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When Travis mentioned "weakness," his eyes flicked meaningfully toward Renee. Growing suspicious, she was about to question him, but a deep voice cut through the tension."Renee."Carl approached with purposeful strides, his tailored black suit lending him an effortless authority that needed no embellishment. His mere presence seemed to change the air pressure in the hallway.Travis froze, his cigarette burning forgotten between his fingers, pinned in place by Carl's penetrating stare. Only the spark of defiance in his eyes remained alive.Carl, showing complete indifference, walked past Travis without acknowledgment and swept Renee up in his arms before turning to leave."Uncle Carl," Travis called out, his voice like ice.Carl stopped but didn't turn around.Renee glanced at Travis, unsettled by the growing obsession she saw in his eyes.Travis let out a bitter laugh. "Uncle Carl, I bet you don't know that Renee promised to leave the country with me if I agreed."Renee's ang
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His fingers slid through her hair, a touch so gentle it almost felt tender.Renee clenched her fists, saying nothing, her body growing colder instead of warmer. She met his gaze and said firmly, “Having a physical relationship doesn’t mean anything. You don’t care, Uncle Carl, and neither do I. If I get the chance, I will leave.”“You won’t.”Renee’s whole body tensed, a slight tremble running down her spine. His words carried a clear threat. He knew her mother was still at the Grey family home.But before she could respond, Carl leaned in and planted a soft kiss on her lips—no force, no dominance, just a fleeting touch. As Renee stood there, frozen, Carl’s fingers pulled out the necklace she wore around her neck. The pendant dangled between them, its surface gleaming.He repeated softly, “You won’t.”Renee reached to snatch the necklace back, but Carl skillfully dodged her hand. “I forgot to take it off,” she muttered.“Hmm.” He didn’t press further, lifting her effortlessly
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A loud slap echoed through the room, sending Annie sprawling onto the floor. Though her body ached all over, Annie didn’t dare make a sound.Yvette rushed to protect her daughter, pulling her into her arms. “What good does it do to hit her now? The most important thing is to make sure no one in the Grey family finds out about this!”Richard, still fuming, his chest heaving with anger, pointed a trembling finger at Annie. “Who is it? Who’s the man you’ve been fooling around with?”Annie, consumed with guilt, couldn’t bring herself to speak the truth. “Dad, don’t worry. No one will ever know about him, not even Mr. Grey. It’s over between us. The last time was just because I had too much to drink with Nancy Larson…”Hearing the name Nancy made Richard’s expression soften slightly. After all, the Grey family still needed Annie to maintain her connection with Nancy. For now, Annie was safe.“Figure out a way to get Mr. Grey to agree to invest in the Simmons family business,” Richard
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With the rise of modern trends, men's jewelry had become increasingly popular in recent years. Some men even cared more about the design of their jewelry than women did. So, designing jewelry for men wasn’t unusual. What surprised Renee wasn’t the idea of men's jewelry—it was the fact that Leon Clark had specifically sought her out. A man of his status, always concerned with building connections, would typically go to someone like Annie instead. The thought made Renee uneasy, her eyelid twitching as a sense of foreboding settled in.Leon took a sip of his tea before speaking slowly. “The Clark family is hosting a celebration banquet this week. I recently acquired something valuable and thought it would be fitting to have it designed into a piece to wear for the occasion.”Ms. Xander’s curiosity was piqued. “I wonder what this valuable item is…”Leon clapped his hands, and a bodyguard entered the room, carrying a briefcase cuffed to his wrist. After unlocking the handcuffs, the bod
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In Renee’s bag was still the watch Carl had left her. She couldn’t understand why he had given it to her. As she mulled over this, Annie raised her wrist for everyone to admire. Wrapped around her pale arm was a wide, diamond-encrusted watch, with rubies set at intervals along the band. Even the dial was covered with rubies and white diamonds, making it difficult to see the numbers. The watch looked like a sparkling ribbon of starlight on her wrist. Anyone with an eye for luxury could tell at a glance that Annie’s watch had come from an auction house, a rare piece not easily found on the market—and definitely not cheap.A colleague, holding Annie’s arm, exclaimed, "This looks like an antique, the craftsmanship is extraordinary, and it suits you so well. Mr. Grey must have really put thought into this! It must have cost a fortune, right?"Annie withdrew her hand and glanced at Renee’s wrist, a smug smile playing on her lips. "It’s priceless because it’s from the heart. I love it,
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A name flashed in Renee’s mind—Chris Percy.She had underestimated just how well Chris could disguise himself. But now was not the time to dwell on it; she needed to think of a way to handle the situation.Feeling a bit unsettled, Renee grabbed a cup of coffee and left the break room. As she neared her desk, she saw Annie standing nearby.Quickly, Renee approached. "Miss Simmons, is there something you need?"Annie pointed casually at the phone on Renee’s desk. "Got yourself a new phone?"Just as Annie was about to reach for it, Renee quickly grabbed the phone. "No, just got a new screen protector."“Hmm.” Annie didn’t press further and turned to walk back to her desk.Renee, however, swiftly tucked her phone into her bag.…During her lunch break, Renee took a cab to a phone repair shop. The owner examined her old phone, which had fallen into water, and frowned.“Miss, this phone is over three years old. I don’t carry screens or batteries for this model anymore, and I’d have
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With a sharp clank, the car window didn’t shatter—in fact, it didn’t even crack.Renee clutched the car door, momentarily unsure of what to do. Then, the window slowly lowered, revealing a pair of cool, piercing eyes staring at her. Almost simultaneously, the car door opened, and a long arm wrapped around her waist, lifting her right off the ground. The next second, the man swung his leg and kicked away the one who had approached her.Seeing Carl, the men immediately turned and ran, pulling each other along. Carl cast a quick glance at Jackson, who nodded subtly and slipped away.Watching the two flee, Renee finally let out a small sigh of relief—until she heard a low, stern voice right above her.“What’s going on?”Renee pursed her lips, words catching in her throat. She could almost bet Annie had sent those men. Her phone must have been too new; Annie must’ve noticed, and they’d come to grab her old one.But would Carl believe that? Not a chance. He’d spent a fortune on Annie b
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"Who said that?""Who do you think? Either way, I don't want it! I refuse to wear the same watch as you..."Renee felt the silk tie around her wrist tighten, pulling her forward. Carl leaned down and kissed her hard. She never seemed able to say anything that didn't provoke him.As she struggled against him, she felt something cool against her wrist—the watch was fastened on. Then Carl removed the tie and helped her out of the car. Renee immediately reached to take the watch off.Carl held up the tie, his gaze unwavering. "Remove it, and you're staying here."Renee silently cursed him. He was impossible, and she knew he meant every word. With no choice, she lowered her hand and followed him.Carl led her into a nearby restaurant where he'd clearly made arrangements. The maître d' recognized him and showed them to their table."Mr. Grey, your usual selections?" he asked carefully.Carl nodded. "Add a bowl of the house special soup.""Right away, sir."The food arrived promptly
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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
