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Renee buried her face in a cushion, trying to calm down. Just then, her phone rang. It was Susanne."How did it go today?" Susanne's voice had a playful tone, as if she knew something."Not great," Renee replied, taking a deep breath."Really? Didn't Carl help you?""Mom, your back pain must have cleared up, huh?" Renee said irritably. "I've told you before, stop trying to push us together. It's never going to happen.""It wasn't me! He said—""Mom, please, don't. There's no point," Renee said firmly.Susanne sighed. "Alright. I just thought maybe you two could actually talk things out."As Renee's mother, Susanne could tell that her daughter was holding a grudge against Carl. But still... this was Carl Grey. Even Susanne, as his sister-in-law, had to be careful around him. How could Renee stand a chance against him?Susanne just didn't want Renee and Carl to become enemies over what had happened that night.Renee understood that her mother meant well, but she didn't want
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Yvette, noticing Annie’s expression, quickly picked up the phone from the floor and held it to her ear.“Please, I’m sorry! I’ll never do it again! Miss Simmons, save me!”“If you don’t help me, I’ll haunt you even after I’m dead!”The desperate cries of several men echoed through the phone, chilling Yvette, who promptly ended the call. She rubbed her temples, recognizing the voices.“That sounded like…” Yvette began, looking at Annie.Annie, pale and shaken, murmured, “The dorm manager and those three thugs... Carl found out about everything!”“Calm down.” Yvette tried to soothe her, but Annie pushed her away, pacing the living room like a caged animal.“How can I stay calm? Carl told me to endure! How am I supposed to endure this?” Annie was frantic, her usual composure shattered.Worried that someone might see Annie in this state, Yvette quickly closed the door and pulled her back down onto the couch. “If Carl showed up at the hospital that quickly, it means he’s worried abo
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As the others were caught up in conversation, a figure slipped out of the room.Annie caught a glimpse, and her smile deepened.---At the reception desk, Wendy stared at an invitation card. The embossed paper dusted with gold glitter exuded a luxury she could only dream of.A voice sounded from across the counter. "Jealous?"Wendy looked up to see Lucy, who wore a smirk. "You? What are you doing here?"Lucy stepped closer, tapping the invitation card. "A dog can never replace its master.""Stop talking nonsense!" Wendy snapped, visibly irritated."Oh, hit a nerve? Am I wrong? Playing both sides isn't easy, is it?" Lucy's smirk grew.Wendy instinctively stepped back, a wary look in her eyes. "What do you know?""I've seen everything. You've been conspiring with Annie against Renee. How does it feel to be Annie's punching bag?" Lucy's tone was mocking.The color drained from Wendy's face as she glanced around, clearly nervous that someone might overhear. "What do you want?"
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In the powder room, Renee dabbed at the wine stain on her dress with a paper towel. Wendy pulled a shopping bag from her purse and held it out to Renee. "Renee, I happened to bring an extra outfit. We're about the same size, so you can change into this for now."Renee glanced at the Nordstrom logo on the bag and joked, "Wendy, did you win the lottery? This store doesn't sell anything under a thousand bucks."Wendy hesitated for a moment before explaining, "I got my paycheck and wanted to treat myself. It's my first real job, after all.""I see. But I can't wear your new clothes. I'll make do with this; I'm not the guest of honor anyway." Renee purposely pushed the bag back.Panic flashed in Wendy's eyes as she quickly thrust the bag into Renee's arms. "Renee, we're best friends. Don't worry about it. I'll be upset if you keep refusing.""Well... alright then. Thanks." Renee looked touched."Come on, don't waste time. Go change.""Okay."As Renee headed to the restroom, Wendy's
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The sleeveless black gown hugged Renee’s figure perfectly, accentuating her curves as if it were tailored just for her. Her bare arms, smooth and fair, seemed almost like a beautiful porcelain. Though the dress only exposed her arms, there was something captivating about her presence.Noticing Wendy’s gaze, Renee adjusted the dress in front of her, smiling. “Wendy, this dress feels a bit tight on me.”In her past life, when Renee became an outcast, Wendy had stopped pretending to be her friend, taking every opportunity to kick her while she was down.“Don’t blame me for this. You’ve always outshone me. We were supposed to be friends, but why do you get to marry Mr. Grey and rise to the top?” Wendy had sneered back then. “I’ll let you in on a secret: every scheme against you was Annie and me working together. Now Mr. Grey despises you. You might as well be dead.”Wendy thrived on jealousy, so this time, Renee decided to let her drown in it.Seeing Renee’s deliberate taunt, Wendy cl
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As soon as Renee entered, she realized that Wendy, who had been following her earlier, was nowhere to be seen. Wendy must have known there’d be a confrontation and decided to disappear, leaving Renee to take the fall. When things went south, Wendy would reappear as the “friend” who could throw her under the bus.But Wendy overlooked one thing: in her absence, Renee could say whatever she wanted.Renee turned to Mandy’s husband with a polite smile. “Thank you, but I think it’s necessary for me to explain.”Mandy’s husband glanced to the side nervously and interrupted, “No need. I believe you.”That response made people wonder.“No, I’m not explaining to you; I’m explaining to Ms. Xander,” Renee replied. “I’m actually wearing a… knockoff.” She flushed, looking at Mandy with embarrassment. “Ms. Xander, I apologize for the misunderstanding. I really admire you, so I tried to imitate your style. You know I’m just an intern, so I couldn’t afford the real thing and opted for an imitation
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"Your outfit clashed with Ms. Xander's. If she thinks you have an issue with her, what then? That's why I said it was a knockoff. I was trying to help you out. But if you'd prefer, we can go explain everything to her right now," Renee replied, knowing Wendy wouldn't dare.As expected, Wendy paused for a few seconds before changing her tune. "Renee, I've got a terrible stomachache. Could you grab some medicine from the front desk and bring it to Suite 6?""Sure, I'll get it for you.""Please hurry. I feel awful," Wendy urged."Got it."Renee hung up and walked out of the ballroom.---Elsewhere, Ms. Johnson approached Carl as Annie was chatting with friends. She raised her champagne flute. "You're letting her walk out alone? Aren't you concerned?"Carl took a sip of his scotch. "She's not that reckless."Ms. Johnson chuckled. "Is that why you nearly shattered your glass when you saw her getting attention?""No."Used to his stubborn denials, she changed the subject. "I've rel
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Renee was startled by Carl’s actions. The more she struggled, the more interested he seemed to become. Eventually, the gown slipped from her shoulders, and as she tried to cover herself, he pinned her wrists above her head with one hand. His other hand lightly gripped her chin as he leaned in for a lingering kiss—teasing but never quite satisfying.Despite her attempts to stifle them, soft sounds escaped her lips as he kissed her, even as she bit her lip to keep him at bay. Hearing her restrained reactions only fueled him further, and he nipped at her lips, sending a shiver through her as he stole her breath away.Feeling the softness of her skin through his suit, it all felt too little—never enough.As she gasped for air, powerless against his strength, Carl caught the frown on her face and seemed to regain a bit of control. “Will you still allow other men to get close to you?”Renee glared at him in silence.“It seems I haven’t made myself clear enough,” he murmured, leaning clo
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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
