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Chloe Bishop's almond-shaped eyes met his sharp, piercing gaze. She said calmly, "Seth Rollins wouldn't do something like that. And even if it was him, that's between you men—business matters. It has nothing to do with me.""How very convenient—nothing to do with you."His grip on her chin tightened, the chill in his gaze growing more intense. The air around them grew heavy, suffocating. "Chloe Bishop, you're very good at playing dumb."His grip was strong. She felt like her jaw might shatter—but he released her just as quickly.She'd been bending over, and the sudden release sent her stumbling to the floor.Xavier Grayson looked down at her coldly. She curled her lips into a bitter smile. "It seems not a single word I said the other day got through to you."All those words—now they meant nothing.But she'd expected as much. Who was he? Xavier Grayson, New York City's wealthiest and most feared man. Why would he ever reflect on himself?If a few simple words could make him lower his gu

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She didn't argue further. She put on gloves, sterilized a pair of forceps, and carefully brought her hand to the edge of the wound.Without the shirt, she could clearly see the gash and the shard of glass. At first glance, it seemed intact—but she couldn't be sure.She didn't warn him. She clamped onto the glass and pulled it out in one swift motion. Blood gushed from the wound.She glanced at Xavier Grayson. He only furrowed his brow slightly.She immediately pressed a gauze pad against the wound and applied gentle pressure. "Can you feel any fragments inside?"If there were glass shards left in the wound, pressing on the spot would cause an unusual, sharp pain—like stepping on a thorn.Xavier Grayson shook his head. "No."She sprinkled hemostatic powder over the wound. The bleeding slowly stopped. Then she took out the antiseptic. "Hold on."When the medical alcohol hit his wound, his entire body tensed—every muscle hardened like stone.She watched his clenched fists, then poured mor

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The moment the words left her mouth, his hand was around her throat. "Chloe Bishop—are you looking to die?"His rage was terrifying, but his grip had no real force behind it.She didn't understand what he was so angry about. She gave a hollow, humourless smile. "I go along with you, you're upset. I don't go along with you, you're still upset. So what exactly do you want me to say?"His face was dark and menacing. She hadn't responded to his kiss at all, and had even told him he could see other women—probably the greatest insult a man could receive.Did she feel nothing for him?Or was her heart with someone else?His gaze bore into her like a knife. "Chloe Bishop, the way you are right now—everything about you reeks of disgust. Keep up this sarcastic, bitter act, and it'll only make me hate you more."He released her in disgust, shrugged on his jacket, and stormed out.Chloe Bishop sat up on the chaise, her face pale. Those words—"disgust" and "hate"—still stung.But whether he liked h

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Just thinking about Xavier Grayson's cold expression and his angry departure gave her a headache. How was she going to explain this to everyone when she went back down?But when she descended, she found him sitting in his original seat—the banquet had already begun.She returned to her place. Everyone at the table was wearing knowing smiles, their teasing gazes bouncing between her and Xavier Grayson.Seth Rollins's eyes settled on her swollen lips, and a cold gleam flashed beneath his gaze—sharp as a blade.Yasmine Jones covered her mouth with a playful giggle. "Young people these days—can't even wait a moment. Look at that little mouth, all swollen. Oh my, even the shirt's gone. Grandma, you'll be holding a great-grandchild before you know it."Only then did Chloe Bishop remember that kiss.She glanced at her mother and grandparents' embarrassed faces, and her own cheeks burned scarlet—they all thought she and Xavier Grayson had been upstairs doing that.If this got out, the gossip w

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Seeing that Xavier Grayson remained silent for a long time, she thought for a moment and said, "You had that car accident on your way here, and you suspect it was deliberate. Maybe it's better not to drive back tonight."Xavier Grayson turned to her with a cold, humourless smile. "If it was deliberate, coming back with me would make you the perfect shield."Use her as a shield?That wasn't a joke—he was fully capable of it.Her chest tightened. She scooped up the drowsy Adrian Grayson and said flatly, "I'm not going back. You can go by yourself."She carried the little boy upstairs without another word.Xavier Grayson: "..."She was getting bolder by the day. Was she trying to rebel?Chloe Bishop took the little boy upstairs and went straight into the bathroom. When she emerged with the freshly bathed, sweet-smelling child, she saw Xavier Grayson sitting on the sofa, his solitary back turned to her.She dressed Adrian Grayson in his pajamas and put him to bed. He was exhausted and fell

