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The woman looked exactly like Sarah Sanders.But why was she standing next to Zachary Reynolds? And why was she dressed almost exactly like Sarah?The TV subtitles scrolled across the screen:“...Mr. Reynolds and Miss Sanders were spotted together again following the recent scandal. The two appeared unusually close at a charity gala, sparking endless speculation. Is Miss Sanders still engaged to Mr. Spencer? That’s the question on everyone’s mind.”Leon switched off the TV, his face cold. Yet he couldn’t calm down.In the footage, Sarah wasn’t just acting intimate with Zachary—he’d also caught the worried look in Melvin’s eyes.He immediately stormed into Sarah’s room. Seeing her lounging lazily on the bed, he finally exhaled in relief.Still, the image of Zachary’s hand resting on the woman’s waist wouldn’t leave his mind.He had to know the truth. Was the Sarah being reported on real, or was the one in his house an impostor?No matter what he guessed, only seeing it for hims

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"That’s incredible. Usually, people just bring something symbolic to these charity galas, not treasures like that. Isn’t she stealing the spotlight from everyone else?""You can’t blame her. A very important guest is coming tonight. Miss Sanders clearly wants to impress him. You didn’t hear?""Who are you talking about?"Leon was about to keep listening, but the two suddenly stopped talking. A stir rippled through the crowd behind him. He turned and saw Zachary.Leon narrowed his eyes. Even from a distance, that woman’s graceful figure drew his gaze and refused to let go. Just like at Vivian’s birthday party that was the night she’d entered his world with that bold, unforgettable presence.She was wearing another mermaid gown, just like back then. The hem shimmered with intricate beading that caught the light with every step.Her posture, her smile… familiar yet strange. It was like being pulled straight back to that dazzling night.He started walking toward them. Around the roo

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Leon glanced at Julian. “You said someone important is attending this event?”Julian nodded. “Yes, sir. A board member from a multinational conglomerate. He’s here for a two-billion-dollar investment project.”Leon frowned. “And you didn’t think to tell me earlier?”Julian hesitated. “Sir… you’ve never really cared about that sort of thing.”Ever since they’d arrived in East Coast, Leon had spent his days eating, drinking, and keeping up appearances while Julian handled all the real work, including events like this charity auction.If it hadn’t been for that news report, Leon probably wouldn’t even be here tonight.The auction had already reached its fourth item when the host’s voice rose with excitement. “The next piece is from the Spencer family—a porcelain vase from the late Qianlong dynasty. Starting bid, ten million. Each raise, five million.”Gasps rippled through the room. It was easily the most valuable item so far. Everyone knew what that vase was worth.Within five mi

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Before anyone else noticed, the host spotted it first. “Bid number 03, three hundred million!”A wave of shocked gasps spread across the room. Very few people knew who the mysterious “guest of honor” was. Most had assumed the antique jewellery box from the Sanders family was meant to catch his attention. No one expected his bid to be for Zachary’s painting.Zachary’s lips curved slightly. Under Leon’s sharp, warning stare, he casually brushed a strand of hair from Sarah’s shoulder.No one dared to bid after the “guest of honor” had raised his paddle. Zachary stopped as well.“The next item,” the host announced, “is an antique jewellery box.”An usher carried the antique jewelry box onto the stage. The camera zoomed in, filling the big screen with its image—a box made of polished goldenwood, its surface inlaid with tiny gemstones that caught the light like stars. The filigree edges and delicate carvings shimmered under the spotlights, giving it an almost royal elegance.It was a f

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James didn’t answer. He just kept bidding, stubborn and silent.Sarah frowned as the tension in the room climbed higher.“Three hundred and fifty million!” the host called out. “Going once!”Leon started to raise his paddle again, but Julian leaned close and whispered, “Sir, your father’s already asking questions.”Leon cursed under his breath and slammed his paddle down. With an amount that large, his father would know immediately.“Enough,” he snapped. “Don’t say another word.”At the same time, James lifted his paddle again, but Charlotte caught his wrist and pressed it down. “Are you trying to humiliate me?” she hissed. “James, in case you’ve forgotten, I’m your wife.”Her words hit him like cold water. He froze, then lowered the paddle.In the end, Zachary won the bid. He spent hundreds of millions for a single jewelry box, and everyone knew exactly who it was meant for.When the auction ended, Sarah walked out flanked by Zachary and Melvin.Leon slammed the armrest tw

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“What are you doing?” Leon asked, his brows furrowing tightly.Sarah flinched and looked at him, tense and guilty. “Nothing.”He didn’t buy it. In two quick strides, he reached her and yanked the towel away. A butterfly mark on her shoulder had smeared onto the fabric, stained with a trace of red.Leon’s face darkened. He tossed the towel into the sink. “What is this?”Sarah said nothing. Clutching her shoulder, she brushed past him and hurried out of the bathroom. “It’s none of your business!”If what happened in M City had only made him suspicious, what he’d seen in the old apartment building now convinced him this really was Sarah. But the red-stained butterfly mark complicated everything.Until he was absolutely certain, he didn’t want to push her too far.When he stepped out, Sarah was sitting on the sofa, her expression blank as she stared at the news on TV.Leon turned back to his study. There was only one person who could give him an answer.He dialed a number. After a