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Evangeline, having rested well throughout her observation period, was finally cleared to leave the hospital.Roslyn had to dash back for the launch of her new show and could not skip the press conference.Celina and Julieta had been by Evangeline's side, taking turns to care for her. On discharge day, they had everything packed and ready to go early.Evangeline's five uncles were huddled awkwardly in the hospital room, watching two ladies pack up, exchanging helpless glances as they waited.Catching the uneasy looks on their faces, Evangeline could not help but feel a twinge of guilt. "I'm just getting out of the hospital. Why did you all show up?" she asked, her voice tinged with embarrassment.Her uncles had always doted on her, but their overwhelming concern only made her heart heavier. It was not just about them; it was the way their love seemed to echo with memories of Cole.Cole, the one who had cherished her more than anyone else, was gone. The thought alone was enough to
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Evangeline's eyes glistened with tears, but she managed a smile.That was the first time the Foster family had come together for a meal since Cole's passing, and they had to make it count.The five brothers, along with Evangeline, made six in total.They intentionally left the seat at the head of the table vacant.It was Cole's special spot.The lunch spread was nothing short of a feast, and the cooks had even whipped up a creamy wheat cereal especially for Evangeline, who was recovering from a miscarriage.The six of them picked up their utensils and kept the conversation light and full of laughter, just like the days when Cole was still with them.Except, Cole's laughter was missing, and so were his wise and guiding words.The six Foster kids, who were a force to be reckoned with out in the world, then seemed like they had lost their beacon in the dark.No one knew who started it, but before Evangeline knew it, the dining room echoed with sobs.Evangeline felt her own tears
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Evangeline had been in Yale's life for two decades, and she could count on one hand the times he had smoked.She wondered… Could this be about Roslyn, his best gal pal?"I get where you're coming from, but Uncle Yale, life is too short, and happy moments are even shorter."Yale had always been logical, but if he was that way about feelings, when was he going to let himself be happy?"Happiness is staring you in the face, ready for the taking. If you keep dragging your feet and miss out, won't you be kicking yourself later?"Roslyn might say she and Yale were never going to happen, but Evangeline knew better. Women understand women, and it was clear as day that Roslyn was holding out for Yale. However, who would have guessed…Yale's gaze darkened, a storm of anger brewing just beneath the surface."Evie, did someone tell you something?"If Roslyn had been spreading lies to Evangeline, he would not let her off easy.He had made it clear before: Evangeline was his line in the san
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"I was going to rest, but then I saw you go into the master's room. I figured you had something important to talk about, so I waited," Julieta explained, worry creasing her brow. However, Evangeline could see the tiredness in her eyes."Ms. Evangeline, let me walk you back to your room. You need to rest.""That sounds perfect."With Cole's funeral behind her, everything else seemed to fade away. Evangeline was drained, body and soul. All she wanted was to curl up in her room and find some peace and quiet.Evangeline's bed was like a cloud in the dusty old mansion, and she was so wiped out that as soon as she hit the pillow, she was out like a light.She slept like a rock, and in the fuzziness of dreams, she could swear she saw Cole, arm in arm with his wife, giving her that proud, relieved smile.In her dream, she heard Cole's voice whisper, "Evie, promise me you'll find happiness...""Yeah, I promise," she mumbled back. She was sure of it—she would find her happy ending, especi
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How could Evangeline dare to wear that bracelet, a symbol of her place in the Gordon family, if she was not truly one of them?Ever since that day, Trey seemingly disappeared, not a word or a whisper from him. However, out of the blue, he called on this day.Could it have something to do with Aria?She could brush off Aria, but Trey's call was a different story.Even if Evangeline disregarded the relationship between the two families, out of respect for her grandfather, she could not treat Trey the same way she did Aria.Just then, the persistent ringtone cut off.Trey, who had been calling for ages with no answer, finally gave up.Evangeline held her phone tightly, took a deep breath, and called him back."Mr. Gordon..."For some reason, saying his name after so long opened the floodgates, and she was swamped with a wave of emotion."Evie, what's the matter? Did Walter get on your nerves again?"Trey had only called because he was worried about her, but hearing the sniffles
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Julia was supposed to meet up with the boss in two weeks, but Cole's funeral had sped things up. Less than a week had passed, and she was already done with her tasks.She was meant to go back to her boss right away, as per their deal.However, every time she pictured Walter's dashing face, she just could not bring herself to leave.Why did she have to fall so hard for someone and not even get a shot at being with him?She would be content with just one wild, fiery moment with him—no regrets, for the rest of her days.Right then, her laptop dinged with a video call request. The caller's shadowy avatar blinked on the screen, unnoticed by Julia, who was away from her computer. However, the sound caught her attention.Julia peered at the message on her screen, her gaze sharpening. She composed herself, managing to craft a sweet smile before accepting the call."Dear, aren't you busy today?" she asked, peeking at the time on her computer, which showed it was work hours on the other s
