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He bit her!Renee knew Carl was getting back at her for biting him earlier.She closed her eyes, bracing for pain and expecting blood. But the pain was brief. His teeth on her neck alternated between gentle and firm, almost teasing.Her body shivered as his lips moved slowly against her skin, sending chills down her spine. Suddenly, he lifted her onto a coffee table. She tried to escape, but he trapped her within his arms.Carl leaned in so close that their lips almost touched. Renee pulled back, but he held her head, drawing her closer. The near-contact between them made the air feel hot and thick."Say it again," Carl whispered.Renee pressed her lips tight, refusing to speak, frozen in place.Calmly, Carl took the flower from behind her ear and crushed it in front of her. “Hideous,” he said coldly.Was he calling the flower hideous, or her?Renee thought he meant her. Forced to meet his gaze, her long lashes fluttered, but her eyes stayed defiant. She bit her lip again. Her
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Jackson noticed Renee's pale face and called out, “Miss Lacey…”Renee sneered, “Uncle Carl went to great lengths, didn't he?”“Miss Lacey, actually…” Jackson attempted to explain, but Renee had already walked away, leaving him to sigh in frustration.Back in her room, Renee headed straight for the bathroom. Looking in the mirror, she spotted a distinct red mark on her neck. The bite mark was faint, but the surrounding skin was a deep, vivid red. Anyone who saw it would know what had happened.She washed it several times, but the more she scrubbed, the redder it became. In the end, she had to give up. With a report to Annie's studio scheduled for tomorrow, it seemed she would need to cover it up with some foundation.As she pondered how to ask Susanne for some foundation, Susanne showed up unexpectedly.“Renee? Are you back? I brought you something to eat.”Hearing this, Renee quickly grabbed a towel and wrapped it around her neck before stepping out of the bathroom.Susanne eye
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Hearing someone call her name, Renee turned around to see a woman in a black business suit standing formally in front of her.“Do you remember me? Lucy Pens.”Third place in the competition.Renee nodded politely. “Yes, I remember. Hello.”Lucy adjusted her suit and smoothed her hair. “Thanks for letting me take your place last time.”“It’s nothing. We should head up now. We can talk more later.” Renee glanced at the time, not wanting to cut it close on her first day. She wanted to arrive at least ten minutes early to familiarize herself with the place.“Of course.” Lucy fell into step beside her, excitement in her voice. “Renee, I honestly think your work deserved first place.”Renee stopped and gently cut her off. “Lucy, keep that thought to yourself and don’t mention it again.”Annie wasn’t as indifferent as she appeared. She was petty and couldn’t tolerate even the slightest provocation.But before they could say more, the elevator doors opened, and out stepped Annie, coming
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They walked into the office.Bella clapped her hands to get everyone's attention and introduced them. "These are our new interns. This is Annie Simmons, personally chosen by Ms. Xander as the competition winner. I don't think I need to say more."The staff immediately caught the hint in Bella's words and lined up to greet Annie enthusiastically. No one even asked for Renee and Lucy's names.Annie glanced at Renee briefly before putting on an act. She walked over to Renee and Lucy, linking arms with them, and said warmly, "These two are also my friends, Renee Lacey and Lucy Pens. Let's all work together and have a great time!"Renee froze for a moment. It was clear that Annie had overheard their conversation outside the elevator and was waiting for the right moment to get back at them.Annie was using this chance to show off her kindness while subtly making them seem less important, as if they were only here because of her.Unfortunately, Lucy seemed genuinely touched by Annie's k
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Renee knew Annie's nasty side all too well from her past. Annie could switch between her two faces easily, putting on a perfect show each time. In the past, Renee had tried hard to explain herself, but now she realized there was no point in bothering when dealing with Annie.All she had to do was act a little crazy.Renee put down her phone and picked up the hot coffee pot, turning around quickly."If your mouth is that dirty, maybe you need a little scalding?" she said coldly. "Miss Simmons, do you really want to see what it's like to be messed with by a lunatic right here?""I might lose my job, but you'd lose your reputation, your family's name, and embarrass Mr. Grey. Can you afford that?"As expected, when Annie saw the coffee pot, her face twitched, and her thick makeup almost cracked. She stepped back quickly, her eyes flashing with anger."Renee, don't get too cocky. Do you really think you've won?""In the end, Mr. Grey still chose me. He made sure all the evidence you had aga
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Lucy looked worried. “But… isn’t Mr. Grey’s wine expensive?”Annie smiled casually. “Mr. Grey brings me here often and always tells me to have whatever I want. I don’t really know the prices, but once I accidentally knocked over a bottle, and they said it was worth over ten thousand dollars. Mr. Grey didn’t care about the cost; he was just worried I might have cut myself.”“Oh no, we've been hit by a love bomb! Come on, everyone, let's thank the future boss lady!” a colleague teased.“Thank you, boss lady!”“Please, stop it. I’m not saying another word.” Annie’s face flushed as she played the shy girlfriend, but she kept her eyes firmly on Renee, as if staking her claim.Renee glanced back at her and forced a couple of polite laughs with her coworkers, as if she cared about Annie's status as the future Mrs. Grey when she didn’t even care about Carl himself.At that moment, Lucy slid over to Renee and grinned. “I’m so jealous of Miss Simmons. But I’m sure you don’t feel that way,