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A flash of embarrassment crossed Xavier Grayson's eyes. He grabbed her delicate chin and said, "Remember—you're my wife. I can do whatever I want. Got it?"He released her, stepped into the bathtub, and lay back with a sigh of satisfaction. Looking at her, he ordered, "What are you waiting for? Wash me. Thoroughly."She didn't resist—just treated him like an oversized Adrian Grayson.She squeezed some body wash into her palm, lathered it up, and carefully applied it to his body, avoiding the wound on his arm...Watching her obediently work, the corners of his lips lifted. He tapped his fingers idly on the edge of the tub, clearly enjoying himself.Soon, she'd finished washing his upper body and didn't know where to go next. She looked up at him. "All done."His brow arched. "You only wash the top half?"Her brows knit. "You really want me to wash everything?""Wash."Just then, his hand grabbed her arm and yanked her into the tub. She landed in the water like a drowned rat.A low, plea

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When Chloe Bishop and Xavier Grayson came downstairs, Adrian Grayson had already finished breakfast and had been playing with little Lily Bishop for half an hour. The baby was starting to grow drowsy again.Madam Bishop greeted them with a beaming smile. Xavier Grayson looked composed and unruffled, while Chloe Bishop's ears were bright red beneath her carefully maintained calm.After breakfast, Xavier Grayson left for the office.Chloe Bishop and her mother took Adrian Grayson to the western district to pick up the Bishop family elders.This was Chloe Bishop's second time visiting the area. Yesterday, she'd seen Nicholas Taylor carrying Nadia into the villa next door, so before getting out of the car, she kept a close watch on that building.And sure enough—she spotted Nadia and Nicholas Taylor on the balcony.Her mood plummeted.Both were in their pajamas, wrapped in each other's arms. Nadia stood on tiptoe and planted a kiss on Nicholas Taylor's lips. Then he bent down, scooped her

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Nicholas Taylor was still wearing his pajamas—he'd clearly spent the night with Nadia. As long as he stayed, there was no way Nadia would pass up such an opportunity.Nora Fatehi said, "No. Chloe, it's over between me and Nicholas Taylor. Completely."She hung up.Chloe Bishop knew that Nora Fatehi already knew everything. She didn't know what Nora Fatehi would do next, but she knew that with Nora Fatehi's temperament, Nicholas Taylor and Nadia would not have an easy time ahead.A sharp cry came from behind—the person who'd gone over the wall had been caught.She turned and saw a man jump back over the wall, handing the camera to the woman before they split up and ran.Then through the iron fence, she saw Nicholas Taylor's figure. He was still in his pajamas, his shirt unbuttoned.He was tall and athletic, running fast.The two paparazzi hadn't gotten far. Chloe Bishop didn't hesitate—she rushed forward and blocked him the moment his feet hit the ground."Chloe Bishop?"He seemed guilt

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After Chloe Bishop left, Nadia trembled as she looked at Nicholas Taylor, her small face filled with guilt. "Nicholas, what do we do now? This is all my fault. I've dragged you down—I'm a terrible person..."Tears welled in her eyes, and she raised her hand and slapped herself hard across the cheek.The sound of the slap was sharp and loud. Nicholas Taylor's heart ached at the sight. He rushed forward and caught her as she swayed. "Don't do that, Nadia. It's not your fault. I'm the one to blame."Nadia pushed him away, crying pitifully. "No, it's all my fault. Nicholas, go back—go back and explain everything to Nora. Promise her you'll never see me again, and I'm sure she'll forgive you."Looking at her tear-streaked face, how could Nicholas Taylor bear to leave?She continued, her voice full of self-reproach, "How could I have done this? I knew you were married. I knew you had a child with Nora. How could I—I'm a terrible person."Nicholas Taylor pulled her back into his arms. "Stop.

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When she received the explicit photos and video from the paparazzi, Nora Fatehi remained eerily calm. She transferred the final payment. Then she opened the short clip—barely over ten seconds—and played it on repeat. From morning till afternoon, until her phone died. She plugged it in and turned it on again. That was when Nicholas Taylor finally came home, storming into the bedroom with a fury that made it seem like he wanted to tear her apart. "You had me followed? Nora, since when did you learn such cheap tricks? Hand over the photos—now." She set down her phone and turned to face him, her gaze unwavering. Her hoarse voice was remarkably steady. "What photos?" He met her eyes and couldn't bring himself to say it. His momentum faltered. Defeated, he sank onto the edge of the bed. "Let's talk." Nora Fatehi stood there, staring at him with chilling indifference. He cleared his throat, several times, unable to form the words. Against her gaze, he felt the urge to retreat. But the

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