getting up, the first thing she did was check the app on her phone.Harvey had been locked up all night, yet not once had he sent a plea for help. It was rather impressive.Or had he already soiled himself?She looked at the once-glamorous CEO, a man who had always carried himself with an air of superiority. The same man who insisted his bath water be exactly 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit and would frown if it was even 0.2 degrees off.A man who never wore the same outfit twice—if his sui
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Beau's eyes widened as he looked at Merida again, his gaze now fixated on the thermos in her hands.Merida asked softly, "Do you want me to feed you?"Beau didn't respond, so she took his silence as agreement. She scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it gently to cool it down, and brought it to his lips.Beau opened his mouth and swallowed the chicken noodle soup she fed him. This soup was different from the one he had once stolen from the stray cat.It was still warm, carrying the same familiar taste as the soup Elara used to make for him in the past. As he ate, hot tears welled up and streamed down his cheeks.Merida quickly set down the spoon and reached for a tissue to wipe away his tears. "You shouldn't cry while eating. It's bad for your health."Those were the same words their mother had once told him. Beau swallowed hard, but the tears continued to blur his vision."Mm…"He tried to say something, but the words got stuck in his throat.Merida fed him every last drop
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Merida looked up and locked eyes with Ethel.Confused, she asked, "What are you staring at?"Ethel reacted as if she had seen an enemy. "What are you doing here?"She had received news that Xavier had once again brought bodyguards to visit Beau at the hospital, and she had rushed over, fearing Xavier might do something to harm him.But the moment she saw Merida standing there, her anger flared.In the past, Ethel had never taken Xavier seriously. Though he was Leonard's adopted son, he was still just that—adopted. The true heir of the Fisher family had always been under Harvey's control.But now, with Beau hospitalized and Xavier beginning to receive heir training for the Fisher family, Ethel hadn't slept soundly for days.And seeing Merida—the granddaughter she believed to be a traitor—only added fuel to her fury. If she could, she would have slapped the child right then and there.Merida stood firm and declared, "Beau hasn't been to school for days. All his classmates know he
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"Grandma! Let me down!" yelled Beau.The nurses unanimously got Ethel to stop her actions. "Put him down, Madam Fisher!""You'll increase the burden on his body this way, Madam Fisher!"A few other nurses worked together to grab Beau from her arms. Once the nurses returned him to his sick bed, he felt unwell. Every time he took a breath, his back would hurt. The nurse asked Ethel. "Everything was fine, so why did you ask him to throw it up?""Didn't you hear? He ate something he shouldn't have!"The nurse replied, "I checked the soup before the little girl fed it to him. It's fine. Your grandson finally has the appetite to have some soup, so how could you get him to throw it up without any regard for his injuries?"Ethel went to Beau's side and said in a soft voice, "You were confused by your hunger. The soup that woman made doesn't have any nutritional value. Soup is meant for servants. How is this different from feeding you pig food?""I like Mommy's soup!" roared Beau.
