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Arthur Vance didn't even flinch at Sarah’s explanation. He didn't turn back, his stride steady and purposeful as he carried Yvonne Blue toward the exit of the rusted factory."Arthur! Stand still!"The scream that ripped from Sarah’s throat was jagged, raw with a decade of suppressed pain. Finally, Arthur’s footsteps faltered. He stopped, but his voice, when it came, was a blade of pure, clinical frost."Sarah, I gave you chances. I gave you every benefit of the doubt. From this moment on, I will never believe a single word that comes out of your mouth again."Sarah’s lips quirked into a bitter, broken smile. Tears blurred her vision until the world was nothing but grey shadows and rusted iron. "Arthur," she croaked, her voice trembling with a final, desperate resolve. "Since you care so much for her... why don't you make a choice right here? Right now."Chloe Bishop’s heart sank. She stepped forward, her hand reaching out instinctively. Not now, Sarah, she thought frantically. He’s b

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In a sudden, clumsy motion, Yvonne Blue seemed to lose her balance and tumbled from the passenger seat of the SUV. The impact with the gravel forced a sharp cry from her lips, her "broken" leg twisting painfully beneath her.Arthur Vance reacted instantly, his heart lurching as he scooped her back into his arms. His face was a mask of frantic worry. "You’re already badly hurt! Why can't you just stay still in the car?"Yvonne looked up at him, her eyes brimming with unshed tears and a heartbreaking, selfless devotion. "I don't want to see you and Julian turn against each other because of me. I never wanted to be the sinner who destroyed your family. It... it was my own fault. I tripped on that balcony. It had nothing to do with Sarah."She reached up, her trembling fingers tracing the line of Arthur’s jaw with a lingering, tragic affection. A single tear tracked down her pale cheek before she pulled her hand away, her voice a mere whisper. "Go back, Arthur. Go to her. Apologize to Sar

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The betrayal didn't just happen on the battlefield; it was happening in the digital shadows. Bluebelle smirked as she scrolled through the photos on her phone. After a few minutes of manipulative persuasion, she convinced Xander Grayson to forward them directly to his cousin.The angles were perfectly, maliciously deceptive.In the first shot, Chloe Bishop was pinned beneath Donovan Tang on the factory floor. The camera caught Donovan’s gaze—intense and protective—making it look like he was staring into the eyes of a lover while his hand hovered near her face in what looked like a tender caress.The second photo captured Chloe’s triumphant smile after eliminating Xander. But the angle cut out her middle finger; instead, it looked as though she was laughing provocatively at Donovan, her hand reaching up as if to wind around the "Iron Commander’s" neck.The third was the most damning: Chloe stumbling into Donovan’s chest as he pulled her up. From the side, their bodies were pressed toge

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The neon lights of the Blue Velvet Lounge pulsed in rhythmic waves of sapphire and violet. Chloe Bishop felt the liquid fire of the whiskey burning down her throat, a welcome distraction from the cold, suffocating cage of the Grayson Estate.If I don't go back, I don't go back, she thought, her eyes flashing with a rebellious glint. To hell with Xavier Grayson. To hell with his rules and his icy ultimatums. Tonight, the only thing that matters is the bottom of this glass.Since they had arrived early, the bar was relatively quiet, but the elite atmosphere was already setting in. Sarah Vance was sitting across from her, a silent, tragic figure. She didn't speak; she simply drained one glass after another, her eyes hollow. Chloe didn't try to stop her. In this world of high-society betrayals, sometimes silence and alcohol were the only honest companions left.Donovan Tang and Julian Vance sat flanking them like twin pillars of granite. Their presence ensured a perimeter of absolute safe

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Chloe Bishop wanted nothing more than to distance herself from Liam Martin. She had made her boundaries clear long ago, and in the shark-infested waters of Haicheng high society, she was already treading on thin ice with the Grayson family. The last thing she needed was a public spectacle to fuel Xavier’s cold fury.But the nightmare she feared most was already unfolding in the shadows.Yvonne’s sister, Bluebelle, had followed the group like a ghost. Her phone was raised, capturing the exact moment Liam leaned toward Chloe, his expression a mask of longing. Bluebelle stared at the screen, her eyes burning with an unmasked, toxic jealousy."The Bishop family is supposed to be in ruins," she hissed to herself. "How do you still get to live like a princess, with every powerful man in this city treating you like a sacred treasure?"A cruel smirk twisted her lips. "A woman cannot serve two masters. I can’t wait to see how Xavier Grayson handles his 'loyal' wife when he sees you fluttering

