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Noelle nodded. "Yes."She lowered her eyes but couldn't hide the sadness in them.Why did she have to be born into a family like this? Why did Emmie have to end up with a man like Michael, someone she couldn't seem to shake off?Emmie noticed the look on her daughter's face but didn't mention it. Instead, she asked, "How's work been lately? Are you too tired?"Emmie's delicate features radiated concern and warmth as she reached out and lovingly stroked Noelle's head.Noelle felt a lump in her throat and had to take a deep breath to push back the emotion. "I'm fine. You need to take care of yourself."She picked up a glass of juice and took a small sip, using the motion to hide the moisture in her eyes.Not far away, a well-dressed couple entered the restaurant.Lia noticed Emmie and Noelle right away.She wasn't sure if Michael had seen them too, but she simply tightened her grip on his arms as they sat down at their table.With a coy smile, she said, "Michael, I've been feel

Christian's porcelain-like fingers gently pinched Noelle's cool cheek, the gesture brimming with affection.Noelle rolled her eyes at him. "You're so full of it!"Christian laughed, his eyes sparkling with amusement as he watched her feigned annoyance. "Well, you've definitely got me wrapped around your finger!"Noelle's lips twitched as she tried to suppress a smile. Playing along, she asked, "How old are you, anyway?"Christian smirked. "Not much, just three years older than you."She was 24, and he was 27.Noelle narrowed her beautiful eyes playfully. "And you've never been wrapped around someone else's finger before?"Her gaze was teasing, almost mischievous, but there was a hint of curiosity in her tone as if she were probing for something deeper.Christian's captivating eyes met her, their gazes locking in a silent exchange.He could sense the subtext in her question—was she trying to get a read on him?A smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he let out a soft chuck

Morton hissed as he rubbed his slapped cheek, brushing it off with a smirk. "Well, it's because you won't let me touch you.""Shut up!" Lia snapped angrily, her eyes darting around nervously.After ensuring no one was paying attention, she turned on her heel and stormed off.Once inside the car, Morton's hands snaked around her waist, his fingers drifting toward her lower stomach. "Is it mine, or his?"Lia shoved him away harshly. "Keep your mouth shut! Of course, it's his!"She quickly adjusted her hair, glancing nervously at the taxi driver.He seemed focused on the road, oblivious to their conversation. Even if he had overheard, he wouldn't know who she was.Relief washed over her.Michael's desires weren't like those of other men. He seemed more invested in his scalpel than in her. They were intimate maybe once a month, at most.When she couldn't take it anymore, she turned to Morton.The baby, she knew, was mostly likely not Michael's. But she had to make sure he belie

At the end of her shift, Noelle ran into Michael in the elevator.His surgery had lasted ten hours, and though there was a trace of fatigue in his eyes, his sharp, stern demeanor remained unchanged.His tall figure stood with hands clasped behind his back, and beside him was his assistant, Russ Warren.Russ nodded at her. "Ms. Xanthos."Noelle gave a quick nod in return. "Mr. Warren."She turned her back to Michael, facing the elevator doors, not wanting to engage with him.The air grew heavy with silence, broken only by the soft hum of the elevator descending. Soon, they reached the ground floor.Without a trace of emotion, Michael spoke from behind her. "You'll be assisting with the surgery the day after tomorrow."Before she could respond, his dark figure swept past her as he exited the elevator.Noelle paused for a moment before stepping out. By the time she reached the lobby, Michael's car had already pulled away.Later that evening, she had dinner with Sarah at a steakh

Leonard wasted no time.He walked over and kicked the man fumbling with his zipper square in the back, sending him flat on his face just as he was about to expose himself.Then, without missing a beat, Leonard delivered a hard slap to the other man's face.Noelle scrambled to her feet and darted behind Leonard, trembling.Leonard positioned himself protectively in front of her. "Noelle, don't be scared, I'm here! Damn it, these idiots! Just what I needed—a reason to beat someone up!"He grabbed one of the men by the collar and started pummeling him, then turned to deliver a beating to the other.They were just a couple of workers Andrew had bribed, and neither tried to fight back.Within minutes, Leonard had them both on the ground, beaten senseless.Thinking quickly, Leonard pulled out his phone and called Christian. "Christian, someone tried to mess with Noelle!"Meanwhile, Andrew, who had been watching from a distance, had already bolted.Noelle couldn't believe something