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Desiree spoke her mind. "It looks like a hickey."Serena quickly pulled her collar up, looking uneasy.Desiree chuckled. "Got a boyfriend?""I'm sorry, Ms. Stone. That's personal, and I'd rather not discuss it.""That's fine."Desiree turned her gaze away coldly, but her mood lightened considerably.With Serena now having someone in her life, there was far less chance of her getting involved with Wilson.…After work, Serena had just returned to her apartment when she received a call from Justin.She answered immediately. "Get straight to the point."Justin seemed surprised. "You unblocked my number?""Yeah."Even if she had blocked him, Justin would find other ways to contact her, and she'd have to keep identifying whether it was him or her clients calling."Serena, Grandma caught a cold today and hasn't had much of an appetite. Could you come over and cook some light dishes for her? She's always praised your cooking."Serena paused for a moment. "Did she say that?""No
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Serena's 18th birthday had come and gone without Justin by her side. He hadn't been there for reasons he never fully explained. When he finally returned, he promised to make it up to her. He had casually asked her what she wanted.Wrapping her arms around his waist, Serena said, "You haven't exactly declared your love for me. I want a grand gesture—a room full of roses and a heartfelt confession. Will you grant me that?"Justin promised. However, that long-awaited declaration never came.Justin stood before her, his gaze fixed on her exquisite features lest he miss even the slightest change in her expression. "Do you remember? I promised to make it up to you.""I remember," Serena replied, her tone even. "It was so long ago. I was only 18 then, speaking without thinking. It's not important anymore. You really don't need to put yourself through this." Serena's expression was tranquil."You don't care anymore?" Justin asked."Yeah," Serena replied without pausing."You're lying!"
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Jenna's face twisted with rage. "Serena, who do you think you are? What makes you worthy of having Justin kneel before you?"She charged forward, raising her hand to slap Serena. However, before she could land the strike, Serena caught her wrist. "Mrs. Farrow, take a good look. I didn't make your son kneel. He did that himself!"She shoved Jenna away, shaking off her grip, her expression calm yet distant.Jenna glared at her, seething. "What kind of spell did you cast on Justin? Let me make one thing perfectly clear—even if Justin is foolish enough to want to marry you, I'll never permit it! The Farrow family's daughter-in-law will be someone worthy of our name, not some jinx who brought ruin upon her own family!"A chill settled in Serena's gaze. "My father died protecting Mr. Farrow Senior," she stated, her voice even. "Have you conveniently forgotten that? And let me be clear—I never desired any connection to the Farrow family in the first place!" Jenna sneered. "Well, aren't
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"What are you going to do then? You know how stubborn Justin is. If you push him too hard, he might never come home again," Mollie cautioned. Jenna's jaw tightened. "I'll find him a suitable wife. The Farrow family's daughter-in-law will be my choice, not his!"Mollie sighed. She knew better than to argue with her mother. Jenna's need for control was absolute, and if she wanted a war with Justin, then so be it. As Damian drove Serena home, he noticed her quiet contemplation. "My Aunt Jenna can be difficult," he offered gently. "Don't let her words get to you, Serena.""They didn't," Serena replied, her voice flat. "You seem preoccupied," Damian observed. "I'm just tired." Serena pinched the bridge of her nose. "Whenever Justin is involved, I feel drained."Damian's fingers drummed a silent rhythm on the steering wheel. "Do you still have feelings for Justin?""No," Serena answered without hesitation."I see." He was surprised by her quick response. After a pause, he spoke
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Damian ignored her message.Zoey called him directly. "Damian, why aren't you answering? You said you found the perfect model. Who is it?"Why are you so curious?" Damian asked."Because none of those influencers or celebrities ever meet your standards, but now some random person does? Of course, I'm curious." Zoey's tone carried a hint of jealousy. "Wow, keeping it a secret? She must be some stunning beauty. Look, I might be one with the guys, but I'm still a woman. Are you afraid I'll steal her from you?"Damian barely reacted. "I'm driving. We'll talk later." Then he hung up.…Back in her apartment, Serena collapsed onto her bed, drained. Almost at once, her phone vibrated with a deluge of texts from Justin. Serena swiftly blocked Justin's number. As she did, a new notification arrived. It was Wilson, sending a joke. "One day, a crab accidentally bumped into an octopus. The octopus got mad and yelled, 'Are you clumsy?' The crab replied, 'No, I'm just a little shell-shocked.
