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"Apologize to Merida!""Ms. Fisher, you promised! You can't go back on your word!"The children surrounded Rosalie, their voices overlapping as they confronted her. Her stiff expression began to crack under the pressure. Nearby, even the parents raised their phones to record the scene."What did this Fisher woman do to make class 1B's kids block her like this?" someone murmured."You told Merida that if she won the grand prize, you'd let Paisley have snacks with us. Are you breaking that promise too?" one child asked.Paisley stared at Rosalie with red-rimmed eyes. This was an opportunity Elara and Merida had fought hard to secure for her—yet her mother refused to honor it."Daddy..."Clutching Harold's pant leg, Paisley called out softly, hoping for even a shred of his sympathy.Harold frowned in confusion. "What snacks?"Rosalie's face darkened with irritation."Elara made a bet with me—if Merida won first place, not only would I have to apologize publicly, but... They're f
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The moment Harold spotted Harvey, he froze like a mouse cornered by a cat."Rosalie! Get over here now," he hissed under his breath.Rosalie had already reached the exit when she turned to call for Harold—only to find Harvey looming over him. Harold frantically widened his eyes at her, jerking his chin toward Harvey.Rosalie pressed her lips into a thin line but had no choice but to walk back.Meanwhile, Harvey stood like a walking freezer, his chilling aura radiating outward. "Go up there and apologize to Elara.""Harvey, how could you…" Rosalie's face twisted in disbelief.Harvey and Elara were already divorced—why was he still taking her side?"I'm your cousin!" she protested."Tch."Lesley, still seated with her arms crossed, raised an eyebrow and let out a derisive click of her tongue.She glanced at Theodore and nudged him. "The ex-husband's playing hero. Aren't you going to do something?"Theodore remained relaxed, his gaze never leaving Elara. "This is Elara's battle
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The audience below watched Elara and Merida with rapt attention, eager to learn what Rosalie had done.Harvey stood frozen in place with Beau in his arms. Though barely 30 feet separated him from Elara, an impassable chasm seemed to stretch between them—one he suddenly realized he couldn't bridge.How did this happen?The absurdity of his own thoughts struck him. For years, he'd been the unattainable one, looking down from heights Elara could never reach as she struggled to get closer to him.Shouldn't she have fallen into ruin after their divorce? How had she somehow become this radiant?Stage lights illuminated Elara, yet the glow seemed to emanate from within her. Her complexion resembled polished crystal, and her features were like a masterful painting with lips the color of mountain cherries.For the first time, Harvey truly studied her face—as if seeing her clearly for the very first time."Daddy, aren't you going to help?" Beau's voice snapped him back."What... could I
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Merida's gaze traveled over the audience and landed on Paisley, who stood timidly beside Harold.A sudden warmth flooded Merida's chest, and she instinctively understood why Elara had negotiated for Paisley's sake when accepting Rosalie's bet.Now that she'd found the courage to stand on stage and expose Rosalie, her mother also wanted her—just five years old—to speak up against the injustices she'd witnessed."Ever since I met Paisley, I knew she was vegan. She's not allowed to eat meat, or even drink milk and eggs. She can't share school lunches or snacks with us, and she's always hungry—her tummy growls all the time."I don't want to see Paisley faint for no reason anymore. I want Ms. Fisher to honor our bet and let Paisley eat proper school meals and snacks with us."If Ms. Fisher won't keep her promise—""Then we'll hate you!" a child shouted from the audience.Others quickly joined in. "You're a liar! We don't want you at school anymore!""Ms. Fisher shouldn't be PTA pres
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Suddenly, a powerful grip seized Rosalie's arm and yanked her backward."Ack!" Rosalie shrieked in outrage, whirling around to find Harold restraining her."Enough! Do you realize what you're doing? Haven't you humiliated us enough?" Harold roared.Being shouted at only stoked Rosalie's fury. "How dare you take their side?"Her face twisted grotesquely as Harold hissed, "Stop embarrassing us! If you actually hit Merida, not only will the Fishers make your life hell—Paisley and I will suffer too!"While Rosalie raged, Harold remained clear-headed. Seeing Harvey intervene for Elara's sake confirmed what he already knew—even divorced, Elara wasn't someone Rosalie could trample on.Harold understood Rosalie's burning desire to crush Elara beneath her heel. Like a wild animal invading a manicured garden, the owners would naturally expel the intruder.For seven years, Rosalie's obsession with overpowering Elara had festered. But Harold recognized this public meltdown as disastrous. If
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Merida pulled an orange candy from her pocket, her voice tinged with disappointment. "I thought if I won the grand prize, Ms. Fisher would finally let Paisley have orange candy."Elara gently encouraged her daughter, "You know, there are other ways to get Paisley that candy."Merida lifted her small face. "Mommy, can I go talk to him?"Elara nodded. "You're not enemies."Merida walked toward Harvey and opened her palm, revealing a single orange candy. She stretched her arm up toward him.Harvey's chest tightened, a ripple of emotion crossing his usually impassive eyes as he asked, "For me?"Merida said formally, "Mr. Harvey, could you please give this to Paisley?"The light in Harvey's eyes dimmed momentarily. But the fact that his daughter had come to him—that she trusted him with this small mission—made him nod solemnly.He took the candy from her palm. "I'll make sure Paisley gets it."Merida dropped her hands to her sides and gave Harvey a polite bow. "Thank you, Mr. Harve
