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The rest of the drive was dead silent.Over an hour later, they finally pulled into Cloudport."Stop the car," Amelia said, all ice. "I'm getting out here. Gotta head to the set."Zayn opened the door but glanced back at her. "The car's for you. I'll walk. Grady, take her to the studio.""Yes, sir," Grady replied with a nod.Just as Zayn stepped onto the curb, he paused, turning to Amelia. "By the way, I don't have a place here yet. I'll grab one in a couple of days, then you can move in.""Who says I wanna live with you?" she scoffed, her eyes as frosty as her tone. "Grady, drive." She sped off without looking back.Zayn just shrugged. If the Arden family head hadn't ordered them to live together, he wouldn't have bothered asking.'Girls,' he thought, smirking. 'The prettier they are, the more chaos they bring.'Zayn pulled out his phone to call Momo, but before he could, it started buzzing."Zayn!" A familiar, hyped-up voice shouted. "Three months trekking through the wilds
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David's face darkened. "Enough! Stop talking about it! My contacts at Goldmark said they're pissed at us. Apparently, the owner himself called the shots on this one.""But why? We didn't do anything wrong..." Sharon practically jumped out of her seat, looking crushed. "My beachfront villa..." Without that contract, her dream of a luxury beach mansion was slipping away.David looked at her, half-irritated, half-disbelieving. "That's your big concern right now?"She whipped around, scowling. "Why are you snapping at me? If you're so smart, go get the contract back from Goldmark!" She jabbed a finger at him.David's retort faded. He didn't have the power to change Goldmark's mind. Maybe he had some sway in Cloudport thanks to BeechCorp, but to Goldmark Holdings, he was a nobody. Goldmark was on a whole different level—even above Cloudport's Big Four.Suddenly, Sharon's eyes lit up as she turned to Yvonne. "Yvonne, I heard Goldmark's big boss has a thing for beautiful women. Maybe you
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"Mr. Beech, Mrs. Beech, good to see you both," Eric greeted, flashing a friendly smile.Dressed in a sharp white suit, he looked effortlessly stylish, like he belonged on a magazine cover. Walking down the street, he'd easily turn heads—attention he clearly enjoyed."Eric, you're here!" Sharon stood quickly, linking her arm with his. "Please, help Yvonne figure something out. She's been so stressed over that contract.""The hundred-million-dollar deal, right?" Eric asked.Sharon nodded eagerly. "Yes! Losing it has been a huge hit for us."Yvonne shot Sharon a look. "Mom, I can handle this myself. You don't need to keep pulling Eric in."Though she and Eric were set to marry, Yvonne had her pride.Back when she married Zayn, she'd gone to study at a top business school in the U.S., determined to make a name for herself. What she didn't know was that, without Zayn's quiet support, she never would've set foot in Harvard, no matter how hard she tried.Eric stepped closer, brushing
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Sharon and David beamed with satisfaction, their admiration for Eric growing even more."Eric, you're so good to me," Yvonne said, her voice a little shaky, eyes glistening. "Think you could set up a time for me to meet her? I know I could convince her to invest in BeechCorp."Eric brushed a hand through her hair, smiling softly. "Come on, who else would I do this for? You're gonna be my wife, the woman I love most. And I've already set it up—we're meeting her tonight.""Tonight? Already?" Yvonne's eyes went wide with surprise."The sooner, the better, right?" Eric grinned. "I actually called her before I came here. She's in.""That's amazing!" Yvonne beamed. "I'll go grab the latest company plans. I won't let you down.""You won't," Eric said, giving her an encouraging smile. "The woman I love could never disappoint me. Go get 'em."Nearby, Sharon and David exchanged pleased looks. Having Eric as a future son-in-law was almost too good to be true—a guy with serious connections