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"Serena never knew I existed," Wilson said, a hint of wistfulness in his voice. "I just watched her from afar. And somewhere along the way, I fell for her."Jacob gave him a pointed look. "I see. So, you're a stalker.""Get lost," Wilson retorted, but a smile played on his lips.From that day on, Serena received a quirky joke from Wilson every night before bedtime. They were strange, sometimes even nonsensical, but they had a certain charm.Serena always kept her composure, but late at night, under the covers, she'd occasionally burst into laughter. There was something about his quirky sense of humor that always got to her.On Friday, Serena approached Wilson as the workday was ending. "Mr. Quade, are you free this weekend?"Wilson leaned back in his black leather chair, his eyes meeting hers. "Why?""It's nothing big. I just wanted to thank you for all your help since I started at Quade Group, and I thought I'd treat you to a meal.""I'm free." Wilson didn't hesitate at all, a
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Serena paused, momentarily surprised. She had intended for him to take the wrap himself."It's delicious," Wilson said, completely at ease. "Hold it a little closer. I'll have another bite."Reluctantly, Serena held the wrap to his lips.The entire drive, Wilson continued to eat this way, casually taking bites. As he finished the last bite, he seemed to accidentally graze her finger with his lips.Serena flinched, a jolt of awareness shooting through her."Did I bite you?" Wilson asked."No," Serena replied. It hadn't hurt, but her fingertip felt strangely warm. The lingering sensation of his lips brought back the memory of their kiss. For someone who usually seemed so laid-back and nonchalant, his kiss had been surprisingly intense.A sudden gust of wind startled her, pulling her from her thoughts. She glanced at Wilson.He was calm, composed. "Your face is flushed," he observed. "I thought you might be warm."Serena said nothing, her mind racing.At the mall, Wilson was abo
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"Let's hear it," Wilson said casually. "I haven't got all day.""I need you to invest in Zimmers Corporation," Aaron began, his voice tight. "One of our projects has stalled, and our funding fell through when our investor ran into financial trouble. I'm looking for a new one—""And you thought of me?" Wilson asked."Yes," Aaron admitted. "The project itself is sound. Our company has a history of steady growth. I can assure you—""I'm not interested," Wilson cut him off.Aaron's face stiffened. "Mr. Quade, you haven't even heard the details. At least take a look. Please, just give me a chance."Wilson's gaze remained impassive. "You're talking about Zimmers Corporation's latest unfinished property scandal, aren't you?""It's not exactly—" Aaron tried to explain."Promising buyers fully furnished apartments but handing over bare units instead. Is that not an unfinished project?" Wilson scoffed. "The real estate market has been declining for years. Anyone with foresight is already
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Jillian's answer was savage. "I, for one, am relieved that I did not invest in Desiree's studio. She has blood on her hands and has committed so many unspeakable crimes. If I'd been affiliated with her studio, it would have shaved years off my life!"Desiree argued angrily, "Those are rumors, Grandma! Serena was trying to launch a smear campaign against me!""I can judge whether it was a smear campaign or not! Now, you will stop the damage you've done to Serena's patisserie, and that's final!" Jillian snapped."No way!" Desiree refused outright. "I want nothing more than to see that bitch dead! I will never help her clear her name!"Looking thunderous, Jillian stood up and slapped Desiree hard across the face. An angry hand imprint formed on Desiree's snow-white cheek, and she fell into a daze.Gary was apoplectic. "Mom! What are you doing? You just hit your granddaughter!""I have no granddaughter as wicked and vile as her!" Jillian seethed."You've crossed the line! I'll—"Be
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Jillian initially believed Desiree would not be as ruthless as Gary, who did not draw the line at hurting family.However, after Desiree's bullying scandal that led to someone's death and the incident today, Jillian came to realize that Desiree and Gary were both scoundrels.…Gary had a villa in Nocturna as well. Following her recent scandal, Desiree had confined herself within the villa. While nursing her bruised ego, she plotted against Serena.The media outlets she'd hired to write vicious articles about Serena were silenced. It wasn't hard to figure out Wilson was behind the gag order. Did he truly care about Serena that much? Desiree frowned. She was trying to devise new ways to torment Serena when she heard the maid say they had a guest."What guest?" No one had bothered coming to see Desiree since her fall from grace. Puzzled, she got up to see a silver-haired old lady approaching her with a steady gait, followed by her entourage.Desiree was surprised. "Grandma?"She
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Serena uttered, "Wilson?""Do you need help?" Wilson asked.Serena admitted reluctantly, "Yes."She thought she heard him chuckle on the other end of the line. "Send me the address."She sent him the address of the fruit shop. Within 20 minutes, the rumbling sound of the car engine came from outside the shop.Wilson led his men into the establishment, rolling up the sleeves of his black shirt to reveal his expensive watch. His gaze swept over the people in the room before falling on the deliveryman."Is that the guy?" Wilson asked.Serena nodded. "Yes, but we can't get anything out of him. He insists that it's a personal grudge against the shopowner.""Leave the interrogating to the professionals, Serena," Wilson drawled as he gave Kayden a look. The latter got the hint and immediately dragged the deliveryman to the other side of the room.Serena asked in hushed tones, "You're not going to kill him or anything, are you?""Am I that cruel?" Wilson quipped.Serena eyed him spe
