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Renee reluctantly followed Carl to Annie's apartment.Upon exiting the elevator, they were met with a shocking scene - bloodstains scattered on the floor and red paint smeared on the door.Before Renee could react, Carl rushed into the apartment. She heard a man's agonized scream and Annie's sobbing."Carl! I'm so scared! I'm afraid..."Annie's cries snapped Renee back to reality, and she quickly entered the apartment.Inside, she saw a man lying on the floor, his face contorted in anger, blood dripping from his mouth, and tightly gripping a knife.Annie, on the other hand, cradled her bleeding arm as she weakly leaned into Carl's embrace, her face filled with sorrow.The man continued to curse Annie, calling her derogatory names and accusing her of promiscuity.Annie pleaded, "No, no, I'm not like that..."The man laughed coldly, "Don't lie! That's what everyone online is saying! Someone told me you're easy to sleep with! Besides, men are coming in and out of your apartment e
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She watched helplessly as she bled, while across the room, Carl pulled Annie behind him protectively.Annie smiled from behind Carl.Seeing this, Renee's face turned pale, and she let out a bitter laugh...Soon, the police burst in."Who called the police?""I did," Carl said coldly, pointing at Renee. "Her. Take her away."The police, seeing Renee's injury, exclaimed, "There's so much blood. We need to bandage this first."Carl didn't even look at her. "I said take her away. She must face the consequences of her actions."With that, Renee was handcuffed.The concerned police officer used his personal bandage to stop the bleeding from her wound.The slight pressure made Renee break out in a cold sweat from the pain.As she was being led away, she paused briefly and said nonchalantly, "I didn't do it."As Carl looked up at her, Annie fainted.He naturally ignored Renee, carefully picking up Annie instead.Renee glanced around, suddenly realizing that Carl's presence was ev
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Susanne rushed to the police station and her face turned pale with fear upon seeing Renee's injured hand."What happened? You just left the hospital. How are you in trouble again? You're a designer, your hands are crucial!"Susanne understood this, so how could Carl not? Yet he had kicked the man's knife towards her.If that's how it was, then let the chaos continue.Renee smoothed her hair and said, "I'm fine. Mom, did you find out what I asked you to look into?"Susanne held Renee's hand, tears falling as she worried. It took her a moment to respond."Yes, I did. Look."Susanne took out her phone and showed the contents only to Renee.After seeing it, Renee felt somewhat relieved. "Just as I thought."Susanne pressed her lips together. "Renee, what do we do now? The Calvin incident just ended, and you're in trouble again. With Mr. Grey's temperament, he'll surely banish you.""I'm afraid it won't be as simple as banishment."They exchanged a knowing look.Mr. Grey knew ab
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"It's not that she's different from Calvin, it's that she's different from me. She's pure and noble, she's your fiancée, and I'm nothing. So I shouldn't compete with Annie, shouldn't resist, shouldn't defend myself. I should bow my head and accept my fate, I should offer myself up, I should admit my wrongs, right?"Uncle Carl, have you thought about what would happen after I do all that?"Would you really let me go?"So what should I do? Die?"Renee's words cut deep, but she laughed after saying them.She raised her injured hand towards Carl, waving it slightly. "A few millimeters more and it would have cut the nerve. Are you disappointed, Uncle Carl? If my hand was ruined, your Annie would be the school's only representative in the competition. Then the online gossip would turn into me maliciously slandering her and getting what I deserved. Mr. Grey could use that to get rid of me, while your Annie would remain the untouchable goddess."You never care about what I say or do. You
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Renee composed herself and took a moment to think. Then, she leaned closer to the female officer, the only person she felt she could trust."Could you please...""Alright, I will," the officer nodded.After explaining everything, Renee finally felt at ease.To avoid putting the officer in a difficult position, she took a deep breath and said, "I've said all I need to say. I won't let you get in trouble for me. Handle this however you need to."Not wanting the kind officer to face trouble with Carl because of her, Renee obediently raised her cuffed hands.The officer hesitated, then chuckled. "Actually..."She started to speak but trailed off, leaving her sentence unfinished.Then, meaningfully, she said, "Don't you think staying here might actually be the safest option for you?""Safe?" Renee didn't quite understand but nodded anyway. "Thank you."The officer seemed to want to say more but shook her head and said nothing. She unlocked Renee's handcuffs and left the room.Som
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"Ms. Lacey, as a lawyer, I have a responsibility to inform you that this is the best outcome for you," said Mr. William in a condescending tone, assuming that Renee, a seemingly helpless woman, would simply accept her fate.Renee closed the speech script and looked up at Mr. William without uttering a word.Under her unwavering gaze, Mr. William began to feel a sense of unease."What are you looking at, Ms. Lacey?" he asked, trying to regain his composure."Mr. William, if I recall correctly, you were once being blackmailed and threatened for providing free legal services to the underprivileged before the Grey family recognized your talent, correct?" Renee calmly inquired.Mr. William was taken aback. Only Carl and Mr. Grey knew about his past. How could she possibly know?Quickly regaining his composure as a lawyer accustomed to high-pressure situations, he asked, "And what is your point?""When you say these things to me, do you genuinely feel at peace with yourself? Aside fro
