Chapter: Chapter 148 : How we do itMrs Torres' eyes were still widened, frozen in the moment “Now you’re talking… now you’re damn well talking,” she muttered, swinging the door open all the way. A sly smile crept across her face as she looked Aditi up and down, this time with interest instead of disgust. “What’s the take?” she asked, stepping aside. “When should I drop my account number?” “I’ll send it as soon as we finalize the agreement,” Aditi replied smoothly. “I’m down for everything,” Mrs. Torres grinned, “as long as I’m getting my cake and eating it too.” Mrs. Torres stepped aside, letting Aditi in. The door clicked shut behind them. “Sit,” the older woman gestured toward a worn-out couch, then crossed her arms. “Now talk. Ten times the offer,and I still keep the land? You better not be bluffing.” Aditi placed her bag down carefully and met her eyes. “I never bluff, ma’am. But it comes with conditions.” Mrs. Torres narrowed her eyes. “Figures. What kind of conditions?” “You delay the court. Don’t s
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Chapter: Chapter 147 : Off LimitsAditi had been sitting behind her home laptop for hours, yet barely anything moved on the screen. Her eyes weren’t truly reading anymore, they were just staring.. On her desk lay the same land case file she had picked up earlier in the afternoon, the edges already soft from how often she’d flipped through the pages. She reached for it again, her fingers brushed over the bold titles and highlighted clauses as if hoping they’d somehow read differently this time. Her gaze shifted back to the land deed scanned on her screen. She tilted her head slightly, narrowed her eyes and sighed. As if she were caught doing something she shouldn't, the soft sound of approaching footsteps made her jolt. In one swift move, she changed the tab on her laptop and hurriedly gathered the documents, shoving them under another file. A knock followed. Then Liam stepped inside. “Oh… I thought you were asleep. I saw the light on and came to check,” he said, eyeing her curiously. Aditi looked up, clearly star
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Chapter: Chapter 146 : Legal Case“Oh really, darling?” Natalie said warmly as she walked to the dining table, watching Isabella help arrange the dishes. “I might fail,” Isabella murmured as she placed a plate down. Just then, Mom Kiara walked in, taking a bowl from Natalie’s hands. “Not at all,” she said gently. “Remember, you were top of your class when we lived in Canada. Do you need me to remind you just how intelligent you are?” Natalie chuckled softly and nodded. “I’ve been trying to tell her,” she said, placing the cutlery down and finally taking a seat at the table. “She just needs to believe it too.” They all settled down at the table. Natalie gently served food onto Isabella’s plate before helping herself. “Oh… the last time I went to the mall, I thought I saw that friend of yours,” Mom Kiara said, snapping her fingers as she tried to remember. “You know, the one who helped with…ooh, what’s her name again?” Natalie tilted her head. “Hmm… you mean Alliah?” “No, no… not her. Oh, never mind,” Mom Ki
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Chapter: Chapter 145 : Someone I know 2Liam stepped quietly into the hospital room, checking on the patient they had operated on just a week ago, a difficult brain surgery, one that had left the whole team tense for days. But now, the man was awake and stable. Outside the room, the patient’s wife stood up the moment she saw Liam step out. “Doctor… thank you, sir. I owe you everything,” the woman said, tears welling in her eyes. Liam gave a warm, assuring smile. “I’m just glad our hospital could do that for your husband. He’s strong. He pulled through because he fought, and your support means everything.” The woman sniffled, covering her mouth with her hand. “God bless you, Doctor.” Just then, a nurse approached with a clipboard in hand. “Mrs. Natalie A….” she paused to glance down again, “Mrs. Natalie Adams, please. Can you come with me for your follow-up?” “Oh yes,” the woman nodded. “I’ll be right there,” she said to the nurse, before turning back to Liam. “Thank you again, Doctor,” she added, shaking his hand with
