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Then he freed one hand, grabbed the leg hidden beneath her high-slit skirt, and hooked it around his waist."Let go of me, you lunatic!"Her back went cold against the wall. She swung her palm toward his face in fury—but he caught her wrist before she could land the hit."Behave."He gave her slender waist a warning squeeze. "Move again, and I'll give you exactly what you're asking for.""Don't touch me."Her face went even paler. The leg wrapped around his waist was bare and exposed to the cold air, and her other foot could only barely balance on her toes. The position was unbearably intimate—she didn't dare struggle any further. "What do you even want to say?"Xavier Grayson enunciated each word clearly. "Stay away from Seth Rollins."She never expected him to make such an absurd demand."Why?""I don't like the look of him."He offered a thoroughly unreasonable reason, then breathed against her ear, his voice warm and velvety as he delivered the cruelest words. "If you don't listen,

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"Thank you for taking care of Adrian all this time."Chloe Bishop had heard those same words from Lana Rose before. But Lana Rose was Adrian's biological mother. What was Hiba in all this? She didn't believe for a second that Hiba's thanks were sincere.Hiba continued, her voice soft and gentle. "You probably know about Adrian's condition. Back in Country, I was the one by his side—I helped him through the darkest period of his life.""Before coming to New York City, I was worried that the move would make things worse for him. But then he met you."Hiba studied the delicate, refined features before her—the fair, flawless skin—and went on. "Because we look so much alike, Adrian latched onto you like a drowning man grasping at a lifeline. That's why he became so dependent on you."Chloe Bishop had never expected to hear something so heartbreaking: Adrian had clung to her simply because she resembled Hiba? She refused to believe it. She refused to accept such cruelty.Her gaze dropped to

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Chloe Bishop said nothing more. She withdrew her gaze from the little boy's face, turned, and walked back into the crowd.Adrian Grayson watched her retreating figure, his eyes slowly turning red.Perhaps at first, it had only been because she looked like Hiba—and he, curled up in a dark corner, had desperately longed for light.So when Chloe Bishop appeared, her face and her warmth had brought him comfort. He'd wanted to hold on tight.As time passed, his feelings for her had grown—from a desire to get close, to deeper trust and dependence.But in the end, she'd still left.No matter how hard the little boy tried to hold on, he couldn't keep her. She'd abandoned him and never come back.At least Hiba had appeared, bringing him light once more.Adrian Grayson could finally crawl out of his abyss of pain, trying not to miss the one who'd left him. But right now, he couldn't stop his eyes from reddening.Why did she just walk away like that?Why didn't she even touch him?Inside the Roll

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Jack's words didn't shake Seth Rollins in the least. He regarded his uncle coolly and said, "Please tell the old man this for me: my life is my own to decide. I've already left politics for business—do you really think I care about something as hollow as reputation?"Jack sighed heavily. "Seth, why must you be so stubborn?"Seth Rollins smiled. Yes—why was he so stubborn?The one having the worst night was undoubtedly Ava Adam. The Rollins family had told her, when they sent the invitation, that Seth Rollins would pick her up today.She'd dressed with care and anticipation, hoping to shine at the banquet—only to be stood up. In the end, she'd had to rely on Tayne Marsh just to save face.And Seth Rollins? He'd openly brought Chloe Bishop along.Quite a few people already knew about the planned marriage between their families. Wasn't he deliberately slapping her in the face?She was a daughter of the Adam family—why should she endure such humiliation?"Ava, shall we dance?"Tayne Marsh'

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Ava Adam found herself momentarily lost in the handsome face before her.Xavier Grayson carried an air of nobility, his eyes hiding a sharp, piercing edge—the unmistakable presence of a true king. Even now, as he sat before her with a faint smile, the distance between them felt impossibly vast.As if an invisible line divided them—one side heaven, the other earth.How blessed would a woman be, to be cherished by such a man?"I don't think you'll marry Miss Paul," Ava Adam said.Xavier Grayson asked, "Why?"She paused thoughtfully. "The news of your engagement came from your father's household—but you've never publicly confirmed it."She let out a self-deprecating laugh. "It's the same with Seth Rollins and me. He's never acknowledged me either. Miss Paul and I are truly in the same boat."Xavier Grayson waited in silence for her to continue—or perhaps he simply had no desire to speak.When he didn't respond, Ava Adam pressed on. "I imagine you and Seth Rollins have your own frustration

