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“Nothing, just figured you had something to say to me,” Carl said, casually puffing on his cigarette.Michael’s brows furrowed even deeper as he studied his son. He desperately wanted to figure out what was going through Carl’s mind, but the more he tried, the more it felt like a thick layer of smoke obscured his view. Still, since the conversation had reached this point, there was no need to beat around the bush.“Your uncles, Sam and Simon, botched this mess badly. Find a reason to get them out of custody, and make sure Renee keeps her mouth shut. We can’t let her tarnish Grey family’s reputation.”Carl flicked the ash from his cigarette and let out a cold laugh. “Is it Renee who’s tarnishing the family name, or someone else?”Michael clicked his tongue in annoyance. “What’s that supposed to mean?”Carl didn’t respond. Instead, he pulled out his phone and played a recording of a conversation Renee had saved. The more Michael listened, the darker his expression grew.“They had n
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After taking her medication as instructed by the doctor, Renee collapsed onto the bed, her thoughts fuzzy. She vaguely heard Susanne say she was heading back to the hotel. Renee mumbled a response and quickly drifted off to sleep.But something felt off. Even in her haze, she could sense someone watching her from the bedside. Squinting, she cracked an eye open, saw a blurry figure, and instinctively rolled over.Moments later, her eyes snapped wide open, and she bolted upright. Turning her head sharply, she glared at the man by the bed.“Uncle Carl, it’s late. What do you need?” she asked bluntly.“Have you eaten?” Carl’s deep voice carried a hint of restraint.“I—” Renee was about to answer when Jackson, standing behind Carl, raised a bag and started gesturing wildly, eyebrows practically dancing.“Miss Lacey!” Jackson interjected, all smiles. “Brookshire specialties. Mr. Grey hasn’t eaten yet, so he brought some to share with you.”Jackson knew her well enough to anticipate he
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Renee stayed silent. To keep Susanne from worrying, she forced herself to say the pain wasn’t bad, iced her face for half an hour, and then went to bed.Carl, seeing through her pretense, glanced toward Jackson at the door. Jackson immediately left the room, closing the door quietly behind him.Renee saw her chance to escape and tried to slide off Carl’s lap, but he turned his wheelchair, trapping her between the table and himself. In an instant, her body pressed against his warm chest, and his breath, hot and steady, brushed against her already burning cheek. His voice, low and slightly hoarse, sounded close to her ear. “Are you full?”Renee nodded quickly. “I am. You should eat.”“I don’t like it.”She blinked, puzzled. Then why did he buy so much food? Her gaze shifted to the table, where she noticed the dishes were the ones she hadn’t been able to try at the food street.Surprised, she turned to look at Carl, only to meet his deep, smoldering gaze. There was no attempt to
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Chris took the key card without looking closely and slipped it into his pocket. “Wow, you’re really thorough. Even got me a room ready. I’ll head back then. I just got off the plane, heard about your situation, and left my luggage sitting at the nurse’s station.”“Hmm,” Carl responded with a glance, offering nothing more.Once Chris left, Carl instructed Jackson to send someone to follow him. The room fell silent again.Renee frowned slightly, curious. “Uncle Carl, what’s that key card for?”“A hotel room.” The vague answer made it clear he wasn’t about to elaborate. Renee rolled her eyes and reached for the leftovers on the table to tidy up.“Come here,” Carl said, moving his wheelchair and gesturing to the chair in front of him.Renee sighed, not wanting to argue. She plopped down in the chair. “What now?”Without warning, Carl leaned in. Caught off guard, Renee froze. Just as she tried to shift back, his hand cupped her chin, gently pulling her face toward him. Her hear
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Chris froze in place when he saw the motorcycle helmet. It was the one he had custom-made for Connor, complete with the words he’d written himself: *Safe Travels*. But wasn’t Connor supposed to be recovering from an injury? Confused, Chris stepped closer. That’s when he heard the unmistakable sounds of a man and woman together. He turned to leave but accidentally caught a glimpse of the woman’s face on the bed. It was Annie Simmons. Anger flared within him. Gripping the key card tightly, Chris stepped forward, only to stop himself. After a moment’s hesitation, he quietly left the room. Carl had given him the key card for a reason—to avoid alerting them prematurely. ---Back at the hospital.Carl heard the door open and didn’t seem surprised. He pulled out two cigarettes, handing one to Chris. “Huh?” Chris glanced at Carl bitterly, taking the cigarette but fumbling to light it. In the end, Carl leaned over and lit it for him. Chris didn’t smoke often a
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In the Private RoomMr. Declan’s admiration for Renee was obvious, as he introduced her to nearly everyone he spoke to. Renee ended up being the center of attention for the evening. Halfway through the banquet, Renee’s phone buzzed. Glancing at the screen, she saw it was Jackson calling. After a moment’s hesitation, she excused herself, saying she needed to use the restroom, and left the room.“Mr. Chancer, what’s the matter?” she asked, keeping her voice low.“Miss Lacey, you need to get to Mr. Grey’s room right away. He—”Before Jackson could finish, there was a strange clattering sound, like something rolling and falling, followed by static interference. Renee froze for a second before rushing toward the elevator. Realizing her high heels were slowing her down, she slipped them off and ran barefoot into the elevator. To her misfortune, someone had carelessly discarded a still-burning cigarette on the floor. “Ow!” Renee yelped as she stepped on it, hopping briefly on one
