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57: The Second Recommendation

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Danice glanced at the address on the note. She had expected it to be difficult to obtain, but unexpectedly, Mrs. Johnson had given her Mr. Albrich’s address without hesitation after she inquired about his whereabouts.

“I failed my friend once. And I couldn’t defend her when she needed me the most. This time, I’m helping you because of her. But remember—after this, I won’t grant any more favors.”

Mrs. Johnson said it firmly, yet Danice sensed that if she ever asked for help again, Mrs. Johnson would still come to her aid, though the latter would hide it behind a show of reluctance.

“Danice, are you sure there’s a villa ahead?” Butler Hans panted, leaning against a tree.

The sun blazed overhead. If not for the occasional shade, they might have collapsed from the heat.

Danice wiped the sweat from her forehead. They had begun their climb at dawn, and now, with the sun at its peak, it seemed they weren’t even halfway.

“The locals said the address is at the very top. With Mr. Albrich’s recl
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  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   97: Orpheus

    “.....he turned to look at her and in that instant—” Danice read slowly from the book.Headmaster Roan, sitting beside her, read the words softly as his eyes followed the text. “…Eurydice faded back into the shadows forever.”Danice closed the book and smiled. “Good job, Grandpa. One storybook down for today.”It had been three days since she arrived, and she had been personally taking care of her grandfather. She prepared his meals herself and helped him practice his cognitive and motor skills by reading, writing, and walking together, step by step. With her around, Headmaster Roan seemed livelier and more energetic in participating in his rehabilitation.Butler James, who was listening from the side, commented, “You don’t know this, young miss, but when the doctor first gave him that storybook, he never even touched it. It was only after you arrived that he started reading it.”“Hey, you’re not supposed to tell her that,” Headmaster Roan scolded lightly, glaring at Butler James, who

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   96: A Madman

    Back in the capital, a black limousine pulled up to the Amberford estate.A tall, handsome middle-aged man stepped out. His features were striking, but his face showed no emotion. His eyes were glassy—almost silver—cold, detached, and chilling. He carried an aura that could intimidate anyone.The butler who came to greet him trembled when he met that gaze and suddenly bowed his head. “G–greeting… F–first Master.”Jerald Amberford, the First Son—the First Master of the Amberford household—frowned at the servant’s shaking hands. He said coldly, “Useless.”The butler went pale. Jerald passed him and, without slowing his stride, ordered, “Tell the head butler to fire that young man. And don’t forget to punish him for offending me.”His personal butler nodded and passed his word.“Brother, you’re finally here!” the Second Master, Gordon Amberford, greeted him with open arms. “How was your journey? I hope it wasn’t too uncomfortable.”Jerald scanned the courtyard but did not see the person

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   95: High Potential

    95The smoke was beginning to disperse as the firefighters sprayed water all over the set.Director Choi was busy reviewing the footage on the monitor, while Danice sat at the side with a towel draped over her head. Because the fire had spread too much, the firefighters had immediately turned on the hose and showered the entire set before Director Choi could even call “Cut.” Fortunately, he was satisfied with the result. The parts they couldn’t capture properly were filmed separately—most of which were Zarius’s scenes.Director Choi spotted her and called out, “Don’t go home yet, Danice. Let’s have a small celebration party tonight with you and Zarius. You both did a great job.”Danice was taken aback, then her eyes curved in delight. “Thank you, Director Choi.”That single praise made all her struggles feel worth it.……Director Choi was very generous. He brought them to a high-end restaurant and rented a private room. He even said his usual catchphrase, “Order as much as you want.”

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   94: Strength from the Past her

    The camera began to roll, and Zarius fell to his knees, coughing.“Nathaniel, in!” Director Choi cued.Danice took a deep breath and rushed forward, breaking down the door as it collapsed onto the set. Director Choi was satisfied with the impact — that was the kind of strength they needed for the shot.She rushed inside, splinters scattering from the broken door. But the moment she entered, the heat struck her like a wave. When she looked up, she was met by blazing fire. Her face turned pale — in her eyes, the flames seemed to grow taller, fiercer, merciless. They loomed toward her as if about to swallow her whole.She froze. Terrified. As if the fire would devour her again — just like before.“Team, put out the fire!” Director Choi’s voice cut through the air, followed by the hiss of extinguishers and the rush of firefighters moving in.Danice finally snapped out of her daze, glancing around in confusion.“Danice,” Director Choi called out firmly, “the fire will spread fast. I need

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   93: Facing Fear

    After dinner, the three of them went back to the apartment complex where they were staying.Facing the “poorly maintained” building, Zarius froze. He had been imagining a hotel—with a grand reception desk in the lobby and an elevator. But this place… was this even a hotel?“Which floor are you staying on? I got my room on the third floor,” Danice asked.Zarius’s disbelieving eyes turned to Gilbert. The latter felt his boss’s prickling gaze and chuckled awkwardly. “...Fifth floor. I thought there was an elevator…”Zarius: “…”When Danice walked a bit ahead of them, Zarius hissed under his breath, “Why didn’t you tell me the place was like this?”“Boss, you didn’t ask. You just said to find a room quickly.”Zarius: “…” So it was his fault?!Unfortunately, he had already told Danice he was staying here. Canceling the room now might offend his new “brother.” What if Danice thought he was too picky or looked down on places like this? That would give a terrible impression!Zarius gritted hi

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   92: Big Bro

    Thirty minutes later.“Zarius, are you ready?” Director Choi asked from behind the monitor.Zarius, seated at his desk, nodded solemnly. After Danice left him on the rooftop, he had mulled over her words again and again. ‘Live as Zeke. Only you will understand.’ Perhaps he hadn’t given life to Zeke as much as Dani had given life to Nathaniel. For the remaining time, Zarius spent it alone, thinking about Zeke’s life—and the life behind the script, the one that couldn’t be described in a few words.He took a deep breath, adjusted his mental state and closed his eyes.“Action!”The room fell silent. The ticking of the clock echoed, its sound magnified in the still air.Zeke opened his eyes. He looked tired, exhausted—his gaze dull as he stared blankly into space.Slowly, his gaze dropped to the knife in his hand. From the emptiness in his eyes, a faint flicker of emotion began to surface—pain, hesitation, fear.His hand trembled as he tightened his grip on the handle. The blade hovered

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