The Billionaire's Unwanted Ex-wife is the Genius Tycoon

Chapters

• Chapter 1857 words
  Harrison's world shattered when she found proof of Nathaniel's infidelity.
• Chapter 2646 words
  Harrison met Nathaniel's gaze without flinching. Her voice carried quiet determination as she repeated, "I want a divorce, Nathaniel. Did you enjoy your birthday present?"
• Chapter 3850 words
  Nathaniel's lips twisted into a cold smirk. "Harrison, get your ass back here now!"
• Chapter 4644 words
  The shopping spree at the mall had been exhilarating. Gabrielle wasted no time whisking Harrison straight to The Velvet Lounge. Tonight called for celebration—Harrison deserved nothing less.
• Chapter 5820 words
  Harrison frowned. "What did I do?"
• Chapter 6697 words
  Sebastian's jaw dropped. "Sixteen?"
• Chapter 7800 words
  Isabella smiled, her heart overflowing with sweetness. She melted into Nathaniel's embrace, lifting her flawless face to meet his gaze.
• Chapter 8607 words
  Nathaniel's brilliant junior had flat-out declined his friend request!
• Chapter 9771 words
  No one wanted her there—they were all determined to push her out.
• Chapter 10602 words
  At the Whitmore family estate...
• Chapter 11737 words
  Nathaniel caught Harrison as she stumbled into him. His piercing eyes swept over her, disapproval lacing his words. "Harrison, why are you back?"
• Chapter 12604 words
  The name 'Isabella' flashing on the screen snapped Nathaniel back to reality.
• Chapter 13472 words
  Harrison heard a strange ringing in her ears. Did Nathaniel just imply setting her up with other men?
• Chapter 14472 words
  Between Isabella and Harrison, Nathaniel would always choose Isabella.
• Chapter 15531 words
  Nathaniel's thoughts drifted back to Harrison's delicate features, those soft lips that had tasted like summer blossoms. He could still feel the ghost of their recent kiss lingering on his mouth.
• Chapter 16460 words
  Harrison found it amusing. Gabrielle hadn't stopped ranting about Nathaniel and Isabella since last night. Her persistence was truly impressive.
• Chapter 17518 words
  In the elegant living room of the Whitmore family villa, Theodore sat on the plush sofa, his gaze fixed on Victoria. "Victoria, are you absolutely certain Dr. Sinclair will agree to treat Isabella?"
• Chapter 18314 words
  Harrison stood motionless, her piercing gaze silently absorbing Victoria's panicked expression.
• Chapter 19459 words
  Isabella and Victoria's faces transformed instantly.
• Chapter 20499 words
  Arabella, Nathaniel's cousin, had always been particularly close to Isabella. The moment she spotted Harrison, her expression twisted with open contempt.
• Chapter 21456 words
  "A blind date?"
• Chapter 22496 words
  Nathaniel froze for a moment.
• Chapter 23465 words
  Nathaniel rubbed his temples, suddenly remembering.
• Chapter 24415 words
  The sudden chime of a phone shattered the tense silence. Alexander's name flashed on the screen.
• Chapter 25474 words
  Nathaniel's gaze dropped to the photograph, his icy blue eyes narrowing dangerously. That Ferrari was unmistakable.
• Chapter 26414 words
  All heads turned toward Isabella as she commanded attention at The Velvet Lounge. With effortless grace, she spun across the floor, stopping directly before Nathaniel.
• Chapter 27463 words
  Nathaniel recognized Harrison instantly.
• Chapter 28421 words
  Harrison deliberately ignored him. "I don't recognize him."
• Chapter 29554 words
  "Ahhh!"
• Chapter 30448 words
  The call ended abruptly with two sharp beeps. Nathaniel stood frozen, staring at the blank screen in disbelief.
• Chapter 31577 words
  Harrison might have endured a difficult past, but she never stopped believing in love.
• Chapter 32445 words
  This man!
• Chapter 33336 words
  Nathaniel stepped out of the shower, water droplets clinging to his toned physique. The black silk pajamas clung to his damp skin, his usually styled hair now falling in loose, wet strands that made him look years younger.
• Chapter 34290 words
  Three years of marriage, yet Nathaniel had never shared a bedroom with Harrison. In truth, he'd never shared a bed with any woman, making this moment entirely unfamiliar.
• Chapter 35462 words
  Being labeled "annoying" without warning left Nathaniel utterly bewildered.
• Chapter 36515 words
  Harrison spotted Arabella approaching.
• Chapter 37502 words
  Nathaniel only cared about meeting Dr. Sinclair. As time ticked by with no sign of the renowned physician, his expression turned icy.
• Chapter 38520 words
  Isabella spun on her heel and walked away without another word.
• Chapter 39527 words
  Eleanor gasped. "Nathaniel!"
• Chapter 40527 words
  Nathaniel had created Isabella's arrogance with his own hands. She was the woman he'd indulged beyond reason, and now she wielded that privilege like a weapon.
• Chapter 41391 words
  Their gazes collided like thunder.
• Chapter 42393 words
  Harrison had known the truth from the moment she stepped into the Falcon estate. Isabella was behind that photo.
• Chapter 43542 words
  Eleanor's voice softened as she gestured toward the door. "Go on, my dear."
• Chapter 44491 words
  "Why won't you look at me?" Nathaniel's voice was velvet soft, almost pleading.
• Chapter 45502 words
  Harrison adjusted her crisp white blouse before turning to face Nathaniel.
• Chapter 46500 words
  Harrison had just finished dressing Nathaniel's wound. The injury had worsened, infected and inflamed. The moment he lay down, his temperature spiked dangerously high.
• Chapter 47424 words
  Nathaniel warned her the area wasn't safe. His pursuers were getting closer. If she stayed, she wouldn't survive.
• Chapter 48444 words
  How much agony must she have endured back then?
• Chapter 49445 words
  Harrison spotted Nathaniel with Isabella. Isabella, already released from the hospital, stood radiant beside him, her arm possessively linked through his. They looked like the perfect couple, completely at ease in each other's presence.
• Chapter 50408 words
  The bottle spun and landed on Nathaniel first, electrifying the air with anticipation.
• Chapter 51447 words
  But Nathaniel belonged to Isabella.
• Chapter 52479 words
  Nathaniel's towering figure cornered Harrison against the wall, his muscular frame trapping her. "Harrison," he growled, his voice dripping with sarcasm, "was that little stunt intentional?"
• Chapter 53454 words
  The audience erupted in gasps as tension crackled through the air.
• Chapter 54491 words
  Nathaniel walked away, his broad shoulders tense beneath his tailored suit.
• Chapter 55544 words
  Alexander didn't just accept Harrison's confession - he declared his feelings for her right in Nathaniel's face.
• Chapter 56472 words
  Nathaniel's fingers tightened around the shattered wine glass.
• Chapter 57216 words
  Harrison slipped through the doorway unnoticed. The lively chatter continued without pause, leaving her standing awkwardly by the wall.
• Chapter 58750 words
  The Whitmores' status had skyrocketed. Having Nathaniel as a son-in-law exceeded their wildest dreams.
• Chapter 59491 words
  Harrison remained silent.
• Chapter 60418 words
  Harrison's strike went wide.
• Chapter 61509 words
  The woman beneath Roland thrashed violently, her screams piercing the air. "Get off me! Someone help!"
• Chapter 62515 words
  Isabella moved forward, attempting to explain. "Please listen—"
• Chapter 63348 words
  "Nathaniel." Harrison's voice trembled slightly, laced with urgency. "Mr. Falcon, you've been poisoned!"
• Chapter 64497 words
  Harrison desperately tried to diffuse the tension.
• Chapter 65539 words
  Silence filled the air.
• Chapter 66482 words
  The bathroom door flew open, releasing a swirl of steam that framed Nathaniel's imposing figure as he stepped out, water droplets glistening on his toned physique.
• Chapter 67550 words
  Isabella arrived.
• Chapter 68466 words
  From childhood, Isabella had devoted herself to ballet, investing heavily in monthly spa treatments to maintain her porcelain skin. The strapless mini dress clung to her toned figure, accentuating every curve of her dancer's body.
• Chapter 69463 words
  The master suite stood eerily vacant, Harrison's presence completely erased.
• Chapter 70385 words
  Sebastian's eyes lit up with curiosity. "What sort of challenge did you have in mind?"