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Chapter: Chapter 144 : Someone I know“Ohh… please wrap all these fresh grapes and blueberries for me,” Mom Kiara said, standing beside the fruit section in the mall, before moving on to the bananas and picking a few into her cart. “While you wrap those, I’ll go check the vegetables,”She said pulling her cart away… As she made her way down the aisle, her eyes caught a woman who had just finished picking some greens into her cart. The lady raised her head briefly as she turned to leave, and something about her face made Mom Kiara slow down. “She looks… familiar,” she muttered to herself, squinting slightly. “Maybe I should say hi… just in case.” Without thinking twice, she picked up her pace, rolling her cart faster as she called out, “Miss? Miss?” But the woman answered a phone call right at that moment and stopped walking. Mom Kiara hesitated. “Maybe I’m wrong,” she said under her breath. “Could’ve been someone else.” Just as she was about to turn back, the woman shifted and turned around, still holding the phone
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Chapter: Chapter 143 : The movie man“Are you going to the school today?” the man asked Mr. Whimper, who walked slowly in the room with his hands folded behind his back.“Of course, I will,” Mr Whimper replied with a smirk. “Winning a child’s heart is winning a mother’s heart.”The man nodded approvingly.“Gradually... slowly,” Mr Whimper continued, “Natalie will come to understand why I’m the shadow she should’ve never forgotten. I’ve stayed alive all these years…just so she can live. Every man she ever chose over me?” He gave a chilling smile. “They’ve all ended in funerals.”“She’ll soon realize the universe isn’t kind without reason,” the man added.“Exactly,” Mr. Whimper said.“But you’re not showing yourself yet?”“Yes, ” he said “She doesn’t need to see me. She’ll only feel me…my presence, my silence, and my reach.”….……..“Don’t you think that was a bit too harsh?” Liam asked as he held Clara’s hand while they descended the stairs.“Harsh?” Clara raised an eyebrow. “Father, are you on my side or the bully’s?”“W
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Chapter: Chapter 86 : Baby Daddy's BSCeleste Novarro’s birthday party had been going strong for over five hours. Guests moved around, laughing and chatting as music played and drinks flowed through the glamorous house.She descended the grand staircase in a shimmering silver dress, a glass of champagne in hand and a confident smile on her face.As she reached the last step, a friend approached her, Anuska, her fashion buddy, with her boyfriend Leo right beside her.“Happy birthday, Celeste,” Anuska beamed, leaning in to kiss her on both cheeks. Leo grinned and added, “Looking stunning as always.” Celeste let out a soft laugh, “Thank you both. Make sure you enjoy yourselves tonight, no excuses to party hard.” “Already are!” Anuska said, looping her arm through Leo’s as they headed off toward the open bar.Celeste continued forward, weaving through her guests with grace, when she spotted her usual girls near the centre of the room.“Do you think Rafael’s going to show up?” one of them asked, leaning in curiously as Cele
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Chapter: Chapter 85 : Baby Daddy's Jealousy "You should count yourself lucky today," Diego said with a smirk as the car came to a stop. "Coming with me to an event like this? That’s a big deal." He stepped out, straightening his suit. Diana followed closely behind, smiling boldly as camera flashes lit up her face. The charity fundraising program was in full swing. The entrance buzzed with business leaders, politicians, designers, and media, all eager to be seen. Diego circled around the car and held out his arm. Diana took it without hesitation. "This is your world now," he whispered with quiet pride as they stepped onto the carpet together. As they walked inside, a familiar face stepped forward. “Diego Mondragon,” the man said with a smile. Diego’s expression lifted. “Antonio! I didn’t know you’ve been back” “I’ve been back for a while,” Antonio replied. “Should’ve given you a call.” His eyes shifted to Diana. “I see you brought your plus one.” Diego smirked. “A man must not live on bread alone.” The comment made D
