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The second attempt was met with a cold "Redo it." By the third failure, Julian let out a sigh that cut deeper than a direct insult. "A piece of rotten wood cannot be carved."Sarah’s face darkened to a dangerous shade of crimson. "I’m done. No more."Julian didn't argue. He simply leaned against the counter and stared at her—a steady, unblinking gaze that lasted two full minutes. It was a silent battle of wills, and for the first time in years, Sarah was the one to blink. She turned back to the counter, jaw tight.She pulled the last three eggs from the refrigerator.Maddy sidled up to her, whispering up at her mother, "Mommy, I can't believe you haven't yelled at the handsome uncle yet."Sarah gritted her teeth. "That’s because your mother has an angelic temperament!"What goes around comes around, she thought bitterly. I’m just paying off a decade-old debt. I’ll endure him... for today.Maddy giggled. "Go Mommy! I believe in you."Sarah: "......""Mommy," Maddy continued, her voice

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Arthur Vance sat by the bedside, taking his mother’s hand with a look of genuine concern. "Mom, I’m sorry I’m late. How are you feeling? Is the pain better?"Victoria managed a thin, fragile smile. "I’m fine. Your brother Liam overreacted; he insisted on checking me in.""You always say that," Arthur sighed, his voice full of a son's exasperation. "Since you’re here, stay put. Listen to the doctors and recover properly so we don't have to worry."He reached back and pulled Yvonne Blue forward, taking the heavy gift bags from her hands. "Mom, Yvonne bought these supplements for you. When she heard you were hospitalized, she was incredibly worried. She’s been asking to see you every hour."Worried? Victoria thought, a cold sneer forming in her heart. She’s worried I haven't died yet.Having tasted the sting of Yvonne’s "White Lotus" tactics before, Victoria had grown cautious. She wouldn't be baited into a public rage again. She looked at Yvonne and nodded slowly. "You're very thoughtfu

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Arthur’s mind drifted back to the night he "saved" Yvonne. He had found her battered and bruised after a near-assault, yet she had fought back with a ferocity that stunned him. She had looked at him through swollen eyes and confessed that she would rather die than let another man touch her, because her heart had belonged to him since they were teenagers.That moment had shattered Arthur’s defenses. To think that while he was married to the "cold and untouchable" Sarah Vance, there was a woman who had spent years silently, selflessly loving him from the shadows—even after he had once humiliated her. To Arthur, this love was precious and fresh. It was a worshipful devotion he had never felt from Sarah, who always treated him as an equal rather than a king."Come with me," Arthur said, his voice dropping into a protective, possessive register as he squeezed Yvonne’s hand."Where are we going?" Yvonne asked, her voice trembling with perfectly executed anticipation.Arthur offered a rare,

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Yvonne Blue caught Arthur Vance’s arm, pointing back toward the sidewalk with a look of manufactured concern. Arthur turned, his eyes narrowing as he saw Nathaniel Vance lying motionless on the pavement.A shadow passed over Arthur’s face. He let out a low, venomous curse under his breath, but the shred of duty he still felt toward his former father-in-law won out. He turned back, scooped up the unconscious man, and strode back into the emergency ward.The Departure of the KingAcross town, Sarah woke up just as the noon sun hit its peak. Maddy had tired herself out playing and was napping beside her. Sarah tidied herself up and gently woke the little girl; the two of them, neither capable of navigating a kitchen, needed to head downstairs for food.The moment they stepped out of their suite, they saw him.Julian Thorne was no longer the weary, drug-addled man from the morning. Dressed in a sharp, all-black tactical suit, he radiated a sovereign power that commanded the hallway. He wa

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Yvonne’s voice was loud enough for Arthur Vance to hear from the hallway—soft, concerned, and saintly. But as she leaned in close to Sarah, her expression twisted into a triumphant sneer."Your father actually got down on his knees for Arthur," Yvonne whispered, her eyes dancing with malice. "But Arthur didn't even blink. He left him fainting on the sidewalk. If I hadn't begged him to help, Arthur would have left him there to die. Sarah, you really are nothing now."Sarah had long ago cauterized her feelings for Arthur. Without expectation, there was no disappointment. She met Yvonne’s gaze with a chillingly calm smile. "Why don't you say those words loud enough for Arthur to hear? You keep comparing yourself to me because, deep down, you know you’ll never measure up.""I won't measure up to you?" Yvonne scoffed, her voice trembling with sudden insecurity."Even if the Vance family goes bankrupt, I have my own skills and a circle of loyal, wealthy friends," Sarah continued, her voice