• Chapter 71417 words
  Sebastian gasped sharply, his face draining of color.
• Chapter 72450 words
  Sebastian couldn't defeat Harrison in the game. Frustrated, he turned to Nathaniel with puppy-dog eyes.
• Chapter 73362 words
  Harrison stepped back into the Falcon estate, her breath catching as she recognized the figure in the living room. Vincent Blackwood. The man who haunted her nightmares.
• Chapter 74373 words
  Nathaniel chuckled awkwardly. "Mr. Falcon, hello. I never imagined Harrison would marry so well. Seeing you two together, such a perfect match, I can finally rest easy. I should be going now."
• Chapter 75505 words
  Nathaniel's generosity made Harrison hesitate before responding. "Mr. Falcon, whatever amount you deem suitable will be fine."
• Chapter 76341 words
  Vincent had spent a decade behind bars. Now free, he craved indulgence.
• Chapter 77378 words
  Vincent Blackwood towered over the frail girl, his drunken breath reeking of cheap whiskey as he stared at Harrison with predatory eyes.
• Chapter 78482 words
  She was fighting for survival.
• Chapter 79437 words
  The moment the word "Mommy" slipped from his lips, Nathaniel was profoundly grateful no witnesses were present to hear it.
• Chapter 80507 words
  He called her name sharply.
• Chapter 81392 words
  Harrison emerged from the bathroom to find Nathaniel absent. That call from Isabella must have summoned him away. A wry smile touched her lips as she shook her head at the predictability.
• Chapter 82500 words
  Nathaniel turned to leave.
• Chapter 83417 words
  Nathaniel departed, leaving Victoria to loop her arm through Isabella's.
• Chapter 84468 words
  Nathaniel recalled when Isabella had first returned from abroad. She'd been eyeing a Chanel purse, and he'd instructed Dominic to purchase it for her. Dominic delivered the bag to Emerald Heights, where Harrison happened to spot it.
• Chapter 85414 words
  Eleanor didn't manage to see the photograph because Harrison swiftly returned it to the box. "Grandmother, this is just an old childhood picture. It's terribly embarrassing. I can't possibly show you."
• Chapter 86399 words
  "Enough with the threats! You bring me 100 million tonight or your scandalous photos will be plastered across every tabloid in Willowbrook by morning. I'll be waiting!" Vincent Blackwood snarled before slamming the phone down.
• Chapter 87466 words
  Nathaniel had witnessed everything from the balcony earlier. His sharp eyes followed as Alexander presented Harrison with that exclusive Chanel purse, only for her to reject it outright.
• Chapter 88494 words
  Nathaniel didn't look up from the documents. "Proceed."
• Chapter 89581 words
  Vincent raced down the highway in a white van, his eyes darting to the rearview mirror every few seconds. Harrison lay motionless in the backseat, her porcelain skin ghostly pale under the dim interior lights.
• Chapter 90288 words
  Vincent's fingers dug into Harrison's collar. The fabric tore with a sickening rip, exposing her porcelain skin to the cave's icy air.
• Chapter 91396 words
  Harrison was carefully lifted into the back of Nathaniel's Bentley Continental, her slender form settled gently into the plush leather seat.
• Chapter 92484 words
  Nathaniel gave a brief nod before guiding Harrison toward the room.
• Chapter 93463 words
  Nathaniel emerged from the bathroom, having caught every word of that disastrous voice message.
• Chapter 94424 words
  The racket from the adjacent room grew increasingly boisterous. How could anyone rest with such commotion?
• Chapter 95580 words
  Harrison kept calling his name.
• Chapter 96485 words
  Her lips met his in a sudden, electrifying kiss.
• Chapter 97470 words
  Harrison's eyes sparkled beneath the blanket's dim glow before she suddenly burst into laughter.
• Chapter 98421 words
  "Mrs. Whitmore, you must help me! Nathaniel locked me up—I barely escaped, but if he finds me, I'm done for!" Vincent's voice shook with terror, the memories of his past still tormenting him. He clutched Victoria's arm desperately.
• Chapter 99487 words
  Nathaniel's perfect features twisted into a frown as he looked up from the documents. His piercing gaze locked onto Dominic. "Where is he?"
• Chapter 100531 words
  "Absolutely not!" Harrison's denial came swift and sharp. "I wasn't with Nathaniel last night!"
• Chapter 101434 words
  "I gave up everything to send her to school. Sold all my possessions to get her to the city. And now? She won't even look at me. Says I embarrass her. Told me to go back to where I came from..."
• Chapter 102490 words
  The press conference erupted in chaos. Every accusing finger pointed at Harrison.
• Chapter 103449 words
  Nathaniel's breath caught in his throat as realization struck him like a lightning bolt. The pieces finally clicked into place.
• Chapter 104537 words
  The press conference had spectacularly imploded in their faces.
• Chapter 105480 words
  Sebastian's presence beside her calmed Harrison's nerves slightly.
• Chapter 106544 words
  The glasses clinked as everyone drained their drinks.
• Chapter 107519 words
  Isabella actually invited Harrison for coffee.
• Chapter 108469 words
  Harrison's lips curled into a bitter, self-deprecating smile.
• Chapter 109517 words
  What? Nathaniel was sending Harrison to which university?
• Chapter 110447 words
  Harrison lifted her eyes to meet Nathaniel's intense gaze. "No, I'm leaving tonight."
• Chapter 111392 words
  The truth was, Harrison had long accepted her transient existence.
• Chapter 112520 words
  Harrison was merely a replacement. A temporary solution, nothing more.
• Chapter 113545 words
  Alistair stood rigidly while Harrison remained seated. By all rights, the professor should have held the advantage.
• Chapter 114353 words
  Harrison's dormitory was shared by two people. Herself and Rosalind Fairchild.
• Chapter 115427 words
  Nathaniel's luck had abandoned him tonight. Loss after loss darkened his handsome features with icy detachment.
• Chapter 116488 words
  Harrison noticed Arabella lounging on the plush sofa, her laughter ringing through the room as she stirred up mischief. The atmosphere was electric with amusement.
• Chapter 117411 words
  Harrison had already pulled Rosalind out of the restroom, their footsteps echoing through the marble hallway as they headed toward the exit.
• Chapter 118450 words
  Isabella's delicate brows knitted together. "Arabella, Eleanor has never truly welcomed me. Securing the Whitmore family's backing is essential. Gabrielle holds the key to that."
• Chapter 119426 words
  Isabella leaned in, her lips parted expectantly. "Kiss me, Nathaniel."
• Chapter 120459 words
  This was a red flag waving violently in the wind.
• Chapter 121517 words
  The mob surged toward Harrison and Rosalind.
• Chapter 122382 words
  Arabella's lips curled in satisfaction. Willowridge University was her domain, and handling Harrison would be child's play.
• Chapter 123460 words
  Harrison gaped at Gregory in disbelief. "Wait, Mr. Thornton, you must have dialed the wrong number..."
• Chapter 124461 words
  Harrison had been staying here since moving out of the Falcon family estate.
• Chapter 125448 words
  "Harrison, why must you always be so difficult?"
• Chapter 126549 words
  Nathaniel chose to drop the issue.
• Chapter 127541 words
  In Nathaniel's office, Julian Ashford strutted in with his parents flanking him. The moment his eyes landed on Harrison and Rosalind, freshly cleaned up, he couldn't help but feel a flicker of attraction.
• Chapter 128514 words
  Earlier in the girls' dorm, Harrison had attempted to explain herself to Nathaniel.
• Chapter 129532 words
  Arabella quickly logged into her second backup account, "The Dancer," and pretended to engage with her first backup account, "Helen's Rival."
• Chapter 130516 words
  "Absolutely! Didn't you notice Dean Whitmore himself came to welcome her?"
• Chapter 131518 words
  Alistair froze. Who was Harrison calling "Alistair"?
• Chapter 132413 words
  Eleanor caught on instantly. "Oh splendid! Now I can breathe easy."
• Chapter 133412 words
  Eleanor gazed up at the neon-lit "Serenity Foot Spa" sign while sipping her strawberry smoothie. "Harrison, what exactly is this establishment?"
• Chapter 134543 words
  Eleanor took another sip of her strawberry milkshake, her lips curling into a contented smile.
• Chapter 135490 words
  Nathaniel didn't give Harrison permission to leave, but she refused to stay. She twisted her wrist, trying to break free from his iron grip.
