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Chapter 120

Penulis: Maureen Green
The photos showed bruises in shades of blue and purple, along with clusters of needle marks. It was clear the person had been through some sort of torment—but what did that have to do with Aspen?

"Who is this?"

Aspen looked at Colin in confusion. Then it clicked—he had mentioned earlier that Gwyneth had been mistreated.

Realizing the person in the photos was probably Gwyneth, Aspen suddenly found the injuries rather pleasing to the eye.

Seeing the shift in her expression, Colin let out a cold snort. "Do you know abuse is a criminal offense?"

"If you have any proof, you should call the police, not bark in front of me like a stray dog. I have work to do. If you don't have proof, then run back to your precious little mistress and comfort her. Don't come around here and make me sick."

Aspen tossed the photos back at Colin without hesitation. She had just discovered how satisfying it was to lose her temper and act out without restraint. Apparently, living without decorum could actual
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    Colin looked at Gwyneth's gentle demeanor, his emotions in turmoil. He ate silently, but the food was somewhat tasteless."Gwen, I've come to see you!" Zac's voice suddenly rang out from the doorway, breaking the oppressive atmosphere in the dining room."Zac? What are you doing here?" Gwyneth quickly stood up to greet him."I came to check on you and Colin," Zac said with a smile, though his gaze fell on Colin. "Colin, how have you been lately?""Fine," Colin responded coolly, his tone carrying a hint of distance."Colin, I heard you lost to Aspen at the investor conference?" Zac asked probingly."Zac, don't bring that up," Gwyneth quickly intervened, not wanting Colin to dwell on unpleasant matters."I'm just concerned about Colin." Zac said with a smile, "Colin, don't take it to heart. Victory and defeat are common in business. You'll win next time.""Yes, I know." Colin nodded. "Have you eaten? Since you're here, join us. Your sister made everything.""Sure, I won't be rej

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    "Yes, Ms. Nicholls, I understand." Riley nodded. "By the way, I have today's newspaper here. Would you like to see it?""Newspaper?" Aspen asked."Today's Financial Daily. The front-page headline features an exclusive interview with you," said Riley as he handed the newspaper to Aspen.Aspen took the newspaper and saw her photograph prominently displayed on the front page with the headline "Business Rising Star: Aspen Nicholls' Path to Success.""This is..." Aspen looked at the newspaper with surprise. She hadn't expected to make the front page."Ms. Nicholls, you're quite the celebrity now. The entire business world is watching you," Riley said with a smile.Aspen smiled and placed the newspaper on her desk. "Alright, enough about that. You should get back to work.""Yes, Ms. Nicholls." Riley nodded and left Aspen's office.…Meanwhile, Gwyneth was carefully preparing a meal at Colin's villa. She had specifically prepared several dishes the way Aspen did it and had specially

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    "Aspen, congratulations! You scored a major victory at the investor conference!"Chester burst through the door while holding a bottle of champagne and two flutes, wearing his characteristic playful smile."Chet, what are you doing here?" Aspen looked at Chester with surprise, not expecting his sudden appearance."Of course I'm here to celebrate with you!"Chester placed the champagne on the desk and expertly uncorked it with a loud pop. The air was filled with the subtle aroma of the champagne as it fizzed out."Come on, Aspen, let's toast!" Chester poured two glasses and handed one to Aspen. "To your success, and to our future!"Aspen took the glass and clinked it gently against Chester's, smiling as she said, "Thank you, Chet. This success wouldn't have been possible without your help.""Don't be so formal." Chester took a sip of champagne and laughed. "We're partners—helping each other is what we do. Besides, everyone can see your capabilities. You would have succeeded even

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    Colin sat alone in his study. The spacious desk was scattered with various documents, none of which registered in his vision.Outside, night had fallen deep. The city still blazed with lights, with the distant cacophony of traffic faintly audible, only emphasizing the deathly silence within the study.He kept his eyes tightly shut, his mind replaying every detail from today's investor conference. He just couldn't understand why he had lost.Everything had been under his control. So why had the final outcome been the one thing he least wanted to see?Aspen, the woman he'd once discarded like trash, had actually defeated him. She had won the bid for Aetheris Group's project at the investor conference, earning everyone's respect and admiration."Colin, are you alright?"A gentle knock sounded at the study door. Gwyneth's soft voice that was like a delicate feather attempted to soothe Colin's irritation.She entered carefully while carrying a cup of warm milk, her face showing conce

