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Anathea thanked Martin for taking her side, even though she knew it was almost impossible for Gregory to instruct Martin to do as such.After all, Gregory had given Natalie the black card. It was obvious he cared more about Natalie."You're welcome," Martin replied with a smile."Five years ago, my brother got injured at a construction site. The treatment required a large sum of money, and you used the excuse of a New Year's bonus to give me the money."So, that was it. Anathea's thoughts stirred. Back then, it had just been a small gesture. She'd long forgotten about it. Now that Martin mentioned it, the memory came back to her. "How's your brother doing now?""He's running a diner now. Life's been pretty decent."If not for the money Anathea had given back then, his brother probably would've missed the golden hour for treatment and ended up in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.By giving the money in the form of a bonus, Anathea had not only solved his family's crisis
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The staff froze for a second as she looked between Natalie and Anathea, unsure of what to do."In your dreams! Greg gave that to me!" Natalie snapped and immediately reached out to snatch it back, but Anathea was faster. She'd already taken the card and stepped away.Natalie ended up grabbing at nothing, causing her to stumble forward and hit her elbow against the edge of the glass display case. The pain made her suck in a sharp breath, and a surge of anger flared up within her."Anathea!" Natalie shouted, her voice shrill."Mrs. Sinclair," Anathea corrected her expressionlessly.Compared to Natalie's agitation, Anathea was ice-cold. Natalie was practically about to explode after seeing Anathea's arrogant behavior and expression.Just then, Martin walked in. Seeing him, Natalie rushed over immediately. "Martin, say something to her!"Martin was Gregory's right-hand man and usually followed Gregory's instructions. Most of the time, his stance represented Gregory's own.Anathea
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Gregory had given away 20 million to Natalie just like that, while Anathea had only managed to negotiate for ten million from him after becoming his wife.Clearly, Gregory's generosity had nothing to do with titles. It all depended on whether he cared.At that moment, Anathea finally understood why he'd made her his wife.He wanted a wife who would listen and cooperate with his act and, at the same time, a lover who truly connected with him, someone soft and understanding.Legitimacy had its function, while secrecy had its thrill. How thorough of him.It was ridiculous to think that Anathea had actually believed all his recent behavior might have meant he was starting to care about her.Pressing her lips together, she kept her composure and was about to leave.But Natalie stepped in front of her, her voice tinged with mockery. "Anathea, don't think that just because Greg announced you as his wife in public that you're the only one for him. "In their circle, marriages in name a
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Anathea watched Gregory's serious expression as he replied to Natalie's message and pressed her lips together.Sure enough, Gregory only ever showed this kind of focus and patience when it came to Natalie.It seemed the incident at the Presgraves' party hadn't affected their relationship in the slightest.Anathea was actually a little surprised by how gracious Natalie was—she was able to tolerate the man she loved publicly announcing another woman as his wife in front of everyone.Yet, Anathea was also a bit puzzled. Gregory and Natalie clearly understood each other deeply. They had a long-standing partnership. So, why hadn't Gregory just chosen Natalie to be his wife?They had real feelings for each other, and Eleanor had already long considered Natalie her future daughter-in-law. They had mutual love and approval from their parents, which meant they were the perfect match.But Anathea had neither Gregory's love nor his family's recognition. All she'd had was a blind infatuation
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Gregory had never experienced a mother's love, so he had no idea how devastating it could be for a mother to lose her child.At the time, he'd seen the look of despair on Anathea's face. She'd looked so bleak that it had struck something deep inside him.For a moment, he'd wavered. He'd gone to find Eleanor.The day Xander was returned to Anathea, Gregory had seen a smile on her pale face that he hadn't seen in a long time. That smile had carried the joy of getting something precious back, mixed with the fear of losing it again. It was complicated.He'd stood at a distance and watched her for a long time.Now, he was seeing that same expression on her face again.Only this time, his mind had changed. He'd taken a step forward—from a cold, indifferent observer to something more."I'll keep it a secret, and I won't let them take the baby away after they're born," Gregory said slowly, his tone serious.Anathea froze. It was the first time Gregory had ever made her a promise."But
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Ten million was a hundred times more than what Anathea used to get. She was a little surprised by how generous Gregory had suddenly become, but she didn't show it.After all, as his wife, she should get that kind of money in the first place. Before this, to him, she was just a woman who wasn't good enough to be seen in public. That was why he brushed her off with a measly 100 thousand.When she loved him, she was worth 100 thousand. Now that she didn't love him anymore, she was worth ten million.Anathea let out a bitter laugh to herself. Love really was the cheapest thing in the world, especially when it came to Gregory."Are you happy now?" Gregory looked at her, his gaze falling to her belly. His tone softened. "Grandma's going to be thrilled when she finds out you're pregnant."Brisa had always hoped they would have another child.Just thinking about a new little life arriving soon and having another small voice calling him "Dad" alongside Xander made him smile slightly. It w
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Anathea didn't respond.Actually, she didn't know how to kiss. All these years, every time Gregory kissed her, it had always been one-sided—he never cared about how she felt. He just used her to vent his desire and his temper.Hence, she'd almost never experienced the kind of romantic, lingering kisses they showed in TV shows and movies.In her memory, every kiss between her and Gregory was filled with aggression, dominance, and the metallic taste of blood when her lips were bitten.They were nothing more than bad memories that left her feeling terrible. So, when he asked that question just now, it felt a little ironic to her.She turned her head away, avoiding his fingers. Her breathing was uneven, but her tone was calm. "Since you're here, let's talk business first.""As expected of my wife, you're still so serious even at a time like this."Gregory had gotten what he wanted and was in a good mood. Leaning back against the seat lazily, he uttered, "Go ahead. Name your terms.
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Anathea was wearing a silk dress today. The fabric was thin. When Gregory placed his hand on it, it made her skin tingle slightly.She shifted away a little, but Gregory pressed his hand down on her leg, keeping her from moving."Why are you sitting so far away? You're just putting on some medicine, or do you have something else in mind, Mrs. Sinclair?" Gregory teased with a raised brow."I do not!" Anathea retorted, her cheeks flushing slightly.Gregory looked at how flustered she was, the corners of his lips twitching.Resting his arm across her leg, he uttered, "Then, let's get started with the bandage."At the same time, Martin started the car and headed in the direction of Castenea.Outside the window, the scenery kept sliding past. As they drove through a large birch forest, the trees blocked out the sunlight, making the interior of the car darker.Most of Gregory's face was hidden in the shadows. His features were sharp, striking, and intense.His suit jacket had been t
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In the end, Dominic lost interest and ended things quickly."Next time, don't even think about coming to me for help!" Dominic spat through gritted teeth before storming out and slamming the door behind him.It wasn't until the sound of his footsteps disappeared that Hannah slowly sat up. The strap of her dress slipped off her shoulder, revealing the red marks he'd left on her.She didn't care.She grabbed her phone and called her assistant, asking the latter to send Chloe to Castenea for a while."What about you, Hannah?""Me?" Hannah wiped her lips, erasing any trace of Dominic."I probably won't be landing any big projects for a while. I'm going to stay here and see how things play out."Hannah knew she'd pissed Dominic off. There was no doubt he would start throwing obstacles her way, probably for a long time.Honestly, she cared more about her daughter than her career.If she kept getting tangled up with Dominic, it was only a matter of time before someone found out abou
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