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Tilly's long, dark eyelashes fluttered, dampened by tears until they glistened wetly.Her voice came out soft and hesitant. "Are you going in?"Elara shook her head. "Let Merida handle her own things. Besides, Shirley's helping her."They then walked out of the dressing room area together.Tilly paused mid-step as she watched Elara's retreating figure, then summoned her courage to say, "I truly do envy you."Elara turned to face her.Tilly's gentle eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "You were always a genius—just a diamond buried in the rough. Even after leaving the Fishers, you've thrived!"Without the Mrs. Fisher title, you're still Joss Tech's VP, and Mr. Snapp's girlfriend… But most women have nothing when they leave their husbands' families!"When speaking of Elara's achievements, a faint smile touched Tilly's lips. Her gaze remained tender, as if acknowledging that Elara's future represented heights she herself could never reach.Elara and Tilly weren't close friends. Two
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However, after today's auditorium incident, Darcie would be the laughingstock of the faculty for years.That was why receiving her termination notice actually brought relief. Continuing to teach here would mean enduring daily scorn from colleagues.Yet being forced out still rankled.Darcie's gaze sliced toward Tilly. "Tilly Greene! Since I might never see you again, I'll finally say what's been festering in me for years!"I hate you!"Her fists clenched, jaw muscles bulging as she ground her teeth.Tilly's face showed genuine confusion—she'd sensed Darcie's hostility since their first meeting, but never understood why. Now Darcie's roar explained everything."If you chose pregnancy before 20, why did you have to compete in the Hundred Flowers Cup? Why sweep every national classical dance award?"The dancers you defeated weren't untalented—just awardless. They got stuck in minor roles because you took all the glory!"Do you know how many careers your lovesick choices ruined? H
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Elara sat in the chair beside the bed and noticed the dried blood caked beneath Leonard's fingernails.In Leonard's current condition, he couldn't bathe himself. The hospital would have assigned caregivers, but for someone as proud as him, it would take considerable mental preparation to accept being touched by strangers.Elara then stood and fetched a basin of water from the bathroom. She placed it on the bedside table, wrung out a damp cotton pad, and lifted one of Leonard's hands. She began cleaning him with gentle strokes.Leonard's eyes widened. His brain screamed to pull away, but his limbs refused to obey. Trapped in his useless body, he could only watch as Elara bent over his hand with quiet determination."Let me do that," Oliver offered hastily, jumping to his feet.To Oliver, Leonard's survival alone seemed miraculous—his cleanliness was the least of their concern."Get me some cotton swabs and toothpicks," Elara instructed instead.After a glance at Leonard, Oliver g
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The next day, Elara lay on the bed as the psychiatrist conducted her postnatal psychological evaluation in the hospital room."After assessment, Ms. Jones, we've diagnosed you with postpartum depression. The Fisher family has assembled a 30-member medical team to help you through this period."When Elara woke, she learned she'd been unconscious all night. The doctor explained she'd experienced postnatal hypoglycemia."Does my husband know I fainted?" Elara asked."Madam Foster prefers Mr. Fisher not be troubled with such matters."The doctor's phrasing was diplomatic—Ethel's actual words were to keep Harvey uninformed so he wouldn't be bothered. After all these days Elara had spent in the hospital, no doctor had seen Harvey visit.Just then, the baby girl in the bassinet began whimpering.Elara's heart clenched. "Why is her voice hoarse?""She cried continuously after you collapsed," the doctor explained."Let me hold her." Despite foreseeing their inevitable separation, Elara
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"You're delusional! Do you think the Fisher family is somewhere you can come and go as you please?"Ethel's face twisted instantly with rage. Zachary, playing the confused peacemaker, asked, "Elara, you just gave birth—why this sudden talk of divorce?"As if illuminated by some grotesque light, Elara stared at the couple who always played good cop, bad cop."Where was Harvey when I was in labor? I sent countless messages, made endless calls, yet they all vanished into thin air!""Why were you bothering him with so many calls?" Ethel shrieked, chastising her for being unreasonable."The Fisher family has provided you with the finest care—you delivered in a Fisher Corp hospital! Do you know how much this VIP suite costs? With your private nurses, you're burning through 10 grand a day!"Ethel jabbed a finger toward the window. "Look at this view, this location! Elara Jones, what more could you possibly want?"Zachary maintained his mediator's tone. "Elara, postpartum hormones are a