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Chapter: Chapter 84 : A man's bestfriendThe maid walked slowly, her head bowed. She knew this could be the day she met her maker or landed in critical care.As soon as she stepped out and the door clicked shut behind her, Diego’s eyes locked. Without a word, he grabbed her wrist and dragged her downstairs. When they reached the bottom, he yanked her so hard her back hit the floor with a sickening thud.“I gave a clear order,” Diego said stepping closer. “No one is to mention her in this house, especially not around my son.”He took a step closer, fury simmering in his voice. “Or have you been paid to manipulate my boy? Is that it?”“I…I was only trying” the maid began, her voice shaking.“Shut up!” Diego snarled. “You fool. You traitor. I should’ve finished you off four years ago when you helped her escape.”The maid sat there, too terrified to speak again.“Guards! Guards!” Diego suddenly roared, his voice thundering through the hall.The guards rushed in at the sound of Diego’s voice.“Get rid of this one,” he growled,
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Chapter: Chapter 83 : Stolen momentIt had been three days since the court’s final ruling, but the pain in Thersa’s heart hadn’t eased , not even a little. It still sat heavy in her chest, like a wound that refused to close. As if losing custody wasn’t enough, the media had only made it worse, swallowing Diego Mondragon’s lies like honey and painting her as the unstable, unfit mother who had lost her grip on reality.Every headline felt like a slap. “Businesswoman’s Outburst Confirms Mental Health Concerns,” “Diego Mondragon Wins Custody Battle-Protects Son from Scandal.”She couldn’t walk down the street without stares. Couldn’t open her phone without another cruel article, another comment questioning her worth as a mother.Thersa sat curled up on the couch in Rafael’s apartment, staring blankly at a muted TV that was flashing images of her face, over and over again.“I don’t even recognize myself anymore,” she whispered, tears welling. “They took everything from me… and the world is cheering them on…..She stood up f
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Chapter: Chapter 82 : Finale Court HearingRafael’s lawyer had gotten his turn and proven his points with calm clarity. He concluded with a steady conviction,“Your Honour, emotional expression is not a sign of instability….it’s a sign of humanity. My client has endured more than any mother should have to, and still, she stands here today fighting for her child. That is strength, not weakness. And we trust the court will see through the tactics being used here.”With a respectful nod, he returned to his seat….The courtroom fell into a heavy silence as the judge gathered a few files on his desk and glanced down at them. When he finally spoke, his voice was serious, enough to hush the room…“After reviewing the psychological evaluations, it is clear to this court that the child has not been manipulated or coached in his statements. The bond he displays is genuine and unforced.” He paused for a while“Additionally,” he continued, lifting another document, “we have now received the confirmed DNA results. And based on those findin
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Chapter: Chapter 81 : Finale Court Hearing 1The room was painted in soft pastels. Toys were lined on the shelves and a small table was at the centre with a box of crayons. DJ sat across from the child psychologist... The therapist smiled gently. “DJ, how are you feeling today?” “I’m okay,” he answered with a little shrug. “My dad says it’s good to talk to people when you’re okay and when you’re not.” She nodded, jotting something quickly. “That’s very wise. So… what do you think we’re doing here today?” DJ looked around. “To talk. Maybe about my parents.” “And what do you think about them?” she asked with a light tone. He hesitated, only briefly. “My dad is the best. He always takes care of me. He doesn’t shout or get mad unless I’m really wrong.” The therapist leaned back slightly. “And your mom?” He gave a soft shrug with his eyes down, staring at his shoe. “She left. I don’t know her well. She cries a lot and tries to hug me.” The therapist watched him quietly. “Does that make you uncomfortable?” DJ nodded. “I don’t
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Dangerous Love by a Billion
Kristen Rose never meant to marry billionaire Max Ethan Anderson. But fate and a cruel twist placed her at the altar. On what was supposed to be Max and Lena’s wedding day, Lena ran off for selfish reasons. When her plan backfired, she returned, accusing Kristen of kidnapping her. In truth, it was Lena who tricked Kristen into wearing her wedding gown and walking down that aisle.
Max found out the truth right there on the stage right before the kiss. But instead of stopping the ceremony, he masked his fury. After the wedding, he gave Kristen a cold deal....
