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Chapter 31: At the Griffins Industry

Back at the Abrams mansion, Nicole’s breath caught in her throat as her eyes landed on Ethan Caldwell. The last time she had seen him, he was a humble yet ambitious taxi driver with an easy smile and an entrepreneurial spirit.The same stranger who helped pay her hospital bills, saving her from the disgrace.He stood confident and sophisticated in his tailored suit, polished - a far cry from the man she remembered. Ethan flashed a warm smile as he stepped forward, extending a hand. "Congratulations, Nicole, the President of Griffins Industries, Mr. Abrams, made the right choice," he said, sincerity infused into his tone with a thread of pride.Nicole forced a weak smile, her mind racing. "Thank you, but…Ethan, how is this even possible? You're the CEO of Griffins Industries now? How did this happen?"Ethan chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "It's a long story, but I'll give you the short version.Nicole remembered that on one of their last conversations, Ethan had told her
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Chapter 32: Face-to-Face with the Past

Words drained from Taylor's mouth. He opened his lips to speak, but all he could still say was, “Nicole?”Nicole's heart was racing, but her face went cold with anger and simmering resentment. Her breath hitched in her throat as flashes of her past with Taylor came back in vivid detail, like a knife through her gut.It was as if a projector inside her head had been flipped on, replaying every single moment of pain and humiliation he had ever caused her. She saw herself as she once was: a young, hopeful woman, determined to make a marriage work against all odds.The sharp words his mother had hurled at her still echoed in her ears: accusations of being a gold digger, an opportunist. She remembered the cold indifference in Taylor's eyes as he aligned himself with his family against her, every single time.And then there was that night she lost everything. Her baby. The one chance she had at building a future she could call her own.It ached so intense inside her chest, her going back
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Chapter 33: The Fallout

Taylor stood at the head of the long, glass-paneled conference table, a presentation remote trembling ever so slightly in his hand. His tailored suit hugged his broad shoulders perfectly, yet it felt suffocating as beads of sweat formed along his brow. He had been the man who conquered boardrooms, sealed deals with not much more than his charisma and guile, but today was different. Today, Nicole's searing gaze from across the table shook his confidence in ways he never thought possible.The moment he spoke, his voice betrayed him-a slight crack that he promptly tried to cover with a cough. He fumbled through the slides now, his characteristic poise compromised by this deluge of memories. Nicole's unrelenting gaze was like looking into his mirror of memories, mirroring every failure, each hurtful word, all the humiliation he and his mother had subjected her to.His mind flashed to the tear-streaked face of the day she'd left his house for the last time. He tried to focus, looking a
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Chapter 34: Another Unexpected Encounter

Back in her office, Nicole sat at her desk, her hands clenched into fists as waves of anger coursed through her veins. Seeing Taylor again had ripped open old wounds she had thought were so well-healed. It all just came back and dragged her into the deepest corners of her mind.Her breathing grew heavier at the memory of her past-those moments when she was still pregnant, full of hope and anticipation for a life that was growing inside of her.She had been so ready to be a mother, to hold her child in her arms and shower it with all the love she'd never received. But he and his cruel, manipulative mother had taken it all away.They had stolen her child, her chance at motherhood. That day was etched in her memory like a scar that refused to fade.The humiliation, the pain, the grief-they all burned inside of her, feeding her resolve. She would never forgive Taylor or his mother. Not in this lifetime. One day, they would crawl to her on their hands and knees and beg for her forgivene
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Chapter 35: Shadows of the Past

Taylor burst into his mansion, panting heavily, his shirt clinging to his damp skin as though it carried the weight of his boiling rage. He slammed the entrance door behind him, its echo reverberating through the grand but lifeless home. The clock on the wall ticked a deafening 8:06 PM, but time felt irrelevant to the storm raging within him. He was breathing in sharp gasps, as if he had been running for hours, though the chase he had endured had far more to do with his mind than his body.Upstairs, his mother, stirred from her evening nap. She heard the commotion, threw on her robe, and padded downstairs, her face lined with concern.The dim light in the hall led her into Taylor's room; she came to a stop at his door, her heart bucking at the sound of breaking glass. She was just in time to see him hurl a framed picture against the wall, where it shattered into a hundred pieces. The photo of happier times now lay facedown in a sea of broken vases and overturned furniture."Taylo
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Chapter 36: Unfinished Business

