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Sean was about to say something, but he froze after realizing what Charlie had said. "Wait… love?" he repeated, stunned."Yeah!" Charlie beamed. "The more effort you put into it, the better! But with your looks and charm, Mr. Hart, you don't even need gifts to guarantee a successful date. The presents are just a bonus to make her fall even harder for you."After hearing that, Sean's brows twitched. Charlie had clearly gotten the wrong idea. Sean wasn't going on a date. He was just apologizing for his misstep."I'm not going on a date," he explained.Charlie froze, puzzled. Then, who was the perfume for? He had assumed that it was for Alice. But if that were the case, he wondered why Sean wouldn't just give it to Alice directly.Charlie hesitated before asking, "So… should I still order the flowers?"Sean pursed his lips together, pondered for a moment, and shook his head. "No. I'll just give her the perfume." Yellow roses were still roses, after all. He was concerned that Macie m
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Alice glanced at Macie's message, remembering how her mom had mentioned setting Sean up with a few daughters of old family friends. She quickly typed a message to Sean, asking which family the lady was from.She'd only been staying over at Macie's place for a few days, and Sean was already moving fast enough to be going on dates.As a sister, wasn't it her job to do some recon on her future sister-in-law? She felt the obligation to check if the woman was easy to get along with and maybe even dig up some background information about her.But before Alice could get a reply, Sean straight-up left her on read.Meanwhile, after pulling a late night at work, Macie filed for a day off with Palmer for Wednesday. She didn't need to worry about her divorce case as Xavier had already thoroughly prepared the evidence. All she had to do was show up for court.The next morning, Sean arrived at Brightech Studios to finalize the contract.The signing went off without a hitch—firm handshakes an
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When Macie heard that Julian was looking for her, she didn't think much of it and headed toward the entrance of the design department. But the second she stepped out, she spotted a man she would've much rather avoided.Sean stood with his arms crossed, eyebrow cocked, looking like he was practically dying to cause trouble.Macie instinctively slowed her steps.It turned out that Sean had come looking for her. She wondered if Sean was seriously not intending to let this go, and if coffee somehow tasted better just because she served it."Mr. Hart. Mr. Atkins," Macie greeted them, her smile polite and professional as she walked up to them."Mr. Hart is looking for you," Julian said.Macie turned her gaze fully onto Sean, still smiling. "It's quite an honor having you drop by, Mr. Hart," she said lightly."No need for formalities," Sean replied. "Some welcome this is. I had to hunt you down myself."However, Macie thought—it wasn't even her who'd asked him to come in the first pla
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"Go ahead and keep the gift," Sean said, his smile faint. "We'll skip coffee today. You can treat me next time.""This is way too much. I really can't accept it. Please take it back," Macie said quickly. "You didn't even look at it before deciding that it's 'too much'," Sean remarked, amused."Mr. Hart, anything you give couldn't possibly be cheap," Macie replied smoothly."You sure have a knack for flattery. Take it. It's nothing. It's just a little something," Sean teased. He didn't give her much choice, either. He reached out and placed the gift bag directly into her hands.Normally, that kind of flattery would have turned him off, as it always reeked of self-interest. But coming from Macie, he knew she was doing it on purpose, half-mocking, half-playing along."Now that you've taken the gift, you can't speak ill of me anymore," he added, grinning before turning and walking away.Macie stood frozen for a second, blinking in surprise. She had a sinking feeling that Alice must
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Macie wondered if Alice had sent her the wrong text message by accident. Dropping a message like that out of nowhere completely threw Macie off.She immediately texted back, asking what was going on. But Alice simply replied, "I didn't send it by mistake. See for yourself." She attached a photo to her text.The attached screenshot was from their chat the night before. Alice had asked who Sean was giving the gift to, and Macie had joked, completely offhand, that it was probably "his future sister-in-law".Macie never imagined that her offhand joke would come back around to bite her. Alice's reply came immediately. "That perfume you just got? That's the gift. I checked with his secretary. They're on their way back from Brightech Studios right now. He was there to finalize the deal. "Everything matches up. No excuses, May. You're caught red-handed."Macie rubbed her forehead, feeling the weight of regret crashing down. She should've known better than to ask Alice about the perfume
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A cold, vengeful glint flashed through Edward's eyes as he locked onto Julian like a wolf stalking easy prey.Julian, sensing the creeping hostility radiating from Edward. Nevertheless, he stayed seated and spoke evenly. "It's not about personal grudges. Of course we want to turn a profit.""Brightech Studios is honored to have you bring us a potential partnership, Mr. Fowler," he continued smoothly. "But the truth is, we just don't have the manpower right now to take on the project."He added, "And if I'm not mistaken, Fowler Group already has a longtime vendor handling its cybersecurity. Switching contractors out of the blue could destabilize your system."Edward crossed one leg casually over the other, his expression cold and indifferent. "Is it really a manpower issue, or are you just avoiding doing business with Fowler Group?"Before Julian could offer another polite refusal, Edward cut him off. "I doubt Brightech Studios is really that busy," Edward said, his smirk cold. "Is