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As Carl helped Annie into the car, she shot a venomous glare over his shoulder at Renee. That look told Renee everything she needed to know—Annie was holding yet another grudge.Renee turned to Lucy, puzzled. “What are you talking about?”Lucy, her cheeks flushed from drinking, apologized sheepishly, “I’m sorry, Renee. I had too much to drink and was just joking. Don’t take it seriously.”Renee knew better than to get upset over drunken talk. She merely pressed her lips together and let it go.Everyone was having a good time, some even letting loose a little too much. Lucy staggered to her feet, raising her glass. “Since I’m new here, let me propose a toast to all of you.”She downed the entire glass and then turned the cup upside down to show it was empty.Everyone turned to look at Renee. With a resigned smile, she stood up and raised her glass. “I’d like to toast to everyone as well.”Annie had already encouraged everyone to drink a lot earlier, and after finishing her glass,
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Jackson nodded. “Please, go ahead.”Annie got out of the car and walked toward The Eliza.…Renee stepped out of the private room and walked down the hallway. The cool breeze made her feel even more light-headed, intensifying the dizziness from the alcohol. She leaned against a pillar, trying to find her way out.As she stumbled along, she thought she needed to turn a corner and did so without thinking. Her foot slipped off the step, and she instinctively pitched forward.With a splash, she fell into a pool of water, the cold shock bringing her to her senses. Looking down at the water reaching her chest, she felt utterly embarrassed.She waded to the edge, slowly climbing out using the steps.Beyond the pool was the manager’s office with its large glass windows.Carl hadn’t lied to Annie; the manager of The Eliza had indeed requested to see him.“Mr. Grey, Miss Simmons has racked up over a hundred thousand dollars in charges recently. Today alone, she opened six bottles of you
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Wedding dress?When Renee heard those two words, she couldn’t help but feel the irony.Counting the time Annie had tried on wedding dresses, this was the second time she was involved. And both times, it was for Carl’s fiancee.It was as if these weddings couldn’t happen without her as a witness.She glanced at Ruby, who was smiling radiantly, her joy pure and simple. Unlike Annie, Ruby wasn’t manipulative; her invitation was sincere.It was precisely because of this that Renee felt like the bad guy.She was about to come up with an excuse to refuse when her phone buzzed.A sudden sense of foreboding hit her.Sure enough, it was a message from Susanne.“Mr. Grey has asked me to help prepare for Carl and Miss Sanders’ engagement party.”The weight of it crushed her.Whether Susanne would offend both the Sanders and Grey families—or remain unharmed—all hinged on Renee’s response.Her hands trembled as she typed out a reply:“Got it.”Ruby seemed to notice something was off a
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Ruby didn’t notice anything unusual about Renee’s demeanor. She pulled out her phone and said excitedly, “Look, we took so many photos! I’m thinking of using some of them for the engagement party and wedding. Can you help me pick a few?”Renee glanced at Ruby’s phone. The photos of Ruby and Carl, both smiling brightly, felt like tiny stabs.Ruby, a young woman nurtured by love and privilege, carried an effortless elegance. Her joy seemed pure and contagious. Her smile was magnetic, lighting up every photo.Even Carl, standing beside her, looked more at ease than usual. The two of them looked perfect together—every photo captured their harmony.Renee, on the other hand, felt awkward, unsure where to direct her gaze.“They’re all great. You two should decide,” she said with a forced smile, quickly steering the conversation elsewhere. “By the way, why did you come to see me?”Ruby clapped her hands as if just remembering. “Oh, right! I almost forgot, I got so excited. The tie clip y
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Hearing her mention fire, Carl froze.His mind drifted to the dreams he’d had countless times—the little girl who hated him, and the ending that always played out the same. In every dream, the girl ran into the flames, holding the hand of a woman whose face was always blurred. The two of them would smile at each other before disappearing into the fire.Taking advantage of his hesitation, Renee broke free from Carl’s grip, putting a few steps of distance between them.Her voice trembled with a mix of anger and desperation. “Uncle Carl, I can’t win against you. I know that. But I’m still a person. Haven’t you and your father humiliated me enough? Do you really need everyone pointing at me, calling me trash, for you to finally be satisfied?”Without waiting for a reply, she turned and walked away.Carl reached out, but all he caught was the coat draped over her shoulders.Renee stopped briefly, pulling off the coat without looking back. She continued walking until her figure disappe