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Elara posted a clip of her stepping on Harvey. This particular clip, when viewed in isolation, easily made people's minds wander.In the video, she and Harvey each occupied half of the frame. His hands were suspended, but the handcuffs weren't shown. This made others think that he was sitting on the floor voluntarily, allowing Elara to trample on his body.Elara had also deliberately removed the audio, forcing the viewer to focus entirely on the side of Harvey's face and the spot where she had stepped on him. It was easiest for people to imagine intimate sounds in a silent video.His eyes were dazed, and his mouth was open. The kind of noises he would make were up for imagination.Niamh sent over a message she had prepared long in advance. "Elara, I didn't want to appear before you, but Harvey insisted on forcing me into Joss Tech. You know how I am—I'm used to being free and unrestrained. Now that I'm your assistant, you have to take good care of me!"After sending the message,
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When Zachary entered his study, he discovered the desk already covered with matchmaking resumes. A headache immediately pulsed behind his temples.There was no need to guess—this was undoubtedly Leonard's doing. His younger brother always acted more than he spoke. Wiping cold sweat from his forehead, Zachary abruptly ended the call.Meanwhile, Harvey and Ethel took nearly four hours to reach the summit, with frequent stops when Ethel's stamina failed. During the final 500 yards, Ethel needed oxygen after every step.When Atkina Church's grand architecture finally appeared before them, Ethel collapsed to the ground, wailing uncontrollably.Zachary awaited them inside the church. As Harvey entered the sanctuary, he stated coldly, "Leonard ordered me to perform your tonsure personally."The father bears the child's sins—with no mother to guide Beau, you must take full responsibility. From now on, no more incidents!"Harvey remained silent. He knelt stiffly on the prayer cushion at Z
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"In a few years, when he's more mature, we'll arrange for top psychologists. So long as he wants to, he'll regain his voice!"Thomas's heavy gaze shifted from Beau to Harvey, the weight of his scrutiny pressing down on Harvey like a physical force. He then let out a drawn-out sigh.Harvey's heart plunged into an abyss when he heard it. His face paled as inexplicable dread gripped him.Though barely younger than Leonard, Harvey had been designated the Fisher heir shortly after birth. When Leonard's extraordinary intellect attracted attention from Capitol scholars, Thomas allowed him to pursue academia instead.It was more so due to indulgence on Thomas' part. After all, Fisher Corp would have Harvey.Now, Thomas' regret hung thick in the air. Harvey recognized that disappointed look. It was directed at him, and doubly so at Beau.How had things deteriorated so badly?Life had become chaotic since divorcing Elara. She'd never let parenting concerns burden him before. Only now did
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Leonard's words struck everyone's ears like thunder. Thomas' expression finally shifted."You!" Harvey started to protest, but Zachary cut him off sharply."Enough! The father bears responsibility for the child's misdeeds. Beau ordering the auditorium arson has already caused irreparable damage!"Zachary snapped impatiently, "You three, pack your things immediately. I'm sending a car to take you to the mountain base tonight."Ethel cried out, "Can't we wait until morning? Why this midnight rush to the foothills?""Do you really want to perform the Penitent's Ascent up Atkina Church at dawn, with crowds of pilgrims watching?" Zachary retorted."In this digital age, the moment you begin your atonement climb, someone will film and post it online! You may not care about dignity, but I do!"After decades of marital harmony, Zachary had never shouted at Ethel like this.Though prone to petty tantrums, Ethel had always enjoyed Zachary's indulgence—until now. His outburst fueled her in
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Ethel's mouth fell slightly open, while Zachary gazed at his son with visible confusion.They truly believed Beau's words were just childish nonsense—yet here was Harvey aggressively questioning Leonard as if trying to assert dominance over him.Zachary's heart raced. As an older brother, he, too, had experienced moments of inadequacy when comparing himself to Leonard's towering achievements. But he always buried such feelings deep, fully aware of Leonard's irreplaceable value to the Fisher family."Leo, we failed to educate Beau properly."Zachary quickly stepped forward to mediate. "Beau, come here!"Still clinging to Ethel, Beau showed no willingness to leave his grandmother's protective embrace. After receiving pointed looks from Zachary, Ethel reluctantly set Beau down.Zachary took Beau's hand, positioning them both before Leonard. His large palm pressed down on Beau's head."Beau, we'll apologize to Great-uncle Leonard and Xavier together."The pressure from Zachary's ha