• Chapter 136424 words
  Nathaniel couldn't recall the last time his lips had touched Harrison's.
• Chapter 137484 words
  All five exam papers lay completed on the desk.
• Chapter 138365 words
  Nathaniel knew he had to get up.
• Chapter 139323 words
  Nathaniel yanked the wardrobe open.
• Chapter 140379 words
  Harrison stood frozen, her lips parted in silent shock.
• Chapter 141500 words
  Harrison slipped backstage. She'd requested Dominic to clear the area, leaving her completely alone in the dimly lit space.
• Chapter 142468 words
  Nathaniel's face was like stone. "Julian's car has unrestricted access throughout Willowbrook. Roadblocks won't stop him—we won't reach them in time."
• Chapter 143468 words
  Harrison was paralyzed with terror. No one could remain calm when facing physical violence, and she was no exception.
• Chapter 144519 words
  Harrison sobbed uncontrollably, her voice cracking with raw emotion.
• Chapter 145471 words
  Nathaniel stood motionless before the panoramic windows, his towering frame creating a dark silhouette against the afternoon light. Those obsidian eyes held depths no one dared to explore - cold, impenetrable, lethal.
• Chapter 146545 words
  Isabella spoke up quickly. "Today, my son Julian kidnapped Harrison. Nathaniel rushed over to rescue her, and now he's holding my son hostage. Mr. Falcon refuses to release him, all because of Harrison."
• Chapter 147502 words
  Isabella's stilettos clicked sharply against the marble floor as she strode into Nathaniel's study.
• Chapter 148489 words
  Nathaniel couldn't concentrate on the financial reports spread across his desk. Pushing them aside, he strode toward the master suite.
• Chapter 149710 words
  In the girls' dormitory...
• Chapter 150562 words
  Abuse.
• Chapter 151509 words
  Harrison's absence only made Penelope's triumph shine brighter.
• Chapter 152522 words
  The familiar alert chimed through the room.
• Chapter 153481 words
  Nathaniel knew Harrison was quick, but this level of speed caught him completely off guard.
• Chapter 154377 words
  Nathaniel's voice came through the phone, low and urgent. "The herbal prescription you wrote for Grandmother has disappeared."
• Chapter 155554 words
  Harrison had no clue what she'd just blurted out.
• Chapter 156414 words
  Nathaniel had faced countless temptations from women over the years. He recognized Harrison's game immediately - she was testing him.
• Chapter 157427 words
  Penelope flashed a triumphant smile. "Grandmother, this is merely the start. My achievements will reach far greater heights."
• Chapter 158527 words
  Penelope had no clue how many tongues were wagging about her behind closed doors.
• Chapter 159507 words
  The group of young men erupted into playful banter, their voices overlapping in excitement.
• Chapter 160482 words
  Alexander ignored all the other presents on the table. But when it came to Harrison's gift, his eyes lit up with genuine curiosity.
• Chapter 161562 words
  "Nathaniel."
• Chapter 162494 words
  Nathaniel withdrew his arm from Isabella's grasp with deliberate coldness. "I've been drinking," he stated flatly. "Dominic will take me back to the office. You can find your own way home."
• Chapter 163468 words
  Nathaniel unlocked his phone, the screen illuminating his sharp features. His thumb swiped open Instagram, where Alexander's latest post dominated his feed.
• Chapter 164380 words
  The darkened windows of the Bentley Continental concealed its occupants completely. Harrison couldn't see Nathaniel's face, but she felt the intensity of his piercing stare burning into her and Alexander. Why had he appeared out of nowhere like this?
• Chapter 165492 words
  Nathaniel's anger flared at her words—this was supposed to be their last time, and she had the audacity to tell him not to seek her out again.
• Chapter 166426 words
  Rosalind yanked Harrison up from the couch. "Harrison, wake up! What were you doing? You look completely exhausted."
• Chapter 167504 words
  Harrison froze, unsure what Nathaniel meant.
• Chapter 168595 words
  He was gone.
• Chapter 169467 words
  Harrison stared at her phone screen where "Hubby" had sent a wink emoji.
• Chapter 170357 words
  Isabella linked her arm through Nathaniel's. "Let's share a room."
• Chapter 171605 words
  Nathaniel's sleek sports car veered sharply toward Harrison, attempting to push her off the racetrack.
• Chapter 172412 words
  Alexander chuckled. "So the 'help' Harrison mentioned was Isabella."
• Chapter 173475 words
  What began as a competition had now escalated into a display of wealth.
• Chapter 174377 words
  Harrison dipped her toes into the steaming hot spring water. She moved cautiously toward Nathaniel's side.
• Chapter 175389 words
  Harrison felt a strange unease. Why was Nathaniel staring at her like that?
• Chapter 176649 words
  Dominic Graves had arrived with his men.
• Chapter 177486 words
  Nathaniel's towering form caged Harrison against the stone wall. In this hidden alcove, he was offering to purchase something for her, yet an unsettling sensation crept through her - as if they were engaged in some illicit affair.
• Chapter 178404 words
  Harrison clutched her strawberry ice cream, stealing a glance at Nathaniel.
• Chapter 179521 words
  Nathaniel and Isabella returned to the Executive Oceanic Suite.
• Chapter 180481 words
  Harrison shut the door with a soft click, her eyes widening at the sight before her. The bed was strewn with intimate apparel and protection packets she definitely hadn't purchased.
• Chapter 181624 words
  What kind of nonsense was this? The man was utterly vile!
• Chapter 182494 words
  Did breaking her spirit bring him this much satisfaction?
• Chapter 183604 words
  "You looking for trouble?"
• Chapter 184485 words
  Nathaniel's treatment of Harrison bordered on cruelty.
• Chapter 185505 words
  It was Alexander!
• Chapter 186380 words
  The photograph in Harrison's hands revealed everything.
• Chapter 187429 words
  The hospital corridor felt like a pressure cooker, thick with unspoken tension.
• Chapter 188419 words
  Alexander was recovering well, his condition stable now.
• Chapter 189398 words
  Eleanor hesitated briefly before forcing a bright smile. "Of course, Harrison. Stay with your friend. Come have dinner with me when you're free."
• Chapter 190424 words
  Harrison stood frozen, unable to form words.
• Chapter 191476 words
  Victor's eyes lit up with predatory interest as they landed on Harrison. "Well, well, where did this exquisite creature come from? You look like you've stepped right out of a dream."
• Chapter 192509 words
  He claimed not to recognize her.
• Chapter 193547 words
  Nathaniel wanted Harrison to offer him a drink.
• Chapter 194513 words
  Nathaniel was clearly toying with her. That fiery glare she shot him was the first spark of defiance he'd seen all night.
• Chapter 195496 words
  Nathaniel tore open the car door and seized Victor by his collar, yanking him out onto the pavement.
• Chapter 196416 words
  Rosalind gave Harrison a teasing wink. "Harrison, your husband did quite well this time."
• Chapter 197141 words
  Alexander had his answer. "I know Nathaniel. He'll never leave Isabella."
• Chapter 198472 words
  The household staff buzzed with excitement, their admiration for Penelope palpable in every whisper.
• Chapter 199548 words
  Harrison felt like she was standing at the pinnacle of her life, surrounded by the dazzling achievements of her two most beloved granddaughters.
• Chapter 200510 words
  Frederick let out an amused chuckle. "Harrison must be seething with jealousy over Penelope. That explains this ridiculous outburst - she's deliberately trying to ruin our dinner."
• Chapter 201630 words
  The Whitmore family clinked their glasses together, faces glowing with satisfaction as they sipped their drinks.
• Chapter 202419 words
  The two maids moved through the candlelit corridor, their whispers barely audible.
• Chapter 203433 words
  Nathaniel froze mid-step, slowly turning to face Isabella.
• Chapter 204425 words
  Harrison's phone buzzed sharply against her palm just as she was about to reply to Oliver.
• Chapter 205515 words
  Harrison shoved him back, her voice sharp. "Absolutely not!"
• Chapter 206355 words
  Sleep remained elusive.
• Chapter 207612 words
  Nathaniel's eyes lifted, and there she stood—Harrison, her delicate frame appearing almost ethereal against the harshness of the world. She had arrived.
• Chapter 208597 words
  Harrison froze, her body rigid as she fought against his grasp.
• Chapter 209484 words
  Nathaniel lay motionless in deep slumber, unresponsive to her presence.
