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Chloe Bishop breathed a quiet sigh of relief—she just needed something to do. Sitting idly by the hospital bed without her phone, with no idea what to talk about with Liam, made her feel like a fool.She stood up and poured him a glass of water, making sure it was just the right temperature."Here's your water."She brought it to him, then remembered—he couldn't move much right now. The gunshot wound was in his back, and he was paralyzed below the waist. Only his hands and head had any mobility, and even small movements could pull at his injury.Seeing the shadow of loss in Liam's eyes, Chloe Bishop's heart ached. He had always been so proud, so stubborn, so unyielding. Even back when he'd worn a prosthetic, he'd lived fully and brilliantly.Horseback riding, surfing, scuba diving, shooting—he'd never given up any of it.But now, he couldn't even stand.She pretended not to notice the darkness in his gaze, quickly picked up a spoon, and used a smile to push back the heaviness in the ai

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What was he doing here at this hour?Had he come specifically to catch her—to see if she'd taken his words to heart?She could have faced him with a clear conscience. But the way Liam had held her hand—and the fact that she hadn't pulled away immediately—made her feel a little guilty.She and Xavier Grayson were about to divorce. He wouldn't make trouble for her over this, would he?"Chloe?"Liam had noticed Xavier Grayson too.Chloe Bishop forced a faint smile at him. "Rest for now. I'll go see what's going on."Liam didn't want to let her go, but he feared annoying her, so he nodded. "It's getting late, and you've had a long day. Tyler's here—go home and get some rest."She wasn't divorced from Xavier Grayson yet, and she truly didn't want any more conflict before it was over. She picked up her bag. "I'll be going then. Take good care of yourself."As she pushed open the ward door, she was surprised to see Tim standing there.Tim was dressed casually, looking young and handsome—a sta

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What did he want?Xavier Grayson looked at the woman before him and, for once, wasn't sure how to deal with her.His gaze drifted to the window. Liam was staring back at him through the glass—a silent, smoke-filled battleground between men.Then the window slammed shut with a bang.Tim was a doctor with professional ethics. Examining a patient required privacy, after all.Xavier Grayson turned and walked away, radiating cold fury. Chloe Bishop wanted to wait outside the ward for the results, but she heard his voice drift back from ahead. "You'd better follow me."She clenched her fists, then followed.Inside the elevator, the floors ticked down. The atmosphere was suffocatingly heavy. Chloe Bishop's heart was twisted tight. "When are we getting divorced?"Since it was decided, she wanted to be done with it.Xavier Grayson backed her step by step into the corner. "What's the rush? Can't even wait a few days?"She felt the immense rage rolling off him. She was afraid, yes—but she raised

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When Chloe Bishop was pinned against the door by Xavier Grayson, she shot him a look of pure contempt. "Is this fun for you?"Xavier Grayson curled his lips into a cold smile. "We're not divorced yet. We're still husband and wife. Everything I do to you is perfectly legal."Chloe Bishop grabbed his wandering hand. "Have you forgotten? You're the one who threw me out. Now you're clinging to me like this—aren't you afraid of eating your own words?""You're wrong. I'm not clinging to you. You're clinging to me."With that, he released her indifferently and turned toward the bathroom. "If you really want a divorce, then you'd better serve me well these next couple of days."What was that supposed to mean?Did he suddenly realize they'd barely slept together and feel cheated, so he planned to make up for lost time over the next two days?Sorry—that ship had sailed.He was the one who wanted the divorce, not the other way around.He had kicked her out back then, and now he wanted her to serv

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"Chloe. Bishop. Chloe."Xavier Grayson's enraged roar came from behind her, but Chloe Bishop didn't dare turn her head. Her heart was pounding out of her chest.Xavier Grayson—the man who made all of New York City tremble.And she had just injured him there.Chloe Bishop, you've got some nerve!But regret was already too little, too late. And right now, her exhilaration far outweighed her fear.Ever since Charles Bishop's car accident, she hadn't let herself be this reckless or carefree. The feeling was electric—thrilling and liberating all at once.By the time Xavier Grayson stormed out of the hotel entrance, Chloe Bishop was already seated in the car. She rolled down the window just to stick her tongue out and make the most infuriating face she could muster.Watching Xavier Grayson's face turn a shade of purple, she felt absolutely gleeful. She waved at him. "Go on back inside. It's late—no need to see me off."As she finished speaking, she heard the middle-aged driver sigh with admi

