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The styling team Landon called in was the one he'd always worked with, which meant all his previous girlfriends had used them, too.So when the team stylist saw Thalia, he immediately understood that this was Landon's new flame. But living in his villa was a position that came with serious expectations.Word was, marriage was on the horizon.With that in mind, the team worked especially hard. And the results showed.The lead stylist, Johnny Piers, was a male stylist with a delicate, refined manner, but his professional skills were impeccable. With just one look at Thalia, he pulled out a black silk evening gown for her. The wide neckline revealed just enough skin to be alluring without looking cheap.The gown itself hugged her curves perfectly.Thalia's smooth and shiny hair had been styled into soft, temporary waves that fell over her slim waist, adding a romantic flair. As for the bare neckline, that was easily solved. Thalia's jewelry cabinet held priceless pieces from the Z

Eric lingered in the study for a long while. It wasn't until his eyes began to sting and burn that he finally rose and made his way to the bedroom, where his young bride was waiting for him.He had been born into a cold, lonely life, but fate made it up to him with Evelyn. She was the best kind of compensation he could have asked for.…Moonlight poured in. In the dim, hushed glow, a breathtaking figure in white lay asleep on crimson sheets. She didn't even notice that he'd walked in.He thought, "You really are sleeping soundly, aren't you?"He moved closer, brushed her hair away, and studied her face carefully. With the makeup washed off, Evelyn looked even fresher. She was more than ten years younger than him, and had chosen to marry him at such an early age.He'd have to treat her incredibly well to be worthy of a young bride like her. He never wanted her to regret choosing him. She was the apple of their eyes.He sank down on one knee, lowered his head, and kissed her. He d

Gabriella wasn't alone. She was holding the hand of an adorable young girl.It was Lynn.Back then, Thalia would've greeted Gabriella openly and brightly, calling out, "Gabriella."But after everything she had been through, she couldn't be that casual anymore. She lowered her voice and called out to her softly.Gabriella was no longer the carefree woman she once was either. She understood Thalia's unease, so she brought Lynn over and told her, "This is Thalia."Lynn called out sweetly, "Thalia."Thalia touched her soft cheek, genuinely fond of her.Gabriella said gently, "Landon and I are twins. I was born second. Thalia, you don't have to be so formal with me."Thalia nodded, still a little shy.Gabriella looked around and asked, "Where's Landon? Why isn't he with you?"Thalia quickly explained, "I thought of asking him to come along, but a last-minute meeting came up. Seems like it's a big project, so I came out shopping alone."Gabriella nodded. "Work comes first. But if

The driver couldn't do anything about Thalia and just let her be.Thalia wasn't exactly frugal either. She was running late, so she chose to take a cab. However, she had to run quite a distance, since the roads around Landon's villa were private. She had to go about half a mile out before she could catch one.By the time she reached the office, it was five minutes to 9:00 am.Her boss was called Louisa Milarky. She stood at the entrance with a stopwatch in hand, clearly someone with a knack for managing employees.As Thalia passed, she bent slightly and said, "Morning, Louisa."Louisa looked at her expressionlessly. "Next time, don't cut it so close."Thalia replied, "Got it."She went to her desk, and a young woman next to her slid her chair over, whispering, "I'm Tully Harter."Thalia reached out her hand. "I'm Thalia Sherman."Tully smiled. "I handle the company website."Thalia said, "I'm the new intern doing odd jobs."The two women laughed, genuinely amused.Thalia r

Landon wasn't clueless. How could he not sense the confession hidden in Thea's words?She was great in every aspect and checked all the boxes for an ideal wife who could help him with Nebula Group in the future. But to him, she was like a younger sister. He felt nothing romantic for her.After a pause, he said gently, "Thea, feelings are complicated. You need that pull, that hunger to spend your whole life with someone. Even if she isn't that good, and even if there are better people out there, you wouldn't even consider them."Thea caught his meaning. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, but she forced herself to sound strong. "I understand, Landon."He let out a quiet sigh. "Thea, I'm not as good as you think. I've had my reckless days too."Thea said softly, "I've loved someone else before."…In the end, he sent her home. By the time he returned to the villa, it was almost midnight.The driver opened the door for him. He sat in the car for a moment to clear his head before