Twenty days to divorce
Twenty days with a man who resents her for everything she never meant to do.
But what Max didn’t expect was Kristen’s heart to be so real. And what Kristen didn’t expect was to start falling for the man behind the icy glare.
Just when hope begins to bloom, Max shatters it all.
He marries Lena instead, telling the world he’d never choose a "low-life" like Kristen even though he loved her more than anything.
Lena, now his wife, sees Kristen as a threat. And she’ll do anything to erase her permanently. When tragedy strikes, the world believes Kristen is dead.
Until she returns.
Stronger. Smarter. Fearless.
And this time, she’s not alone.
Kristen is now teaming up with Max’s most powerful enemy.
And Max never saw it coming.
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Chapter: Chapter 85 : The Funeral Dr. Sam walked out of the ICU, removing his gloves slowly. Mr. Creed stood up the second he saw him, eyes heavy with worry. “Doc… how is she?” he asked, his voice almost a whisper. Dr. Sam sighed and nodded for him to follow. They stepped into a quiet hallway. “She’s stable for now,” he said, “but the swelling in her brain is not going down like we hoped.” Creed clenched his jaw, waiting. “She needs surgery,” Dr. Sam added. “A very delicate one. We don’t have the right setup here, but there’s a specialist hospital in Italy I’ve worked with before. They can do it.” Creed’s eyes widened slightly. “Italy?” “Yes,” Dr. Sam nodded. “And we need to move fast. If we delay… we might lose her.” Creed looked down, breathing hard. After a moment, he looked up with fire in his eyes. “Get the jet ready. Do whatever you need. I’ll cover everything.” Dr. Sam placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “I’ll make the call.” ............................ The knock on the door was s
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Chapter: Chapter 84 : Faking her death"Sir… it’s been two days already," the officer said softly. Max didn’t look at him. His eyes stayed on the water as the cold wind brushed his face. "I’m sorry to say this, but..." The officer paused, lowering her voice. "She… she might not have made it." The words hung in the air like a heavy fog. Max still didn’t blink. His jaw tightened. "We may have to bring this to an end soon…" he added carefully, watching him. Max slowly turned to face him. His eyes were red but dry. "No," he said "We don’t stop until we find her". ….……… Mr. Creed burst into the room and came to an abrupt halt. There she was. Kristen lay on the hospital bed, barely moving. Her head was wrapped in thick bandages. Wires and tubes were connected to her. Machines beeped softly beside her, keeping track of every breath. His heart dropped and his eyes grew wide with shock. She looked nothing like the strong, fire-eyed girl he knew. “Oh no…” he whispered, taking slow steps closer. The sight of her like th
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Chapter: Chapter 83 : The Search"Yes, the divers have gone to the base of the fall," one officer said into his radio as he stood near the edge of the cliff. He watched the water far below with a furrowed bro. "It’s been hours...and there hasn’t been any sign of her."A group of reporters had gathered with cameras, whispering among themselves. Cars were still backed up as traffic were barely moving as some drivers stepped out to stare.Another officer walked over, shaking his head. "It’s morning already, and we still haven’t found any sign of her" ….……………The helicopter hovered over the water. Its blades made a loud chopping sound as the wind blew hard. Below, the sea was wide and deep, with no sign of her.Max held onto the rope ladder tightly. One hand grabbed the rope, and the other covered his eyes from the wind.He looked down at the rushing waves.The rope moved with the wind, but Max didn’t care. His eyes searched the water again and again, hoping to see her.“Mr. Anderson,” the pilot said through the headset.