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A flicker of sadness crossed Amelia's face. "No... I don't even know his name.""What?" Alice's jaw dropped. She knew Amelia was hung up on this mystery guy, but not that she didn't even know his name.Amelia let out a soft, bitter laugh. "Forget it. Let's talk about something else.""So, did you decide on a job yet?" Amelia asked, shifting the subject.Alice nodded. "Yep. I just took a position as the executive assistant to the chairman of a brand-new investment firm in Cloudport. Annual salary? $120,000.""Whoa, that's amazing!" Amelia said, genuinely impressed. "Not many people score a job like that right after coming back to Khelmoria."Alice's eyes sparkled with excitement. "The company's new, but it's got solid backing and huge potential. I'm all in—going to give it everything and really make a name for myself. You know me; being an assistant isn't the endgame."Amelia nodded with a smile. "Of course. With your talent, you'll climb the ladder in no time.""Enough about wo
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Johnny's face tightened in frustration. He'd dealt with plenty of entitled customers before, but Eric was on a whole new level of obnoxious. Trying not to grit his teeth, he instructed the staff to run the Porsche's license plate."No wonder he's so full of himself—He's a Baston."Of course. The Bastons were one of Cloudport's Big Four—big money, big egos, big headaches. Johnny wasn't scared of them exactly, but the restaurant didn't need bad press because some rich kid decided to park like an idiot."Mr. Webb, we gotta do something," one of the security guards said, looking stressed. "We've got, like, five complaints already. People are threatening to leave. If we can't handle a parking spot, why would they trust us with their dinner?"Johnny was about to answer when two figures strolled up behind him."Yo, Johnny, whose car's playing roadblock out front?"Johnny turned and instantly felt a wave of relief. It was him.Standing there was a guy built like a linebacker who somehow
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Johnny's jaw dropped. "...Wait, what?"Xander cracked up. "Momo, I gotta say, you really know how to make a statement! So, Johnny—smash it, then torch it. Make sure there's nothing left but ashes."Johnny forced a weak grin. "Uh... on it." As he walked away, he couldn't help but think, 'These two are completely nuts...'Meanwhile, Momo and Xander headed inside. She nudged him. "By the way, when's Sage supposed to get here? Please tell me he's not bailing on us again."Xander snorted. "He better show, or he's out of the buddy circle. Dude's been off the grid for two years—no texts, nothing. I was about to check obituaries, thinking he'd finally bit the dust."Despite his words, there was a hint of warmth in Xander's voice. But before he could say more, something cold pressed into his side. He glanced down to find a scalpel poking into his waist.A voice behind him drawled, "Talking trash about me already, huh? Real classy, Xander."Xander turned and his face lit up when he saw hi
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"I can get you a green card if you want," Eric offered.Yvonne shook her head. "No, Eric. I'd rather stay here and build my career in Khelmoria."Eric shrugged. "Fine, if that's what you want. I'll stick around too. But when you're done with this place, the States will be waiting.""Mmm." Yvonne murmured, her attention suddenly shifting toward the entrance. Her expression tightened."What's up?" Eric asked, following her gaze. He spotted Zayn walking in. "What's he doing here?"Yvonne's eyes narrowed. "Probably followed us."She got up and confronted him. "Zayn, are you tailing me?"Zayn blinked, surprised. "Tailing you? No. I'm just here for dinner—trust me, I've got better things to do than follow you."Unfazed by his denial, Yvonne smirked. "Sure. You're nothing if not stubborn."Before Zayn could even get a word in, Yvonne went on, "Let me guess: things aren't going so hot with that actress wife of yours, so now you're here to beg me to take you back? Regretting everything
