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The bruise on Chloe Bishop’s knee was a violent, jagged stain against her alabaster skin—like a drop of black ink splattered across the finest white jade. It was a sight that demanded pity, yet Chloe’s expression remained as cold and distant as a winter moon.She pulled the hem of her floral dress down, smoothing the fabric with trembling fingers. "It’s just a fall," she said, her voice airy and detached. "I’m not dead yet."Xavier’s eyes narrowed at her indifference. "Your mother says you suffered a 'shock.' From where I’m standing, you seem perfectly composed."Chloe’s gaze slowly drifted from the window to Xavier’s face. She studied him with an intensity that bordered on predatory, searching for a crack in his armor, a flicker of guilt, or a tell-tale sign of deception. "The things beneath that cellar... do you truly not know what’s down there?"Xavier didn't flinch. "What exactly are you implying is down there?"Chloe searched for a shadow of a lie, but she found nothing. Either h
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After Madam Bishop left the room, Chloe reached under her pillow and pulled out the yellow paper. Realizing it was a spiritual talisman, a flash of primal terror flickered in her eyes, quickly followed by a profound sense of confusion.The thought of returning to the Grayson Estate was a physical weight on her chest—a recurring nightmare she couldn't wake from. After the cold-blooded cruelty Xavier had shown her, she couldn't simply "reset." She couldn't perform the role of the submissive wife, nor could she imagine sharing a bed with the man who had buried her in the dark.How do I end this marriage?A wave of bitter regret washed over her. She thought back to that day in her father’s office when Xavier had given her a choice—to walk away or stay. She had lacked the courage then, tethered by duty and fear for the Bishop Group’s future. Now, that lack of courage felt like a death sentence.The Unyielding GuestMadam Bishop descended the stairs, fully expecting the "Demon CEO" to have
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Xavier reached out and gripped the edge of the silk duvet, pulling it back with a sharp, decisive motion. He found Chloe Bishop fully dressed in the warm tracksuit Vince had provided, her small frame curled into a protective ball. His eyes narrowed as they swept over her pale features."Chloe. Get up."His voice was a cold command, the tone he used in boardrooms to snap subordinates to attention. But Chloe remained motionless, her consciousness anchored deep in the sedative slumber provided by Old Mrs. Tang."Stop shouting at her."Madam Bishop stepped into the room, her face tight with a maternal fury she usually reserved for business rivals. She glared at Xavier, her voice trembling but resolute. "Chloe has suffered a severe shock. Tomorrow is Baby Bella’s one-month celebration. She will be staying here at the Bishop Manor for the next few days."Xavier didn't immediately agree or disagree. He simply looked at Madam Bishop with an expressionless, unblinking gaze. It was a look that
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Madam Bishop had never expected Xavier to show up at this exact moment—not while Donovan Tang was still upstairs in Chloe’s private chambers. However, as a woman who had navigated high society for decades, she quickly regained her composure.Xavier offered a stiff, formal nod to Madam Bishop and Old Mrs. Tang, his sharp, predatory gaze scanning the Bishop manor like a commander surveying a battlefield.Vince stepped forward, offering a practiced, apologetic smile. "The President was concerned about the Young Madam. He set aside his meetings to come and see her personally. Where is she? I don't see her down here."Madam Bishop replied steadily, "Chloe is upstairs resting. Please, sit and have some tea. I’ll go up and wake her.""No need," Xavier countered, his voice cutting through the polite air. "I'll go up myself."Without waiting for permission, Xavier strode toward the grand staircase with an air of absolute ownership. Vince, looking increasingly anxious, followed closely behind h
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The vibrant bloom that usually defined Chloe Bishop’s youthful face—a natural, healthy radiance—had been utterly extinguished. In its place was a sallow, deathly pallor that made her look more like a marble effigy than a living woman.Old Mrs. Tang leaned back, her sharp eyes softening as she turned to the frantic Madam Bishop. "She’s been tainted by a malevolent energy—a 'shadow breath.' It’s a deep fright, but the root hasn't taken hold yet. Don't worry too much."Madam Bishop pressed a trembling hand to her chest, nearly collapsing with relief. "Thank you... thank you so much."The elderly matriarch nodded, turning her gaze toward Donovan Tang. "Donovan, bring me the chest."Donovan stepped forward, carrying a heavy box crafted from ancient, dark wood. This was no ordinary container; it was the legacy of the late Master Tang, carved from Sei-dou-zi (Dragon-Slaying Wood). Legend held that this wood could suppress evil, ward off calamities, and neutralize toxins. In today's market, i
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The silence in the Bishop Manor was heavier than any scream. Chloe Bishop hadn't uttered a single syllable since she crossed the threshold. She simply sat on the velvet sofa, her feet bandaged but her eyes fixed on a point in space that no one else could see.Madam Bishop felt her world tilting. She had seen her daughter handle high-society scandals with a smirk and business rivals with cold logic, but she had never seen her like this—hollow, as if the person inhabiting her body had been vacuumed out."Chloe, talk to me! Please, don't scare your mother," Madam Bishop sobbed, her hands trembling as she touched Chloe’s cold shoulder. "Did Xavier lay a finger on you? Did he hit you?"She checked for bruises. There were no marks of a struggle on her arms or neck. There was a small, jagged scrape on her forehead and the horrific purple bruising on her knees, but they didn't look like the results of a beating. They looked like impact wounds—as if she had thrown herself against something har
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