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“Are you awake, sweetheart?” Rafael murmured as his eyes slowly fluttered open. His voice was still rough, heavy with the remnants of a night not yet fully left behind.Lusi, standing beside the bed, only glanced at him briefly. Without answering, she reached for his shirt lying on the floor and slipped it on. The fabric hung loosely over her frame, giving her a casual air that sharply contrasted with the calculating look in her eyes.“I want to watch last night’s video—the one that’s going to destroy Anna,” Lusi said lightly, though there was a sharp edge of ambition beneath her tone.She stepped down from the bed, her movements quick but controlled. The room remained dim, lit only by thin strands of morning light filtering through the curtains. The air felt cold—but not as cold as the unease quietly creeping in.Lusi sank onto the sofa and opened the laptop in a rush. A faint, almost cunning smile curved her lips as the video file began to play.But within seconds, that smile vanish

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The shrill ring of Anna’s phone echoed just as she stepped out of the operating room. Her footsteps faltered the moment she saw the name flashing across the screen. Her fingers tightened instinctively around the device.Renata.That name alone was enough to make her chest tighten painfully.For a few long seconds, Anna simply stared at the screen without moving. Then, with a heavy breath, she finally answered the call.“Come home right now.” Renata’s sharp, commanding voice cut through the line without so much as a greeting.A bitter smile tugged at Anna’s lips. “Why should I go back to a house where no one has ever treated me like family?”“What? Don’t you want your grandmother’s keepsake back?”The words made Anna freeze.Her mind instantly drifted to the silver locket her grandmother had left behind—the one thing in this world she treasured more than anything else. It had been meant for her, her grandmother’s final gift before she passed away. But Lusi had snatched it away without

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Anna closed her eyes, letting the warm water glide gently over her skin. The scent of roses filled the room, soothing her senses and giving her the calm she had desperately needed all day. Thin curls of steam drifted through the luxurious bathroom while the dim lighting shimmered softly against the water’s surface. For a moment, it felt as though all the exhaustion and pressure weighing on her shoulders were slowly dissolving into the warmth around her.Then suddenly, the bathroom door swung open.Anna’s eyes flew open in surprise.“Honey, are you okay? Did they hurt you?” Liam asked, his voice thick with concern. His breathing was uneven, as if he had rushed there without stopping to think.Instead of answering, Anna narrowed her eyes suspiciously.“Were you spying on me?”Liam fell silent for a moment before stepping closer to the bathtub. His gaze swept over her face carefully, checking for any sign that something was wrong.“I was on the phone with Oliver when he accidentally saw

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Anna slowly opened her eyes as the morning sunlight slipped through the curtains, the brightness forcing her to squint. Her head still felt heavy with sleep when the first person she saw wasn’t Liam, but Maria, standing a few feet away from the bed with her usual polite smile.“Has Liam already gone to the office?” Anna asked, her voice still hoarse from sleep.“Master isn’t going to the office today, Madam. He’s downstairs in the kitchen cooking,” Maria replied softly.Anna frowned slightly. “Cooking? That’s unusual.”“Master also asked that once you wake up, you get ready immediately. I’ve already prepared your bath.”Anna gave a small nod before climbing out of bed. A short while later, she stepped into the bathroom, letting the warm water wash away the last traces of sleepiness.After finishing her shower, Anna walked into the walk-in closet where Maria was already waiting, holding a dress Anna had never seen before.“Your clothes are ready, Madam,” Maria said.Anna studied the dr

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Anna stood frozen, staring at the mountain of gifts she had just received. Even now, she could barely believe what was in front of her. When the bedroom door opened, Liam walked in with a faint smile tugging at his lips. He crossed the room and wrapped his arms gently around her from behind.“Why do you look so confused?” he asked softly near her ear.Anna let out a quiet breath. “I suddenly own this many properties…” she murmured, still dazed.“You deserve every single one of them,” Liam replied without hesitation.That day, Matilda had gifted Anna a luxurious villa along with an exclusive jewelry set she’d purchased at an auction for ten billion rupiah. Jonathan hadn’t held back either—he gave her a five-star hotel standing proudly in the heart of the city.And Liam…The man had given her a breathtakingly expensive jewelry set and the largest shopping mall in the entire city.Anna still had no idea how she was supposed to react to any of it.“How am I even supposed to manage all of

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“Happy birthday!” Elena exclaimed the moment the apartment door swung open and Anna stepped inside.Anna stopped short at the entrance. Her eyes swept across the room filled with white and gold balloons, warm fairy lights twinkling softly overhead, and a small table in the center topped with a simple yet beautiful birthday cake. The scent of vanilla and scented candles lingered in the air.For a few seconds, she could only stare.“You... did all this yourself?” she asked in disbelief, turning to Elena.Elena lifted her chin proudly. “Of course. I got home past midnight and started decorating right away. I almost fell off the chair trying to hang those lights, by the way.”A soft laugh escaped Anna’s lips. Warmth bloomed in her chest at the sight of all the effort her best friend had put in for her. “Oh my God, thank you, my forever-single best friend.”Elena immediately flicked her forehead. “You’re impossible. Even on your birthday, you still find time to make fun of my love life.”A