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Carl said nothing, glancing behind Renee. His expression became exceptionally cold, like a glacier in severe winter, forbidding approach.Renee inwardly scoffed. Typical Carl.At that moment, an authoritative, sharp voice sounded from behind."Renee Lacey, why are you standing there like an idiot? Everyone's waiting for you."It was Michael.Renee turned to see Susanne and Patrick standing behind him.Normally, these two wouldn't have the status to stand in such a central position. Who would have thought their time had come?Clearly, Michael was worried Renee might back out of going on stage."Renee..." Patrick's face was grave as he moved to protect her.Renee immediately shook her head at him. "Patrick, just stay with my mom."Under Michael's warning gaze, Renee took the stage.Calvin, wrapped in bandages, was in the audience looking smug.The reporters were eager to pounce. Before Renee could even speak, someone was already trying to pin the blame on her."Ms. Lacey, we
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Reporter Riley froze, his face turning pale. He pointed at the screen frantically. "So what if it was? Doesn't this just prove that Renee gave me false information to frame Ms. Simmons?" The crowd nodded in agreement.Renee, however, calmly looked at Annie and asked, "Ms. Simmons, don't you know who really leaked this information to the reporter? Care to comment?"Annie panicked for a moment, then quickly said, "What does this have to do with me? It wasn't me!"Renee stared at her, "Ms. Simmons, did I say it was you? I'm just saying that we cleared everything up in the dean's office that day. So why didn't you clarify when the reporters and fans misunderstood me?"Annie couldn't answer and resorted to crying to cover up.Renee said kindly, "Ms. Simmons, please don't cry. It makes it seem like I'm bullying you. Why don't you just explain things publicly for me?"Asking Annie to explain for her now was practically torturing her. Annie clearly didn't want to, so she looked at Carl
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The music was replaced by intimate sounds.Renee froze, thinking she was hearing things, until she turned to see explicit footage playing on the screen.The woman was Annie, with... an athletic dark-skinned man.The man wasn't Connor!Or rather, not just Connor.The next clip showed a different man, a blonde model.In the minute-long montage, Renee couldn't keep track of how many different men appeared.In her peripheral vision, she saw Annie collapse in her white dress."Turn it off! Turn it off! It's all fake!" Annie screamed, her voice shaking.But the screen continued playing, revealing more shocking secrets.Annie was a serial plagiarist - her popular online designs were all stolen.The Simmons family had been exploiting their connection to Carl, taking profits while secretly investing in his competitors, with evidence of numerous bribes.The revelations destroyed the family's reputation completely.Yvette, previously so proud, fainted on the spot.On the red carpet
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The manager nodded: "Everything was done as you instructed."The man didn't respond, lighting a cigarette before murmuring through the thin smoke: "She looks best in red."...Two days later.Renee put on the champagne-colored bridesmaid dress. To avoid trouble from Annie, she only applied light foundation and lipstick before leaving.She didn't even check herself in a full-length mirror.Renee took a taxi directly to the city's most luxurious hotel.The hotel was filled with reporters and elite families usually only seen in the media.Such was the magnitude of Carl's wedding.Though Renee was a bridesmaid, Annie had excluded her from all wedding preparations.Annie's sole purpose was to torment her.Just before the ceremony, Renee reluctantly entered the preparation room.After all, Michael had ordered her to fulfill her role.The stylists were stunned when they saw Renee.The seemingly ordinary bridesmaid dress enhanced her natural grace and beauty, looking more like a
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Renee turned while adjusting her skirt, meeting Annie's shocked expression."Miss Simmons, how could you open the curtain without my permission? What if I was still changing?"Annie stared at Renee in the white dress, too jealous to speak.Though the style was simple, it made Renee look even more stunning.Even the boutique staff, used to seeing beautiful women, couldn't hide their amazement.Annie clutched the curtain, trying to maintain her smile, when she noticed the handprints on the mirror behind Renee.Her smile vanished completely, giving Renee a resentful look before saying sarcastically: "Renee's bridesmaid dress is so long, it could be mistaken for a simple wedding dress."Renee smiled lightly, knowing Annie would criticize whatever she wore.Seeing Michael's disapproving look, she quickly said: "This is my first time as a bridesmaid. I thought something plain would be appropriate. But if you think this looks like a wedding dress, you should choose instead. You're the
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Could she really be this kind?The attendant approached Renee: "Miss Lacey, this way please.""Okay."Renee put down her teacup and stood quickly, eager to escape the suffocating room....Inside the smaller fitting room.Through the heavy curtain, the attendant gestured dismissively at the rack: "Miss Lacey, please choose."Renee flipped through the options - all either bright red, purple, or neon colors, each with plunging necklines and open backs.Apparently all the brand's most outrageous designs were here.She asked patiently: "Are there any others?"The attendant turned away, pretending not to hear, rolling her eyes carelessly.Renee laughed inwardly - of course Annie wouldn't let her off easily.She said directly: "I won't wear any of these. If you don't bring different options, I'll show these to Mr. Grey senior and let him judge your taste as a high-end sales professional. What do you think he'll say about you trying to ruin his son's wedding?""You... wait here!"