• Chapter 210442 words
  "After Mrs. Falcon entered the hospital room, I followed your instructions and found you a virgin."
• Chapter 211465 words
  Harrison sprinted back to the girls' dormitory, her heart pounding. She found Rosalind sitting on her bed, gingerly holding an ice pack to her swollen ankle.
• Chapter 212503 words
  The phone's sudden chime shattered the heavy silence in the room. Harrison glanced at the screen - Alexander was calling.
• Chapter 213536 words
  Nathaniel declared it was over between him and Harrison.
• Chapter 214494 words
  Harrison had no choice but to turn to her closest confidante for guidance.
• Chapter 215456 words
  Nathaniel froze.
• Chapter 216541 words
  Harrison's pale eyes instantly welled up with tears. She had always known Nathaniel possessed a special talent for humiliation.
• Chapter 217529 words
  Harrison lay curled on her side, her back turned away from Nathaniel. He sat rigidly on the bed's edge, the tension between them thick enough to slice with a knife. They could have been mistaken for any married couple in the midst of a devastating fight.
• Chapter 218459 words
  Daphne froze mid-step. "Harrison, Rosalind! What a surprise seeing you both here." Rosalind and Harrison moved closer, but Daphne's security detail in dark suits immediately blocked their path.
• Chapter 219537 words
  Gabrielle had been arrested?
• Chapter 220481 words
  Harrison tested the water with her fingertips. The temperature was mild, not scalding as she'd expected.
• Chapter 221483 words
  Harrison averted her eyes and gave a slight shake of her head. "Rosalind, I'm alright."
• Chapter 222523 words
  Nathaniel's sharp gaze landed on Daphne beside him. "Get out."
• Chapter 223450 words
  Nathaniel's expression darkened instantly. The memory of Harrison taking the morning-after pill for Alexander still burned in his mind. Their weeks of silence had been his way of creating distance between them.
• Chapter 224470 words
  "Stop! I don't want to hear another word!" Harrison's voice shook with barely contained fury.
• Chapter 225478 words
  Harrison lifted her foot, poised to move forward.
• Chapter 226446 words
  "Mr. Falcon, I need to speak with you—"
• Chapter 227424 words
  Nathaniel's gaze slid sideways to Daphne.
• Chapter 228522 words
  The moment Harrison stepped onto the stage, the entire Velvet Lounge exploded with cheers.
• Chapter 229461 words
  Harrison's piercing eyes locked onto Daphne. "Excuse me, miss? You're in my way. I'd like to dance with Mr. Falcon."
• Chapter 230351 words
  Nathaniel's shirt bore faint creases where Harrison had perched on his lap, yet the dishevelment only accentuated his dangerous allure. In the dim glow of The Velvet Lounge, it made him look even more untamed, like a predator barely restrained.
• Chapter 231549 words
  Nathaniel moved with lethal precision, his every motion calculated and terrifying. He was an unstoppable force.
• Chapter 232449 words
  Harrison spotted Daphne standing frozen at the doorway.
• Chapter 233491 words
  Nathaniel's arousal was unmistakable. His usually sharp eyes darkened with desire, the edges flushed red. When Harrison spoke, he froze mid-motion, his gaze locking onto hers.
• Chapter 234485 words
  Harrison could turn to Alexander for help.
• Chapter 235397 words
  The understated elegance of the conference room at Falcon Enterprises shimmered under the soft lighting. Nathaniel stood tall in his tailored black suit, every inch the powerful CEO. He led his executive team in negotiations with Lucien Dubois, the head of LVMA.
• Chapter 236470 words
  Nathaniel's throat moved as his gaze locked onto Harrison. She had an ethereal beauty that seemed too perfect for this world. Then she sent him that provocative GIF right in the middle of his important meeting.
• Chapter 237561 words
  What did he just say?
• Chapter 238495 words
  Nathaniel pulled the car to a stop. "The contraception aisle is right there. Go get it."
• Chapter 239526 words
  Harrison's last whisper, "You didn't wear one that night," dissolved into the air before Nathaniel could fully grasp it.
• Chapter 240490 words
  Harrison's cheeks burned scarlet as she bit down hard.
• Chapter 241526 words
  The situation had clearly shifted in Gabrielle's favor, and Nathaniel's intervention was evident.
• Chapter 242404 words
  Harrison pulled Gabrielle into a tight embrace. "Gabrielle, I'm so sorry you had to endure all this."
• Chapter 243402 words
  Nathaniel remained silent. Daphne couldn't decipher the thoughts behind his unreadable expression.
• Chapter 244570 words
  Isabella's rage burned so intensely that her nails carved crescent moons into her palms, yet the physical pain was nothing compared to the inferno inside her.
• Chapter 245388 words
  It was her!
• Chapter 246367 words
  Daphne's cheeks flushed with coy anticipation. "Mr. Falcon, tomorrow's my birthday celebration. Would you honor me with your presence?"
• Chapter 247479 words
  What Did He Just Say?
• Chapter 248396 words
  "Harrison, are you alright? What did Mr. Falcon bring you here for?"
• Chapter 249519 words
  Daphne's eyes sparkled with triumph—she couldn't wait to rub her happiness in Harrison's face.
• Chapter 250509 words
  Daphne's patience had worn thin. She tapped out a message to Nathaniel: [Mr. Falcon, are you here yet?]
• Chapter 251341 words
  Daphne had invited the city's top media outlets to her extravagant birthday celebration. At the peak of her fame, every journalist had arrived, eager to capture the socialite's latest triumph.
• Chapter 252513 words
  "Who's funding your sudden rise to fame? Must be some wealthy benefactor."
• Chapter 253496 words
  Nathaniel turned on his heel and disappeared into the night.
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  Gabrielle gasped. "Wait...what? She's pregnant before marriage? So the baby in Daphne's belly isn't Nathaniel's—it's her boyfriend's?"
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  "What more could you possibly want?" Harrison snapped back.
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  The dormitory was unnervingly silent when Isabella's shrill voice pierced through the quiet, sharp enough for Harrison to catch every syllable.
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  Harrison never anticipated Nathaniel's return. After overhearing Isabella's demanding tone on the phone, practically commanding him to come immediately, she was certain he would obey.
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  Harrison's slender frame pressed against the chilled marble tiles of the shower wall. Scalding water cascaded over her, drenching her instantly. She lifted trembling hands to Nathaniel's broad chest.
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  Harrison's delicate frame began to slide downward, but Nathaniel's powerful arms caught her just in time, his grip firm around her slender waist.
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  The morning felt different. No matter how long she waited, Nathaniel never showed up.
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  Her fingers hovered near his chiseled features.
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  Nathaniel's gaze flickered to Harrison before giving a curt nod.
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  Isabella didn't want Harrison here.
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  Harrison stepped back into the girls' dormitory, her phone buzzing immediately with a video call from Rosalind.
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  Harrison looked directly into Nathaniel's eyes. "Did you ever... feel anything for me?"
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  Losing Nathaniel shattered Harrison in ways she never anticipated.
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  The divorce had severed all ties between Nathaniel and Harrison. This was the first time he'd heard anything about her since.
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  Dominic hesitated before continuing, but Nathaniel cut him off sharply. "We're divorced. Her life is no longer my concern."
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  Nathaniel's deep voice resonated through the room. "Mr. Ashford, are you telling me the prodigy freshman will be attending the Global Scholars Forum?"
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  Harrison's expression turned grave. "As doctors, precision is everything. The smallest oversight could cost lives."
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  Arabella instantly jumped in. "Isabella's right! That prodigy freshman might be hideous and obese. Your fantasy will collapse the moment you lay eyes on her."
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  All eyes were drawn to the power couple, their presence eclipsing everything else in the room.
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  Harrison stood motionless, her piercing gaze fixed on Nathaniel.
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  The crowd had hoped to witness Harrison's humiliation. Instead, she'd turned the tables spectacularly. Their stunned silence spoke volumes.
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  Nathaniel's stern expression softened slightly.
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  "Arabella, you certainly have a way with words."
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  Rosalind stepped through the grand gates of the Whitmore estate, where Beatrice Langley, the head maid, stood waiting with a warm smile.
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  "Ha! We're here to see Rosalind, while you're stuck with that nobody Harrison. How sad," Arabella taunted Beatrice.
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  Rosalind dropped the act. She revealed her true identity—she was actually Bebe.
