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Inside the car, Annie had already spotted Renee and deliberately kissed Carl in front of her. She wanted to make it clear to Renee that just because she’s in bed with Carl, it didn’t mean anything—Annie Simmons was the woman Carl had ultimately chosen.But before Annie's lips could land on Carl’s cheek, he raised his arm and blocked her approach.Annie froze for a few seconds, then looked at him with a hurt expression. "Carl, what's wrong?"Carl calmly pulled out a tissue and wiped the spot on his sleeve where Annie had brushed against. "That lipstick color doesn’t suit you," he said casually.Annie’s face turned pale. She instinctively pressed her lips together, and her hands clenched the fabric of her dress. Carl glanced at her sideways. "Why are you so nervous?"Annie, visibly startled, forced herself to relax. "N-no, I’m fine. I think I just ate too much at afternoon tea—my stomach feels a bit off. But since we’re coworkers, I had to show some courtesy.""Oh? I thought it w
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The driver immediately pulled the car over, keeping his eyes straight ahead without looking back.Carl exhaled a puff of smoke, speaking calmly. "I warned you not to push your luck. You've already gotten what you wanted.""Get out. Your driver has been following us the whole time."Carl's words sent Annie into a panic. She had told Carl that her driver had an accident and couldn't make it, which was why Carl came to pick her up. Now that her lie had been exposed, it felt like a slap in the face. Her cheeks burned with humiliation, but the thought of just getting out of the car made her unwilling to give up.She refused to believe that Carl had no feelings for her. Even if there was no love, surely there had to be desire, right? What did Renee have that she didn’t?With that thought, Annie threw herself into Carl’s arms, tears brimming in her eyes. She clung to him, disregarding her image, and tried to press her body against his. "Carl, don’t treat me like this. I love you."Carl’
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Renee used her phone to call for a ride, but she’d forgotten that she had set the pickup location at the intersection earlier in the day. By the time she realized, the driver had already accepted the ride. She had no choice but to endure the pain and hobble her way to the intersection.Every step was agony.Just then, Wendy came out of the studio. Renee called out, "Wendy, could you..." Before she could finish asking for help, Wendy cut her off, her eyes fixed on Renee’s injured foot."Sorry, Renee, my mom hurt her back at work this afternoon. I need to rush to the hospital. I really can't help you right now, I have to go," Wendy said, her face showing concern, but the glint of amusement in her eyes betrayed her.She was clearly hoping Renee would trip and fall right there, and if that happened, she’d make sure to record it and upload it to the school's online forums, where everyone could see the “goddess” making a fool of herself.She already had her phone set to camera mode, r
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Chris, just like before, spoke with a lively, upbeat tone that made him seem full of energy and optimism. His manner of speaking was almost like a comedian performing a skit. It was hard to believe that this was the same person who had been so wild when he and Annie were all over each other. If Renee hadn’t already seen through his facade, she might have fallen for his charm like everyone else did, believing friendship with Chris would be nothing but fun and laughter. There was a time when she even thought the terrible things Chris did in their previous life were because Carl had forced him. Now she knew better - he’d done it all willingly.When he performed surgery on her daughter Sarah, he never intended for her to survive. Back then, Sarah was the only link between Renee and Carl. Because of the child, Carl couldn't just abandon them. So, while he pitied Annie and her son, who weren’t publicly acknowledged, he secretly worked to get rid of Renee and her daughter. And with Chris
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A prescription over a thousand? That couldn’t be possible!When Chris was with Annie, he wore a leather jacket with a professional racing team’s logo on it. Out of curiosity, Renee had even looked it up online. Though she wasn’t entirely sure about the logo, she couldn’t find any racing team associated with Chris. Instead, she found lots of details about professional racers, and one strict requirement stood out—vision. Someone with such severe nearsightedness couldn’t possibly qualify as a professional racer.For a moment, Renee was unsure what to believe. Was this some kind of trick from Chris? She pondered this for a few seconds, then glanced up at him. Chris had turned to examine the X-rays, giving her a clear view of his glasses from the side. Looking through his lenses made Renee feel dizzy—it was obvious the prescription was real. Plus, Carl hadn’t reacted to Chris wearing glasses, which meant this wasn’t surprising to him. Chris really was nearsighted.Chris pointed t
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Before Renee could say goodbye, her wheelchair was swiftly turned around, leaving Chris's office behind.By the time they got downstairs, evening had fallen. The chauffeur, spotting them, hurried to open the car door.“Uncle Carl, I can just call for a ride,” Renee said, pushing herself up from the wheelchair. "No need to trouble yourself."But as soon as she took a step, her leg buckled beneath her, and she found herself falling toward the man in front of her. Carl caught her just in time.How mortifying!Renee kept her head down, too embarrassed to look up.Above her, Carl's deep voice held a note of amusement. "Falling for me already? Or is this your way of asking for another Christmas bonus?"Renee bit her lip, unable to argue. Since joining the Grey household, Carl had always been generous with holiday bonuses and gifts.Still holding her, Carl pulled her closer, forcing her to meet his gaze. "You're quite polite to others," he remarked."Thanks," Renee muttered awkwardly
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Just as Renee was about to turn around, she heard a familiar voice."Uncle Carl, it's been a while. Good to see you're doing well."It was Travis.His voice was gentle as always, almost too soft, as if kindness saturated every word—even though his tone carried an obvious challenge to Carl.Renee slowly raised her eyes, meeting Travis's gaze as he approached.Travis wore his usual smile and softly called out, "Renee."To her, his voice felt as cold and calculated as a snake silently approaching its prey."Travis," she responded frostily.Susanne had told her that Linda had taken Travis back to her family's estate, claiming they needed to care for her aging parents. Now, Travis worked as a strategic advisor for the Clark family, rarely involving himself in Grey family affairs. This apparent betrayal had left Michael fuming for days.Meanwhile, backed by the Rockefeller family's influence, the Clarks had gained considerable power in the business world and no longer showed Carl an
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Renee looked at Carl in surprise. How did he know she wanted seafood bisque?Carl turned slightly and said calmly, "Go ahead, eat.""Okay." Renee nodded and took a spoonful of the soup.Seeing this, Travis's expression darkened as he gripped his fork tightly. Linda dabbed her lips with her napkin and gave a soft laugh. "Renee, why are you out dining with Carl? As someone older, I should remind you—there are certain things that shouldn't become habits. A woman's reputation is everything. You should keep a decent distance.“Renee's face went pale. She knew Linda was referring to the night she had spent with Carl. That incident had long passed, and no one in the Grey family dared mention it openly. Yet here was Linda, humiliating her at the dinner table in front of everyone.Just then, the sound of wine being poured filled the air. Carl calmly picked up his glass, his cold gaze settling on Linda."I wasn't aware I needed to explain my actions to outsiders. Don't you agree?" His use
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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
