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28. What a Coincidence
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2026-06-24 20:57:41
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Don’t Beg for Love 35. Mr. Hale’s Order
Andrew’s eyes glinted with amusement. Tilting his head to the side, he raised a brow…That expression.“Strangers….” A low humorless laugh escaped him. “Annalise, do you hear yourself?”Ironic.A dry laughter stuck in my throat. I almost let it out.If not strangers, what were we?For the first time, the urge to ask that question surfaced.The question that had popped up on my mind the day I received that envelope from him and saw the words written on the letter inside it.[Welcome back, Annalise.]But,I was about to speak when the doors to the Emergency Room opened. I shot to my feet, hurrying forward to meet the doctor. “How’s he?”The doctor removed his glass and glanced from me to Andrew, who was already beside me.On his face was a disturbed look. “Mr. Reed was exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas.”I frowned.The rotten egg smell?“Most people would only find it unpleasant. Some might experience mild irritation. But his condition makes him far more vulnerable,” the doctor continued
Don’t Beg for Love 34. Facàde
The smile vanished from Cassandra’s face.Her fists clenched by her side, her lips parting, yet no words came out.“Ms. Coleman, you swore to me that you and Ms. Sterling have known each other for a long time and she does whatever you say.” Mr. Grey turned to her, frowning in displeasure. “I had to get you an extra ticket to this forum so she could link me with Mr. Reed. Is there a misunderstanding?”“Ha! No! Not really.” Cassandra retained a bright smile, but her expression was already pale. “Mr. Grey, that's not how things are.”“Well, that's how it seems.” The man stared at her pointedly. “I am highly disappointed. You wasted my money, and made me appear shameless!”“No, Mr. Grey—”“Mr. Reed, I apologize for this embarrassment.” Ignoring Cassandra, the man turned to Mason. “It is my fault for allowing myself to be fooled. My apologies, Ms. Sterling.”“Mr. Grey, wait!”The man walked away and Cassandra scurried after him, calling out his name and tripping when she neared the large d
Don’t Beg for Love 33. We’re Not That Close
“Nice to meet you.” I shook his hand.Without letting go, Steve went on. “It’s surprising though. I never knew the Sterling family had a daughter until the rumors emerged. My grandfather and I used to visit in the past. We only knew about Xander. So, Annalise, did you go into hiding?”Then he leaned in, lowering his voice. “Or are the speculations true that the Sterling family hired a professional to save the company?”“You are beautiful, smart, and intelligent, Annalise.” He smiled. “I don't mind that our grandfathers are planning to arrange our marriage. But it’s only fair that I know everything about you.”Forcing a polite smile, I extracted my hand from his. He stood so close. Too close.His words weren't the only source of my discomfort, but also the proximity.“Mr. Whittaker—”“Call me Steve.”I was about to continue speaking when a cold shudder suddenly ran down my spine. As if something dangerous was watching me from behind.Instinctively, I turned,And our eyes met.Andrew
Don’t Beg for Love 32. The Grand Ball
Andrew Hale,Interested in me?A humorless laughter escaped my lips, and I sat on the couch.Aurelia sat beside me, her tone a mix of disbelief and excitement. “After all, nobody has ever dared to challenge him before. Those who tried ended up being kicked out of the business world or even disappeared completely.”“But here you are looking sound and healthy.” She grabbed my hands. “There has to be something special. One of the executives who ate together with Mason Reed during lunch even expressed his fear that you might have dug a hole for yourself. They said you directly challenged Andrew Hale during lunch too.”I remained silent as she spoke on. Not because the topic interested me. Not because I even wanted to be here.The last thing I wanted was people mentioning my name alongside that…. “Annalise!” Aurelia shook me slightly. “You might be Mason’s top student, and Mason Reed might be Andrew Hale’s uncle, but there are rumors that Andrew Hale doesn't spare even his family members.
Don’t Beg for Love 31. The Rumor
The executives exchanged glances. Some coughed dramatically, and others shifted in discomfort.Andrew leaned back in his chair, holding my gaze, a faint smile curving his lips.“Ms. Sterling, do I need to be elaborate?”Silence.The others looked as though they'd rather be somewhere else, the rising tension palpable.Crossing my arms, I replied, “No. Just be specific.”“Aha!Ha!” Someone choked on his food.Another grabbed a glass of water and chugged it down.Someone else stood up, pretending to receive a call. One after another, the executives began disappearing from the room.Beside me, Mason chuckled. “Your food will turn cold, Anna. Eat up.”Only then did I break eye contact with the man sitting across from me.With the room almost empty now, the silence became louder, the tension still hanging in the air like a looming cloud.Andrew never answered my question.He never admitted to his criticism, downplaying my success.Bootlicker.I found myself laughing softly, the word echoing
Don’t Beg for Love 30. A Little Success
My grip on my purse became tighter.Beside me, Andrew's expression didn't change. Not even slightly.Without waiting for the panel to completely round up, I stood up and left the hall.Later That DayI stood on the balcony, staring at the weather report on my phone’s screen. An upcoming storm.Still, no flights.How ironic.Was I to be stuck here with Him for the next four days?Shaking my head, a dry laughter escaped me. What else did destiny have in store?The sun shimmered down from the sky, illuminating the glass walls of the building, and the Lake sparkled underneath it.A beautiful view.Great!I could admire it all day… for the rest of the time I had to spend here.My phone’s ringtone disrupted the peaceful silence.I stared at the display name.Grandpa.Perfect. How else would this day get any worse?“Annalise!” He sounded unusually calm today. “So I heard that you were selected to be on the Leadership Panel and debated with sharp minds like Andrew Hale.”My fingers gripped
Don’t Beg for Love 18. Not Your Wife
On our way to the airport, Tania was strangely silent,Her head lowered, her lips jutted out in a child-like pout.Xander leaned in and whispered, “Hey, Sis. Why’s your friend sulking?” “Argh!” Tania suddenly groaned before I replied, pulling at her hair aggressively. “Why!? Why!? Why!?”“Huh?”Xa
Don’t Beg for Love 17. The Mask Falls
Turning around, I quirked a brow.Finally,The mask was off.“Stop looking at me like that!” Cassandra’s voice cracked, her chest rising and falling violently. “Do you know what I hate the most about you, Annalise?”A bitter laughter escaped her lips. “You act as though you're above everything. Abo
Don’t Beg for Love 16. The Woman on Her Knees
Over the next few days, the media buzzed with news of the scandal, leaving netizens talking about it for a while.As I sat in my office, going through some documents, the TV ahead showed a newscaster reporting on a marriage scandal, referencing it.For concentration, I picked up the remote and turn
Don’t Beg for Love 15. Thirty-One Husbands
Love.Hearing him say it now sounded even more ridiculous.“Anna, look at me!” Tania grabbed my shoulders, giving me a stern look. “Don’t believe what he’s saying! The scumbag definitely cares that you’re now rich! Please don’t let his words fool you.”Tania’s worry was justified.In the past, I wo
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