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Watching those familiar faces, Gideon felt an overwhelming urge to walk onto the stage and announce to everyone that Lucille was his wife.At that moment, however, he realized he didn't have the courage. He was afraid Lucille would be angry and think he had ruined the most important moment of her life.She was no longer just his Lucille. The entire industry had seen her. She was a rising star.While he hesitated, Otto stood proudly at her side as her partner, the warmth in his eyes impossible to hide."We're grateful for your confidence in Riverrun Studio and for the opportunity to work with you." Otto spoke with the calm confidence of someone completely at ease. "This signing is only the beginning. Going forward, we welcome more firms to join us and more designers to become part of our team."He looked across the room, his voice carrying clearly to every corner. "The vision behind Riverrun Architectural Design Studio is rooted in a simple belief: to free creative design from exce
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The Riverrun Studio signing ceremony took place aboard a luxury cruise ship on the Riverrun River. The water shimmered beneath the morning sun, reflecting the city skyline that stretched along both banks.By 9:30 a.m., nearly an hour before the ceremony was scheduled to begin, industry insiders and media representatives had already gathered in small groups, speaking quietly among themselves."Riverrun keeps a low profile, but their output is incredible, and the quality of their work is the best in the industry right now.""And that designer named Zephyr... Her work stands in a league of its own. All three firms signing today came specifically because of her. I wonder if the rest of us will ever get the chance.""Nobody seems to know whether Zephyr is a man or a woman. They say they'll finally make a public appearance today. I've been looking forward to this.""I've seen their blueprints. The ideas behind them are genuinely extraordinary. Every design breaks new ground and takes pe
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Gideon could not find words for what he was feeling. He stumbled out of his office in a daze and made his way to Lucille's old workstation.Standing before the empty desk and chair, he felt a crushing heaviness settle over him.She was such a proud, self-sufficient woman. She had tried so hard to earn his acknowledgment. She had wanted to be recognized, valued, and understood. She had devoted herself to her dreams with relentless determination, leaving almost no room for anything else. She would work late into every night, every day of the year, without weekends or breaks.Every time she finished a design, she would bring it to him with that familiar spark in her eyes, eager to explain the inspiration behind it.Even now, Gideon could still picture those bright, animated eyes whenever she spoke about her work. Yet, he had almost never given her what she wanted.He had stood over every submission with unquestioned authority, dissecting it piece by piece before sending it back. He h
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Mark did not dare say a word. He stepped aside at once and made the calls.Gideon had not finished his coffee when Mark returned, pale and visibly shaken. "Mr. Prescott, I reached all three of them, but..."Gideon fixed him with a hard stare. "Get to the point."Mark swallowed. "They said the contracts have already been fully processed. The partnership is locked in. Tomorrow's signing is just a formality. And they also said..."Gideon's temple throbbed. "Said what?"Mark was sweating through his shirt, and his legs trembled beneath him. "They said that if you formally object, they would rather have their association memberships revoked than walk away from the Riverrun deal."Riverrun's design work is recognized throughout the industry as exceptional. Securing this partnership is an honor. They won't give up a long-term agreement like this."Gideon stared at him in stunned silence. He had never expected this.Just a short while ago, these three CEOs had called him a close friend
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"That assignment Otto was on was a classified national project. He had no freedom of movement. Besides, Otto and Lucille both have far too much integrity to ever—"Rayne clutched her head in despair. "My God, Gideon. This is where things stand, and you're still talking about their integrity?"The two of them are practically public at this point, and you still can't see it? Lucille is a partner at Riverrun Architectural Design Studio, and now Otto has gone out and bought her a luxury car. It couldn't be more obvious. Are you blind?"And I heard Riverrun Studio is holding a grand signing ceremony tomorrow. Three of the world's top 100 real estate firms will sign long-term agreements with them. Lucille and Otto will attend together as co-partners."We both know Otto never blurs professional lines unless he means it. If he had no feelings for Lucille, would he really go this far for a junior colleague? I'll say it plainly. Lucille's design skills aren't even on my level."That last cl
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Gideon's hands clenched into fists at his sides. Every trace of warmth vanished from his eyes. "Is what you're saying true?"Michelle pulled up the digital purchase contract on her phone and shoved it toward him. "Look at the signature yourself. Who else could it be?"Gideon took the phone and stared at the name in the lower-right corner. His pupils contracted. Something seemed to explode inside his head.Otto was not the kind of man who bought women expensive gifts. He never had been. Growing up, girls had constantly chased after him, yet he had never shown a hint of interest in any of them.Now, even though Otto was single, Lucille was still married. Yet he had openly given her something like this.This was not a gift. It was a direct challenge and a blatant show of force.The realization struck him, and the last of Gideon's restraint shattered. He slammed his fist onto the desk. "How dare they."Rayne saw the fury finally blaze in his eyes and let out a short, contemptuous la
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Inside a clothing store in a large shopping mall in Coasthaven, Lillian slept soundly in her stroller, clean, full, and completely out, while Nancy pushed her slowly along the aisles.Gwen stayed close to Lucille as she tried things on. Her body still had not fully recovered after the birth. Her ol
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Gideon heard her laugh, and there was no warmth in it.Lucille yanked her wrist free. "Gideon, you don't have to hold anything back. Come at me. Use every card you've got."You want a fight? Fine. I've made my decision, and I'm not scared. Bring it. Whatever you've got, throw it at me."The light
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Lucille would give up every comfort, vanity, and shred of dignity without hesitation for Lily. She could be unkempt, exhausted, hollowed out, and unglamorous. None of that mattered compared with her daughter's well-being. None of it came close.By now, Lucille worked the breast pump with the automa
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Elaine was Lily's grandmother by blood. Yet Lucille could find nothing in her face, not a flicker of feeling for the child, only cold calculation.For five years in the Prescott household, every cent Lucille spent had come from her own pocket. Gideon had given her a card after the wedding, but Elai
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