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Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEOÂ Â Â Chapter 18
Aurora couldnât take it anymore and quickly cut Megan off. "Alright, alright, I got it! Hanging up now!" Before Megan could respond, she ended the call. Then it hit her. Lucas heard everything Megan had just said.She suddenly felt like she couldnât even look at him. However, Lucas didnât press further. He simply watched her with a knowing smile, his amusement clear. Aurora needed a drink to calm her down.She pushed him aside and sat up, straightening her slightly disheveled clothes. Trying to maintain her composure, she reached for the water on the table and took a sip, hoping it would cool the heat rising in her face. Lucas watched her with growing amusement, his gaze deepening. Then, he stood and stepped closer, leaning down until they were at eye level. "Why is your face so red?" Auroraâs heartbeat pounded in her ears. Avoiding his gaze, she frantically searched for somethingâanythingâto focus on. Her eyes landed on a magazine sitting on the coffee table.
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With broad shoulders, a lean waist, and sculpted muscles, his build was unmistakable even beneath the suit.Aurora suddenly remembered Meganâs words: "That body, that face, that buildâĶ my cousin is in a league of his own."Now, looking at him, she realized Megan hadnât exaggerated at all."What are you thinking about?" Lucas set breakfast on the table and took a seat across from her.Aurora snapped out of her thoughts and quickly shook her head. "Nothing.""Drink this," he said, handing her a warm glass of milk. "Itâll get cold soon."She took the glass and sipped, though her mind was elsewhere.Stealing a glance at Lucas, she found herself thinking that this man really was something.As she drank, the warmth slid down her throat, yet her thoughts wandered.This whole situationâsuddenly being married, sitting across from a man, sharing breakfastâ was a first for her.Even after three years with Joseph, she never spent the night at his place and experienced anything like this.It was s
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Aurora took a deep breath, trying to steady her emotions."YeahâĶ Chuck Mills. Heâs the one who fired me."Lucas narrowed his eyes slightly, studying Chuck with a glint of coldness flashing through his gaze.A moment later, the fitting room door opened, and a woman stepped out.Aurora recognized her instantly. She was Linda Falls, her former colleague from the project team.Dressed in a red dress with perfectly done makeup, she looked completely different from the simple, modest style she usually wore at work.The moment Linda saw Chuck, she beamed, slipping her arm through his."What do you think, dear? Do you like it?"Chuckâs gaze raked over her, lingering in all the wrong places."Not bad. Sexy. Letâs go with this one."Aurora froze.LindaâĶ and Chuck?Linda had been her colleague at Walton Corporation, completely unaware of Auroraâs true identity.But now, seeing the way Linda was practically fawning over Chuck, Aurora couldnât help but feel unsettled.What was their relationship?
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Tessa gracefully descended from the stairs."Aurora, you're going a bit too far. Chuck once saved my life. Your hostility towards him puts me in an awkward position." She approached Grace and gently took her arm.Aurora stared at Tessa, utterly speechless. She struggled to suppress her rising anger."Mom, I'll ask you once more: are you planning to deal with Chuck or not?""Aurora, just leave this to me. I'll handle it," Grace answered evasively.Seeing her motherâs vague response, Aurora felt a wave of bitter disappointment. She knew Grace wouldn't do anythingâshe would always smooth things over, favoring Tessa above all else."Fine. I'll deal with it myself."Aurora turned away, unwilling to waste more words."Aurora," Tessa quickly called out as she saw Aurora leaving, her tone puzzled yet gentle, attempting to ease the tension. "Why are you so worked up?"She walked up to Aurora, trying to calm her down. "Wouldn't it be easier if you just publicly revealed your identity and of
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âAurora, you look pale. Did you realize something?â Megan immediately noticed the change in her friendâs expression.Aurora took a deep breath, suppressing her suspicions for the moment.âIt's only a hunch right now. I don't have any proof.ââSo whatâs your plan?ââI'll cross that bridge when I come to it. But first, I need to make sure Chuck leaves Walton Corporation.âA cold glint flashed in Aurora's eyes. She was not someone who'd let others walk all over her.Just then, the waiter arrived with their dishes, interrupting their conversation.The table was filled with beautifully plated dishes, the rich aroma drifting into the air, but Aurora had completely lost her appetite.She distractedly moved the food around her bowl, her mind continuously replaying images of Tessa and Chuck.Picking up a piece of pork ribs, she chewed mechanically, barely tasting anything.Seeing Aurora's state, Megan tactfully dropped the topic about the company, shifting the conversation to lighter subjects
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Lucas simply smiled mysteriously without directly answering her question. Instead, he stepped closer, gently wrapping an arm around her waist.âItâs beautiful. Itâll suit you perfectly.âAurora felt warmth rush to her cheeks from his sudden display of affection, her heartbeat speeding up involuntarily. She looked up, meeting Lucasâ deep gaze.âOh, right,â Lucas said, as though suddenly remembering something. He reached into his pocket and took out a delicate little box. âThis is for you.âAurora accepted the box, opening it to find a dazzling diamond necklace sparkling brilliantly under the lights.âThis is too muchâĶI canât accept it!â Aurora exclaimed in surprise, never expecting such an extravagant gift from Lucas.But Lucas only smiled, gently pushing the box back into her hands. âItâs just a small gift. There will be many more in the future, Mrs. Carter.âHe paused briefly, and a subtle tenderness flashed through his eyes. âDonât overthink it and just accept it.âAurora was abou
