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"Come here," Carl said.Renee hesitated, unsure of his intentions. But with no way out, she approached him.As soon as she sat down, he took her injured hand, pulled out a burn ointment from his pocket, and applied it to her wound.Renee was surprised—how did he know? The cool sensation soon replaced her confusion, making her body instinctively relax.Combined with the scent of the candles, the world seemed to come into clearer focus.Carl kept his head down, his expression hidden as he spoke softly, "How did you know about Ms. Johnson's past? That news from ten years ago—after the accident, she had all reports withdrawn."Renee tensed up again at his words, her fingers curling involuntarily.She looked at Carl, feeling a bitter amusement. She had him to thank for this knowledge, in a way. In her past life, she had overheard fragments of information outside his study door. Though unclear, it wasn't difficult to piece together with some research.But she certainly couldn't tell
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Take the initiative.Renee's mind was in turmoil, but her body instinctively stiffened. She lifted her gaze and locked eyes with him. In the dim light, his eyes felt like a bottomless abyss.Carl, propping his chin in his hand, watched her with faint amusement, a barely-there smile tugging at his lips. The sight reminded Renee of painful memories, causing her to turn away in humiliation.Biting down hard on her lower lip, the taste of blood filled her mouth, but it wasn’t enough to quell the burning torment inside. Desperate for control, she bit even harder.Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her jaw as her lips parted, blood trickling down the corner of her mouth.Carl’s eyes narrowed, a flash of anger darkening his gaze.He was angry.“You hate this so much? Then why did you mess with me in the first place?”Renee remained silent, refusing to meet his gaze.Abruptly, the grip on her chin tightened.She winced in pain and lifted her eyes to meet his. Her lashes were damp wi
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Almost the moment she got out of bed, the door was pushed open.A crowd of people rushed in.Besides Annie and Wendy, there was Lucy, the butler, and even a few men among the group.Annie was at the forefront, her eyes scanning every inch of the room.Renee looked at the butler with displeasure. "What are you doing? Is this how your estate treats guests? What if I hadn't been dressed?"The butler hesitated, instinctively glancing at Annie. She was Carl's fiancée; he didn't dare offend her when she insisted on opening the door.The butler's eyes shifted, deflecting responsibility. "Miss Lacey, I sincerely apologize. Miss Simmons said you weren't responding to her. She was worried something had happened to you, so she asked me to open the door."Renee glanced at the time. "It's just past seven. What else would I be doing besides sleeping if I didn't respond? Even if you were worried, couldn't you have called?"Annie withdrew her searching gaze and said through gritted teeth, "Ren
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As she mentioned searching the rooms, Ms. Johnson deliberately looked at Annie."Miss Simmons, you don't have any objections, do you?"Hearing this, Annie's expression flickered with unease."Ms. Johnson, since the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I think we should let it go. Otherwise, we'd be wasting your and Carl's time."Ms. Johnson chuckled behind her hand. "Miss Simmons is so considerate. How could this be a waste of time? What are you all standing around for? Go search Miss Simmons's room.""Yes, ma'am."As the butler was about to leave with his staff, Annie quickly stepped in front of them, blocking their way."Ms. Johnson, it's Carl's and my bedroom. Isn't this inappropriate?" she reminded."Miss Simmons, now you're applying double standards. Miss Lacey, a single woman, was sleeping when you barged in with all these men, and she didn't say a word. What are you afraid of? You're not hiding something, are you?" Ms. Johnson insinuated."No! No!"Annie shook her hea
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Annie tried to salvage her embarrassment, whispering emphatically, "Mr. Grey and I were so in sync last night. He took me before we even got to the bed. The sounds on the phone were just for fun. Someone like you, who needs to drug men to get them into bed, wouldn't understand."Renee scoffed, "Then you should give him some performance-boosting supplements when you have the chance.""You..."Renee couldn't be bothered with her anymore and shook off Annie's hand to enter her room.Annie's plan had backfired spectacularly. She had tried to catch someone in the act but ended up exposing herself instead.However, Renee wondered how Ms. Johnson knew about the content on Annie's phone....In the corridor.Ms. Johnson walked gracefully, a smile playing on her lips. "Mr. Grey, were you satisfied with my performance just now? Aren't you angry that I embarrassed your fiancée like that?"Yesterday, after finishing her phone call, she had wanted to discuss some contract details with Carl
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Michael called for the butler to clean up the trash bin."Throw this garbage far away. It's affecting my mood.""Yes, sir."In front of Carl, the butler tore up the papers, crumpled them into balls, and stuffed them into a black garbage bag before leaving the study.Michael blew on his tea and advised sternly, "This collaboration is crucial. Don't let anything go wrong. Annie is your fiancée, and her image reflects on you. Don't give others any ammunition against you.""Understood. I'll take my leave now," Carl said, standing up to leave....In the courtyard, Renee had slept all afternoon after returning home. After dinner in the evening, she started working on her design draft.Just then, Susanne entered with a fruit platter.She held up a fruit fork to Renee's lips, showing off the large ruby ring on her finger.Renee took a bite of the fruit. "Did Uncle give you this?"Susanne covered her mouth, boasting proudly, "The Simmons family sent it as an apology. Yvette bought i
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As Renee was about to enter the studio, a figure quickly followed her into the office.It was Wendy."Renee, you look so happy! You must be confident about your design for Ms. Johnson."Wendy raised her voice, attracting the attention of many colleagues.But her gaze never left the sketchpad in Renee's hand.Renee's eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly put on a smile. "Of course, I'm very confident. This time, it's sure to be a success."Hearing this, a flash of jealousy crossed Wendy's eyes, but her face still wore a seemingly sincere smile."Wow! Renee, I knew you were amazing. You'll definitely succeed this time!"As she spoke, her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of an approaching elegant figure, and the corners of her lips curved slightly.Annie, dressed in a high-end suit, walked gracefully toward them.As the main character of recent trending topics, she was the center of attention wherever she went.She stopped in front of Renee and gently waved her own sketchp
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Mandy arrived.She frowned at the mess on the floor and the stained design sketches of Annie and Renee.Before anyone else could speak, Wendy stepped forward with a pained expression to accuse Lucy. "Ms. Xandy, Lucy spilled coffee all over Miss Simmons's and Renee's sketchpads!"Mandy's face darkened as she turned to look at the frightened Lucy.Lucy, her face flushed, explained, "Ms. Xander, it was truly an accident. I do this every day and have never made a mistake before. Everyone can vouch for me." Colleagues who had benefited from her kindness stepped forward to defend her."Ms. Xander, Lucy comes in first every day to prepare coffee for everyone. She's very careful and has never made a mistake. This must have been an accident.""Lucy is always the most enthusiastic about her work and never complains. She doesn't have any ill intentions."One after another, everyone defended Lucy.This left Wendy, who had accused Lucy, in an awkward position.One colleague, annoyed, a
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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