It was a new day, sunlight peeking through the thin curtains of Sarah’s apartment. Her living room, still faintly smelling of Taylor’s cologne, felt heavy with the weight of last night. She sat at the edge of the couch, her phone buzzing loudly on the coffee table. It startled her. Looking at the screen, she saw the name: Mother-in-law.She’d saved Veronica’s phone number with that name the very day her friend Nicole was divorced. With their plans accomplished, she believed she was already Taylor’s wife.Her brows creased. Why is she calling me now?“Hello?” Sarah answered cautiously.“Sarah, have you seen Taylor?” Veronica’s voice was sharp, laced with a tone that left no room for deception.Sarah exhaled, brushing a hand through her hair. “Yes, mother, he was here last night,” she admitted.“And? What happened?” Veronica pressed.Sarah hesitated but chose her words carefully. “He… he wasn’t himself. Something’s eating him up, and he said he knows what to do… something about taking
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Chapter 37: The Clash of Titans

Veronica quickly straightened her posture, regaining her composure with practiced poise. Her sharp, commanding presence filled the office, her glare narrowing in on Nicole, who remained seated with a nonchalant expression.“I’m here to warn you, Nicole, or whatever name you go by now,” Veronica said, her voice low and threatening. “Whoever is behind the trouble you’re stirring for my son, you better put an end to it, immediately. Or you’ll have me to contend with.”For a brief second, silence consumed the room. Nicole’s lips curled upward in the faintest of smiles, and then, without warning, she burst into laughter. It wasn’t forced or faint; it was loud, sharp, and echoing. The sound sliced through the tense air like a blade.Veronica blinked, her fury momentarily stilled as she stood there, stiff and dumbfounded. Her brow furrowed deeper as she watched Nicole. What on earth was so amusing? She didn’t dare ask, but her growing irritation was written all over her face.Nicole fina
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Chapter 38: An Unexpected Return

The Abrams mansion’s living room was a haven of warmth and light. The television hummed softly, playing an old movie, as laughter and calm chatter filled the air. Bella sat cross-legged on the carpet, engrossed in the scene, while Nicole leaned back against the couch, half-watching and half-lost in thought. The matriarch of the house, Leo’s grandmother, rested comfortably in her chair, a faint, peaceful smile on her wrinkled face.Then, without warning, the entrance door swung open.All heads turned, startled, only for their expressions to shift into joy and relief when Leo stepped in. His tall frame filled the doorway, a suitcase clutched in one hand, and his signature grin stretched across his face. The stress of his long business trip to Singapore hadn’t dulled his natural charm.“Leo!” Bella’s voice broke the silence, bright and ecstatic.Before he could say a word, Bella had launched herself at him, wrapping her arms around him tightly. Leo chuckled as he steadied himself, p
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Chapter 39: Unwelcomed Surprises

Sarah’s phone buzzed, its vibrations breaking the peaceful hum of her quiet afternoon.She glanced at the screen and froze slightly.Mom.With a sigh, she picked up.“Hi, Mom,” she said, trying to sound cheery.“Sarah.” Her mother’s tone was sharp and concerned. “What is it I’m hearing about Nicole’s divorce? And why on earth are people saying you have something to do with it?”Though her heart skipped a beat, Sarah kept her voice level. "What? Nicole's divorce? I... I just heard about it recently myself. You know how gossip spreads around. I'm just as shocked as you are, mom."The voice at the other end of the phone line was silent, and for a moment, Sarah hoped her mother would give up.But then it returned. "Don't lie to me, Sarah. I raised you better than that.""I am not lying, Mom!" she lied, the defensiveness leeching into her tone. "Why should I be involved in Nicole's marriage? It's not my business.""Then why are they mentioning your name?" her mother retorted.Sarah clenche
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Chapter 40: One Down, Two Remaining

Sarah stood frozen for what felt like an eternity, Nicole’s piercing gaze still searing into her even as the conversation around the room carried on. It was only Mr. Henley’s voice, tight with concern, that jolted her back to reality.“Sarah? Are you okay?”Sarah blinked hard, inhaling deeply to steady herself.The conference room seemed to close in on her, the soft murmurs of executives blending into a hum of static. Her palms were clammy, her heart pounding in her chest. Nicole’s presence felt like a cruel hallucination, but she couldn’t falter now.“I’m fine,” Sarah said quickly, forcing a tight smile. “Sorry, just… caught off guard.”Mr. Henley raised a dubious eyebrow, but there wasn't time for any further questions.The Griffins Industries team was waiting, and Nicole, seated at the center like a queen on her throne, stared at her with icy amusement."Let's begin," Nicole said smoothly, gesturing to the room.Sarah swallowed her unease and took her place at the front of the co
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