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That night, Marisol stayed at the Muller family residence after Elizabeth insisted. However, Lucian and Andre did not come home at all.Since the Muller family residence was a bit far from her office, Marisol got up early the next morning, grabbed a quick breakfast, and headed out in a rush. She went straight into her morning meeting, then dove back into a full day of interviews.For once, luck was on her side. After a string of back-to-back sessions, she finally found the right candidate. They negotiated pay, agreed on the start date, and sealed the deal without much hassle.With that settled, Marisol could finally breathe. Once she finished training this hire, she would be free to resign before the New Year and fully devote herself to doing what she loved.However, the divorce still could not be delayed any longer. She could not understand what Lucian was thinking. She was well aware that he did not like her and barely acknowledged her, but it was just baffling that he had not co
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Marisol had no idea what Keane and Lucian discussed behind the closed doors of the study. By the time they came down, and once Elizabeth had gotten some rest, the family of five finally sat down for dinner together. Well, four of them, really. Julius still did not show.At the long dining table, Keane and Elizabeth sat at the ends. Lucian and Andre were seated closer to Keane, while Marisol, unlike in the past, chose a seat near Elizabeth. Everyone's eyes drifted toward her. The change in seating did not go unnoticed.Before Elizabeth could comment, Marisol placed some of Elizabeth's favorite dishes onto her plate with a warm smile. She said, "Elizabeth, I haven't been back much lately, so I thought I'd spend more time with you tonight."Truthfully, she just did not want to sit next to Lucian. However, Elizabeth seemed pleased enough and did not press her to switch seats. Lucian frowned slightly but said nothing.Dinner appeared calm, even warm on the surface. Each of them performe
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The study fell into dead silence, and Lucian furrowed his brow as something finally clicked in his mind. He asked, "This is because of Nev, isn't it?"He had finally figured out what had triggered Marisol's sudden push for divorce. His fox-like eyes narrowed with growing irritation, and his voice dripped with contempt. He continued, "Marisol, there's a limit to how jealous you can act. Keep this up, and you won't be Mrs. Muller anymore. Take your little stunt and get out!"Lucian flung the divorce papers from the desk, and they landed right in her face. He was convinced that Marisol still loved him—that this whole divorce thing was just another ploy to compete for his attention. To him, it was just a pathetic little performance.Marisol stared at the face she had once been hopelessly drawn to, but all she felt now was lingering hatred and a wave of exhaustion. It was the kind of soul-deep weariness that came from screaming into a void. Did Lucian really think all this chaos was
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Alinta said, "You can count on me!"Then, the two chatted a little more about day-to-day stuff before hanging up....Moira Studio was not far, and Marisol drove down the tree-lined avenue before pulling up in front of the studio villa. But as she stepped out of the car, she noticed a small commotion across the street. Several vehicles were parked outside the neighboring villa, and people were moving furniture in and out.She muttered, "Is someone moving?"A young woman who was directing the movers looked up, spotted her, and waved from a distance before walking over with a warm smile.Candace Whitter asked, "Ms. Moira! I haven't seen you around here in a while! How have you been?"In this area, Marisol went by her studio alias, and most of the neighbors knew her only that way. She greeted Candace politely and asked casually, "Are you moving out?"Candace replied with a grin, "Yeah. This place is beautiful but way too remote. It's been hard to live out here, and I'd been trying
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The moment Nevaeh stepped out of the car, a wave of gasps swept through the crowd. Her shimmering gold-pink eyeshadow sparkled around her almond-shaped eyes, catching the light with every blink. Her gown—which was matching in color—trailed dramatically behind her. It looked opulent under the warm lights.Standing beside her was Lucian. He was striking and sharp in a tailored black tux and exuding grandeur and danger. Together, they looked like a scene pulled from a painting—breathtaking, regal, untouchable. No wonder the crowd could not stop staring.Even Theodore seemed completely entranced. His gaze was glued to Nevaeh, and he looked like he could not tear his eyes away even if he tried.Nevaeh's eyes glinted with satisfaction. She clearly enjoyed being the center of attention.From the top of the steps, Marisol took in the entire scene. She let out a cold laugh and turned to walk inside, only to be blocked by Theodore again.He mocked, "Don't you get it by now? It's not just
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Lucian's eyes flashed with panic the moment he saw Marisol fall. He instinctively reached out to catch her, but before he could, Nevaeh suddenly shrieked. As she stumbled and nearly tripped on the hem of her gown, Lucian immediately pulled back to catch her instead.Marisol's outstretched hand froze in mid-air as her body toppled helplessly toward the stairs. She locked her gaze on Lucian and Nevaeh, who were now clinging tightly to each other at the top of the steps.The image of them embracing and her impending fall was seared into her memory. She clenched her jaw and braced for the inevitable pain. However, just as her body pitched forward, an arm wrapped firmly around her waist and pulled her back in one powerful motion."Careful." A deep, velvety voice sounded near her ear, and she felt a beating heart nestled in a strong chest at her back.As Marisol realized she had not hit the ground—no shattered her bones or spilled blood on marble—she exhaled shakily. Then, she noticed th