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Chapter: Chapter 82 : Crystal Valley CliffThe car came to a slow stop. The air was colder here. Rough winds swept across the edge of Crystal Valley Cliff, making the trees shiver in silence. The man dragged Kristen’s weak body out like a bag of trash, her head barely lifting.She couldn’t move. Couldn’t speak. The drug had taken everything from her except the pain.He dropped her right at the edge, letting her body dangle ever so slightly over the cliff. “What a shame,” he muttered. “Such a pretty girl… the world must have been too heavy for her.”Then he turned and rushed back to the car.A second later, he shouted, loud and fake, “Help! This girl’s about to jump!”“OMG!” a few vendors and passersby down the nearby trail looked up in panic and rushed over. But the strong wind held them back from getting too close.“Someone, please help save her!” the man shouted again, his eyes fixed on Kristen as she swayed near the edge.“Oh my God… what has come of this generation?” one old vendor muttered, standing in disbelief as he dr
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Chapter: Chapter 81 : The death of Kristen Roses"Yes, ma’am. I’ve been following her for the past twenty minutes now," the man said, his voice low as he sat alone in his car. From a distance, his eyes locked on Kristen’s back as she slowly dragged herself down the street…“Keep an eye on her and don’t lose sight of her,” Lena’s voice came through cold and sharp. “We end her today. No mistakes…..….……..Kristen swallowed hard as she dragged herself down the street. Her eyes were wide open, unblinking, lost in shock."Yes, the Andersons killed your parents...Paloma Da Silva..." Mr. Creed’s voice echoed fiercely in her head, loud and sharp.“You filthy little girl” Wham!The memory of Mr. Valtor's slap stung her cheek.His cruel words echoed more loudly than ever: "I'll ensure your life is filled with misery. You'll never experience happiness again."Her hands clenched into fists, her heart beating fast. Tears filled her eyes as his words, the memory, and the pain returned like a storm.“They’re evil… wolves dressed like sheep for th
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Chapter: Chapter 80 : It wasn’t never an accident ; The truthPointing his torchlight around to see through the dark, the security guard moved from one office to another, making sure everything was in place. He locked the ones that needed to be locked.At the far end, he flashed the torchlight toward the lobby to see if anyone was there but no one was there. Sighing in relief, he turned to walk away. But just as he reached the hallway, he heard footsteps approaching."Hmm..." he muttered, turning quickly to the direction....but no one was there.Suddenly there was a tap on his shoulder.“Ahhh!” he screamed, stumbling backwards and falling to the floor. The torchlight slipped from his hand and skidded across the floor.A polished shoe stopped it from sliding further.“Please… don’t hurt me,” the security guard muttered, crawling back in fear.The figure slowly bent down, picked up the torch, and pointed it directly at the guard’s face.“Please… please don’t…” the guard trembled, his eyes squeezed shut.Then.....there was a clap and the lights flic
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Chapter: Chapter 29 : Wed and wettingThe Next Morning Damien was on the run again.He had barely settled into the office when a call came through that his father had suffered a heart attack.Without hesitation, he dropped everything and sped to his parents’ estate.His car screeched to a halt in front of the house. As he jumped out in a rush, his mother suddenly appeared in the hallway, nearly colliding with him.“Mom?” he breathed, panting slightly. “Where’s Dad? What happened?”He moved to rush past her, but she stepped in his path.“Your father is fine, Damien,” Mom Mary May said with an unnaturally wide smile.His brows drew together in confusion. “Then why did I get a call saying he had a heart attack?”“Well,” she said gently, her tone too calm to match the urgency that had dragged him here. “You're in-laws are here. I needed something important to bring you home to meet them.”Damien took a stunned step back. His eyes shifted to the large, closed double doors behind her.Before he could say more, the grand wooden d
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Chapter: Chapter 28 : Not what I expected The night had fallen by the time Mr. Hughston returned home. He stepped inside quietly, shrugging off the weariness of the day, when he spotted Elena stepping out of Nathaniel’s room. She paused upon seeing him and gave a small bow, not quite meeting his eyes. "I just put Nathaniel to bed," she said gently. "He came in around six." She turned to walk away, but Mr. Hughston took a few quick steps and caught her wrist. Elena froze, her gaze dropping to where his hand held hers. Slowly… almost unwillingly… her eyes lifted to meet his. His face showed no emotion, but his eyes looked closely. “Miss Elena…” His voice was low. “Why are you avoiding me?” She swallowed hard and looked away. Before she could speak, he pulled her gently but firmly into his chest, his arms wrapping around her like a shield. “I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt you.” Elena resisted at first, pressing against him, but he held her firmly not in force, but in need. Her head came to rest on his shoul