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  Rosalind rose to her feet, completely unbothered. "Isabella, let me make this clear: this is my domain, not the Falcon family's. Someone remove them immediately!"
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  Arabella hesitated for a brief moment. Truthfully, she hadn't considered this possibility before.
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  Julian spun around to find Arabella standing there, her youthful face glowing with mischief.
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  Why wasn't Julian picking up? Had something gone wrong?
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  Arabella grabbed her phone and dialed Isabella's number. Hearing that Rosalind had waited for hours at the theater only to return soaking wet, Isabella burst into uncontrollable laughter.
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  Rosalind stood frozen, her mind struggling to process Julian's words.
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  Nathaniel's elegant fingers froze mid-air.
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  The figure that emerged from the shadows was a young man clad in all black. Rosalind's breath caught - Everett Sinclair.
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  His voice was ice as he rattled off the address into the phone. "The bastard's unconscious... Stop stalling. Just wire the money."
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  Was the officer inquiring about Everett? Had Everett's earlier phone call been directed to this officer?
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  Harrison studied Nathaniel with her piercing gaze, a playful smirk dancing on her lips.
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  Harrison and Rosalind huddled together under the same blanket, both wide awake. Their whispered conversation filled the small room.
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  Female friendships thrive on genuine connection.
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  Thud!
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  Rosalind shoved through the packed hallway, her determined strides carrying her straight toward Julian and Arabella.
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  Whispers spread through the crowd like wildfire. Judgmental stares burned into Arabella, some gazes turning downright predatory.
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  "Tomorrow, Julian is going to humiliate Rosalind in front of everyone!"
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  Rosalind lifted her hand and rapped lightly on the weathered wooden door.
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  Everett was unlike any man Rosalind had ever known.
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  Rosalind had clearly heard the drunken man's slurred insult. Her gaze shifted to Everett, who stood nearby.
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  If Everett had a girlfriend, would he treat her with the same tenderness he showed his sister?
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  Harrison glanced up to see Rosalind standing there. Rosalind had finally arrived!
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  Rosalind was absolutely stunning. She possessed that refined elegance only found in aristocratic circles - a soft, luminous beauty. With the birthmark vanished, a delicate beauty spot now graced the space just below her right eye, completing her transformation.
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  Julian's fingers clamped around Rosalind's wrist like a vice.
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  With that, Everett turned on his heel and strode away without a backward glance.
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  Isabella's gaze lifted, meeting the striking features of Nathaniel's face as he appeared before her.
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  But Isabella wasn't the girl from the cave!
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  Since the divorce, Harrison had been behaving like a cornered kitten around Nathaniel - all puffed-up fur and tiny, ineffective claws.
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  Harrison finally grasped Margaret's scheme. This was nothing but a calculated move to marry her off to some rural backwater.
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  Harrison, along with the second and third branches, had received their invitations to the Global Scholars Forum weeks prior. They were all dying to meet this so-called genius girl in person.
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  Harrison turned her gaze toward Nathaniel. "My boyfriend is just as remarkable as Mr. Falcon."
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  The Global Scholars Forum had finally commenced, capturing the attention of academia's elite.
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  Theodore was Isabella's father, but in reality, he had merely brought Isabella back from the Capital.
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  Sebastian froze mid-step. "Harrison, how could you possibly know my dream girl dislikes red roses?"
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  "Not just that—those were the senior executives of the Global Scholars Forum who personally greeted Harrison earlier," Margaret gasped, her eyes wide with shock.
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  The Global Scholars Forum commenced with thunderous applause filling the grand hall.
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  The "Sleeping Beauty" facade was all a deception.
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  A peculiar sensation twisted in Nathaniel's chest. He opened his mouth to speak, but the words died on his lips.
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  Security personnel swiftly intervened. "Ladies, you need to leave now."
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  Nathaniel hadn't anticipated Lucas Harrington's arrival. As a man himself, he immediately recognized the growing interest in Lucas's eyes whenever he looked at Harrison.
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  Nathaniel studied the documents in his grasp, his gaze lingering on the blank space where the sponsor's name should be.
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  Nathaniel's fingers hovered over his phone screen.
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  Nathaniel's hand shot out, silencing the television with a sharp click.
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  Rosalind had returned.
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  The group dispersed to their respective rooms.
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  Harrison shoved her freezing hands deeper into her coat pockets, the snowflakes melting against her skin.
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  Harrison hesitated for a brief moment, her delicate fingers tightening around the silverware before responding truthfully. "I was married."
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  Harrison felt like she was standing too close to a blazing fire. What game was Nathaniel playing? Did he seriously expect her to call him by his first name?
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  Nathaniel's fingers dug into Harrison's chin with bruising force, making her wince.
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  "Nathaniel, release me!"
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  Nathaniel lay motionless, his eyes fixed on the ceiling as reality slowly seeped back in.
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  Everything occurred in a heartbeat. Harrison looked up to see Nathaniel's striking aristocratic features.
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  Nathaniel slowly turned his striking features toward Harrison.
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  "Harrison, we've met before!" Nathaniel froze at the declaration.
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  Had Nathaniel realized that Isabella had been impersonating Harrison all this time?
• Chapter 335442 words
  The snow had ceased in Wintervale, but the docks remained slick with icy moisture.
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  Isabella had rigged the yacht beforehand, planting explosives beneath the deck.
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  Harrison's entire body screamed in agony, every muscle and bone protesting as if crushed beneath a mountain.
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  Harrison had deliberately provoked the situation. Now, trapped in this remote location with severely injured Sebastian, she found herself at the mercy of Adrian - the village chief's son whose predatory gaze made her skin crawl.
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  Harrison dried her hands with a linen cloth before fixing her gaze on Sebastian. "Whatever you're about to say, I hope it's not an apology."
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  Harrison slipped out of the room without a sound.
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  Harrison's gaze shot upward, locking onto Sebastian.
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  "I spotted some medicinal plants outside. I'll collect them while you rest here," Harrison said, securing the medical supplies before stepping out.
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  Sebastian had been with countless women before - he'd embraced them, shared intimate moments far beyond what was happening now.
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  Harrison shivered violently in Sebastian's protective embrace.
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  Nathaniel strode into Stonebridge with Dominic and their team. His sharp eyes immediately caught sight of a cluster of villagers. Without hesitation, he approached them.
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  Nathaniel studied Felicity and his team before turning to Dominic. "Our village has strict rules against outsiders. I can only take you in."
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  Nathaniel looked at Sebastian. "You need to rest. We'll discuss everything in the morning."
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  Nathaniel felt Harrison's delicate fingers tracing desperate paths across his chest. In her feverish urgency, she ripped a button from his shirt with a sharp pop.
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  Harrison reminded Nathaniel they were no longer married.
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  Nathaniel looked down at Harrison in his arms, his sharp eyes glinting with amusement. "We shared a roof before. That makes you my sister, doesn't it?"
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  Harrison and Sebastian stood waiting for Nathaniel. His security team had already secured the perimeter of the village, creating a safe exit route.
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  "Sebastian, why are you looking at me like that? Do you actually think I had anything to do with this? That I wanted you dead too?"
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  "Wait just a minute!"
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  Victoria paused, her brow furrowing slightly. "I think I recall something about Vitalis Health going public overseas on April 11th. Wasn't it dubbed the '411 Phenomenon'?"
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  Nathaniel glanced up and spotted Harrison.
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  Harrison stood frozen, momentarily speechless. Just then, her sleek new car pulled up to the curb.
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  No. This couldn't be happening.
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  Victoria scoffed, her lips curling in disdain. "Harrison, you still deny following Nathaniel here? This is clearly stalking behavior! How pathetic. You even knew he lived on the 9th floor. Are you obsessed? What's wrong with you?"
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  Isabella and Penelope gasped as they saw Harrison pinned to the ground. They rushed forward, desperate to intervene.
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  The thought made Harrison pivot sharply toward the exit.
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  Nathaniel's perfect features twisted into a scowl. "Who gave you these?" His voice carried an edge.
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  Penelope instantly straightened her posture, her crimson lips twisting into a smirk. "Harrison, there's no need for jealousy. Dr. Sinclair is my fiancé, and our wedding is just around the corner."
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  Oliver had arrived.
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  Isabella, Penelope, and Victoria all felt utterly humiliated.
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  Isabella demanded the dress from Harrison.
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  Isabella regained her composure. She shot Harrison a challenging look before disappearing into the dressing room with the lace gown.
