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Chapter 13: Learning to Become Adele
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2026-05-10 05:08:26
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Leonard remained standing in front of the penthouse window.The photograph of Elena was still in his hand.For years, Leonard had believed that the Ashcroft name was everything.It opened doors.It commanded respect.It made him believe he could never lose.But now...That very name had become the reason people walked away from him.He gazed out over the city of London.The lights of the buildings still glittered against the night sky.Yet there was no longer a single place that truly felt like home.His phone rang.This time, it was the company's lawyer."Mr. Leonard.""What is it now?""We need your signature.""For what?""The sale of the company's remaining assets."Leonard closed his eyes."Which assets?""Three office buildings... and the remainder of your personal shares."He remained silent for a long moment."What if I refuse?"The lawyer took a slow breath."Then thousands of employees who still haven't received their salaries will have to wait even longer."Leonard lowered
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Elena's words hit Leonard far harder than any accusation he had ever faced.The little girl clung tightly to Sebastian's neck.Her face was still wet with tears.Her small body trembled.And all that fear was directed at Leonard.Not at a stranger.Not at a criminal.But at her own biological father.Leonard stood frozen in place.His gaze remained fixed on Elena.His daughter.The child who had been living only a few steps away from him all this time.The child he had seen laugh.The child he had seen play.The child he had seen calling Sebastian Papa.And now he finally knew why.Because when Leonard wasn't there—Sebastian was.When Leonard abandoned them—Sebastian stayed.When Leonard chose to slander them—Sebastian chose to protect them.Slowly, Leonard lowered his hand.He didn't even dare move closer anymore.Because the fear in Elena's eyes was too obvious.Too real."I won't hurt you."Leonard's voice was quiet.But Elena only buried herself deeper against Sebastian's shoul
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"...Arabella?"Leonard's voice was nearly drowned out by the sound of the waves.But it was enough to freeze everyone in place.Adele stood several steps away from him.Meanwhile, Elena was still crying in Sebastian's arms.No one moved.No one spoke.Because that one name had finally been spoken.The name that had been buried for years.The name that had been hidden for years.The name that was supposed to be dead.Leonard stared at Adele without blinking.He no longer even seemed aware that Elena had been in his arms only moments earlier.His entire mind was focused on one thing.Arabella.And the longer he looked at Adele's face—The more certain he became.Those eyes.That voice.The way she looked at him.Everything."Adele..." Leonard's breathing grew heavy. "You..."But before he could finish—Adele laughed.Not a happy laugh.Not a relieved laugh.But a laugh filled with years of pain."Finally."Her gaze never left Leonard."You finally figured it out."The words struck him h
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Vanessa froze instantly."Leonard is looking for Arabella?"Her lawyer nodded."And that's not all."He opened several documents."He's investigating Adele as well."A wave of unease immediately settled in Vanessa's chest.Because she knew.Sooner or later, this day was always going to come.Leonard had been slow to realize many things.But he wasn't stupid.And once he started suspecting something, he would never stop until he found the answer."Does he know already?""Not yet."Vanessa let out a quiet breath.Yet somehow, the feeling of uneasiness remained.Because this time, the situation was different.Leonard had lost everything.And people who had lost everything were often far more dangerous.Three days later.A small seaside town.The sky was clear.A warm breeze drifted through the air.Elena ran across the sand, laughing.Teddy was tucked securely in her arms.Meanwhile, Sebastian walked several steps behind her."Careful. Don't fall.""I'm not going to fall!"Elena's immedi
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Leonard’s question made the room feel even more suffocating.“Why is it that every time you get angry at me… it feels like Arabella has come back to life right in front of me?”Adele’s chest tightened harder instantly.Yet she remained standing there without looking away for even a second.Sebastia
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