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"Mrs. Shaw, the office is on fire!" Panic cracked in the secretary's voice on the phone. "Mr. Shaw is in his office. I've called several times, but he's not picking up his phone, and he's not answering the door either."“What?” Hadley yelled and shook in fear. Her phone fell on the floor. The glass of wine she had been drinking also fell and broke on the floor.She and her husband, Andrew Shaw’s two years wedding anniversary is today. Earlier, she helped Andrew secure a contract deal as his company director with Sky Group, one of the biggest companies in the city. And while she waited impatiently for him to return home to tell him the good news about the contract, she has been baking a celebration cake since it is also their two years anniversary today."No... no, Andrew will be fine..." Hadley assured herself. She hurried upstairs in a hurry even though she is overweight, her mind racing.With trembling hands, she pulled open the drawer and took out the key card that Andrew had given

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"Drew, hahaha. Exactly, haha!”Hadley stopped at the door as Laura’s voice wafted out.It never occurred to her that she’ll return back from the hospital three days later and see this. As if leaving her to die in the flames wasn’t enough for them.Laura was laughing and blushing as Andrew murmured something to her ear. Her hand were on Andrew’s tie and Andrew’s hand to her waist. He looked at her dotingly and they looked like a real couple.Hadley grinned bitterly and gripped the documents more tightly as she watched them from the door. She knew this would be her final visit to this house, yet her return as his wife felt sudden and out of place.She pushed open the door after taking a quick look at the divorce papers she was holding. The picture frame from her and Andrew’s wedding was thrown on the floor.Shards of the broken glass were strewn all over the place. It was the glass of the frame. This was the only picture they had of each other. It would also be the last."Hadley?” Andre

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"Let's not waste each other's time since you detest me so much. I'll move out and grant you your wish to be with your lover. See you tomorrow at the City’s court." Hadley said.She then made her way upstairs to gather her belongings. She couldn’t bear any moment at the house that had once been hers and Andrew’s happy place."I couldn’t come to the hospital because I was very busy," Andrew said, grabbing her wrist. “Just tell me what you want.”Busy after saving his life? Really!"There's no need to play hard-to-get. Tell me what you want.” Andrew remarked again.Andrew’s reference to the divorce looked like a ploy to grab his attention, and he was already making an effort to please her. It was more akin to a deal between business partners than the consoling gesture of a husband to his wife.Cash? An automobile? or a house? These problems may be fixed if Hadley asked her biological family."Why do you think money can solve everything? Don't assume everyone is like you, obsessed with w

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Pedro Fern, Hadley’s brother came to pick her up. Then they went to V city’s most opulent location, Diamond Estate. Hadley is the Fern family's heiress.When she was little, she was traveling with her maid to another country without her family. But the plane crashed, and she ended up in a deserted island while her maid never survived. Her family believed she was still alive, so they never stopped searching for her. At age fifteen, Hadley was adopted by the Beck family who saw her on the deserted island and took pity on her. It happened the couple also lost their own daughter, and so they took her in as their child.When she was nineteen, the couple’s lost daughter, Laura, was found and brought back. Hadley was older than Laura with two years. She took Laura as a younger sister. Not until Mary, their mother, one day severed ties with Hadley without any explanation. It was during the time of Hadley and Andrew’s wedding so Hadley left to Andrew’s mansion. Hadley still treated Laura

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On her way Hadley made the decision to grab a few necessities before returning home.With the intention of getting new clothing, she drove to a neighboring mall.Her clothes were too big now that she’s exercising and has lost weight. She also needed to shop for maternity clothes now that she’s pregnant.She headed straight to the store as soon as she entered the mall.The store manager, Ercell Cadce, almost had a heart attack when she saw her."B… boss?" Ercell blinked in shock as she mumbled.With a smile, Hadley said, "Long time no see, El."Ercell’s eyes grew wide. "Holy crap! I thought you have permanently abandoned us."With tears in her eyes, she hugged Hadley. Hadley gave her a back pat while laughing. "Alright stop crying I’m not dead yet. I'm back now."Ercell smiled with tears still in her eyes. "You're not going to leave again, are you? Are you truly staying this time?”Hadley nodded. "No. I'm not leaving.”"Alright,” Ercell exclaimed in happiness. "just pick what you want