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Carl didn’t respond to her question. Instead, he grabbed her wrist and led her into the car.Outside the window, the scenery blurred as they drove, snow starting to fall again after some time. When the car finally stopped and the door opened, a fresh layer of snow blanketed the ground.As Renee stepped out, a cashmere coat was draped over her shoulders. The faint scent of Carl surrounded her, pulling her back into reality. She found herself standing in front of a villa.The sprawling garden, now blanketed in white, held a dreamlike beauty, hinting at how enchanting it must look when the flowers were in full bloom. Renee could almost picture it clearly.Because this was the house where she had set herself on fire in her previous life.Eight years of marriage had turned this beautiful home into a gilded cage.Staring at the house, her voice was icy as she asked, “What’s the meaning of this?”Carl’s gaze darkened slightly, his tone calm. “I’ll have someone pick up your belongings f
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Joey assumed Renee had forgotten and went to the kitchen to retrieve the item. She placed it in front of her—a sleek yet extravagant men’s watch.Renee recognized it instantly. It was Carl’s watch.She knew because she had a matching women’s version.But she clearly remembered tidying up the kitchen the previous night, and the watch hadn’t been there. Unless… the person who had been with her during her fever was Carl.Levi hadn’t explicitly said the soup was his doing; she had simply assumed.As the dreamlike memories replayed in her mind, Renee’s hand trembled, spilling the ginger tea.Joey quickly grabbed some napkins to clean up. “What’s wrong?”Renee turned to the window, then suddenly grabbed the watch and dashed out.Inside the elevator, she watched the descending numbers, silently counting down. Her hand braced against the wall, her emotions a tangled mess. She had told herself over and over to let go, to stop pursuing this path.But she had to know the truth.She had
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Joey pointed to Levi’s suit, drawing Renee’s attention to it. She suddenly realized that Levi’s suit was from the same brand as the one Carl had been wearing when he had brought her home, his face covered. Aside from a few subtle differences, they looked almost identical to the average person. Levi and Carl also had similar builds, which explained why Joey had mistaken him. “Joey, it’s not what you think,” Renee quickly tried to explain. But Joey wasn’t listening. She stood protectively in front of Renee, as though shielding her from making a bad decision. “Renee! You promised me you’d never go back to your ex!” “Ex?” Levi repeated thoughtfully, glancing at Renee with a faint smile tugging at his lips. Renee felt a wave of frustration, like she might faint from embarrassment despite being on the mend. Joey, oblivious, continued in a righteous tone, “Sir, what’s the point of showing up now? When Renee needed someone the most, you ignored her. Being sweet after the f
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Warm water slid down Renee’s throat, easing the discomfort. She gradually calmed down as a gentle thumb brushed her lips, as if the person in front of her were handling something precious.He leaned closer, his heated breath falling softly on her face.Instinctively, Renee held her breath. Even though her vision was blurry, she could feel how close he was—so close that the slightest movement would bring their lips together.Just then, the medicine’s effect fully kicked in. Renee’s body went limp, and she collapsed onto the couch.The next moment, a tall figure leaned over, pulling her tightly into his arms. His heartbeat thudded steadily in her ears, a sound that was oddly comforting.In her half-conscious state, she felt a soft touch on her forehead.“Sleep,” a low voice murmured, deep and magnetic, lulling her into the darkness.When Renee opened her eyes again, she saw a white ceiling above her. She reached up to touch her forehead—thankfully, the fever had broken.But her b
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“What do you mean by that? I’m not so old that I can’t run this family anymore!” Michael’s voice was sharp, his pride bristling. He hated being reminded of his age—it was his greatest fear.Carl’s tone was flat and unaffected. “Your health should come first.”Michael froze in his seat, his face turning pale with anger. But as a man who had managed the vast Grey family empire for years, he quickly regained his composure.He pulled out two documents and placed them in front of Carl, smoothly shifting the topic. “Here’s the list for the New Year’s gala invitations. Take a look.”Carl opened the list. It was almost identical to previous years—except for one addition: Susanne.“She’s your sister-in-law, after all,” Michael said coldly. “No matter what, she’s still part of the Grey family. Now that Linda is gone, it’s time for her to start contributing.”“Is that so?” Carl’s dark eyes locked onto Michael’s.Michael then gestured to the second document, his gaze sharp and calculating.
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Carl sat silently through the night.At dawn, Ruby slowly opened her eyes. Seeing him still by her side, she felt both happy and guilty.Weakly, she said, “Carl, I’m sorry for making you stay with me all night.”Carl snapped out of his thoughts and slowly stood up. “I’ll get the doctor.”As he turned to leave, Ruby grabbed his hand.“Carl, I really like you. Can we be together? Of course, you can say no,” she said softly.Carl lowered his gaze to her, his expression unreadable. He gently pulled his hand away. “Let the doctor check on you first.”Watching him walk away, Ruby bit her pale lips, her eyes welling up.The doctor came to examine her and confirmed that she was out of danger. Soon after, she was transferred to a regular hospital room.Carl helped her lie down and said in a low voice, “Your brother will be here soon.”Ruby immediately grabbed his arm, her tone slightly anxious. “Carl, are you leaving?”“I got a message from home. I need to go back,” Carl replied, his