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The bridal shop was the country's only boutique of a top international brand.Just viewing appointments normally required a year's wait.Of course, someone of Carl's status didn't need to wait.Inside the Louvre-like splendor, the manager had already cleared the store for their arrival."Mr. Grey senior, Mr. Grey, Mrs. Grey."The manager, ever perceptive, immediately used the new title seeing Annie on Carl's arm.Annie glanced shyly at Carl, seemingly waiting for him to confirm her status.Carl didn't acknowledge her, saying coldly instead: "I have an international video call tonight."Clearly meaning: don't waste time.The manager hesitated, instinctively looking at Annie.Annie paused briefly, then smiled graciously, reaching to fix his coat collar: "Don't tire yourself. I could have come alone. I'd rather you got some rest.""No need. Let's go."Carl spoke casually, handing his coat to Jackson before walking ahead.Annie's hand barely touched his coat hem before freezin
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After two weeks, her dedication and hard work became obvious, and her colleagues realized ignoring her was pointless.Gradually, everyone returned to their normal work routine.Until Annie reappeared.It was just two days before her wedding to Carl.She was dressed every bit the part of the Grey family's third wife, even her car and driver had been replaced with the Grey family's staff.She publicly blocked Renee's path, saying softly: "Renee, I want you to be my bridesmaid."Renee froze for a moment before pushing away her hand: "Sorry, I'm too busy. I can't be your bridesmaid.""Renee, I've explained to my fans that it was an accident. I don't blame you, and I don't want people thinking there's bad blood between us. Besides... your mother is part of the Grey family. Let's not make things difficult for them, okay?"Annie's seemingly understanding words were actually threats.Threatening her with online harassment, threatening her with Susanne.Renee laughed coldly: "No means
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Carl stopped responding. Just as Chris was about to put his phone down, a sketch appeared."How about this?"Chris wondered what had gotten into Carl, commissioning artwork in the middle of the night.Still, he patiently opened the image.One glance left him frozen in shock.Standing alone in the empty hospital corridor made it even more unnerving, sending chills down his spine.He quickened his pace while replying."Exactly the same.""I thought it was young Renee at first, but now I see the difference - those eyes are identical to yours!"Chris closed his office door, taking a sip of water to calm himself.He'd always thought dreams were just illusions, but now... he wasn't so sure."I understand."Carl went silent.Chris was too spooked to sleep all night....The sedative helped Renee sleep well, and she felt less exhausted when she woke.Seeing her mother pouring drinks by her bed, she sat up quickly and grabbed Susanne's arm."Mom, I recognize that doctor.""Whi
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Chris jumped to his feet."No! Your injuries just healed, and you've barely rested since returning from Brookshire. Your body can't take it!""Go home. I've already switched to night shift. I'll keep watch, and don't you have your own people here anyway?"He gave Carl a gentle push.Carl rubbed his temples, grunted in agreement, and left the office....Late that night.Carl sat in his study, hands on the armrests, letting a cigarette burn down between his fingers. Smoke veiled his expression.The recording from Wendy played repeatedly on his phone."...So you secretly want to marry Mr. Grey! Have a family of three! Would you want a daughter or son?""A daughter.""A daughter...""A daugh..."When he first heard this recording, Carl felt an inexplicable pain in his heart.Even now, after countless replays, the feeling remained.Listening to Renee's clear, cautious voice, he closed his eyes.As he drifted off, he - who rarely dreamed - found himself standing before a hou
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As the last of the drug entered the IV line, the doctor's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.But in the next moment, his eyes widened in disbelief. Before he could even turn around, he collapsed like a powerless robot.As the doctor fell, he revealed the man standing behind him.Handsome, with a deadly aura.Carl wiped his hands: "Take him away."Jackson effortlessly dragged the man out with one hand.Finally, the room fell silent.Carl sat by the bed, carefully peeling back the tape on Renee's hand. The needle had never pierced her skin - it was just for show.He caressed her hand, studying her pale, peaceful sleeping face. Something deep flickered in his eyes before he lowered his gaze, hiding all emotion.He only gripped her hand tighter.After a long silence, he left when his phone vibrated.Carl knocked and entered Chris's office.Chris was smoking. Seeing Carl, he smiled bitterly."Sorry, if it weren't for Connor, none of this would have happened. I'm arranging for him