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Two hours ago, Arthur Vance had been speaking of marriage and engagement rings. But after a single encounter with his ex-wife, all those promises had been tossed into the wind.Yvonne Blue clutched her designer handbag until her knuckles turned white, forcing a brittle, natural smile onto her face. "I’m not a child, Arthur. Go to the office. Don't worry about me."The moment the car sped away, her mask shattered. Her face twisted into a cold, venomous mask. She had made a tactical error. In her haste to humiliate Sarah Vance by revealing Nathaniel’s collapse, she had inadvertently forced a confrontation that derailed her own engagement. She had outplayed herself, and as she stood on the curb, she realized that Sarah still occupied a space in Arthur’s mind that no mistress could easily colonize.The Road to the MansionWhile the Vance empire flickered in the wind, Chloe Bishop was focused on her own departure. She left the racing track early, directing the staff to pack her and Liam Jr

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Chloe studied Xavier Grayson’s profile, carefully choosing her next words. "Why is Blueberry joining the racing team? What is the real reason?"Xavier didn't treat the question like a state secret. "She wants to be the face of Grayson Tech’s flagship smartphone line," he said flatly. "I told her: secure a top-three finish in the Grand Prix, and the endorsement is hers."Grayson Tech’s mobile brand was a titan in the domestic market—beloved by the youth, boasting both elite reputation and staggering sales. If Blueberry secured that contract, her status would skyrocket from a mere starlet to an A-list icon.Chloe was genuinely stunned. "Why didn't you just say no?"Blueberry was skilled, but this was an international field. Making the finals was a feat of luck; breaking the top three was nearly impossible unless she had a miracle under her hood.Xavier was clearly using the "impossible goal" tactic to make her retreat, yet Blueberry had shown unexpected grit by actually passing the team

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"Chloe, get over here."Xavier’s voice rang out from the dining hall, cool and authoritative. Chloe offered one last apologetic bow to the elders and hurried toward him.This isn't a family visit; it’s an endurance test, she thought. The predatory glares from the relatives confirmed her suspicion: Xavier’s "popularity" within his own bloodline was non-existent.As she entered the dining hall, she saw Xavier already seated. He wasn't just sitting anywhere; he was in the Head of the House chair. Traditionally, this was Old Master Grayson’s seat, but tonight, despite the simmering fury in the room, no one dared to challenge him."Is that Xavier and Chloe?"Old Mrs. Grayson emerged from the kitchen, her presence instantly acting as a lightning rod for the tension. Behind her followed Leo’s mother, Beatrice, who quickly chimed in, "Yes, Mother. Xavier, Chloe, and little Liam Jr. are all here."The Old lady then said something that made Chloe want to laugh and cry at the same time: "Xavier,

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Old Mrs. Grayson sat beside Chloe Bishop, her focus shifting to Sienna. "What requirements do your parents have for the wedding?" she asked, her voice calm but investigative.Sienna offered a practiced, humble smile. "None, Grandmother." She knew the Grayson family’s status; they wouldn't dare under-deliver.The Old lady nodded. "We will find time to visit your home soon. Since you’re carrying a child, we need to expedite the ceremony."Sienna is pregnant? Chloe’s eyes widened slightly. This explained the sudden hospitality. In a family obsessed with legacy, Sienna had secured the ultimate bargaining chip.The Old lady signaled a maid, who brought forward a thick, crimson envelope on a silver tray. "It’s our tradition for the first meeting. Take it, and may you and Julian live in harmony.""Thank you, Grandmother," Sienna murmured, accepting the gift.Chloe watched Sienna’s "shy" performance with a bit of internal whiplash. Having seen Sienna’s arrogance in the social circles of Haich

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Old Master Grayson shook with a rage that bordered on convulsive, his finger trembling as he pointed at Xavier. "Get out! You curse, get out of this mansion immediately!"The Old Master’s hatred was rooted in a bloody family history. He had three sons. The eldest, Arthur Sr., had been sent to prison by Xavier on charges of embezzlement. The second, Xavier’s own father, had spiraled into a murderous insanity following the betrayal of An Lan.The Old Master loathed the mother and son who had dismantled his lineage. To his eternal agony, the power of the Grayson empire had fallen into the hands of the grandson he detested most. The shock of Xavier’s hostile takeover had paralyzed the Old Master, leaving him confined to a wheelchair.Chloe was shaken by the sheer violence in the room, but Xavier remained eerily calm. He reached down to comfort Liam Jr., who was trembling in his lap, and looked at his grandfather with a terrifying, hollow indifference.Suddenly, Old Mrs. Grayson slammed he

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