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Chapter 81 Smart people

“Get out?” I echoed, my voice laced with disbelief. “What do you mean, get out? Out where? Go where?”The dark night pressed against the windows, and I could feel the cold seeping into the car even though I was wrapped in a quilt. My night dress—short, silky, and wholly inappropriate for the situation—clung to me.“It’s pitch black outside, and you want me to walk out there like this?”James leaned back in his seat, his expression as cold as the night air. “Then maybe you should apologize,” he said simply as if it were the most reasonable thing in the world.I blinked, incredulous. “Apologize?”“Yes,” he said with an almost bored indifference. “Maybe if you apologize, you can stay in this warm, dry car. Otherwise, you can step out into the rain.”Rain. That’s when I noticed the faint pitter-patter against the windshield. He glanced out the window and added nonchalantly,“I think it’s starting to get heavier.”I could feel my blood boiling, anger rising in me like a wave. I stared at h
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Chapter 82 Ready To Apologize

JamesI had just returned to the Mansion. On my desk lay a thick file detailing Duan Kun’s crimes—pages filled with accounts of his abuse, both coercive and violent. The sheer scale of it turned my stomach, and I could barely stomach the thought of what could’ve happened if Zelda hadn’t escaped him that night.The room felt heavy with my anger as I read on, each detail stoking the fire of my rage. I was lost in it until the vibration of my phone broke through the tension.Her name on the screen immediately drew my focus. She’d unblocked me and sent a message, asking to meet. My grip on the anger loosened slightly as I read her words, and for the first time in hours, the icy edge in my chest dulled.Without hesitation, I threw the file into the trash and turned to Lei, who stood silently nearby.“Make sure Duan Kun pays,” I said firmly. “Leave him alive, but make him wish he weren’t.”Lei bowed slightly, his acknowledgement silent but resolute, before leaving to carry out my orders.Se
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Chapter 83 Where Did You Get The Money

I sat alone in the café downstairs, my mind swirling. The lawyer I had hired had fled as soon as he realized that my opponent was James Ferguson. He had seen the name, and panic took over him, so now I was left waiting, alone.I glanced at the time—soon, I had to head to the fashion design studio for practice, but all I could focus on was getting this divorce agreement signed. Today. It had to happen today.But just as I tried to calm my nerves, I felt a shift in the atmosphere. It was as if someone’s gaze was pinning me in place. When I raised my eyes, I saw him—James—striding toward me with that familiar cold aura around him. A chill seemed to follow him wherever he went, and as he came closer, the air seemed to freeze.Before I could even react, he grabbed my wrist, yanking me out of the chair. My heart raced, panic setting in as he pulled me toward the door. His pace was unrelenting, the sharpness in his movements sending waves of unease through me. I stumbled, my thighs colliding
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Chapter 84 How It Ended

When I heard the voice outside and realized it was Susan Wenger, I felt an unexpected wave of relief. The tension in the car wasn’t mine to bear anymore—it was James’s.Leaning closer to him, I whispered mockingly, “Don’t even think about letting go now. If she gets upset and something happens to her baby, don’t expect me to take the blame.”His grip on my waist tightened briefly, a silent warning, but he let go shortly after. The haste with which he distanced himself only made the moment more uncomfortable.A bitter laugh escaped me, and without thinking, I reached for the car window button. If he wanted to keep up appearances so badly, why not let her see everything?Before I could press it, his hand shot out and grabbed mine, his tone cutting through the tension.“Stop playing games. Get off. Now.”The coldness of his words stung, but I bit back my reaction and moved off him towy the passenger seat, my face burning with suppressed anger. The window rolled down just as I settled in,
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Chapter 85 Whats happening

SusanWhen James glanced at the invitations and gave a curt nod, I felt a momentary sense of relief. He didn’t outright refuse."Anything else?" he asked, his tone cold and distant. His indifference stung, but I forced myself to keep my composure, biting my lip and softening my gaze to look as pitiful as possible."I'm going to take endorsement photos later," I said, my voice deliberately timid. "This is my first endorsement. Can you come with me?"I watched his face carefully, hoping for even a flicker of warmth. Instead, he seemed distracted, almost annoyed. Yet, when he nodded and said,"Okay, I have a meeting later," I felt a rush of triumph.He agreed. That was all that mattered."Then I won't bother you anymore," I said with a gentle smile. "See you in the afternoon."I left his office, keeping my smile intact until I reached the car. As soon as I sat down, frustration boiled over, and I slammed my bag onto the seat beside me."What's wrong?" my assistant, asked, concern evident
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Chapter 86 The deal