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Chapter: 27 : Winning in the accountThe days passed quickly, just like how Vivienne's luck kept turning things in her favour. As for Elena, she made a decision. She would stay and complete the remaining months of her contract. Not because she still believed in love, but because she owed it to Nathaniel. Even if she didn’t win at love, she would win in her bank account. And when the months were over, she wouldn’t just walk away heartbroken, she’d walk away heartbroken and filthy rich. Over the past few days, she had done everything to avoid Mr. Hughston. If he walked into a room, she found a reason to walk out. If he tried to speak, she kept her answers short and professional. Her eyes never met his. .. And at Mr. Hughston's side… he wasn’t doing much better. He hadn’t been able to sleep properly since the night of the party. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw Elena’s face, the look of betrayal, the tears she tried to hide, the way she bowed her head and walked away like he meant nothing. And the worst part?
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Chapter: Chapter 26 : Hangman, answer me now!!!The party inside was still going strong. Glasses clinked, laughter echoed, and music played softly under the glow of warm lights. Mr. Charles Hughston stood near the center, holding a glass of champagne as he stepped up for a brief speech. His wife, Mary May, stood proudly beside him. “Sixty years…” Charles began, smiling at the crowd. That’s six decades of life, lessons, love, and this stubborn body that still refuses to give out. Some say life begins at 40—but clearly, 60 is where all the fun is.” The guests laughed and clapped lightly. “I’ve had a good run. Built a family, a business and somehow still kept all my hair.” More laughter followed. Then his tone softened slightly. He raised his glass. “I’m grateful for the journey,but more than anything, I hope I get to see my grandson grow and one day take over the Hughston empire himself.” The crowd broke into cheers and clapping, some even whistling in support. Vivienne, standing by the side, forced a smile. Her eye
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Chapter: Chapter 25 : Sixty Years of LegacyThe party of Mr. Charles Hughston had been going strong for over two hours now. The ballroom sparkled with soft lights hanging from the high ceiling. The decorations were simple but rich blue and black cloths draped across tables, silver balloons floating near the walls, and elegant flower stands in every corner. Guests moved about comfortably, old men and women sipping drinks and laughing with old friends. The room was filled with gentle music and the quiet clinking of glasses. “Ahh, Charles. Who would've thought sixty would look this good?” one of his friends said, raising a glass. Mr. Charles smiled and gave a small nod. “I'd say I feel about fifty-five.” The group around him chuckled, some clapping him on the back. Across the room, Mom Mary May stood with a group of her close friends, chatting and watching everything like a proud host. One of them pointed toward Mr. Charles and said, “That suit is topnotch. You must have had a hand in that.” Mary May laughed ligh
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Chapter: Chapter 24 : Wait until you hear thisThe Charles Hughston house was a world of its own…too grand to be summed up in just a few words. It stood proudly in its wealth. Mom Mary May walked into their bedroom, watching her husband struggle with the buttons on a brownish suit jacket. “Darling, please don’t tell me you’re wearing that for your birthday,” she sighed dramatically, almost tugging it off his shoulders. Mr Charles stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his tie. “Come on now, it still fits. I’ve always liked this one.” Mom Mary May gave him a sharp look. “Not for this party. My friends from the club will be there and you know how they notice everything.” He chuckled. “You mean how you notice everything.” “I’ve already picked out the blue-black one. Perfect for the theme,” she said firmly. “Please go try it on. If there’s any sizing adjustment, we need to sort it out now. You only turn sixty once, Charles.” He raised a brow, smiling. “Alright, alright. But only because it’s your command, not a request.” As
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