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Joanna had only just made the announcement when a few uniformed officers entered the kitchen. After presenting their warrant, they informed Serena they had come to investigate her patisserie.Serena had no grounds to obstruct the officers' work, so she agreed. The officers took a few ingredient samples and looked into the hygiene conditions of the patisserie."The results should be out soon, Ms. Judd. Wait for our notice," one of the officers said."Alright."When Serena had seen the officers out the door, she stopped all business sales in the patisserie. She also took a few ingredient samples to have them tested.Joanna was distressed. "Our ingredients are fine, Serena. What are you worried about?""We can't be too certain," Serena pointed out.Whoever was behind this wouldn't have stirred up this much trouble without laying the groundwork. Serena figured she was better off safe than sorry.She didn't have any connections to ensure a rapid testing of the ingredients, so she we
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Jessica waited until Justin left before turning to Lila. "What's your relationship with Mr. Farrow?""I'm indebted to him," Lila said."Look, I don't care how you managed to bewitch Mr. Farrow, but I expect you to do a good job as my assistant. I won't go easy on you just because you're involved with Mr. Farrow, got it?" Jessica warned."Yes. Uh, Ms. Hayes, is there any work you'd like me to do now?" Lila asked."You can start with tidying up my workdesk.""Alright." Lila immediately went over to the desk and got to work.A smile curved Jessica's lips. She might not have been able to boss Serena around, but she doubted Lila was a tough opponent. "When you're done with the workdesk, get me a cup of coffee.""Got it," Lila replied dutifully.Jessica was pleased by Lila's obedience and turned to walk away.While tidying up Jessica's desk, Lila spotted the docket set on one side. It contained a thick tender proposal. She stared at the proposal for a few seconds, then looked away.
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After leaving the restaurant, Justin gave Lila a ride back to her place, which she rented. Upon entering the residential area, he remarked, "This neighborhood looks old and run-down. You should move someplace nicer."Lila replied slowly, "I should, but first, I need a new job."When Justin heard this, he was suddenly reminded of something. "Your manager mentioned you were in college, but then you quit halfway and started working at the club because you were in dire straits. Which college did you go to?""I was a student at Nocturna University, the local campus," Lila answered."That's a pretty good university." Justin was a little stunned. This was the first time he'd asked about her private life, and her answer surprised him. After some thought, he offered, "You should go back to college. I'll continue to sponsor you.""Really?" Lila's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Mr. Farrow—""Stop thanking me. You were supposed to have a brilliant life full of experiences, and you shouldn't waste
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Justin was seated at a table in a high-end restaurant in Nocturna as he stared at the phone in his hand. The news about Ronald was displayed on the screen.Surprised that Ronald had been imprisoned, Justin read the article carefully, then closed the page. The Quades' affairs were none of his concern. With his company recently gearing up to bid on a large project, he'd painstakingly drafted the tender proposal and planned to submit it for the bidding."Aren't you going to eat, Mr. Farrow?" Lila asked softly from across the table."I was checking the news," Justin said, pocketing his phone.Lila poked at the steak on her plate. "Mr. Farrow, this is my first time dining at such a fancy restaurant… I never had a chance to come to such places before.""I gave you money, didn't I? You can eat whatever and wherever you want.""You've been incredibly kind to me, Mr. Farrow… I must have saved the universe in my past life to meet you in this one," Lila said.Justin fell into a momentary d
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Willow's voice trembled slightly, followed by a bitter smile. "Arthur, what do you think she was trying to do? I'd already given up on our relationship. And now, she dies right in front of me. Do you know what her last words to me were? She said she's sorry."She lowered her head, hands digging into her hair. She looked completely drained, both physically and emotionally. "I don't understand. Did she love me or not? If she did, why was she always siding with Ronald? Why didn't she ever stand up for me? But then, there were so many times I felt like she did love me."Tears slid down her cheeks. "I remember when I was little and had a fever. She stayed up the whole night with me, didn't sleep a second. When I got beaten, she'd secretly put medication on me. When I went overseas, she used to call and ask how I was doing. But after a few minutes, she'd start scolding me, saying I never called Ronald."If she really loved me, why didn't she protect me when he hit me? Why did she want me
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Willow rushed forward and caught Carmen just before she collapsed.A nearby officer tackled Ronald to the ground.Carmen fell into her arms, tears streaming down her face. Her hand trembled as she reached up and gently touched Willow's cheek. There was sorrow and guilt in her eyes.Her vision blurred as her consciousness faded, but in that haze, she saw a memory—Willow as a child. Back when she first gave birth to her, Ronald and his mother, Sarah Pattinson, were furious that it was a girl. They didn't even bother to visit.For those first few years, it was just her and Willow getting through one sleepless night after another. It was Willow who filled the emptiness and pain in her heart.She used to hold that tiny child in the dark, press kisses onto her soft little face, and dream that one day her daughter would grow up to be poised and happy, with a good life ahead.However, the moment Ronald came back into their lives, fear returned with him. She feared him and ultimately ga