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All the missed calls on Renee’s phone were from Jackson—or Carl. She deleted them all without hesitation.For the next two weeks, Renee was kept busy preparing for Mandy’s new product launch, an opportunity she’d gained through Mr. Declan’s recommendation. During this time, Susanne invited her to the Grey family estate twice, but Renee turned her down both times.Meanwhile, Annie, glowing ever since returning from Brookshire, no longer caused trouble for Renee. The peace was a relief.One morning, after another all-nighter, Renee—dark circles under her eyes—answered a call from Susanne.“Dinner at the Grey estate tonight,” Susanne said directly.“I’m not going. I’m busy,” Renee replied, brushing it off.“Michael’s the one inviting you,” Susanne added.“Got it.”Hanging up, Renee tried to go back to sleep but couldn’t settle. By evening, she reluctantly brought some fruit and headed to the Grey estate. She knew Michael wouldn’t care what she brought, so she didn’t bother spendin
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When Annie announced her pregnancy, Renee’s hands shook, and the bowl she was holding slipped from her grasp, crashing onto the table. The hot soup spilled all over her.The room fell silent, and everyone turned to look at her with a mix of disdain and mockery. After all, the last time this many people had gathered, it was to condemn her for allegedly drugging Carl to climb into his bed.Renee stood up quickly, grabbing some napkins to wipe herself down. “I’m sorry,” she said, her voice calm despite the heat of the stares around her.Michael glanced at her, displeasure evident in his tone. “Looking like that, how disgraceful!”It was a thinly veiled order for her to leave. Renee paused for a moment, understanding exactly why Michael had insisted she attend this dinner. The so-called “cleansing of bad luck” was aimed at her.Lowering her gaze, she nodded. “I understand. Please, enjoy your meal.”She picked up her bag and walked out of the dining room. The stares behind her felt li
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The music was replaced by intimate sounds.Renee froze, thinking she was hearing things, until she turned to see explicit footage playing on the screen.The woman was Annie, with... an athletic dark-skinned man.The man wasn't Connor!Or rather, not just Connor.The next clip showed a different man, a blonde model.In the minute-long montage, Renee couldn't keep track of how many different men appeared.In her peripheral vision, she saw Annie collapse in her white dress."Turn it off! Turn it off! It's all fake!" Annie screamed, her voice shaking.But the screen continued playing, revealing more shocking secrets.Annie was a serial plagiarist - her popular online designs were all stolen.The Simmons family had been exploiting their connection to Carl, taking profits while secretly investing in his competitors, with evidence of numerous bribes.The revelations destroyed the family's reputation completely.Yvette, previously so proud, fainted on the spot.On the red carpet
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The manager nodded: "Everything was done as you instructed."The man didn't respond, lighting a cigarette before murmuring through the thin smoke: "She looks best in red."...Two days later.Renee put on the champagne-colored bridesmaid dress. To avoid trouble from Annie, she only applied light foundation and lipstick before leaving.She didn't even check herself in a full-length mirror.Renee took a taxi directly to the city's most luxurious hotel.The hotel was filled with reporters and elite families usually only seen in the media.Such was the magnitude of Carl's wedding.Though Renee was a bridesmaid, Annie had excluded her from all wedding preparations.Annie's sole purpose was to torment her.Just before the ceremony, Renee reluctantly entered the preparation room.After all, Michael had ordered her to fulfill her role.The stylists were stunned when they saw Renee.The seemingly ordinary bridesmaid dress enhanced her natural grace and beauty, looking more like a
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Renee turned while adjusting her skirt, meeting Annie's shocked expression."Miss Simmons, how could you open the curtain without my permission? What if I was still changing?"Annie stared at Renee in the white dress, too jealous to speak.Though the style was simple, it made Renee look even more stunning.Even the boutique staff, used to seeing beautiful women, couldn't hide their amazement.Annie clutched the curtain, trying to maintain her smile, when she noticed the handprints on the mirror behind Renee.Her smile vanished completely, giving Renee a resentful look before saying sarcastically: "Renee's bridesmaid dress is so long, it could be mistaken for a simple wedding dress."Renee smiled lightly, knowing Annie would criticize whatever she wore.Seeing Michael's disapproving look, she quickly said: "This is my first time as a bridesmaid. I thought something plain would be appropriate. But if you think this looks like a wedding dress, you should choose instead. You're the
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Could she really be this kind?The attendant approached Renee: "Miss Lacey, this way please.""Okay."Renee put down her teacup and stood quickly, eager to escape the suffocating room....Inside the smaller fitting room.Through the heavy curtain, the attendant gestured dismissively at the rack: "Miss Lacey, please choose."Renee flipped through the options - all either bright red, purple, or neon colors, each with plunging necklines and open backs.Apparently all the brand's most outrageous designs were here.She asked patiently: "Are there any others?"The attendant turned away, pretending not to hear, rolling her eyes carelessly.Renee laughed inwardly - of course Annie wouldn't let her off easily.She said directly: "I won't wear any of these. If you don't bring different options, I'll show these to Mr. Grey senior and let him judge your taste as a high-end sales professional. What do you think he'll say about you trying to ruin his son's wedding?""You... wait here!"