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    Aspen let out a cold chuckle, and her eyes were filled with disdain. "Mr. Fuller, you're overthinking things. I won this bid solely on merit. As for you, you can only blame your own incompetence."She paused, her tone growing even icier as she continued, "And another thing, Mr. Fuller. Please get one thing straight—you're the one losing here. I'm not humiliating you; you're humiliating yourself with your own inadequacy. That is why you're beneath me now."Aspen's words cut deep like a blade, viciously wounding Colin's pride. His face flushed red, and his chest heaved violently as he glared at Aspen with fury, yet he couldn't utter a single word.Hidden behind a pillar, Gwyneth heard every word of their exchange. She felt both satisfied and increasingly jealous as she listened to Aspen mercilessly humiliate Colin.She envied Aspen's confidence and strength, and she envied how Colin paid attention to Aspen. Most of all, she envied how easily Aspen could provoke Colin's emotions.

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    Colin's chest heaved violently as he breathed heavily, anger and frustration nearly consuming him. He suddenly turned and strode toward the exit, leaving Gwyneth standing alone.Aspen delivered a brief acceptance speech on stage, thanking the judges and her team before descending amid the crowd's admiration. Then, she took out her phone and dialed Aren's number.The call connected quickly, and Aren's gentle voice came through the speaker. "Pen, how did it go? Are the results in?" Aspen's voice carried a hint of uncontainable excitement and joy. "Aren, I did it! We won the bid! Nimbus Tech secured the Aetheris Group's tender project!"On the other end of the line, Aren's voice was also full of joy and satisfaction. "Really? That's fantastic! Pen, I knew you could do it! Congratulations, your hard work has finally paid off!"Aspen's lips curved into a happy smile as joy washed over her like a tide. "Aren, thank you. I couldn't have done this so smoothly without your help and encour

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    Aspen's humility and confidence once again won everyone's favor. All those present were filled with admiration and anticipation for this young, accomplished female CEO.Colin stood outside the crowd, coldly observing the scene of Aspen surrounded by admirers. His heart was like an overturned bottle of mixed spices, with sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty flavors all rushing to his mind. He realized that this time he might truly lose—and that too to the woman he had once dismissed completely. This realization gave him an unprecedented sense of defeat and humiliation.Gwyneth also felt the change in atmosphere throughout the venue. She saw everyone's attitude toward Aspen and heard their praises, which made her heart grow increasingly anxious.She gripped Colin's arm tightly and said with a slightly trembling voice, "Colin, what do we do? Aspen seems... She seems to be winning."Colin remained silent, his face terrifyingly dark. After all, what Gwyneth said was true. Aspen's p

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    However, compared to Aspen's, Colin's proposal seemed somewhat standard and lacking in highlights and innovation. Moreover, when answering the judges' questions, his performance was less than satisfactory, and he was left speechless several times by the judges' inquiries, even revealing some obvious flaws and mistakes.The judges below showed little interest in Colin's proposal. Several of them even began looking through other companies' materials during his presentation, clearly dissatisfied with his performance. Colin also realized his own failure. He could sense the judges' changing attitudes and see the mockery and glee hidden in the eyes of other companies' representatives. This huge sense of disparity filled Colin's heart with frustration and anger. He originally believed he could easily win this investor conference as usual, crushing all competitors. However, reality once again dealt him a heavy blow. He felt Aspen's appearance had completely disrupted his plans, givi

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    Colin became increasingly agitated. Aspen—the woman he'd once trampled underfoot—now stood at a height he couldn't reach. It dealt a tremendous blow to his proud ego.Gwyneth, sitting beside Colin, keenly noticed his unusual behavior. She'd noticed that since Aspen had gone on stage, his gaze had been following her constantly, his expression complex and his face dark. Alarm bells immediately went off in her mind. She suspected that his thoughts were probably turning uncontrollably toward Aspen again."Colin, Ms. Nicholls is really impressive today, isn't she?" Gwyneth said with forced casualness and a hint of testing in her tone. She tried to mask her anxiety by complimenting Aspen, hoping to gauge Colin's reaction.Hearing Gwyneth's words, Colin's frown deepened. He shot Gwyneth a cold glance and said in an annoyed tone, "So what if she's impressive? It's just smooth talk to show off."Gwyneth hadn't expected Colin's reaction to be so intense, and she froze momentarily as her sm

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