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Trailing behind Gwyneth were the hospital's top psychiatrists and nurses, along with four carefully selected attendants Riley had personally vetted. Each of them spoke in soft, coaxing voices, trying to soothe her."Ms. Sanders, please, be good and come back with us, alright?"Gwyneth shouted maniacally, "No, I won't! You're trying to kill me! Colin, I'm scared! Hold me, please!"She frantically wrapped her arms tightly around his waist as if her life depended on it. She wasn't actually sick, but being surrounded like this was enough to drive anyone mad. The entire hospital knew that Colin was on the verge of losing his mind over Aspen, and now that her own position was slipping, Gwyneth was desperate. She had no choice but to use such underhanded tactics to cling to Colin.Never in her life had Gwyneth imagined she would have to lower herself like this just to get his attention. Unfortunately for her, this time was different. Colin didn't hold her in his arms or comfort her li
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Shane grinned at Aren, clearly amused. It was hard not to admire Aren's cunning move. There was no way Gwyneth could keep up the act for much longer.Aren ordered, "The doctors there are the best in the field, and they know exactly how to handle psychiatric patients. Tell them not to hold back. After all, the future Mrs. Fuller's health is far more important."As he spoke, he couldn't help but chuckle. He was already picturing Gwyneth's inevitable downfall, and it was downright laughable.Seeing Aren in such a good mood, Shane finally let out a breath of relief and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Jefferson, what's next for us?""We focus on our own work. If they need anything from us, Pen will let me know," Aren said with a smirk before returning to his tasks.He had planned this from the start. Gwyneth needed to be controlled, and he had no intention of letting her off easy....The moment Aspen woke up in her hospital bed, her eyes were cold and emotionless. The sharp scent of anti
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"Really?" Aspen looked up, her eyes sparkling as she stared at Colin.Colin wasn't sure what had come over him. He had been forcing himself to sit there, swallowing his pride and discomfort. But now, faced with those bright, hopeful eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh. Instead, he found himself nodding, almost against his will.This only made Aspen feel more disgusted. Her gaze grew even more intense, almost mocking. Unable to handle her piercing look, Colin quickly excused himself, claiming he had work to attend to, and practically fled the room.It was the first time he had ever lost his composure around her. In the past, he hadn't cared enough about her to be affected, but now even he didn't understand his own reactions.After leaving the room, Colin headed upstairs to see Gwyneth. She was strapped to the hospital bed, looking disheveled and desperate. The moment she saw Colin, her eyes lit up, and she struggled against the restraints, tears streaming down he
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Aspen was genuinely surprised to see Aren being so sarcastic. She couldn't help but laugh as she looked at him. "Aren, I don't remember you being this snarky back in university. When did you pick up this habit?""It's newly acquired. Got a problem with that? Is it illegal or something?" Aren shot back, completely unapologetic.However, Aspen couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. It seemed like there was a hint of resentment and anger in the way he was talking to her. Puzzled, she looked at him and whispered, "Aren, if I remember correctly, I don't think I've done anything to upset you. Why are you being so sarcastic with me?""You're Mrs. Fuller now. Even if you did upset me, what could I do about it?" Aren huffed. His tone grew more bitter as he spoke, his frustration and disappointment bubbling to the surface.He had been shocked when he had returned and found out that she had gotten married. Then, when he heard she was getting a divorce, he had secretly been thril
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Hearing Aspen's words, Aren quietly withdrew his hand and gave her a gentle smile. "Alright, I'll wait for you," he said softly, his voice warm and reassuring.This was the difference between Aren and Colin. Colin only cared about himself and never considered others. However, Aren chose to respect Aspen and give her space. Watching him, Aspen felt her resolve waver, and her heart stirred with emotions she had tried to suppress. To force herself to stay rational, she said something she didn't truly mean. "Aren, you should go. I can handle the rest on my own."Aren didn't push back. He simply nodded, gently brushing her cheek with his hand before standing up and walking out. As she watched his retreating figure, Aspen hugged herself tightly, taking a deep breath. Tears silently rolled down her cheeks....The next morning, Colin arrived with another bouquet of hyacinths. His face lit up with a warm smile. "How are you feeling today?"He was so gentle, acting as though Aspen was
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After Colin left, Aspen grabbed the bouquet of hyacinths from the table and threw it into the trash, feeling a wave of disgust. She wasn't done, though. If there was one thing she excelled at, it was making people just as miserable as she felt. Aspen immediately headed upstairs to Gwyneth's room. Since Aren had already arranged everyone around Gwyneth, Aspen had no trouble making her way to Gwyneth's room. She walked in, her arms crossed, and sat down in a chair, smirking at Gwyneth. "So, this is what it's like to be Colin's true love? Seems exhausting."Gwyneth's face twisted with rage the moment she saw Aspen. Her voice was filled with venom as she screamed, "You bitch! You scheming, evil bitch!"Aspen would have stayed silent in the past, enduring the insults without a word. Then again, she was no longer that Aspen anymore. She strode forward and slapped Gwyneth across the face, hissing, "Who's the real bitch here? You knew he had a wife and a child, yet you still threw yo