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Aurora, once plain and uninteresting in Josephâs eyes, now sparkled like a diamond, so dazzling it nearly blinded him.Even though he despised her, Joseph couldn't deny how stunning she looked tonight. He felt an unexpected itch in his chestâa restless stirring he struggled to suppress.But quickly, that faint attraction turned into annoyance and resentment.She was clearly trying to catch his attention. After all, she'd always been like this.âWhat is Aurora doing here?â Joseph muttered quietly, his tone laced with disbelief and irritation.Beside him, Judy chimed in with feigned concern, âI wonder whose attention she's trying to catch dressed like that? HonestlyâĶâ She let her words trail off, though she couldn't hide the smugness in her expression.The more shameless Aurora appeared, the more Judyâs own image of elegance and gentle dignity stood out in comparison.However, Aurora paid no attention to their whispers. Instead, she confidently mingled with other guests, her every mo
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Judy was seething with rage.She originally assumed Aurora would fall into miserable obscurity after leaving Walton Corporation, yet here Aurora was, appearing radiant and dazzling, her every gesture filled with effortless confidence.Judy gripped her wine glass so tightly that her nails almost pierced her palm."Don't tell me she's latched onto some rich guy," Judy remarked sourly, her voice dripping with scorn and jealousy.Joseph gave a dismissive snort. "Her? Other than that pretty face, what else does she have to offer? She's probably nothing more than a high-end social climber who's already been passed around and discarded by those big shots. Anyone with eyes can see right through her.""Exactly," Judy echoed. "Who knows what tricks she pulled to sneak into an event like this."The envy in Judy's eyes was almost tangible.She expected Aurora to be in dire straits after leaving Walton Corporation.Yet here Aurora stood, as elegant and radiant as ever.She had to do something to
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Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEOÂ Â Â Chapter 172
Aurora stood in front of the wardrobe, feeling a little awkward.Looking at Lucas like this, she wasnât sure what she felt.Usually, he was cold and aloof, like someone untouchable.The only times his emotions ever surfaced around her were in bed.Other than that, he always appeared gentle, calm, and composed.This was the first time sheâd ever seen Lucas so helpless.Aurora couldnât help but lower her voice. "Lucas, let go of me first.""No..."His head felt increasingly foggy, but he was still fully aware of what he was doing.With that thought, he tightened his arms around her.Only then did Aurora realize something wasnât right.She pushed aside the confusing mess of emotions in her chest, turned around, and pressed her palm to his forehead. She gasped, "You're burning up! Are you running a fever? Did you take any medicine?"Lucas stubbornly clung to his need for an answer. "Donât be mad at me, okay? Rora, I just want an answer. Nothing else matters.""How can it not matter!" Auro
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The manager looked a little puzzled. "Sort of. We do have quite a few conflicting projects with Walton Corporation, but donât worry, Miss Shaws, we and WaltonâĶ"Before he could finish, Wendy cut him off. "I already know the rest. Just assign me to the projects that go head-to-head with Walton Corporation."The manager was stunned.To be honest, Walton Corporation was indeed a formidable competitor. On top of that, theyâd recently aligned themselves with Vanguard Group. Their standing in Ravenshore had surged dramatically."Miss Shaws, you havenât been in the country much, so you might not be too familiar with Walton Corporation. Theyâre actually quite capable."Wendy replied with obvious displeasure, "So what? If they werenât, Iâd find it boring. I want this project. You donât need to worry about the rest."Here, Wendy was putting on her full heiress airs.The manager clenched his fists, recalling what the higher-ups had said. In the end, he nodded without realizing it. "Right, got
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Now that sheâd come to terms with it, Tessa knew she couldnât let things keep going smoothly for Aurora. She needed to start planning for her own future. Sitting nearby with a soft, pleasant smile, Tessa appeared to everyone else like the embodiment of warmth and grace.But to Aurora, it felt unsettling. That smile of Tessaâs reeked of falsehoodâshe was definitely up to something. Auroraâs eyes flickered with a trace of coldness, but she pushed down the feeling and stayed quiet. After breakfast, Grace and Aurora shared a car to the office. The ride was surprisingly pleasant, as if last nightâs tension had completely evaporated. Aurora liked this kind of peaceful interaction, and she didnât have the heart to ruin the rare calm. Unfortunately, the moment didnât last long, before she knew it, they had arrived. Each went to her own office and got to work. Aurora was already well-versed in most of the companyâs operations. The only thing left on her plate was evaluating