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Alice looked at Amelia, momentarily speechless, then let out a long sigh. "Amelia, do you have any idea who the chairman of my new company is?"Amelia blinked, then her eyes widened as she slapped a hand over her mouth. "Wait—no way. You joined BlueWave Capital?"Of course, Amelia already knew. She'd been there when Zayn was appointed chairman by Edward.Alice's face fell. "Hold up. You knew Zayn was running BlueWave Capital, and you didn't think to warn me?!" Her voice cracked. "Do you even realize how bad I embarrassed myself? Amelia, I can't believe you let me walk in there clueless!"Meanwhile, just outside the suite, Yvonne was anxiously watching Eric's phone like it held her future."Eric, I'm so nervous," she said, taking a deep breath and pressing her hands together. "Do you think the BlueWave Capital chairman will even meet with us? I swear, my heart feels like it's about to explode."Eric kept a cool exterior, but even he felt a bit of tension creeping in. Sure, he'd de
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"Yeah... but how did you know?" Alice asked, surprised."Meeting up to talk about a project?" Zayn pressed.Alice's eyes flickered as she took in his tone. "Yeah, actually. Eric used to be a junior associate when I worked on Wall Street. When he heard I joined BlueWave Capital, he reached out, saying his girlfriend had some project she wanted to pitch. All I agreed to was a meeting—nothing else."Alice, sharp as ever, picked up on a little tension in Zayn's voice.Zayn went quiet, his face hardening. Eric's girlfriend... that'd be Yvonne. With BeechCorp scrambling after losing a hundred-million-dollar deal with Goldmark, it made sense they'd be hunting for new investors—especially from BlueWave Capital.If he and Yvonne were still together, Zayn thought, he'd probably give her whatever support she wanted. A hundred-million-dollar investment? All she'd need to do was ask. But that ship had definitely sailed.He snapped out of it and turned back to Alice. "So, what's on the schedul
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"Huh?"Alice glanced at the caller ID, and her smug look faltered into surprise. "It's... my boss calling. I, uh, need to step out for a moment."Without waiting for anyone to respond, she ducked out of the suite.Zayn didn't think much of it and waited till the one on the other end picked up the call. A gentle, professional voice came through the receiver. "Boss, how can I assist you?"Wait... something about that voice sounded oddly familiar. And it was coming from just outside the door.Momo, Xander, and Sage exchanged looks as the realization hit, then burst into laughter."Zayn, no way—is that her?""This is like something straight out of a sitcom!""Oh, this is too good! I can't believe we're about to watch her slap herself three times. Kinda feel bad for her... but not really!"Outside, Alice stood at attention, confused by the sudden laughter coming through the phone."Boss, where are you? It sounds... noisy over there."Zayn chuckled. "Alice, where are you right now
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Inside Suite 6, Alice hit her limit. "That's it! I'm done. If that useless excuse for a man won't show up, I'll drag him here myself. You invited him to dinner, and what does he do? Runs off to party! Seriously, how can anyone be this irresponsible and still breathe?"Before Amelia could get a word in, Alice stormed out, seething.Meanwhile, in the Royal Suite, Zayn and his crew were wrapping up their second bottle when Alice barged in like a hurricane. Everyone froze mid-laugh."Uh, can we help you?" Momo asked.Alice didn't even glance her way. She stomped right up to Zayn, eyes blazing, grabbed an empty bottle, and smashed it on the floor.Zayn blinked at her, looking confused. "Yeah, I think you've got the wrong guy."Across the table, Xander leaned back, smirking. "Zayn, what's the story here? Old flame? Secret lover? Spill."Alice turned her death stare on him. "Say one more word, and I'll staple your lips shut.""Ooh, fiery!" Xander's grin stretched wider. "Lucky for you
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As Zayn stepped into the Royal Suite, the swankiest room at Empire Dine, Xander, Sage, and Momo shot to their feet."Zayn!"Sage's eyes glistened, and he closed the gap in seconds, pulling Zayn into a fierce hug.Zayn gave a small, almost shy smile, his hand landing firmly on Sage's shoulder. "Glad to see you again."Xander smirked from his spot. "Seriously, you two? This is getting a little sappy."Momo shot him a glare. "Oh, please. Like you weren't just hugging Sage outside the restaurant like your life depended on it."Xander rubbed the back of his neck, laughing. "Alright, alright. Don't blow up my spot, Momo. Let's sit down already, huh?"They dropped into their seats, a pair of premium Blue Ridge Reserve bottles in front of each of them. Behind them, the cabinet gleamed, stocked with over twenty bottles of the same rare fifty-year vintage—each one worth a cool $3,000, and nearly impossible to find.Xander raised his glass with a grin. "Alright, tonight it's three bottles