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Ava Adam entered the house but didn't see Jack. A servant led her upstairs and stopped in front of a room. "Please go in, Miss Ava. Mr. Rollins is waiting for you inside."Ava Adam felt a flicker of suspicion. "When you say 'Mr. Rollins,' do you mean Jack or Seth Rollins?"If it were Jack, he wouldn't have called her upstairs—that made no sense.The servant didn't answer, nor did she seem flustered. "You'll know once you go in, Miss Ava."Cautious, Ava Adam knocked and entered."Who is it?"Seth Rollins's voice came immediately—hoarse and on guard. When he saw it was Ava Adam, he snapped, "Get out."She took in the cold-toned bedroom: Seth Rollins lay on the bed, bare-chested, his skin flushed red, his face unnaturally heated, his eyes fierce.Seeing his condition, she quickly deduced that he'd been drugged—though she couldn't tell whether the culprit was Jack or Xavier Grayson.Either way, Ava Adam had no desire to sleep with Seth Rollins, especially not under these circumstances.She

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From her observations over the past few days, Hiba had concluded that aside from Xavier Grayson's ex-wife Chloe Bishop, no other woman posed a threat.She wore a gentle smile. "Xavier, why are you sitting here all alone?"Xavier Grayson's gaze settled on her face. "What is it?"She said, "The dance has started. Shall we go dance?"But instead of answering, Xavier Grayson raised his hand and glanced at his watch. "It's getting late. Adrian needs his rest. Take him home first."Hiba paused, then smiled. "Alright. I'll take him back. I heard your stomach isn't well—try not to drink too much."Xavier Grayson had already acknowledged her status in practice. There was no need to rush. Pushing too hard would only breed resentment. She wanted to be a smart woman.Xavier Grayson only smiled in response.After Hiba left, Vincent didn't follow her. Instead, he approached Xavier Grayson. "Miss Paul spoke with Miss Bishop just now."Xavier Grayson's smile faded. "What did she say?"Vincent reported

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Chloe Bishop vomited violently, her nose red and tears streaming down her face.Those tears made the smile on Xavier Grayson's lips slowly fade, his expression turning sour.Was she really that upset?Crying over Seth Rollins?He almost felt glad he'd added fuel to Jack's fire. If Seth Rollins caught on this time, it wouldn't be nearly as easy to scheme against him next time.Once her stomach finally settled, Chloe Bishop found a nearby sink to rinse her mouth. Just then, an unwelcome voice came from behind her."Miss Bishop, I didn't expect to find you here."Xavier Grayson looked at the newcomer, his displeasure growing more pronounced.Chloe Bishop dried her hands and turned around. "Is there something you need, Mr. Henry?"Xavier Grayson stood there, his gaze sharp and cold.Henry strode over on his long legs, gave a gentlemanly bow, and extended his hand. His handsome features carried a hint of sincerity. "May I have the honor of a dance, Miss Bishop?"Chloe Bishop knew Henry had

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Henry was furious. Without bothering to see who his opponent was, he lunged forward with a counterattack.He moved like a cheetah—fast and ferocious. Chloe Bishop remembered his unusual strength and called out anxiously to Xavier Grayson, "Be careful!"Henry was clearly a trained fighter—his movements were sharp and brutal, his punches swift and heavy, each one aimed at Xavier Grayson's vital points.But Xavier Grayson was no pushover either. He dodged every strike with ease and quickly turned defense into offense, landing blow after blow on Henry's face.Compared to Henry, Xavier Grayson was faster, more agile. He could evade Henry's attacks, but Henry couldn't avoid his.Soon, Henry was battered and bruised, blood streaming from his nose and mouth."Xavier Grayson, that's enough!"Watching his ruthless assault, Chloe Bishop was genuinely afraid he might kill Henry.Xavier Grayson delivered one final kick, sending Henry flying three meters across the ground.Henry hit the floor hard,

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Xavier Grayson didn't stop Chloe Bishop. He let her leave.Standing where he was, he watched the direction she'd gone, lit a cigarette, and took one drag after another. Men always turned to cigarettes when they were restless or lost in thought.Nora Fatehi had only wanted to quietly blend in tonight—after offering her congratulations to Jack, she'd taken Joy to get some food. But some people just wouldn't leave her alone.She looked at the man and woman blocking her path, her brows lifted in a cold smirk. "Good dogs don't block the way."Nicholas Taylor's face darkened. "Nora Fatehi, are you just going to ignore everything I've said?"Nadia played the peacemaker, tugging at Nicholas Taylor's sleeve and shaking her head, signaling him not to get angry. Then she turned to Nora Fatehi and said softly, "Nora, Brother Nicholas just wants to have a word with you."Nora Fatehi gave them a plastic smile. "Sorry, but I have nothing to say to either of you. In fact, just seeing you two makes me

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