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  Dr. Sinclair was a woman?
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  Frederick and Cassandra were utterly delighted with Dr. Sinclair as their prospective son-in-law.
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  "Answer me!" Nathaniel's voice cut through the air like a whip.
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  One of the girls in the group curled her lip in disdain. "Everett's father was a drug lord, wasn't he?"
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  A crowd quickly formed around the commotion.
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  Rosalind reached for a fresh outfit in the changing room, her back to the door as she began slipping out of her undergarments.
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  Rosalind accused Everett of seeing her naked.
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  Everett immediately let go of her wrists and retreated several steps, creating distance between them.
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  Rosalind froze mid-step. The delicate chatelaine pinned to her blouse had been a birthday gift from her favorite aunt.
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  Rosalind turned sharply and walked away, leaving Arabella standing frozen in place, utterly speechless.
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  Rosalind froze when Julian spoke. Without further protest, she climbed into the Ferrari's passenger seat.
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  Julian's knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists. "Rosalind, has Everett got you under some kind of spell?"
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  Rosalind rushed to Everett's side. "This isn't worth it! If you need money that badly, I can—"
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  Rosalind was about to chase after Everett.
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  Rosalind's lips curved into a gentle smile as she responded to Margaret. "I didn't want to interrupt your family time, so Everett and I usually meet at university."
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  Rosalind chuckled and tapped Lillian lightly on the forehead.
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  "It feels like heaven answered my prayers," Margaret whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "Four years vanished in an instant, and Everett is all grown up now. I can sense my time slipping away. What did the doctor say about how long I have left?"
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  Rosalind felt warmth trickling from her nose. Her fingers came away crimson when she touched it.
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  Everett's lips were unexpectedly cool against hers, sending an unfamiliar thrill through Rosalind's body.
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  Rosalind nodded. "Alright. Where's Everett?"
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  "What?"
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  Before Nathaniel could finish his sentence, Alistair's knees gave way again, sending him sliding toward the floor.
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  Harrison and Rosalind climbed into the car and drove away, leaving Nathaniel and Alistair standing outside. Nathaniel studied Alistair with narrowed eyes. "Uncle Alistair, what's gotten into you?"
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  Theodore was losing his mind. "Penelope, we need a solution now!"
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  Nathaniel's voice remained steady yet unyielding.
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  Penelope clutched her trembling hands together, desperation lacing her voice. "Professor Whitmore, we're begging you. Think of something! We've exhausted every possibility."
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  The two "golden girls", Isabella and Penelope, stood frozen in stunned silence.
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  Harrison had already seen the photo Oliver sent. Today marked one of the darkest moments for the Whitmore family. They had clawed their way up, trampling over Benjamin's legacy with every step, only to come crashing down hard.
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  Harrison stood in the doorway, reminding them sharply of why they'd come. They were here to beg.
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  "What condition?"
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  Harrison remained silent.
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  Nathaniel understood instantly. The pieces fell into place—Dominic had been biding his time all along, like a spider weaving its web while the prey wandered blindly into the trap.
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  Nathaniel doubted Harrison would actually appear.
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  Victoria stepped forward urgently. "Harrison, how did you locate Dr. Sinclair's fan?"
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  This chapter revealed Harrison's past, a secret known only to Theodore and Margaret. There was also Benjamin, who had discovered the truth but paid for it with his life.
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  Nathaniel stared at the empty hallway where Harrison had vanished moments ago. Doubt prickled at his mind. Could the solution truly be this straightforward? Perhaps it was.
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  Oliver understood the bond between Harrison and her father. He knew how deeply her father had loved her—those rare moments were the only true happiness in Harrison's life.
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  Nathaniel's expression remained unreadable, his features carved from stone. His voice was devoid of emotion as he answered Isabella. "Not yet."
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  Harrison's face drained of color as the realization hit her. The test results were unmistakable - she was carrying a child.
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  Harrison sat motionless on the plush sofa, her mind racing.
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  Harrison pulled Nathaniel aside, insisting they needed to speak privately.
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  Nathaniel's gaze locked onto Isabella. "You're aware of the heart compatibility?"
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  Gabrielle's questions caught Harrison off guard.
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  Harrison, Rosalind, and Gabrielle clinked their glasses together.
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  Harrison witnessed the entire scene unfold before her eyes. The woman nestled in Nathaniel's arms was gazing up at him with adoration, while he returned her stare with lowered lids. His enjoyment of the attention was painfully obvious.
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  Harrison, Gabrielle, and Rosalind froze mid-step.
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  Everett and Rosalind locked eyes.
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  Harrison knew Nathaniel would never approve of Rosalind getting involved with Everett.
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  Everett Sinclair stared at Rosalind Fairchild with an impassive expression. "Did you need something?"
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  Rosalind and Everett were strolling down the corridor when Rosalind suddenly stopped him. "Who was that woman earlier? Why did she take you to a hotel suite?"
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  Everett Sinclair froze mid-step.
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  Rosalind smiled warmly as she entered. "Mrs. Sinclair, Lillian, hello."
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  Everett remained silent.
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  Reginald arrived unannounced at Everett's place, completely unprepared to find Rosalind there. His eyebrows shot up when he spotted her.
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  Rosalind gazed through the rain-streaked window. The storm showed no signs of letting up. How would she ever make it back to campus in this downpour?
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  Rosalind had done something even more daring - she'd removed her outer garments.
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  It was explicit.
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  Everett yanked the blanket over his face. Silence.
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  Nathaniel dragged Harrison out of The Velvet Lounge, his strides long and purposeful. Harrison stumbled behind him, struggling to match his pace.
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  Nathaniel's gaze swept across the lavish living room. "This decor must have cost a fortune."
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  Nathaniel hissed through clenched teeth. Harrison hadn't changed - still biting when angry.
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  "I'm calling Isabella!"
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  Impossible!
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  "It's late. You should head home and rest," Harrison said, her tone steady but leaving no room for argument.
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  Harrison knew the moment had come to reveal herself at last. The Whitmore family was responsible for her father's tragic death, and now the time had arrived to settle that score permanently.
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  Harrison, Victoria, and Penelope entered the hospital room simultaneously, their faces alight with excitement.
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  Harrison revealed Nathaniel had encountered Dr. Sinclair.
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  The moment Harrison appeared, Isabella froze. "What is she doing here?"
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  With that, Isabella turned on her heel and disappeared into the crowd.
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  Nathaniel's finger hovered over the answer button before pressing it. A rough male voice crackled through the speaker.
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  Scarface gave Nathaniel the address and ended the call without ceremony.
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  The tension in the room became palpable, thick enough to choke on. Dominic couldn't believe Nathaniel had actually struck him.
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  Isabella froze for a split second before grabbing Nathaniel's arm in a panic.
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  Evelyn sat up slowly. "I'm fine. Both the baby and I are okay."
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  Isabella scoffed. "Harrison must be aware you're searching for her, and she's intentionally avoiding you. What a calculating woman!"
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  Isabella's eyes locked onto Harrison's name tag, which unmistakably displayed "Dr. Sinclair" in bold letters.
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  The moment Harrison stopped speaking, Isabella stepped forward.
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  Harrison told Nathaniel to schedule an appointment if he wanted to speak with her.
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  Harrison offered a graceful nod.
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  Nathaniel finally understood.
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  The tension in the room was palpable as Harrison stood frozen, her heart pounding against her ribs.
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  The elite crowd gathered around Margaret and Victoria, their eyes filled with admiration for raising such an extraordinary woman like Harrison.
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  Nathaniel, the most powerful man in Willowbrook, could make the world bend to his will with just a snap of his fingers. With him standing beside her, Isabella felt invincible - certain no one would dare speak against her now.
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  Isabella's face drained of color, her hands trembling visibly.
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  All gazes locked onto Isabella.
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  Isabella gasped, certain she'd misheard.
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  Isabella stared at Nathaniel with wounded eyes, unshed tears glistening in them, silently begging for his comfort.
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  Isabella and Penelope were paralyzed, struggling to process the horrifying truth.
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  Isabella nodded, desperation lacing her voice. "Okay, Dad. Please hurry."
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  Nathaniel pressed the doorbell.
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  Nathaniel could never forget the night Harrison first mentioned divorce. It had been his birthday, and she'd prepared an extravagant dinner, waiting patiently for his return.
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  Rosalind's stomach dropped as she stood downstairs.