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Aurora nodded as Grace spoke. "Alright, Mom. I understand." But Grace could tell she hadnât really taken her words to heart. She couldnât help but add, "This was your choice, Aurora. No one can walk it for you. "If itâs the path you chose, then you have to stick with it. What truly matters is the two of you are doing well." Aurora lowered her gaze. She understood exactly what her mother was getting at. It was just like the past when she chose to be with Joseph. "I get it, Mom. You should get some rest. Iâm an adult now." She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and looked at her mother, speaking clearly and steadily. "Donât worry. I can handle a lot more than you think." Grace felt a flicker of comfort in her heart. "Thatâs good. Our little Rora really has grown up." Aurora froze for a moment when she heard that. It had been a long time since her mother had called her by her nickname, and she wasnât quite used to it.Grace noticed the way her daughter paus
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Aurora shut the door behind her, completely unaware of Tessaâs furious muttering downstairs. Not that it wouldâve matteredâshe couldnât care less. Tessa was only acting this arrogant because their mother wasnât home. Without anyone to answer her, Tessa sat fuming alone in the living room, her cheeks flushed with anger. She raised her hand, ready to sweep everything off the coffee table in a fit of rage when Grace walked through the front door. "Whatâs wrong, Tessa? Your face is all red. Are you feeling unwell?" No matter what her daughter had done at those business events, Grace couldnât bring herself to stay mad. Tessa was still her child, the one sheâd doted on since she was little. Even if she was upset, she couldnât truly be angry with her. Tessa was briefly caught off guard.She quickly pulled herself together and responded to her motherâs concern. "Iâm fine, Mom, really. Aurora just got back, and I was a little worried something mightâve happened to her out th
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"This ungrateful brat!" The assistant beside him spoke up timidly, "Mr. Hunt, should we find a way to get the Mr. Joseph out?" "Of course!" Melvin looked furious, burning with shame. "At a time like this, what else can we do but get him out?" No matter how disgraceful his son was, once the news got out, it would be the Hunt familyâs reputation on the line. What would happen to Hunt Enterprisesâ stocks then? He couldnât afford to take that risk. Seeing Melvinâs expression ease a little, the assistant finally breathed a sigh of relief and went off to find someone to figure out how to get Joseph out. Joseph was already in jail but still hadnât fully processed what had happened. Aurora had really thrown him straight into jail like that? "Hey! Let go of me!" Joseph yelled at the officers. "Do you even know who I am? How dare you treat me like this!" One of the officers rolled his eyes. "I donât care who you are. If youâve broken the law, youâre not getting away with it.
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All it did was make Aurora feel like her past self had been unbelievably naive.But Joseph kept going, oblivious to her discomfort. "Those were our best memories. I still remember the first time you blushed, the way you looked in that white dressâso sweet and shy. âYou were always so gentle and soft when you were with meâĶ it was such a beautiful time."As he spoke, he watched her face closely, searching for some flicker of emotion.But to Aurora, hearing those words from him made her skin crawl.The more he went on, the more irritated she became. Her expression turned colder by the second.She reached for her phone, ready to call a ride. Staying here any longer felt like a direct assault on her intelligence.Joseph noticed the gesture. That was when it hit himâshe hadnât been listening to a single word he said.And in that moment, he felt like a complete fool.He had poured out his heart, and yet this womanâthis ungrateful bitchâcould still be so heartless.His eyes darkened. He
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Auroraâs anger ignited the second those words left his mouth.Without hesitation, she slapped Joseph hard across the face, her voice sharp and cold. "What the hell is wrong with you?"This is still Walton Corporation, and you think you can throw a fit right here? Whether I talk or not is none of your damn business. Try worrying about yourself."The slap caught Joseph completely off guard. Before he could react, Aurora had already snatched her phone back.He clutched his cheek, momentarily stunned, not even sure where to look.Rage overtook him. "You bitch! You actually hit me!"Aurora raised her chin defiantly. "So, what if I did? You brought it on yourself."Joseph couldnât stand the smugness in her expression. Grinding his teeth, he snapped, "You think you can just cut me off like that? Itâs not gonna be that easy!"Aurora, we were together for three years. Donât forget, Iâve seen everything. You're not afraid Iâll send it all out?"His threat made Aurora pause, eyes narrowing as s
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After all, this was a choice, and a gamble, Aurora had made for herself.Even if she lost the bet, she knew she'd have to deal with the consequences on her own.She pulled out her phone, opened the ride-hailing app, and was just about to book a car when a voice laced with fury and bitterness cut through the air."Aurora Walton, youâre doing this on purpose, arenât you?"The sudden sound startled her. She hadnât even noticed someone standing nearby.Steadying herself, Aurora looked up, only to be met with Josephâs face, dark and twisted with resentment."Well, look whoâs changed careers," she said dryly, unable to resist the jab.Joseph blinked, caught off guard. "Whatâs that supposed to mean?""Nothing much. Just surprised to find a clown performing right outside my office," Aurora said casually. "Now move. Stop blocking my way."At that, Josephâs expression twisted. The fresh style heâd worked so hard on couldnât hide the rage contorting his face. "What the hell does that mean? I ca