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Oliver opened his mouth to ask Elara something, then thought better of it. He pressed his lips together.With detached calm, Elara took the divorce papers and walked away.When she returned to her hospital room, she found Ethel and Zachary standing by the bassinet. Zachary cradled a small bundle while Ethel cooed at the baby in his arms."My precious grandson is so adorable! Look at his nose and mouth. He looks just like his father."Zachary couldn't take his eyes off the swaddled infant. "I finally have a grandson."Elara drifted in like a ghost—ten months of pregnancy had turned her heart to ashes.The babies' birth brought no maternal joy. With her surgical wound split open, she moved like a bleeding zombie.Ethel's smile vanished when she noticed Elara. "Where have you been? You were wandering around while Beau's starving!"Ethel exchanged a satisfied glance with Zachary, clearly reveling in the choice. "It means handsome, you know—refined, noble. A name worthy of carrying
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Elara's entire body turned cold, all surrounding sounds fading away as she stared blankly at the glowing "In Surgery" sign. Her heart hung suspended by an invisible thread.Leonard's assistant emerged from the elevator and noticed the scattered papers on the floor. Spotting Elara's name on the documents, Oliver crouched down and picked up the divorce agreement.When he looked up, he saw Elara standing motionless outside the operating room. "Ms. Jones?"Oliver approached quickly, urging her, "You just had a C-section. Please return to your room and rest."Elara's eyes were vacant, her dark hair cascading over shoulders that framed her bloodless face."Tell me," her pale lips trembled."What really happened to Leonard? His legs..."Just imagining the state of Leonard's legs made bile rise in her throat."Six months ago, several Dragonheart researchers developed mysterious illnesses with no discernible cause. Their families blamed the institute and went to the media."The pressur
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Elara wandered the hospital corridors in a loose pale blue dress, like a lost ghost. She'd called Leonard multiple times, but no one answered.Finally, she reached Leonard's assistant."Where's Leonard? I can't reach his nephew, and now even he won't take my calls?"She wanted to divorce Harvey, but she'd just given birth. Though her in-laws disliked her, they'd never allow a divorce at this time.A divorce after she had given birth would damage Harvey's reputation, so the entire Fisher family would prevent it from happening.Only Leonard could intervene. As the Fisher family's most authoritative figure, his word could make her divorce possible."Ms. Jones, my apologies. Mr. Fisher has been hospitalized. When... When he wakes up, I'll inform him you're looking for him."Elara froze. She heard Oliver's voice trembling. "What happened to Leonard?"A terrible premonition settled over her as Oliver replied mechanically, "I'm afraid that's classified information."Elara pressed, "W
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"Mr. Fisher, are you essentially handing Dragonheart over to me?" Elara asked.Leonard replied, "I want Dragonheart to enter a new era."He explained to Elara, "I've led Dragonheart for seven years. During that time, it operated quietly behind the scenes, but I've realized the world isn't the same as it once was."I'm not suited for the spotlight. So, I want to entrust Dragonheart to you."Ms. Jones, I'm counting on you to put Dragonheart on the map. I need you to bring more researchers into the limelight—to make them seen and celebrated!"A spring breeze seemed to sweep through the room, rippling across the lake-like depths of Elara's eyes."Mr. Fisher, your vision aligns perfectly with mine!"She tightened her grip on the contract. "What's the average salary for a regular researcher at Dragonheart?""Around 100 grand per year. Last year's average annual pay was roughly 180 grand when adding up various state subsidies."Elara responded, "Priscilla's Quantum Tech offers new gr
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Leonard's eyes showed no emotion, and his tone was indifferent. "Don't think so."Seeing that Leonard didn't recognize the lady in the journal, Elara didn't press further."Maybe good-looking people just look alike." She offered herself a reasonable explanation.Leonard watched her, then brought up another matter. "I've already assigned people to keep strict watch over Harvey. He's sleeping in a communal bunk now and getting monitored day and night."Elara asked, "Is Harvey at Atkina Church?"Leonard nodded and handed her his iPad.On the screen was a video sent by Harvey's guards. In it, Harvey wore gray work clothes and black rubber boots, carrying a large plastic bucket in each hand. Upon closer look, he even had labor gloves on.He was hauling the heavy buckets toward the vegetable patch."He's…" Elara gasped."Fertilizing the garden."She fell silent for a few seconds, then peered at the iPad again, as if doubting her own eyes. This was unbelievable!This was a man who
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Harvey avoided the cameras when he snuck into the ward, causing the security guards to not instantly notice his tracks.Only after Elara brushed her teeth did her mouth feel fresh. She asked a security guard, "Did you guys catch Harvey yet?"The security guard replied, "We've caught him. Prof. Fisher has instructed that if anyone bothers you, we should first lock him up. Once it's morning, we'll report this incident to Prof. Fisher."Elara nodded and thanked them. "Thank you for your hard work. All of you may head out."Once the security guards had left, Elara and Lesley remained together.Lesley put her hand behind Elara's head. She kept glancing at Elara. This time, she dared not close her eyes easily."Do you want to go to Melcina with me?" asked Lesley out of the blue.Elara asked in return, "You want to return to Melcina?"Lesley looked down. "If you plan to return to Melcina, then I'll go with you."Elara replied, "When I was 18, I had the chance to choose whether I shou