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  Nathaniel pulled Harrison along with brutal force.
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  Harrison fired back with a razor-sharp retort.
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  Harrison froze for a heartbeat before realizing Nathaniel had just made an inappropriate joke. The unexpected remark caught her completely off guard.
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  Harrison sat stiffly in the clinic chair, glaring at Nathaniel.
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  Nathaniel's voice cut through the tense silence. "So, are you two planning to share a bed tonight?"
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  Harrison repeated her question, her voice trembling slightly as she asked Nathaniel if he had feelings for her.
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  Harrison's petite frame was swallowed by Nathaniel's tailored suit, her cheeks flushed with sleep's warm glow.
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  Harrison stepped into her penthouse. The moment she kicked off her heels, her phone buzzed violently.
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  Isabella's lips curved into a coy smile, her cheeks tinged pink with bashfulness.
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  "Nathaniel, please," Isabella begged, her hands shaking as she reached for him.
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  Evelyn arched one perfectly sculpted eyebrow. "Mr. Falcon, Cassandra. What an unexpected encounter."
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  Harrison's pulse quickened. Tonight, Nathaniel was taking Isabella home—did that mean they'd be sharing a bed?
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  Isabella froze. "What do you mean?"
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  Nathaniel gazed down at the alluring Isabella beneath him, his stern expression softening as he leaned closer.
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  "Nathaniel, I've noticed something different about you lately. You've become so distant with me. Why were you with Harrison last night?"
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  Nathaniel had made his choice - Isabella.
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  A gentle chime broke the silence. Harrison's phone lit up with an incoming call.
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  Margaret spoke first, her voice trembling with feigned grief. "The Whitmore family wishes to pay our respects at Benjamin's grave."
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  Nathaniel abruptly shifted gears.
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  Nathaniel gave a firm nod.
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  Nathaniel's perfect features twisted into a frown.
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  "Do you mean Lideran and Cerrosbi together?" the private physician inquired, studying Isabella's tense expression.
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  Victoria's eyes gleamed with calculated mischief as she turned to Isabella. "You should inform Nathaniel about Harrison's condition. This could be our chance to eliminate the baby - through his own actions."
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  Nathaniel's piercing gaze locked onto Harrison, his head shaking in vehement denial. "Impossible! That child can't be Oliver's! It's mine!"
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  Harrison crossed her arms, her eyes flashing with defiance. "This is my home. You have no right to be here!"
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  Harrison froze, her eyes locking with Nathaniel's.
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  Nathaniel's grip tightened around Harrison's waist, pressing painfully against her abdomen. The discomfort made her push against him immediately.
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  Harrison's fury flared, and her stomach twisted in pain again.
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  The phone clicked shut in Isabella's hand.
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  Harrison's eyelids fluttered open as consciousness slowly returned. Blinding surgical lights assaulted her vision, forcing her to squint against the harsh glare.
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  Nathaniel sat in his study, surrounded by stacks of documents. His fingers tapped impatiently against the mahogany desk before he abruptly shut the file in front of him.
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  Nathaniel spun around to find Dominic standing in the doorway.
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  The phone was suddenly wrenched from Nathaniel's grasp. Eleanor's sharp voice pierced through the line.
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  Rosalind stared at the sleek motorcycle, her eyes wide with fascination.
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  Everett's expression remained unreadable. "What if I refuse to back down?"
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  Eleanor and Alistair had finally arrived!
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  "Mr. Falcon, Isabella becomes extremely dependent when her heart condition flares up. Please stay with her." Victoria pleaded.
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  Eleanor's voice cut through the air like a whip as she turned on Victoria. "How dare you speak to me! You seduced your late husband's brother and betrayed your own daughter! You and Isabella are two of a kind. Today, I'll settle this with both of you!" Her cane struck Victoria with a sharp crack.
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  Nathaniel's eyes locked onto Eleanor, his voice trembling. "Grandmother..."
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  Victoria's face was stern, but she gave Isabella's hand a reassuring squeeze. "Don't worry. I promise the kidnappers and the doctor won't double-cross us."
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  Nathaniel stood frozen, feeling like prey surrounded by predators.
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  Nathaniel's brow furrowed as he shook his head in disbelief. "It can't be Isabella."
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  The kidnappers exchanged panicked glances with Dr. Julian Whitmore. Their carefully maintained facade of calm shattered instantly.
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  Nathaniel stood rigid in the doorway, his piercing gaze locked onto Harrison. Every muscle in his body was taut, as if fighting the urge to cross the threshold.
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  "Harrison, why are those tears falling? You shouldn't be putting yourself through this." Eleanor swiftly pulled out a handkerchief and dabbed at her cheeks.
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  "Isabella stole the crystal pendant?"
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  Nathaniel attempted to gently disentangle himself from Isabella's grasp, but her fingers only tightened around him. She arched her neck, flashing Harrison a dazzling, victorious smile as she nestled against his chest.
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  At the recollection of those distant memories, Nathaniel's typically stern expression softened visibly.
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  "Are you alright, Oliver? Have they been feeding you properly? Is anyone giving you trouble?" Harrison's voice trembled with concern as she gripped the phone.
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  Rosalind's heart raced with anticipation. She knew Harrison possessed the perfect strategy to expose Isabella, the deceitful pretender.
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  Isabella and Victoria were already lost in their dreams of what was to come.
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  Rosalind was certain Everett grasped her implication. Yet he had the audacity to boast about taking multiple girls on his motorcycle!
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  Rosalind's knees trembled as her arms remained looped around Everett's neck, her petite frame melting against his broad chest.
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  Everett stood frozen as Professor Whitmore approached. "Good evening, Professor," he managed to say, his voice steady despite the sudden tension in the air.
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  Rosalind stood frozen, her emerald eyes widening in disbelief as she gazed at Alistair.
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  Rosalind sat in the plush leather seat of the limousine, her fingers tapping impatiently against her phone screen. She had sent Everett three messages already—each one left on read.
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  Harrison and Gabrielle stood beside Penelope, their gazes sharp and calculating as they watched Isabella. Their silent message was clear: Enjoy your moment now. Your time will come.
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  Harrison and Nathaniel stood with palpable excitement.
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  The tension in the room was suffocating. Isabella clutched Nathaniel's arm, her fingers trembling. "Please, we need to hurry," she urged, her voice barely above a whisper.
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  Rosalind reacted instantly, lunging toward Isabella.
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  Gabrielle shook her head in disbelief. "Mr. Falcon, you've committed an unforgivable error! Harrison was the girl from all those years ago. How could you possibly confuse Isabella for Harrison?"
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  Nathaniel stood motionless, his piercing gaze locked onto the ashen faces of the Whitmore family.
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  Isabella wasn't faking it this time. The pain in her chest was real, her forehead slick with icy sweat.
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  Victoria and Theodore stared at Margaret with utter disbelief.
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  Penelope's brows furrowed in confusion. "Uncle Theodore can rescue Isabella? She's in Nathaniel's grasp now, with Harrison involved. What exactly can you do to save her?"
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  Theodore's call sent waves of excitement through Victoria. A triumphant smile curved her lips.
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  Gabrielle's lips curled into a frosty smile. "How ironic. Nathaniel couldn't be bothered before. Now he's practically breaking down the door to see her."
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  Why was Nathaniel calling?
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  Harrison moved aside, pushing the door wider.
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  Harrison's voice was quiet but final.
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  Nathaniel had always seen Isabella as nothing more than Harrison's pale imitation.
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  Nathaniel stated coldly that Isabella was merely facing the consequences of her own actions, but she refused to accept this verdict.
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  Confinement in a pitch-black room, completely isolated from the outside world—the disorientation and dread could shatter even the strongest will.
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  Nathaniel shielded Harrison and Rosalind beneath his umbrella as they approached the gathering.
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  Margaret met Nathaniel's gaze with unwavering confidence.
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  Henry Lancaster's voice carried a quiet intensity as he inquired about his missing child.
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  Without a moment's hesitation, Isabella rushed forward and threw her arms around Henry. "Father! Where have you been all these years? Why did it take you so long to find me?"
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  The revelation struck Harrison like lightning. This was her first time hearing about the arranged marriage. Her wide eyes locked onto Nathaniel, realizing their fates had been intertwined since birth.
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  The tension in the air was palpable.
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  Nathaniel confessed to Harrison that her fainting spell had terrified him.