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"I can get you a green card if you want," Eric offered.Yvonne shook her head. "No, Eric. I'd rather stay here and build my career in Khelmoria."Eric shrugged. "Fine, if that's what you want. I'll stick around too. But when you're done with this place, the States will be waiting.""Mmm." Yvonne murmured, her attention suddenly shifting toward the entrance. Her expression tightened."What's up?" Eric asked, following her gaze. He spotted Zayn walking in. "What's he doing here?"Yvonne's eyes narrowed. "Probably followed us."She got up and confronted him. "Zayn, are you tailing me?"Zayn blinked, surprised. "Tailing you? No. I'm just here for dinner—trust me, I've got better things to do than follow you."Unfazed by his denial, Yvonne smirked. "Sure. You're nothing if not stubborn."Before Zayn could even get a word in, Yvonne went on, "Let me guess: things aren't going so hot with that actress wife of yours, so now you're here to beg me to take you back? Regretting everything
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Johnny's jaw dropped. "...Wait, what?"Xander cracked up. "Momo, I gotta say, you really know how to make a statement! So, Johnny—smash it, then torch it. Make sure there's nothing left but ashes."Johnny forced a weak grin. "Uh... on it." As he walked away, he couldn't help but think, 'These two are completely nuts...'Meanwhile, Momo and Xander headed inside. She nudged him. "By the way, when's Sage supposed to get here? Please tell me he's not bailing on us again."Xander snorted. "He better show, or he's out of the buddy circle. Dude's been off the grid for two years—no texts, nothing. I was about to check obituaries, thinking he'd finally bit the dust."Despite his words, there was a hint of warmth in Xander's voice. But before he could say more, something cold pressed into his side. He glanced down to find a scalpel poking into his waist.A voice behind him drawled, "Talking trash about me already, huh? Real classy, Xander."Xander turned and his face lit up when he saw hi
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Johnny's face tightened in frustration. He'd dealt with plenty of entitled customers before, but Eric was on a whole new level of obnoxious. Trying not to grit his teeth, he instructed the staff to run the Porsche's license plate."No wonder he's so full of himself—He's a Baston."Of course. The Bastons were one of Cloudport's Big Four—big money, big egos, big headaches. Johnny wasn't scared of them exactly, but the restaurant didn't need bad press because some rich kid decided to park like an idiot."Mr. Webb, we gotta do something," one of the security guards said, looking stressed. "We've got, like, five complaints already. People are threatening to leave. If we can't handle a parking spot, why would they trust us with their dinner?"Johnny was about to answer when two figures strolled up behind him."Yo, Johnny, whose car's playing roadblock out front?"Johnny turned and instantly felt a wave of relief. It was him.Standing there was a guy built like a linebacker who somehow
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A flicker of sadness crossed Amelia's face. "No... I don't even know his name.""What?" Alice's jaw dropped. She knew Amelia was hung up on this mystery guy, but not that she didn't even know his name.Amelia let out a soft, bitter laugh. "Forget it. Let's talk about something else.""So, did you decide on a job yet?" Amelia asked, shifting the subject.Alice nodded. "Yep. I just took a position as the executive assistant to the chairman of a brand-new investment firm in Cloudport. Annual salary? $120,000.""Whoa, that's amazing!" Amelia said, genuinely impressed. "Not many people score a job like that right after coming back to Khelmoria."Alice's eyes sparkled with excitement. "The company's new, but it's got solid backing and huge potential. I'm all in—going to give it everything and really make a name for myself. You know me; being an assistant isn't the endgame."Amelia nodded with a smile. "Of course. With your talent, you'll climb the ladder in no time.""Enough about wo