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Standing by the door, Aspen listened to Gwyneth's tortured screams from inside the room. The sound sent a rush of satisfaction through her, but even that didn't feel like enough. Colin deserved to experience this kind of suffering too.When Aspen returned to her own hospital room, she found four stylists already waiting for her. They all stood respectfully, their postures formal.The lead stylist stepped forward with a polished smile. "Mrs. Fuller, I'm Howard Lewis. I'm here to do your styling for today."Then, he gestured toward the collections behind him, adding, "These are the latest designer gowns and accessories—you're free to choose anything you like."The dresses were all high-end couture, and the jewelry was nothing short of exquisite—each piece more extravagant than the last.One glance at the collection told Aspen that today's press conference and evening gala were of great significance. Otherwise, Colin wouldn't have invested this much. At his core, he was nothing more
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With just a light touch of makeup, Aspen's features became even more refined and striking. Howard admired his work with deep satisfaction.Stylists like him prided themselves on their skills, but the truth was that working with a naturally beautiful canvas was far more enjoyable than doing a full transformation. Enhancing beauty was far easier than creating it from scratch, and the results were always breathtaking.The best makeup wasn't the kind that looked obvious. It was the kind that made people wonder if any had been applied at all.Aspen stared at her reflection in the mirror, finding the whole situation incredibly ironic. She used to love wearing bold, eye-catching colors like this, but after marrying Colin, she had gradually abandoned her own tastes, simply because he found them tacky.Over time, she had tried to match his so-called refined aesthetic, wearing muted, outdated tones to please him. Looking at herself now, she couldn't believe how far she had strayed from who
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Chester sat there with one leg casually crossed over the other, a look of disdain and mockery in his eyes. He had a cold, unapproachable vibe that was nothing like how he behaved around Aspen.Seeing him like this only made Gwyneth even angrier. She snapped, "I paid you! Chester, you really have no sense of professionalism. You took the money and did nothing. You bastard!"Just thinking about how much money she had handed over made her heart ache.Aspen nearly burst out laughing. She used to think Gwyneth had some brains, but clearly, she was dead wrong. It was hilarious that someone like her could say something so outrageous right to Chester's face.Unfazed by Gwyneth's tantrum, Chester finally spoke, his tone calm yet sarcastic. "I do dirty work for a living, sure, but you're supposed to be squeaky clean, aren't you? What do you think Colin would say if he saw you like this? Would he still be just as obsessed with you?"That one sentence made Gwyneth snap right back to her sense
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Chester asked, "Are you sure?""I'm sure." If it had been in the past, Aspen would have definitely been bothered by Gwyneth and Colin. But she wasn't the same person anymore—now, she had more important things to worry about than their mess.On the other end of the line, Chester went silent. He didn't hang up, but the only thing she could hear was his quiet breathing.Aspen quickly realized she might have come off too blunt. Her face flushed a little, and she lowered her voice. "I mean… It's not that I don't want to go. I just physically can't—I'm still stuck in bed." "Don't come, then!" Chester snapped and hung up right after.But a moment later, Aspen received a text from him with the address for the meetup. She couldn't help but laugh—Chester always talked like he didn't care, but his actions told a different story.After thinking it over, Aspen decided to go. She struggled to get out of bed since her ribs were still fractured, and any movement came with stabbing pain. Still
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Lillian stormed forward and slapped Gwyneth hard across the face. "I knew it! All these years without a child, it was because you didn't want one! You selfish, useless girl!" she spat, glaring at Gwyneth like she was an enemy, not her own flesh and blood."If you two had even just one kid, it wouldn't matter if you stayed together or not. At least there would be something binding you to each other, and you'd never have to worry about your future. Zac wouldn't have to keep struggling either—but you, as his big sister, chose to think only of yourself!""Zac, Zac, Zac! It's always Zac!" Gwyneth finally snapped, her voice rising with years of pent-up fury. "Have you ever cared about me? About whether I live or die? My life has been hell, and you've never once asked how I'm doing. All you see is Zac. Is he the only child you have? Am I not your daughter too?" Zac watched the two women screaming at each other, utterly helpless. He finally said, "Mom… Gwyneth's had it really tough th