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The bridal shop was the country's only boutique of a top international brand.Just viewing appointments normally required a year's wait.Of course, someone of Carl's status didn't need to wait.Inside the Louvre-like splendor, the manager had already cleared the store for their arrival."Mr. Grey senior, Mr. Grey, Mrs. Grey."The manager, ever perceptive, immediately used the new title seeing Annie on Carl's arm.Annie glanced shyly at Carl, seemingly waiting for him to confirm her status.Carl didn't acknowledge her, saying coldly instead: "I have an international video call tonight."Clearly meaning: don't waste time.The manager hesitated, instinctively looking at Annie.Annie paused briefly, then smiled graciously, reaching to fix his coat collar: "Don't tire yourself. I could have come alone. I'd rather you got some rest.""No need. Let's go."Carl spoke casually, handing his coat to Jackson before walking ahead.Annie's hand barely touched his coat hem before freezin
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After two weeks, her dedication and hard work became obvious, and her colleagues realized ignoring her was pointless.Gradually, everyone returned to their normal work routine.Until Annie reappeared.It was just two days before her wedding to Carl.She was dressed every bit the part of the Grey family's third wife, even her car and driver had been replaced with the Grey family's staff.She publicly blocked Renee's path, saying softly: "Renee, I want you to be my bridesmaid."Renee froze for a moment before pushing away her hand: "Sorry, I'm too busy. I can't be your bridesmaid.""Renee, I've explained to my fans that it was an accident. I don't blame you, and I don't want people thinking there's bad blood between us. Besides... your mother is part of the Grey family. Let's not make things difficult for them, okay?"Annie's seemingly understanding words were actually threats.Threatening her with online harassment, threatening her with Susanne.Renee laughed coldly: "No means
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Carl stopped responding. Just as Chris was about to put his phone down, a sketch appeared."How about this?"Chris wondered what had gotten into Carl, commissioning artwork in the middle of the night.Still, he patiently opened the image.One glance left him frozen in shock.Standing alone in the empty hospital corridor made it even more unnerving, sending chills down his spine.He quickened his pace while replying."Exactly the same.""I thought it was young Renee at first, but now I see the difference - those eyes are identical to yours!"Chris closed his office door, taking a sip of water to calm himself.He'd always thought dreams were just illusions, but now... he wasn't so sure."I understand."Carl went silent.Chris was too spooked to sleep all night....The sedative helped Renee sleep well, and she felt less exhausted when she woke.Seeing her mother pouring drinks by her bed, she sat up quickly and grabbed Susanne's arm."Mom, I recognize that doctor.""Whi
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Chris jumped to his feet."No! Your injuries just healed, and you've barely rested since returning from Brookshire. Your body can't take it!""Go home. I've already switched to night shift. I'll keep watch, and don't you have your own people here anyway?"He gave Carl a gentle push.Carl rubbed his temples, grunted in agreement, and left the office....Late that night.Carl sat in his study, hands on the armrests, letting a cigarette burn down between his fingers. Smoke veiled his expression.The recording from Wendy played repeatedly on his phone."...So you secretly want to marry Mr. Grey! Have a family of three! Would you want a daughter or son?""A daughter.""A daughter...""A daugh..."When he first heard this recording, Carl felt an inexplicable pain in his heart.Even now, after countless replays, the feeling remained.Listening to Renee's clear, cautious voice, he closed his eyes.As he drifted off, he - who rarely dreamed - found himself standing before a hou
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As the last of the drug entered the IV line, the doctor's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.But in the next moment, his eyes widened in disbelief. Before he could even turn around, he collapsed like a powerless robot.As the doctor fell, he revealed the man standing behind him.Handsome, with a deadly aura.Carl wiped his hands: "Take him away."Jackson effortlessly dragged the man out with one hand.Finally, the room fell silent.Carl sat by the bed, carefully peeling back the tape on Renee's hand. The needle had never pierced her skin - it was just for show.He caressed her hand, studying her pale, peaceful sleeping face. Something deep flickered in his eyes before he lowered his gaze, hiding all emotion.He only gripped her hand tighter.After a long silence, he left when his phone vibrated.Carl knocked and entered Chris's office.Chris was smoking. Seeing Carl, he smiled bitterly."Sorry, if it weren't for Connor, none of this would have happened. I'm arranging for him