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"Don’t they know she’s the Fern family’s heiress. How can they be accusing her like this?” Ercell was furious and thought. One call from the Fern family could destroy this people.Laura gestured to Jemima, who just arrived and she moved forward to them. "I have our chat logs here where you bribed me Hadley. I deliberately went to Mr. Shaw and told him everything since I was sickened by this treachery after working for the Shaw Group for a long time."It dawned on Hadley that Jemima must have been bribed to ruin her. She thought Jemima was her friend and could never betray her, but now…“Me bribe you?” Hadley asked."Yes. You told me to steal the new draft since you wanted retribution for Mr. Shaw leaving you for Ms. Beck.” “I always know you’re evil but not to this extent, Hadley. How could you do something this cheap?” Laura asked.Hadley turn to look at Ercell.Ercell gave a small nod. "Jemima, take a look at this video. It shows how you stole the drafts a day before Hadley came.

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"Who do you think you are, Hadley. You are just Andrew’s ex-wife, and tonight he'll purchase me a diamond and pop the question.”"Really? So happy for you guys then.” Hadley gave a smirk. “Get out of my way or I’ll hit you with my car.”“You wouldn’t—““Get lost.” Hadley screamed, Laura flinched and rush out of the way. Hadley drove away.Kingsley Fern, her grandfather, called her few minutes later."Hi, Grandpa." "Had, I sent you a link to an auction, take a look, it’s tonight. You’ll see the invitation once you click the link. A diamond will be up for auction. You have to buy it regardless of the price.”Hadley was a little taken aback. “I didn't know you were interested in diamonds, Grandpa.""Hurry up. Simply purchase it. I have my reasons.”Hadley grinned and said, "All right.”After hanging up, Hadley thought, "What a coincidence, Laura Beck. Don't blame me for ruining your proposal."~~The Dove Auction House was bustling with prominent people and elites at night.Every woman i

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When Andrew married Hadley, Harry was very happy for him.Andrew use to change girlfriends like clockwork. No woman stayed with him for longer than three months, but Hadley stayed with him for years. When he heard they were divorced, he was shocked. Harry noticed that Hadley was more radiant than before."Hadley, how important are you to sit here?" he wondered.Hadley shouldn't be occupying that prominent seat, according to Andrew. She wasn't even eligible to attend.Hadley cast a sidelong glance at the man sitting not far from her. His attractive face was unreadable and icy.The child developing inside her came to mind next. Her baby bump would soon be visible."Hadley, what are you doing here?" Andrew suddenly asked. “This is not where you belong. Only when the seat's true owner appears will you feel ashamed and leave."Hadley looked at him and chuckled.What kind of place did she belong then? "You don't own this place," she fired back. “Why can't I be here if you can? I am a guest

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Andrew lifted his paddle and said, "three fifty."Hadley said after him. "Four hundred."Andrew turned to look at her, stunned. "Hadley, do you even have that kind of money?”Hadley chuckled in return. She looked at him indifferently, as though he was just a stranger. “You think I’ll come here without having that kind of money? What makes you think I don’t have more money than this?” she retorted.Andrew scowled. "Four fifty.""Five hundred.” Hadley responded."Drew, if you keep going..." Laura said as Andrew was about to lift his paddle once again. "Enough!" Andrew yelled angrily at her. "Six hundred!" He said again."Six fifty!" was Hadley’s quick reply. Everyone turned to look at Hadley. Andrew scoffed.Laura was stunned. Where did Hadley get such money from?It was meant to be her moment to shine, but Hadley managed to steal the show. She had intended to flaunt Andrew’s love for her in front of everyone. Hadley’s charisma and glitz were enhanced by the brilliant smile that curv

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Hadley thought about Andrew’s words as she drove. He said that she had hooked up with a man and ended up as his mistress to make him jealous. She laughed. Andrew had no shame at all. He accused her of treachery even though he was the one who cheated.She inhaled deeply.Her phone began to rang.There was a loving voice as soon as she picked the call. "My dear." "Grandpa," Hadley smiled and said, brushing Andrew out of her mind."I have gotten the diamond now. I've made arrangements for a skilled jeweler to use it and create a jewelry for you. You will turn twenty-eight in one month, you deserve something special.”“Really? Thank you. But you know you don’t have to do this. You shouldn’t have spent so much for—““No, don’t worry. You’ll only get the best. I know the hardship you’ve gone through all this years, and I want you to know that we got you.” Kingsley responded."Grandpa, do you want a-grandchild?" Hadley inquired cautiously after a while.Kingsley let out a sigh. "Why? Are yo

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