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I understood Kieran's gesture perfectly; it was a strategic move to secure a future collaboration with my brand.Mrs. Mayford shot her daughter a venomous glare. "Apologize to Susan. Now."Seething with humiliation, Cindy was forced to mutter, "I'm sorry."I lifted a hand to my ear. "I didn't quite catch that."Her face contorted with rage. "Susan, don't push your luck!"A cool smile touched my lips. "And what if I do? What exactly can you do about it now?""You—"I cut her off, my voice final. "Let me be clear. I do not accept your apology."With a nod from me, security escorted the entire Mayford family from the premises.…After that night, the Mayford empire crumbled. Their last hope had been a marriage alliance with the Jamesons, but Jarrold shattered it."I don't love her," he stated, his voice devoid of emotion. "I will never marry her."Cindy resorted to multiple suicide attempts, but not one managed to sway him.Meanwhile, Jarrold began a relentless campaign of fl
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Jarrold didn't believe me. "Susan, don't lie. I know you like me. If this is about Cindy, don't worry. There's nothing left between us."Across the room, Cindy's perfectly composed face twisted into something ugly."Don't flatter yourself," I said, my voice cold and clear, cutting through the gala's murmur. "Do you think I'm blind? From the very beginning, you never had an ounce of sincerity for me. I was just a pawn in your little game with Cindy—a tool to make her jealous, a shield for your own pride."You claim to love her, yet you were too proud to genuinely win her back. Instead, you dangled me in front of her, throwing me into the line of fire over and over. If I hadn't been clever, I would've been dead long ago."And now you have the audacity to confess to me?" I let my gaze sweep over his stunned face. "You think every woman should revolve around your sun? You were born into luck, Jarrold. Nothing more. You don't impress me."The words I had carried for a lifetime, throu
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I shook my head. "No. I just want to take a break for a while."Jarrold studied me, his voice deceptively soft. "If you're tired, take a leave. A fully paid one."Of course he wouldn’t let me go easily. I was still his pawn, a tool to be used until he no longer needed me—until he could present my defeat as a wedding gift to Cindy.He had to have known about her relentless schemes. I refused to believe he was ignorant."That isn't necessary," I replied evenly. "I just want to go home for a while. I'll be back, and I'll find a new job then."Only when I promised to return did he finally grant my resignation.That afternoon, after completing the formalities, I stepped out of the Jameson Group headquarters and immediately spotted the loitering figures. Cindy's men. Of course.A cold dread washed over me as the memory surfaced—in my past life, this was exactly when she had me kidnapped and killed, my body never found.It seemed she was impatient to finish the job.I took a steadyin
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A cold stillness settled deep in my bones.So that was the truth of it. It didn't matter if I was guilty or innocent. All that mattered was Cindy's happiness. My suffering was just collateral damage.How utterly pathetic.If I hadn't managed to call the police in time, my naked photos would be circulating across the internet right now.Jarrold watched me, his composure unshaken. "Don't worry. I'll make it up to you."I remained silent. Arguing was pointless. For now, I still needed his resources and the protection his name offered. I wasn't strong enough to stand against him yet.His idea of "compensation" was a luxury high-rise apartment in the heart of the financial district.I had to admit, he was generous. But that generosity only confirmed one thing: my usefulness to him wasn't over yet.Using his money, I enrolled in intensive French lessons and a prestigious jewelry design certification program.My days became a blur of relentless effort—working my day job, studying lat
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The shock of ice-cold water ripped me from unconsciousness. I blinked to find several grim-faced men looming over me, their eyes cold. Seven or eight cameras were mounted on tripods, all pointed directly at me.The leader smirked, a vicious twist of his lips. "Who do you think you are, touching a girl like Cindy?"He jerked his chin toward me. "Strip her. Make sure you get plenty of clear shots."Two men lunged forward, their hands tearing at my clothes.I fought like a wild animal, sinking my teeth into one man's hand until I tasted the metallic tang of his blood. A stinging slap snapped my head to the side."You witch! You dare bite me?"My vision swam. Through the haze, I spotted a glass on the table. My hand shot out, sending it crashing to the floor. As it shattered, I grabbed the largest, most jagged shard and pressed it hard against my own throat."Take one more step, and I'll do it," I warned, my voice shaking but my meaning clear.My hand trembled violently; the sharp
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The moment Cindy’s fingers closed around my wrist, I knew exactly what she was planning.A setup. She’d pulled this same stunt in my past life.Back then, Jarrold had believed her lies—that I’d maliciously pushed her down the stairs. His retaliation had been swift and brutal. He’d made sure I was blacklisted, that no one in this city would ever hire me again.Not this time.The second I realized her intention, I didn’t resist. Instead, I yanked her toward me, spinning us in a half-turn. Then, I let the tears fall—louder, more desperate, and infinitely more convincing than hers.I smirked inwardly, 'You want to play the victim, Cindy? Let me show you how it's done.'"Please, Cindy, let me go!" I cried, my voice trembling with feigned terror. "Don't push me! Somebody, help!"Then, feeling her grip loosen in shock, I released my own.I let my body fall backward, tumbling down the staircase. The world became a blur of pain and motion until I landed in a heap on the cold floor.Gas
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