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"If she hadn't helped me this time, I wouldn't even have had the ability to fight back."The tension in Chris's face eased as he reached out to pull Joan into his arms.She dodged him and shot him a glare. "I just came to let you know. I'm leaving."Dean's reaction earlier had already dispelled her urge to expose the secret. If she said anything now, he would only force her to keep it. And if the truth ever came out later, Dean would be the first to suspect her.Better to keep the secret in her own hands. It involved both the Reeves and Slater families—sooner or later, it would prove useful.With that thought, the gloom stirred up by Dean faded away.The elevator doors opened, revealing Daisy inside."Mrs. Slater, the Chairman is in his office."Daisy cast Joan a brief glance, then ignored her completely.She despised women who intruded on other people's marriages. If her own mother hadn't been lured by power into becoming the other woman, she herself would never have been b
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When Adriana arrived at Slater Group the next day, no one openly gossiped about her anymore. But their eyes still betrayed them—filled with disdain and disgust, as if she had stolen something from them.Prejudice in people's hearts was like a vast ocean. Adriana had neither the time nor the energy to argue with each of them. As long as things didn't go too far, she could let it pass.It was hard for her to truly hate anyone. Even when she got angry, it never lasted long.That afternoon, someone knocked lightly on her office door and called out softly, "Adriana."When Adriana saw who it was, a smile lit up her face."Daisy! Are you here to see Dean?"She pulled out a chair for Daisy to sit, then went to pour tea.They had both been busy lately and hadn't seen each other in a while."I heard from Oliver that you're working here, so I came by to take a look.""Are you close with Oliver?" Adriana asked.The last time she had accompanied Daisy to the Reeves family's banquet, she'd
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Joan shoved away Dean's wandering hand and leaned smoothly into his chest."So the only person to blame is you—you for dragging your feet and not divorcing that old hag you call wife."Dean toyed with the strands of hair scattered across his body. "I need Daisy's family's support."Joan let out a cold snort. "What about our son?""You two should go abroad. I'll provide for your living expenses.""I'm not leaving." Joan sat up, teeth clenched in hatred.The moment she left, it would only make things easier for Adriana. She had finally managed to drive Adriana out of the Slater family—there was no way she would admit defeat now."If you'd just taken care of Adriana last time, I wouldn't have to put up with this."A sharp crash rang out as the champagne glass in Dean's hand shattered against the floor. Liquid splashed everywhere, shards scattering across the ground.He grabbed Joan by the collar, his gaze vicious."And whose fault is that? You went crazy last time—insisted on ki
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"Edward is going to be officially adopted under Adriana's name? Chris… are you serious?"At the Slater residence, Joan's face stiffened, her red lips parting in disbelief. She had assumed that when Chris returned from the hospital, the situation would favor her.Yet instead, he proposed that Adriana adopt Edward."This is the best arrangement for Edward," Chris said, his brow furrowed, features shadowed by a cold, unyielding edge."And me? What am I in all this? Chris… I am not some woman of unknown origin. My family may not be on par with yours, but we are still a respectable, well-known household. Edward is my biological son! How can you do this to me?"Joan's eyes glistened red as she stared at him with pleading intensity.He sat calmly, collected, as if deciding who gets a slice of cake.Chris closed his eyes briefly, exhaling deeply, then reopened them, his gaze suppressing all traces of emotion."Adriana is gentle and kind. She will not mistreat Edward. Once the adoption
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Adriana realized she had misspoken, her voice growing softer.She lowered her head, then stole a glance at Francesco from the corner of her eye. He ate with indifferent precision, his face betraying no emotion.Her fingers curled slightly. "Then… I'll head back first."It was getting late. She didn't want to drive the mountain road in the dark.Francesco lifted his eyelids. "Have you eaten?""I have."On the way to the hospital, Adriana had grabbed a slice of chicken pie, making do for dinner. Living alone, making do was a kind of freedom.Francesco set down his pants and wiped his mouth."I'm going to shower. Fill the tub for me."Her mind went blank for a moment. "I really should head home now.""How did my hand get injured?"He fixed her with a hard, unyielding gaze. No room for refusal.Damn. He was holding her to it.Adriana entered the bathroom and turned on the water. He had just eaten; a half-hour wait was ideal for bathing. The bathtub was temperature-controlled,
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"I'll drive you," Adriana said."I have a car," Francesco replied.The elevator doors opened, and he gestured for her to go in first."No wonder this hand isn't healing. You're hurt this badly and still driving yourself?"Adriana took the medicine from his hand. Her scolding words softened into concern. She always felt concern when seeing someone hurt—even a stranger—so worrying about Francesco was natural. After all, he was hurt because of her. She comforted herself with that thought, trying to quell the rush of guilt that followed.Francesco teased, "Aren't you afraid your husband will notice?"Adriana ignored him, opening the rear door."Get in."He stayed by the passenger side, so she motioned for him to sit there."Seatbelt."He lifted his injured hands. His blue eyes reminded her of a shepherd dog she'd once seen—a deep, luminous blue."You can drive yourself, but you can't fasten your seatbelt?" she teased.Still, she reached over, pulling the belt across him. Standi
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"What do you think?"Joan let out a haughty snort, stepping back half a pace—right onto his polished leather shoes."When we were abroad, we could still meet often. But now that we're back, it's nearly impossible to see each other."Dean's usual calm, composed demeanor shifted; a playful, almost
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When Chris's gaze met the sadness in Adriana's eyes, it felt as if an arrow had pierced his chest."One year. If, after a year, you still want to leave, I'll let you go. But during this year, no more talk of divorce."He didn't believe she could truly walk away from him. It was only the sudden app
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In the blink of an eye, the day of Grandma Rosie's memorial arrived. Adriana got to the cemetery early, confirming the arrangements with the staff.Dew clung to the grass beside the graves, soaking her pant legs as she walked. She settled on a bench to dry off, lifting her gaze to a sea of headston
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"Where did you go today?"Chris's gaze was soft, his tone carrying a casual intimacy. He wheeled himself up to Adriana, gesturing for her to push him to the dining table."I went to Bella's place to help out—her shop opened today." Adriana's voice was calm as she guided the wheelchair. It wasn't a
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