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"Mr. Fuller, our top priority right now should still be the Crescent Holdings project. The tech department doesn't have a clear leader now. What are we supposed to do?" Riley shifted the topic immediately.Their personal drama could wait; the company came first.Colin said coldly, "The tech department isn't a leaderless mess. Zephyr will step up and handle things."Then, his temper flared again. "Aspen's unbelievable—even while lying in a hospital bed, she's still got the energy to flirt with another man!"Watching Colin spiral, Riley finally understood that he was a lost cause. Without saying a word, he gave a dry smile and turned to leave. He didn't feel like sitting around getting scolded for things that weren't his fault.Colin scoffed and ordered, "Make sure she gets the best takeout every day. I don't want it to look like the Fullers can't even afford to feed her." Riley knew exactly what this was—Colin's ego was bruised, and he was just trying to save face. He didn't ar
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Seeing her being so calm and understanding only made Aren feel both angry and heartbroken. He remembered exactly what Aspen had been like back in university—sharp, lively, and fearless. He knew this version of her wasn't who she used to be. It had to be the years with Colin—it had drained her until her fire dimmed.Pushing through his fear of Dottie, Aren stepped forward and pulled Aspen into a hug. He lowered his voice and said, "You don't need to keep compromising. Do whatever you want."Aspen felt a strange mix of confusion and warmth. She gently patted his shoulder and replied, "I know. I've already outlined a solution, and you'll see it when you get back.""That's it? That's all you've got to say to me?" Aren looked at her, his eyes full of disappointment. "You're seriously only going to talk to me about work?"Aspen instantly understood what he meant. From the moment she had seen him again, she had known that deep down he had never left her heart. But what difference did
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"Dottie, oh my sweet baby! I missed you so much!" Aspen cooed.The moment Dottie saw her, the little fluffball started meowing nonstop and rubbed against her side over and over, clearly just as thrilled. Meanwhile, Aren stood several feet away, keeping a safe distance and looking absolutely pitiful as he called out, "So, are you still gonna eat the ribs or not?"Only then did Aspen remember that Aren was afraid of animals. Hugging Dottie, she turned to him with a smile. "Aren, you can come pet her. Dottie's super sweet, I promise."It was obvious Martha had taken great care of Dottie over the past few days. When Dottie had first been brought back, she had been scraggly and skinny. Now, she was a round, glossy ball of fluff. Aren did everything he could to keep his distance as he placed the food container down across from Aspen. He sighed helplessly. "I'm seriously scared of that thing.""Alright, fine then." Aspen's smile faded as she lowered her eyes, a little disappointed. S
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Eric was baffled by Aren's response. Was this really the time to be worrying about whether he could get married? No matter how important getting married was, it couldn't possibly top what they were dealing with now.Seeing how defeated he looked, Aren couldn't help but grin smugly. Then, he said, "Don't worry, I've got this under control. I already passed the issue to Aspen—if all goes well, I should be getting good news tonight when I drop off her dinner."Eric felt like he was about to explode. He stared at Aren in disbelief and snapped, "Mr. Jefferson, do you even know what you're doing? We're direct competitors with Fuller Group! What you're doing now is a breach of confidentiality! You realize I could have you arrested for this?"Aren laughed out loud at his outrage. With a completely relaxed tone, he replied, "Calm down. She would never betray me. Sure, we're rivals with Fuller Group, but Aspen isn't Fuller Group—she's our partner. That's a pretty clear distinction, don't you
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"Gwyneth called me a lapdog, and Colin just let it happen, even threatening me!" Riley's voice trembled with barely contained outrage.He graduated from a well-known college and had devoted years to Colin, only to be humiliated without recourse. What kind of twisted corporate hell was this? Employees had their limits too."Huh?" Aspen was taken aback when she heard Riley's reply. Of all the reasons she had imagined for his defection, this wasn't it.Colin had truly lost it for Gwyneth. The man's logic circuits were obviously fried since he had actually let Gwyneth verbally assault his most loyal aide.Aspen thought he was definitely out of his mind. She said, "Don't worry. I'll make sure you get your justice. But first, I need Fuller Group's core data for the past five years. Can you access it?" Now that they were officially allies, Aspen saw no need for formalities.Riley nodded immediately. "I can get it. I'll need some time, but you can expect it by tomorrow night." He stoo
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Gwyneth was no fool and immediately recognized Riley's thinly veiled contempt. She shot to her feet, teeth clenched. "You're nothing but Colin's lapdog! How dare you give me an attitude? Do you even want to keep your job?"Riley replied flatly, "My apologies, Ms. Sander, but I'm Mr. Fuller's assistant, not his pet. If you're fond of dogs, I'm sure he'd be happy to buy you one."Gwyneth's eyes widened, shocked that he was actually speaking to her in that tone. She lunged forward, hand raised to strike. However, Riley was no delicate flower and caught Gwyneth's wrist mid-swing. He said, "Control yourself, Ms. Sanders."Colin arrived just in time to see the confrontation. He strode forward, intercepting Riley with a glare. "What the hell is going on?""Ms. Sanders attempted to assault me," Riley stated matter-of-factly, releasing Gwyneth's wrist. "I merely defended myself. No aggression intended."Gwyneth seized the moment, throwing herself against Colin with theatrical sobs. "I di