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If she pushed her luck, he would get mad. His anger only meant there was hell to pay."Come on, you get it, right? This is my hometown. If I go back to you, coming back here won't be easy. So, how about I stay just one more week, please?"She pleaded softly, making sure to back up her request with solid reasons."Besides, I'm not even late. I'm sticking to the schedule we set before."She did her best to sound sweet and accommodating, but his response was curt."No way."Those two words knotted Julia's brow, but she could not let her frustration show. In a flash, she put on her most charming, innocent smile."Come on, it's just a tiny delay of a week. Plus, I've wrapped up everything I wanted to do here. However, if I leave now, I've got to pass on my work to someone else. There's got to be a proper handover, right?"He hesitated, showing a glimmer of willingness to discuss."Look, once I'm back, I'll be with you every day. You'll be so sick of me, you won't be able to shake m
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When the waiter returned, he brought a fancy coffee set.The room was quickly filled with the rich scent of coffee, mingling with the earthy fragrance of aged Gold Standard Colombia Coffee, making the air delightfully aromatic.Even Julia, no coffee connoisseur, found herself sniffing the air, drawn to the inviting smell.The waiter, with great reverence, placed the coffee cup before Julia and asked, "Ms. Rearden, would you like to order anything?"Julia recalled the menu she had briefly skimmed and shook her head. "No, let's wait for him to get here before we order."With the waiter gone, Julia's unease vanished, and she stood up to pace the room.She had not expected the reclusive man to agree to a meeting, and to choose such an... extravagant place at that.It was her first time there, and she was clueless about the cost of dining in such an establishment.However, a quick look at the menu told her that even a simple meal could set a person back an astonishing 15 thousand do
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The pain was so intense that Alex felt like he was choking.He tried to speak, to ask why, but memories of his younger years clamped his mouth shut. After all, calling out Trey for his unfairness was like asking to be kicked when he was already down.Alex had always been the outsider in the Gordon family, especially in Trey's eyes.Both were grandsons, but Trey treated Alex and Walter worlds apart. Alex could do something flawlessly and barely dodge a scolding, but if Walter did the same, Trey would sing his praises to the heavens.Eventually, every servant in the Gordon mansion knew Alex was the grandson Trey did not care for. He became the invisible one, the kid who got nothing from the Gordons but food, drink, and a ticket to school. Not a shred of the warmth and affection that should come with family.Little Alex watched everyone fawn over Walter, and a seed of envy and jealousy sprouted silently in his heart. Those feelings for Walter, tangled and twisted, just grew more comp
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However, the line between paradise and disaster was just a heartbeat away.At Walter's eighteenth birthday bash, Trey handed over the reins of Gordon Group to him as a rite of passage gift, right in front of everyone.Alex, who had always seen himself as the head of the Gordon family, turned into the punchline of a bad joke that day, in the eyes of all the guests and the Gordon family.Stunned, Alex stood rooted to the spot until Trey's pointed look snapped him back to reality.He gritted his teeth and stayed until the party was over. Walter, holding the appointment papers, looked bewildered as he caught Alex's eye.It was obvious that he was just as clueless about why a simple birthday had turned his world upside down.The brothers were about to speak when Trey suddenly whisked Alex away.In the silence of the study, Trey did not lecture Alex. He just floated a few comforting words his way."Alex, you've put in a ton of work at the company over the years. Now that Walter is al
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Alex's eyes were dead serious. He was not kidding around.Walter's gaze sharpened as he tucked away his inner scoff. "Why the sudden need for a job? What's got you coming to me?"Or could it be that the mighty son of the Gordon family can't snag a job in the sprawling Avalon City?"By the end of his words, Walter's eyes brimmed with scorn.The brothers had shared their childhood, growing up side by side.Walter, the youngest son of the family, was always tagging along after Alex, calling him 'big bro' this and 'big bro' that. They had been thick as thieves.However, at some point, a thin veil of distance had settled between them, turning their once robust bond of brotherhood into something delicate and strained.Then came Evangeline, whose arrival sent their shaky bond into a tailspin.Out of everyone in the Gordon family, Alex was the one Walter could not stand the most.However, Walter's petty schemes barely registered with Alex, who just gave a half-hearted smirk, a grin th