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Women were often said to be fickle, when in truth, men could change even faster. That was the same for Edward. One day, he was breaking down as if his whole world was ending, and the next, he was standing there like a ruthless king, cold and untouchable.Not that any version of Edward mattered to Macie anymore. After tomorrow's court hearing, they'd be nothing but strangers, living in two completely separate worlds.Edward watched as Macie walked off without a second glance, treating him like some random nobody. The cracks began to show in the icy façade he was trying so hard to maintain. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't match her calm, clean break.His fists clenched tight at his sides, his eyes never leaving her.He thought that Macie was too ruthless and cold. She used Edward and tossed him aside without a second thought, like she was the most heartless woman on earth. His sharp, predatory gaze felt like it had hooks, cutting straight through the crowd and sinking deep
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Anyone in the industry would have instantly recognized Edward—and though he hadn't uttered a single word, his eyes remained fixed on the woman across the lobby.So, it turned out that Macie was "Mrs. Fowler" and that she was working at Brightech Studios.Once the realization clicked, everyone from Brightech Studios who were standing nearby froze in shock.Macie had joined the company fairly recently and worked in a different department, so not everyone had had the opportunity to interact with her much. However, that didn't stop the wave of gossip and the stunned stares that bounced between her and Edward.They thought that the situation was absurd. They couldn't believe that the wife of a corporate titan would work in a small start-up like an ordinary person and wondered if this was the wife of a billionaire experiencing life for fun.One by one, the employees from Fowler Group started speaking up, their voices filled with reverence."Mrs. Fowler.""It's an honor to meet you, Mr
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Macie quickly adjusted her expression and tried to look perfectly calm, as if nothing was wrong. Then she gave a soft, polite smile."Just tell the truth," Sean said casually. "Even if you say that you dropped it down the toilet, I won't hold it against you."Macie was at a loss for words. She thought that Sean's intuition was rather scary and wondered if she should tell the truth or come up with a half-decent lie and roll with it."Did you actually drop it in the toilet?" Alice asked, peering over at her friend. "It's fine. It wasn't like you did it on purpose."Macie looked at her, then glanced at Sean. He sat there with a look that made it clear he wasn't letting this go until she gave him something—anything.And lying risked getting caught, which would be worse."It's… somewhere safe," she said, her smile stiff. "There's no need to worry about it ending up in the wrong hands.""Be specific," Sean replied flatly.Macie sighed. "It's in a trash can. No one's going to go diggi
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"I'm your sister, and May is my friend. That's not the same thing," Alice muttered, shooting Sean a look of disbelief.Sean was so used to teasing her that now he was treating her friends the same way. He was just piling on the torment.He went straight for verbal jabs with Alice, but with Macie? It was all sly teasing and "playful" provocation.Macie listened to Sean's excuse and honestly agreed with Alice's rebuttal. She wasn't part of the Hart family. Sean was acting way too familiar with her, especially considering that he'd misjudged her at the start and stormed off like some arrogant tyrant.Facing Alice's complaint, Sean calmly offered his version of logic. "Well, she's your friend, so I'm treating her like a sister, too. There's no need for formalities."His one remark silenced Macie and Alice. The two exchanged a glance, momentarily at a loss for words.Macie thought that Sean was perhaps being too informal. After all, they weren't related by blood.Alice also found it
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Sean felt wrongfully accused. He was completely exasperated and at a loss for words. "I'm not blaming Macie for anything. It was just a simple question, really," he said, trying to explain himself.Every time he said something, Macie always replied with such polite, measured courtesy that even when he didn't mean anything by it, she'd still apologize first."What's the point of asking if you didn't care?" Alice snorted.Sean fell silent. He really hadn't meant anything by it, but now it felt like he couldn't explain himself out of it, no matter what he said."I wasn't blaming you. Don't take it the wrong way," Sean turned to Macie and added calmly."And just like on that call, what I said wasn't a curse. It was a medical suggestion. That's all."Macie gave a slight nod. She hadn't actually been offended. She hadn't felt attacked, either. However, when it came to dealing with Sean, it was always safer to err on the side of caution. Admitting fault first gave him no room to twist h