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A sudden loud slap could be heard from a private lounge on the second floor of the resort. The door had barely clicked shut when Marisol froze in place. She was stunned by what she was seeing. Ronan, who had always seemed so refined and composed, had just walked in and slapped Theodore hard across the face.The force behind it was no joke as Theodore's cheek instantly swelled, and Marisol was truly caught off guard. After all, Ronan always gave off the air of a well-mannered gentleman, but this was all sharp edges and no hesitation. And he did not even care that it was his own brother on the receiving end.Still, Marisol could not deny that the slap felt satisfying to watch. That said, she knew she was still technically an outsider, and Ronan might have come down hard, but it was probably just damage control. After all, Theodore had tried to shove a guest down the stairs in full view of half the city's elite. That was something a single slap could not fix. With her arms crosse
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Theodore snapped, "I'll leave the country too! I'm going to find Mom!"Ronan tapped the bat on the floor with a light knock. He did not say a word, but the sound alone was enough to silence the entire room. After all, they were brothers, and Theodore knew exactly what Ronan was like beneath that polished exterior.He looked like a gentleman, but he could smile while backing someone into a corner and leaving them with no way out. With their parents no longer around to shield him, Theodore did not dare act out anymore.However, Ronan was not done. Once he saw that Theodore had finally shut up, he dragged him over and dropped him in front of Marisol."Apologize," Ronan ordered. His voice was calm and direct.Theodore glared at her. Forget apologizing. He wanted to spit in her face. Even at this time, he still believed this was all her fault.He had always toyed with Marisol before, but now he had made a complete fool of himself in front of her, and he hated her for it. His jaw clenc
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Zayne stood tall at the doorway. His voice was low and cold. "Mr. Lowell, you do understand that there will be consequences for what happened today, right?"Ronan's smile did not waver as he folded his handkerchief and turned toward Marisol. "Ms. Speight, allow me to walk you out."Only after the two of them had left did Zayne take out his phone and call Lucian. "Mr. Muller, Mrs. Muller left with Ronan. I'm sorry—I couldn't stop her."There was silence on the other end for a few seconds before Lucian finally spoke. "If it was Ronan, then it's no surprise you couldn't. Don't blame yourself."Zayne asked, "What about Mrs. Muller?""Have someone keep an eye on her, but don't interfere. She really thinks that Ronan and the Lowells are the kind of people she can rely on? What a joke.""Understood, Mr. Muller."..."Mr. Lowell, thank you so much for today," Marisol said as they walked toward the parking lot. She hesitated for a moment, thinking about what Zayne had said earlier. T
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Marisol had not expected Nevaeh to be that blunt about sleeping with Lucian. Clearly, she underestimated how shameless Nevaeh could be. Meanwhile, Lucian's expression turned pitch black in an instant."Stay here. I'll have Zayne drive you home," he said coldly to Marisol before dragging Nevaeh away.Of course, Marisol was not going to wait. She got up from the couch, smoothed out her gown, and headed for the door. However, she found that the handle would not turn, and her face darkened.She never imagined Lucian would actually lock her in the lounge. She could not help but think he was a lunatic...."Mrs. Muller, Mr. Muller asked me to drive you home," came a voice shortly after. Zayne appeared at the door. He was dressed sharply in his tailored suit. Marisol did not bother acknowledging him. The moment the door opened, she moved to walk out, but he stepped in front of her. His tall frame was blocking the exit completely.She stared at him coldly. "Mr. Burnett, what exactly
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Marisol did not want to say any of it because saying it out loud felt pathetic. Besides, she believed that Lucian would not care anyway. Their seven years of marriage had taught her one thing loud and clear: everyone and everything else in his world came before her. In other words, everyone else was more fragile, important, and deserving of his protection.That had always been Lucian's version of love. So, saying it out loud would just be humiliating.Just then, a sudden knock echoed from the door, fast and frantic. A woman's soft, breathy voice followed quickly behind."Lucian? Are you in there? I'm coming in, okay?"...Marisol almost laughed when she heard Nevaeh's voice. She thought, "Of course, it's Nevaeh. Speak of the devil."She turned her gaze back to Lucian with a half-smile. Her expression was cold and cutting. She said, "Think about it—the second you sign the divorce papers, your sweetheart can finally get the title she wants."The knocking grew louder, more panick