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David took the keychain and offered it up to Walter with all due respect. "You dropped this."Walter only realized what David was handing him when he saw it—a keychain. He took it, turning it over in his hands, feeling its weight. "Thank you. This means a lot to me.""Did... Did Mrs. Gordon give this to you?"David knew better than to dig into his boss's personal life, but he could not help asking, given how much Walter seemed to care about the keychain.To David, it seemed like only Evangeline could make Walter hold something in such high regard.Walter managed a weak smile in response. "I wish it was from her..."If only Evangeline had been the one to save him, then all the troubles he faced would have melted away…He let his voice trail off, making no attempt to hide his feelings."You didn't bring it up, but I almost forgot. When you get back, you'll have more than just your regular duties. You'll need to help me with an investigation..."He was determined to find out the
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Guilt washed over David, and his heart throbbed with pain.A thought struck him. Maybe he owed it to himself to try again, to make amends to the woman who had lost hope because of him.Little did David know, his seemingly simple question had set off a tidal wave in Walter's heart.Walter's history with Evangeline was like a jigsaw puzzle with too many pieces missing. It was not as easy as just wanting something anymore.Without Cole, without the kids, Evangeline, who never really liked him, would not even spare him a second glance. It was just like Alex had said.Evangeline had only married him because she thought he was someone else.For whatever reason, Julia, with her web of lies, made him neglect his one true love, Evangeline. He even shamed her when she longed for a child.The mistake was made worse, the guilt heavier. Even if he could not make sense of it, his chances were gone…With that thought, Walter cracked a wry smile. "We're different, and whether it makes sense or
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"Is there really no chance for you and Celina to...?" Walter began, his curiosity getting the better of him, but David cut him off."Mr. Walter Gordon, it's time to leave the past behind."With the Southern Crownlands diamond mine case wrapped up, David felt a weight lift off his chest.He could not afford to take a break. The moment he did, Celina's face, filled with disappointment in the blizzard, would haunt him.He had always figured that being a guy, it was normal to miss out on time with Celina because of work commitments. He just had to swallow his pride, talk to her heart-to-heart, and she would get where he was coming from.Thus, when he finally got to see her, he laid his cards on the table, all his sincerity on show.However, things did not pan out the way he had hoped, and it was not just him who paid the price—Evangeline and the Foster family got dragged into a whole heap of trouble.Then, haunted by guilt, Celina's disappointed face haunted his dreams, growing shar
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In the past, Julia would not have batted an eye at whatever grand gesture Ethan made for her.However, things had changed. After pouring her heart out for Walter, only to have it wasted, how could she not feel a pang of guilt and a rush of gratitude when Ethan still stood by her side, ready to give his all?Ethan gently stroked her hair, his eyes soft with affection. "Julia, you shouldn't have to worry about this...""But I can't help it!" Julia's voice broke through her restraint, loud and clear. "Why should Walter get away with hurting me, and then turn around and manipulate you?"Ethan's eyes flickered shut for a moment, clearly done with the conversation. "Let's go home."Hand in hand, they made their way onto the plane at Meadowvale's private airstrip. Walter, bound by his deal with Ethan, had no choice but to bid them farewell.He watched the sleek private jet take off, his gaze deep and calculating, a sly smile playing on his lips. That was his first chess move against t
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Julia gazed at the man's face, her mind wandering.Was it true? This man, who everyone looked up to, dropped everything—his work, his family duties—to be there, all because he did not want her to be alone?What kind of feeling was that?Whatever it was, just seeing what he had done was enough to stir any girl's heart.Even Julia, who had Walter in her thoughts, could not hide her emotions.Tears filled her eyes, and without a care for the watchful eyes of the bodyguard, she lunged into the man's embrace."Thank you. Thank you for still choosing to love me, Your Highness."She hardly ever used such formal titles for the guy, standing in front of her.Titles like 'duke' or 'viscount' from overseas just were not her thing. She even thought that using them created an invisible gap between people.However, right then, she felt compelled to use his title, as a reminder to herself of just how incredible he was.In Julia's eyes, Ethan Jefferson was infinitely better than Walter—by a
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The diamond mines in Southern Crownlands were a gold mine, literally. Any official could name their price and be set for life. There was no way they would turn down a fortune that was practically in their hands.Unless... It was all because of the guy standing in front of Walter.As Walter locked eyes with him, the man casually threw up his hands. "No need to be suspicious. I gave him a ring before I came to see you. For a deal this big, he wouldn't dare call the shots without backup."Walter's stoic expression betrayed none of his thoughts, while the man in front of him seemed like he could not wait a second longer."Do you still have reservations? If you do, why don't you mull it over here while I go see Julia?" The man spoke as he casually opened his arms, allowing Walter's crew to give him a quick pat-down."Don't worry, I'm here to rescue, not to wreak havoc. Why would I bring anything dangerous?"Walter caught his bodyguard's eye with a meaningful glance.Getting the hint,