The moment James's voice came through the phone, sharp and commanding, my chest tightened."Zelda Liamson," he said, his tone filled with disdain, "if you regret the divorce, move back to the Mansion now and admit your mistake. I'll pretend I never signed the divorce agreement. Stop calling and saying inexplicable things."I felt a weight lift slightly from my chest. His reaction meant he hadn't gone back on his word—he'd signed the agreement. Relieved but determined, I took a steadying breath and replied calmly,"You won’t regret it. Mr. Ferguson, you’re overthinking things. I’ll raise the 30 million as soon as possible, and I won’t bother you anymore."With that, I ended the call, my hands shaking ever so slightly. I could feel the lingering tension in his voice, a reminder of the control he once held. But now, that Chapter was closing.*******JamesI sat back in my chair, my jaw clenched as I replayed the conversation in my mind. The audacity of her. Susan thought she could manipu
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Chapter 87 The Juy Contract

JamesI walked out of the conference room, my head still buzzing with numbers and projections from the annual plan. Mr. Liu approached me, visibly uneasy. His words spilt out quickly, explaining the situation with the endorsement and the original dancer for the game.I raised an eyebrow at his hesitation. It was obvious to anyone with a functioning brain that the original choreography was crucial to the game’s success. Yet here he was, pushing Susan Wenger into a role she clearly wasn't fit for."The smooth and beautiful movements of game characters are key factors affecting the game's visuals. Do I need to remind you of the importance of the original dance?" My tone was sharp, cutting through his excuses. "Can the original dancers be easily replaced?"Mr. Liu visibly deflated, but at least he seemed relieved I wasn’t about to ruin a good thing for personal reasons.“The original dancers are in the capture room now,” he offered. “Would you like to observe their performance, Mr. Fergus
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Chapter 88 The replacement

ZeldaThe next day started off fine, but as usual, trouble came knocking—or in this case, ringing. The phone beside me buzzed relentlessly, disrupting my dance practice. I sighed, wiping the sweat from my face. The caller ID flashed Hellen Ferguson, and my stomach twisted.She wasn’t my mother-in-law anymore; in my heart, that tie had been severed the moment James and I signed the divorce agreement. But her persistence made it impossible to ignore. Resigned, I picked up the phone."Zelda, come to Ferguson's residence right now and take your mother away!" Hellen's voice crackled with anger, sharp and commanding, leaving no room for a response.Before I could ask what was going on, she hung up.I arrived at Fuyuan as quickly as I could. The air was thick with tension the moment I stepped inside. Hellen sat stiffly on the sofa, her face like a thundercloud, while Susan Wenger whispered something to her, a picture-perfect image of false innocence.Seeing them together was like watching a
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Chapter 89 The Chaos

The scene was chaos, yet I could barely feel the world around me. My hands trembled, my heart heavy with years of suppressed frustration and pain. Glady Liamson, my so-called mother, was sprawled on the ground wailing like a wounded animal.Her words, as cutting as ever, echoed in my ears, but I refused to let them control me anymore.“Zelda, you must stand up for me! Look at how they’re treating me! Locking me up like a criminal—your own mother! You’re the mistress of this family. If you don’t take charge now, how will anyone respect you in the future?” she cried, her voice grating and relentless.I didn’t even respond. My eyes burned with the sting of tears I refused to shed as I turned sharply and made for the door.“Zelda!” She caught my arm, her grip surprisingly strong for someone so quick to play the victim. “I’m talking to you! Are you mute now?”I yanked my arm free with more force than necessary, sending her stumbling backwards. When she landed in the grass, she immediately
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Chapter 90 Feel It

I could hear his voice, that familiar, grating tone, and for a moment, I wondered if I was imagining it. There was no way he was here—not now, not after everything. He should be with Susan, shouldn’t he? Yet, there he was, standing above me, his voice cutting through the silence like a blade."Zelda Liamson! You were the one showing off just now, why are you pretending to be weak and pitiful in front of me now?"The anger in his voice should have ignited something inside me, but instead, all I could feel was an overwhelming numbness. I didn’t want his concern. I didn’t want him to see me like this. I couldn’t afford to be this weak.I barely registered his presence before I felt his hand reaching for my face. Something inside me snapped, and I instinctively pushed his hand away, trying to push him out of my space.The sound of his palm smacking against the air was a harsh reminder of how much had changed between us.“Go away! It's none of your business!” I tried to push him out of my
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