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The Blue Velvet Lounge was now a chaotic blend of flashing strobes and weeping socialites. Julian Vance and Donovan Tang exchanged a look of pure exhaustion; they had survived literal battlefields, but three intoxicated, heartbroken women were a different kind of warfare."Sarah, come on. I'm taking you home," Julian said, firmly pulling Sarah Vance to her feet.At the same time, Donovan stepped toward Chloe Bishop. Without a word, he swept her into his arms, his movements powerful and steady. He ignored the gasps of the onlookers and strode toward the exit.Julian’s face darkened, but he didn't stop him. He knew Donovan’s protection was absolute.Liam Martin moved to intercept them, but he stopped short when he saw Vince—the Demon CEO’s shadow—stepping into Donovan’s path. Liam knew the Grayson security detail; getting involved now would be professional suicide. He watched from the periphery, his hands clenched into fists.The Standoff of ShadowsDonovan looked at the man blocking hi

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Donovan Tang slowly tucked his phone away, his gaze returning to Chloe Bishop’s sleeping face. Beneath the stoic exterior of the "Iron Commander," a turbulent sea of agony and resentment swirled.If that "accident" hadn't happened ten years ago, he would have taken her away the very night they reunited at the Grayson gala. He never anticipated that Xavier Grayson would move with such predatory efficiency, dragging her to the civil affairs bureau the very next morning to secure a marriage certificate.Donovan had spent a decade calculating his return, ensuring every piece was on the board. Yet, despite having everything in his grasp, he had been a step too late. He had meticulously laid the groundwork, only to watch another man claim the prize.The Silent Siege of the Grayson EstateBack at the Grayson Mansion, Vince had sent word: Donovan’s car was heading toward the Bishop Estate, not the Grayson residence.Vince relayed this to Xavier, asking if he should breach the Bishop property

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Donovan Tang didn't move. He stood by the ancient bonsai, his presence as unyielding as the wood itself. The sweep of the headlights against the curtains signaled the arrival of a predator, but in this house, Donovan was the one who held the memories—and the scars."Don't worry, Madam Bishop," Donovan said, his voice dropping into a deep, comforting baritone. "I'll handle this. It’s likely someone from the Grayson Estate."Madam Bishop’s face paled slightly. She knew the weight the Grayson name carried in Haicheng, and she knew the "Demon CEO" was not a man to be trifled with. "Donovan, please... let's not have a scene. Chloe is already so stressed.""There won't be a scene," Donovan promised, though the cold glint in his eyes suggested a different kind of confrontation. "But I won't let them take her back like a piece of reclaimed property while she’s in this state."The Gatekeeper’s StandOutside, the gravel crunched under the tires of the sleek black sedan. Vince stepped out, his f

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The air in the Bishop Manor hallway was thick with an invisible, crushing weight. As Vince stepped inside, he came face-to-face with Donovan Tang.Vince inclined his head respectfully. "Commander Tang."Donovan’s gaze pinned him to the spot. For a heartbeat, Vince felt as though a massive stone had been placed upon his chest, making every breath a laborious effort. It was the raw, suffocating pressure of a man who had spent a decade making life-and-death decisions on the battlefield.Vince, ever the pragmatist, knew he was no match for the "Iron Commander." He wasn't Xavier Grayson; he was a subordinate. He lowered his eyes, offering a polite, practiced smile. Donovan spared him one last chilling glance before turning on his heel and departing. The phantom weight lifted instantly, leaving Vince exhaling a breath of relief.The Jealous Husband’s EnvoyVince found Madam Bishop in the sitting room and delivered his message. Madam Bishop looked at him with a mixture of confusion and fatig

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"You’re so loud! Get out! Get out, all of you!"Chloe Bishop suddenly snapped, her eyes flashing with a sharp, imperious glare as she pointed toward the door. The household staff froze. In that moment, her expression, her tone, even the oppressive weight of her aura, was a perfect, terrifying mirror of Xavier Grayson.When the maids and Vince hesitated, Chloe didn't waste words. She snatched a crystal glass from the side table and hurled it at their feet. Smash! Shards of glass sprayed across the marble. "I said, GET OUT!"Vince jumped, his heart nearly leaping out of his chest. He stole a glance at Xavier—who was currently being pinned to the sofa by his wife—and saw the dark storm brewing in the President's eyes. He quickly signaled to the maids, and the three of them beat a hasty retreat, closing the heavy double doors behind them.The room fell into a sudden, heavy silence, leaving only Chloe straddled across Xavier's lap.As quickly as the fury had come, it vanished. Chloe soften

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