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Could it be that he... wanted her?But Chloe Bishop quickly dismissed the thought.If Xavier Grayson really wanted her, why would he ask for a divorce? He could have just waited until he got tired of her and then dumped her. There was no rush.So why was he divorcing her?And why had he taken her to that hotel?Logically speaking, Rick had been confirmed as Lucian Grayson's daughter—Xavier Grayson's own full-blooded sister. That meant Chloe Bishop wasn't guilty; she'd actually done something right. Even if they were balancing the scales, Xavier Grayson shouldn't be divorcing her.Besides, over the time they'd spent together, although she'd never felt that he truly cared for her, at least he didn't seem to despise her. Sometimes he even seemed willing to get close.The day he'd thrown her out, he'd even gotten up early to make her breakfast.So what was his real reason?Was it Lana Rose?Was it Liam?Or was it because she'd believed Hank Grayson's words and investigated his connection w

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"I didn't actually make a mistake. I just wanted to test him. But his reaction—it was ice-cold."Rickon Tarly finished speaking and covered his face in agony.Chloe Bishop had seen this coming. After all, his boss was a straight man—married with kids. Finding out that Rickon Tarly had feelings for him? He wouldn't be able to stomach it.A thorn like that in his side—of course he'd want to yank it out immediately.But since Rickon Tarly brought value to the table, he had to tolerate it even if it made him uncomfortable. So when Rickon Tarly slipped up, his patience ran thinner than it would for anyone else.And yet, the worst was still to come.When he spoke again, his voice had gone hoarse. "After the meeting, I was crushed. I went back to my desk and wrote my resignation. But when I got to his office, I heard him complaining to his secretary... Do you know what he said?"A tear slid down Rickon Tarly's face. His laugh was hollow, tinged with sorrow, his eyes filled with bitter irony.

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Rickon Tarly continued, "Once my father's out of the hospital, I'm going to go on some blind dates. I'm not getting any younger—it's about time I settled down."Chloe Bishop had never felt so proud of someone in this moment. "I'm really happy you've come to that realization. Want me to set you up with someone?""Sure!""..."By the time she got back, it was already past midnight.Chloe Bishop was completely drained from the long day. She didn't have the energy to overthink anything else. She fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed.Saturday—everyone else had the day off, but Chloe Bishop still had to go to work. At least she could sleep in.When she woke up, the motorcycle shop had returned Shawn Marsh's Harley. The scratches were completely gone. She decided to ride it to the office.Most of the senior executives weren't in today, so the day went unusually smoothly. But the calm felt ominous—like the stillness before a storm. She knew they were cooking up something big.Arthur had call

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So Chloe told a little lie. "What a coincidence—I'm actually out right now. Just send me the restaurant location, and I'll meet you there."Once she was securely settled in her position, if Seth Rollins still wanted to visit, she'd gladly invite him up.But for now—no.On the other end of the line, the smile on Seth Rollins's lips faded slightly. Still, there was a glimmer of appreciation in his heart. The clueless girl from before seemed to have grown up.Seth Rollins was disappointed—her keeping him at arm's length made him feel like he was shut out behind a wall she'd built. But he didn't push. They had time. "Alright. I'll send you the location."Chloe Bishop smiled and agreed cheerfully. "Great!"The location Seth Rollins sent was near Bishop Villa. She'd been to that restaurant before—upscale, great ambiance, excellent food.Seems like Seth Rollins had refined taste.Chloe Bishop grabbed her briefcase and hit the road on her silver Harley, tearing down the highway. She drew more

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Chloe grinned mischievously. "Barring any surprises, top three should be no problem."After that encounter in Dubai, she was confident she was at least a tiny bit better than Jin. If she couldn't make top three, then he certainly couldn't either. In short—unless something unexpected happened—she'd rank ahead of him. And she had money too. If Shawn Marsh was smart, he'd know exactly which side to choose.Seth Rollins smiled. "Then I look forward to seeing your performance."Chloe pulled out her briefcase, looked at Seth Rollins with a bright smile, and said, "How about we make a bet too?"Seth Rollins raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Oh? What kind of bet?"She immediately pulled the contract out of her bag and placed it in front of him. "If I make the top three, that means I can also bring Shawn Marsh on board. I've already had Jake Tully handle the others. There's just one left—Lyana—and I'm confident I can win her over too."Seth Rollins glanced at the contract. "So... what's yo

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