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Marisol lay slumped against the plush couch. Her shimmering violet gown cascaded like spilled silk. Her slender, pale arms were pinned down by long, elegant fingers. He forced her wrists into the cushions.Lucian, dressed in dark, tailored luxury, hovered above her with a cold, dangerous charm. His blood-stained lips remained pressed against hers, and for a breathless moment, their lips lingered.Finally, they pulled apart. Marisol's eyes were dazed as she gasped for air. Her chest rose and fell rapidly. When her senses returned, her almond-shaped eyes burned with fury. The corners of her eyes were tinged red with rage as she glared at the equally breathless man above her. She hissed, "Lucian!"He looked completely unfazed. Casually wiping the blood from his lower lip, his fox-like eyes narrowed slightly. He teased lazily, "Still got some bite, huh?"Marisol's voice came out low and hoarse. Her chest heaved with anger as she growled, "Get off me!"She tried pushing him off, but
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Marisol placed her hands on her knees. Her fingers trembled as she gripped her knees tightly. Her knuckles were turning white. Her voice shook slightly as she asked, "H-He's back in the country?"Marisol had lived with integrity toward most people throughout her life. But if there was one person she had truly wronged, it was him. That person had left the country seven years ago, and she had not heard a single word from him since. Or maybe Marisol had deliberately avoided hearing anything about him. He was the only person she had ever felt real guilt for—guilt that ran so deep that she could barely face the memory without flinching.And now, at this moment, he had come back. He returned right when her marriage was falling apart. Marisol could not help but wonder if the man was here to watch her crash and burn, to mock her for insisting on marrying Lucian, only to end up like this.Then again, if someone were to ask her if she regretted her decision, she would say no. She did not
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After hearing Ronan's words, Marisol simply smiled politely and said nothing more. Theodore was not just reckless—he was completely unhinged.When Lucian was planning his overseas trip to celebrate Nevaeh's birthday, Theodore locked Marisol up for over a week just to keep her from getting in the way. The man was a total maniac.Nonetheless, Marisol knew Ronan would never put her before his own brother. Ronan might have stepped in, beat Theodore bloody, and made him apologize, but it was obvious most of that was for show. Now that he had laid hands on Theodore first, no one else would have the right to say anything about it. They were family, after all. Whatever grudge she had with Theodore, she would have to settle that on her own.Marisol kept her tone gracious as she replied, "Mr. Lowell, your sense of justice is truly admirable." Ronan chuckled softly. "It wouldn't go that far. You were put in a very frightening situation, Ms. Speight, and an apology alone isn't enough. I'll
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Theodore snapped, "I'll leave the country too! I'm going to find Mom!"Ronan tapped the bat on the floor with a light knock. He did not say a word, but the sound alone was enough to silence the entire room. After all, they were brothers, and Theodore knew exactly what Ronan was like beneath that polished exterior.He looked like a gentleman, but he could smile while backing someone into a corner and leaving them with no way out. With their parents no longer around to shield him, Theodore did not dare act out anymore.However, Ronan was not done. Once he saw that Theodore had finally shut up, he dragged him over and dropped him in front of Marisol."Apologize," Ronan ordered. His voice was calm and direct.Theodore glared at her. Forget apologizing. He wanted to spit in her face. Even at this time, he still believed this was all her fault.He had always toyed with Marisol before, but now he had made a complete fool of himself in front of her, and he hated her for it. His jaw clenc
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A sudden loud slap could be heard from a private lounge on the second floor of the resort. The door had barely clicked shut when Marisol froze in place. She was stunned by what she was seeing. Ronan, who had always seemed so refined and composed, had just walked in and slapped Theodore hard across the face.The force behind it was no joke as Theodore's cheek instantly swelled, and Marisol was truly caught off guard. After all, Ronan always gave off the air of a well-mannered gentleman, but this was all sharp edges and no hesitation. And he did not even care that it was his own brother on the receiving end.Still, Marisol could not deny that the slap felt satisfying to watch. That said, she knew she was still technically an outsider, and Ronan might have come down hard, but it was probably just damage control. After all, Theodore had tried to shove a guest down the stairs in full view of half the city's elite. That was something a single slap could not fix. With her arms crosse
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Lucian's eyes flashed with panic the moment he saw Marisol fall. He instinctively reached out to catch her, but before he could, Nevaeh suddenly shrieked. As she stumbled and nearly tripped on the hem of her gown, Lucian immediately pulled back to catch her instead.Marisol's outstretched hand froze in mid-air as her body toppled helplessly toward the stairs. She locked her gaze on Lucian and Nevaeh, who were now clinging tightly to each other at the top of the steps.The image of them embracing and her impending fall was seared into her memory. She clenched her jaw and braced for the inevitable pain. However, just as her body pitched forward, an arm wrapped firmly around her waist and pulled her back in one powerful motion."Careful." A deep, velvety voice sounded near her ear, and she felt a beating heart nestled in a strong chest at her back.As Marisol realized she had not hit the ground—no shattered her bones or spilled blood on marble—she exhaled shakily. Then, she noticed th