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Macie, Alice, and Sean didn't speak as they ate. The only sounds in the room came from the soft clinking of silverware against porcelain plates.Macie kept her head down, quietly enjoying the meal. The restaurant was expensive, but the food was worth it. Everything tasted amazing.Focused on her plate, she was completely immersed in the flavors. Across from her, Sean occasionally glanced up. His eyes drifted in her direction as he quietly observed her.Macie ate with poise and grace—an elegance that spoke volumes about her upbringing or self-discipline.Her speech was polished, and her manners were impeccable. She didn't fall short of the refinement you'd expect from someone raised in a wealthy family.Sean remembered Alice mentioning that Macie was an orphan, which made her self-taught etiquette and professionalism all the more significant.Moreover, she'd gotten into Arlington College, unlike Alice, who'd gone the arts route.Macie was undeniably sharp. She was off-the-charts
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Macie looked at Alice with gratitude in her eyes. The latter had practically voiced everything Macie was thinking.She wanted to nod along so badly, but held it back, keeping her composure while mentally agreeing with her friend wholeheartedly."She wouldn't say it to my face, but she sure had a lot to say behind my back," Sean said lightly as he shot Macie a sideways glance.Macie said nothing. It had been one of those classic moments. She thought that she was venting safely behind his back, only to get caught in the act by the very person she'd been talking about. She had already known that he was aware since last week, but now that he brought it up again, she couldn't help but feel a little awkward.However, the awkwardness only lasted a few seconds. She knew that Sean could be a real menace sometimes. He had a whole track record of being impossible."You mean she can't call you out to your face, and now she can't even vent about you behind your back?" Alice shot back at Sean
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The waiter had already taken their order and left. Alice turned to Macie with a half-guilty look. She said, "May, you really didn't have to splurge like this. Taking Sean to some casual diner would've been totally fine."Macie thought that something too casual wouldn't exactly suit Sean's stature.He was the CEO of Hart Group, after all. The man had done her a huge favor. If she invited him somewhere cheap and cheerful, she'd risk him calling her out for being stingy.Macie had always kept a respectful distance from Sean as he wasn't someone she could afford to offend. When it came to speaking with him or even the smallest gesture, she made sure to tread carefully, never leaving room for him to mock or twist her words."Mr. Hart has helped me a lot. A proper thank-you is the least I can do. Choosing a nice place is just a way to show my sincerity," she explained to Alice.Alice replied, "See? This is what I mean. You're always so meticulous. It's almost too much."Across from the
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Edward scrolled through the photos, but when he saw that the man in the driver's seat wasn't Julian, he froze.The photo had been taken from an angle that caught the driver's side profile. Edward thought that the man looked vaguely familiar, but he couldn't quite place him.He wondered who this guy was. He didn't know where he had suddenly come from.He kept scrolling, hoping for a clearer shot, but there wasn't even a proper back view, let alone a front-facing one. He couldn't identify the man at all.Immediately, he grabbed his phone and made a call. The moment it connected, his voice was sharp with irritation as he said, "Are you trying to lose your job? What the hell is this? I'm paying you, and this is what you send me? You can't even get one clear shot of his face?"The person on the other end of the call, clearly unfazed by Edward's anger, replied evenly, "We just wanted to flag this for you because the man seen with the target today hasn't appeared before. He picked her up
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"Macie is indeed fair-skinned," Sean said casually.Macie was so fair that she practically glowed. He found himself thinking that she was like fine porcelain or a wisp of cloud."I told you! Even Sean agrees with me," Alice chimed in smugly.Macie gave her a polite smile, and the two kept chatting as the car rolled to a stop at the restaurant.Sean parked in the private parking lot, and the three of them took the elevator up. A hostess guided them to the private dining room they'd reserved.Meanwhile, two men in plain clothes stood idly near the curb across the street, glancing toward the restaurant's front doors. The place looked clearly high-end, so they didn't dare enter without an invitation.They pulled out their phone to check, and as they had expected, the restaurant only accepted guests with reservations. Walk-ins weren't allowed, which meant that there was no way they were getting in that day.That left them with no choice. Since they couldn't get close, they pulled up
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Alice couldn't take it anymore. She thought that Sean was seriously the worst. She couldn't understand why he would pick on women like it was a sport. What kind of talent was that?But before she could jump back in, Macie had already devised the perfect comeback. She smiled softly and said, "Mr. Hart, your charm doesn't come from your outfit. It comes from you. So, whether it's today or any other day, it all works."Sean's lips twitched up. He was unable to hide the grin. He didn't always mind a little flattery, especially when it was delivered like that. Honestly, it put him in a pretty damn good mood.Alice gave Macie a thumbs-up from the front seat. "That was a ten out of ten. You handled his question perfectly."Sean glanced at Macie. "Get in before you roast out there."Relieved the teasing had finally stopped, Macie opened the back door and slipped inside.The engine started, and the AC inside the car was blasting. Within moments, Macie felt a wave of cool relief wash over