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Beau's reckless words shocked everyone present. Zachary's eyes widened, his hand instinctively lifting as if to muzzle Beau.Thomas remained expressionless, merely lifting his eyelids to glance at Beau. His deep-set brow and sunken eye sockets cast shadows over his gaze.Zachary could feel the oppressive atmosphere radiating from Thomas, his own heart tightening in response."What nonsense are you spouting?" Harvey's sharp rebuke cut through the air, his face instantly darkening.Fury stripped away his rationality—his hands clenched into fists, every facial muscle taut like a fully drawn bowstring. That single sentence from Beau propelled Harvey's anger to its breaking point, teetering on the edge of eruption."Waah! Daddy, you're scolding me!"Harvey had never raised his voice at Beau before. He typically maintained an aloof demeanor around his son, his stern expression making Beau yearn for affection, yet too intimidated to seek it. Only during Beau's recovery from injuries had
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Zachary looked at Ethel with visible discomfort. It felt like his wife kept stomping directly on Leonard's landmines.He quickly intervened diplomatically, "Both Xavier and Beau endured the traumatic fire. Xavier's just a child who hit his head—his recollection might be unclear, but he's unharmed."Knowing Beau's character, I believe he'd never hurt Xavier."Adopting an elder brother's tone, Zachary continued earnestly, "Leonard, the actual arsonist has been arrested. You've punished Beau and Harvey enough, even making your sister-in-law kneel here."I hope we can prioritize harmony..."Before he could finish, Leonard's voice overrode him. "Beau, I've given you the chance to confess."Beau's stubby fingers dug into the prayer cushion. "I really didn't cause Xavier's injury!"Ethel stood abruptly. "Leonard! Stop targeting Beau!"Why are you fabricating accusations through Xavier? How despicable!"Harvey added, "I also believe my son is incapable of this."Leonard remained sile
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Harvey started wondering if Leonard was attempting to sideline him. Not to mention, Leonard even included Xavier in Beau's private tutoring sessions, further heightening Harvey's wariness.As Harvey spoke, it was clear he was directing his words at Zachary, Thomas, and the Fisher elders. With his back still turned, Leonard's icy voice cut through the air. "Are you lecturing me?"Though Leonard didn't even glance Harvey's way, his presence loomed like an untouchable deity enshrined in a grand hall—his very back radiating intimidation.Harvey's face darkened. As he parted his lips, an invisible force seemed to press inward, crushing his chest until breathing became difficult.His neck bent under the weight of that pressure, compelling unconscious submission. "N-No... I wouldn't dare."Leonard's wheelchair rotated by 180 degrees with seamless precision, bringing him face-to-face with Harvey and Ethel. Simultaneously, sweat beaded like beans across Harvey's forehead, rolling down his
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The moment Beau spotted Leonard, he shrank back into Ethel's arms like a mouse seeing a cat.When Ethel turned her head, she got startled too. She instinctively offered her extraordinarily gifted brother-in-law an ingratiating smile while clutching Beau."Leonard, when did you arrive? You didn't make a sound."Ethel forced out two dry laughs as her heart pounded. Did he hear her insults about him and Xavier?Beau burrowed deeper into Ethel's embrace, resting his head on her arm. His eyes landed on Xavier standing beside Leonard's wheelchair."You're alive?" he blurted out.Xavier stood ramrod straight with hands clasped behind his back. His young face was expressionless as he gazed solemnly at the Fisher family's shrines, refusing to acknowledge Beau.In the chapel's dim lighting, Beau scrutinized Xavier head to toe but found no visible injuries. Still, if Xavier could visit the chapel today after yesterday's fire, he clearly hadn't been hurt."Where's my Mommy?" Beau demanded.
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Leonard originally intended to stay in the hospital room, waiting for Elara to wake up. But realizing the unconscious Elara had provoked uncharacteristic impulses in him, he hastily pressed the button on his wheelchair armrest.The motorized wheelchair—incorporating cutting-edge technology—pivoted smoothly, carrying him away from the bedside.As the door opened, his wheelchair paused at the threshold. Leonard turned back for one final look at the woman lying on the hospital bed.That single glance contained eternity.Normally, he resembled an immortal sealed in glass—a celestial being devoid of earthly desires, merely passing through the mortal realm before returning to the heavens.Yet in this moment, with Elara present yet unconscious, long-suppressed emotions surged violently to the surface. For the first time, Leonard's divinely handsome features came alive with raw humanity.But this unguarded moment lasted only a heartbeat. By the next second, his deep eyes had iced over ag
