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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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After work, Annie went straight to a trusted phone repair expert. She handed him Renee’s old phone, and he connected it to his computer. As the screen flickered with progress, Annie’s smile grew, barely contained.Renee, no matter how well you hide things, I always find out in the end. Without your precious evidence, let’s see how smug you’ll be.“Miss Simmons, it’s unlocked.”“Let me see.” Annie grabbed the phone eagerly and began scrolling. But aside from regular chats, there was nothing—no mention of her. Frustrated, she tapped into Renee’s photo gallery, combing through pictures and videos, but came up empty.“This can’t be! She acted like this lousy phone was a treasure, wouldn’t even let me touch it—there has to be something! Check for hidden files.”“Got it.”The expert tinkered with the computer for a bit, and sure enough, he found something.“Miss Simmons, there’s a hidden album.”“Bring it up!” Annie was thrilled.Within five minutes, the album opened, and she clicke
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“Mom, don’t even think about it,” Renee quickly interrupted. “You know what kind of people the Clarks are these days. If you don’t trust Uncle Carl, don’t you at least trust Uncle Patrick?”“You’re right, but they pulled in a lot of investors for this project. If they weren’t confident, they’d have to be pretty bold to go through with it,” Susanne said, stifling another yawn.Renee urged her to take it easy and get some sleep. But after they hung up, an uneasy feeling lingered in her chest.…Despite her discomfort with the way Leon looked at her, Renee focused on her work, designing a brooch for him with real dedication. Inspired by a koi fish, she captured a moment of the fish in motion, its fins and tail gracefully fanning out through ripples of water. For the fish’s head, she used Leon’s own sapphire, with white diamonds and various shades of blue sapphires radiating out to enhance the design. Mandy was pleased, commenting that the design was just right—not too delicate for a
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The commotion drew everyone’s attention, including Renee, who glanced over at Wendy. This was typical Wendy—always playing the timid, clumsy type to earn sympathy. Back in school, classmates would pity her since they knew her family struggled. But here, where everyone’s eyes were sharp, her act didn’t fool anyone.“Don’t bother cleaning it up. Leave,” Mandy said, frowning.“Yes, Ms. Xander,” Wendy replied, eyes red and lips pressed so hard they looked on the verge of bleeding—like a helpless damsel needing protection.Leon quickly reached out to steady her, chuckling. “It’s no big deal, don’t be upset.”Wendy looked up with teary eyes. “Thank you, Mr. Clark.”She walked out of the room, casting lingering looks over her shoulder.Renee shook her head and returned her gaze to the sapphire on the table. The security guard was securing it in the case, and nothing seemed out of place.Mandy stood and reminded the security, “Be careful with that.”The guard nodded. Leon checked his w
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“Why did you spill the tea that day?” Mandy’s patience was wearing thin.“Ms. Xander, it really was an accident! I was just mesmerized by the sapphire and glanced at it for a second. My hand slipped, and the cup fell,” Wendy sobbed.At that, Renee felt an unfriendly gaze on her—it was Annie. She stepped forward, a skeptical look on her face. “Ms. Xander, was there an issue with the sapphire?”Mandy didn’t reply, but her silence was enough.Annie spoke up, feigning righteousness. “If Ms. Xander has doubts, maybe we should check the security footage. Wendy is so timid; would she really dare mess with something worth millions?”Wendy, still sniffling, chimed in, “Yes, yes! Ms. Xander, please clear my name.”Just then, Bella added, “Ms. Xander, I already retrieved the meeting room’s surveillance footage.”Mandy’s face darkened, and she looked up at Bella. “You’re certainly proactive.”“I just wanted to be prepared in case anything happened,” Bella explained.“Play the footage,” Ma
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Renee's words triggered a realization in Mandy, and they exchanged a knowing look, both considering the same possibility. But Mandy had her doubts.“What you’re saying makes sense, but without evidence, it doesn’t mean anything. A gemstone worth millions disappearing under our noses—it would ruin my reputation. Who would trust me to design jewelry after that?”Mandy’s gaze was steady, focused on Renee. “Even if I wanted to protect you, others wouldn’t agree. After all, you signed the handover form, confirming the sapphire’s quality. You understand what that means?”Renee nodded solemnly. Mandy was preparing her for the worst: if they couldn’t find proof, Renee could end up as the scapegoat, bearing all the consequences.Taking a deep breath, Renee said, “I understand.”Just then, Renee’s phone rang. She glanced at the number, and a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes. She showed Mandy the screen. “Seems I guessed right.”Renee answered the call, hearing Leon’s voice on the oth
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"Renee, I've been good to you all these years. Can't you show some gratitude? I've invested millions in this project for you." Leon lunged forward, grabbing her blazer.Renee slipped out of it to break free. Leon tossed it aside and chased her around the room until he caught her arm. In the struggle, he ripped her sleeve, exposing her pale skin. Taking a deep breath, he sneered, "You smell so sweet, Renee. Let me have a taste.""Get off me! This isn't why I came here!" Renee fought back, driving her knee into Leon's groin. Unlike Carl, Leon wasn't trained for combat, and he couldn't dodge in time. His face contorted in pain as he shoved her away violently."You little bitch!" he spat through gritted teeth.Renee stumbled backward, hitting a table and falling to the floor. Shaking, she grabbed a broken wine glass shard, pointing it at Leon."Stay back! Or you'll regret it!"Leon, clutching his injured groin, sneered through clenched teeth. “Regret it? And what are you going to do
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As Renee recognized the familiar presence, she began to struggle.But the arm around her waist only tightened, pulling her firmly against his chest until her entire back burned with his heat.She could feel every rise and fall of his chest as he breathed.Each breath filled her with an inexplicable fear.Suddenly, his commanding voice whispered in her ear: "Who said you could come alone? Did you really think you could walk out of here?"Renee pulled at the arm around her waist, protesting, "Uncle Carl, since when did you become such a control freak? Let me go!"Behind her, his breathing deepened, but he didn't argue.In the next moment, he released her. She tried to run but wasn't fast enough.He grabbed her and tossed her onto the couch.Before she could react, he pinned her down.Under his crisp suit, every muscle in his body was taut and hard, pressing down on her until she could barely breathe.His warm breaths fell on her face, making her skin burn.She tried to push h
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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