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  Victoria's voice carried through the phone with calculated precision. "I heard Henry Lancaster finally located his missing daughter. Our families have that longstanding marriage alliance, Nathaniel. His daughter is your intended. Have you been introduced yet?"
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  Henry Lancaster wanted the whole world to know his daughter had returned.
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  Henry Lancaster gazed at Isabella with tender affection, his eyes shimmering with paternal pride.
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  Victoria's lips curled into a bitter smile as she studied Theodore's face.
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  Isabella's lips curled into a triumphant smirk. "Absolutely genuine! Mr. Lancaster is currently at the Whitmore estate. He'll be taking me back to Metropolia soon."
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  The sharp sound of shattering glass pierced the air.
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  Henry Lancaster's gaze softened as it lingered on Isabella before shifting to Harrison.
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  Nathaniel's gaze locked onto Henry with unwavering determination. "Uncle Henry, let me make this perfectly clear—I will never marry Isabella. The only woman I love is Harrison."
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  Nathaniel studied Harrison's resolute gaze and exhaled deeply, his resistance crumbling at last.
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  The moment Nathaniel heard Harrison mention Victoria, his chest constricted painfully.
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  Oliver's lips curled into a knowing smirk.
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  Victoria studied Nathaniel with a questioning gaze. "Nathaniel, why are you standing here by yourself? Where's Isabella?"
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  "Mrs. Victoria, please don't blame Nathaniel. It's all Harrison's fault—she's a master at manipulating men. Because of her, Nathaniel refuses to honor our engagement now," Isabella said, her voice trembling with feigned distress.
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  Harrison stood composed before Victoria, giving a slight nod. "You're correct."
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  Victoria was momentarily speechless. She had anticipated resistance from Harrison, prepared for arguments and pleas—but the composed woman standing before her shattered all expectations.
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  Harrison lowered her delicate lashes, casting shadows across her porcelain cheeks. "Of course I remember. You're the one who forgot."
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  Nathaniel's chiseled jawline was half-hidden in the dim office lighting, his expression unreadable.
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  The morning sun cast golden rays over Willowbrook International Airport, painting the terminal in warm light. Harrison and Oliver stood near the departure gates, their luggage waiting beside them. Gabrielle and Rosalind had come to bid their farewells.
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  Oliver's fury was palpable. "Be careful!"
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  Victoria's hand shot up, poised to strike Harrison across the face.
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  The air crackled with tension as Henry Lancaster's voice sliced through the silence. "Is this how you treat your own flesh and blood?"
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  Harrison nodded. "Yes, I can cure Isabella."
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  "So, don't you find it... disgraceful, the way you're clinging to Harrison like that?"
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  Nathaniel was stunned into silence.
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  Nathaniel's voice came from behind. "Harrison."
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  Victoria's perfect world shattered in an instant.
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  Theodore lunged forward, his fingers closing around Victoria's throat like steel traps. "You vile creature!"
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  Victoria and the medical team hurried out with Theodore.
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  "You've done well caring for Isabella all these years while restraining yourself. I've barely tolerated your presence, but now... After what happened to Theodore, I'm convinced this is entirely your fault!"
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  Harrison sat at her desk, carefully measuring ingredients for the antidote. Her phone buzzed on the polished wood surface. She tapped the screen to read the message from Rosalind.
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  Rosalind's gaze lingered on Julian Blackwood's chiseled features, a smug satisfaction curling her lips. The Blackwood dynasty was among the most affluent in the city - Julian possessed not just breathtaking looks but staggering wealth and legendary bedroom skills. Just remembering their last encounter made her knees tremble.
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  Julian couldn't believe what Rosalind had just said. His grip on her wrist tightened, fury burning in his eyes. "Rosalind!"
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  Rosalind desperately wanted to escape the car.
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  Rosalind stood rooted to the spot, her breath catching in her throat. The man before her bore no resemblance to the Everett she thought she knew.
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  Julian chuckled darkly. "Seems like he's in deep. Once you're in this world, there's no way out."
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  Rosalind froze in place, her gaze locked with Everett's.
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  "Understood, sir."
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  Everett remained silent for a long moment before gently removing Rosalind's hand from his arm. His piercing gaze locked onto hers, icy and unreadable. "Is this some kind of pity charity?"
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  "Enough, Julian!" Rosalind snapped.
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  Alistair extended a packet of fever medication toward Rosalind. "You need to take these."
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  Genevieve moved closer to Everett. "I-"
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  Rosalind's fleeting joy evaporated instantly, replaced by crushing disappointment. Standing at her doorway wasn't Everett Sinclair as she'd hoped - but Julian Blackwood, her ex-fiancé.
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  Julian advanced another step, his piercing gaze locked onto Rosalind.
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  Rosalind couldn't stand waiting any longer for Everett. She clenched her fists, determination flashing in her eyes.
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  Rosalind's lips curved into a bitter smile as she watched Everett and Genevieve clink their glasses together in celebration.
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  Rosalind stared at the arrogant young man, attempting to free her slender wrist from his grasp. "I'm merely a server here to deliver drinks. I don't socialize with patrons. Release me this instant!"
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  Rosalind's hands trembled visibly as her mind raced. She could feel Everett's piercing gaze burning into her back.
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  Genevieve's nails dug into her palms as bitter jealousy burned through her veins. Though officially engaged to Everett, she knew with painful certainty that Rosalind still held a piece of his heart.
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  Rosalind gazed at Everett with unwavering intensity. "I know how you feel about me. You're in love with me!"
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  In the end, Everett couldn't bring himself to tell Rosalind the truth.
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  Everett pressed his lips into a thin line, carefully removing Genevieve's hand from his shoulder. "I should head home."
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  Everett attempted to pry Rosalind's fingers from his body, but she only clung tighter.
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  Rosalind took a sudden step backward, her eyes catching the angry red marks on Everett's forearm. "How did this happen?" Her fingers hovered over the wound without touching.
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  Rosalind studied Everett with growing concern.
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  Rosalind couldn't comprehend his words at all.
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  Rosalind stirred awake to the sensation of movement beside her. The warmth of Everett's body leaving the bed made her eyelids flutter open reluctantly.
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  "I can sense your heart isn't truly mine!" Rosalind whispered, tightening her arms around Everett's waist. "But now, everything's changed. We're finally together. Nothing will ever tear us apart again!"
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  Theodore's words pierced through Rosalind's consciousness like shards of ice. Lillian had been completely unaware until this moment. The revelation hit her with the force of a tidal wave, leaving her gasping for air.
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  Rosalind's eyes shimmered with unshed tears as they traced paths down her pale cheeks. She leaned forward, pressing her forehead gently against Margaret's trembling fingers.
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  Everett's eyes were bloodshot and swollen. He hadn't been home much these days, keeping his distance to shield Lillian and Margaret from his dangerous activities. Protecting his family meant keeping them out of the public eye.
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  Everett's eyes were swollen and red. Though Rosalind whispered soothing words, the scalding tears kept streaming down his face uncontrollably.
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  Rosalind studied Everett with inquisitive eyes. "Aren't you leaving tonight?"
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  Everett knew this was selfishness at its worst. He had nothing to offer Rosalind, yet his arms tightened around her slender frame, terrified of losing the warmth she brought to his life.
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  Julian's grip was ironclad as he dragged Rosalind toward the opulent Silver Pines Hotel.
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  Rosalind stood frozen, her breath catching in her throat. The scene before her seemed impossible. Everett was actually marrying Genevieve!
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  Everett chose deception.
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  A triumphant smile played across Rosalind's lips as she stood beside Everett at the altar once more.
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  Everett Sinclair gave a respectful bow to Shadow. "Good evening, Shadow. It's a pleasure to meet you. This is the man I told you about—my son-in-law, Nathaniel Whitmore."
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  My Father, Please Come 608
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  Everett Sinclair staggered forward, blood dripping from his wound onto the pavement. Lawrence grabbed his arm firmly.
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  Rosalind's silver-blue eyes shimmered with unshed tears. Since Lillian's passing, she had never allowed herself to hope for a family again.
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  Rosalind froze in shock.
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  "We've brought Everett as you requested."
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  Harrison remained in the Whitmore family estate, meticulously preparing the antidote, when the door creaked open.
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  Harrison clenched her pale fingers briefly before releasing them.
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  Margaret stood resolute in her decision, demanding that Harrison take charge of Theodore's treatment.
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  Though Victoria was secretly amused, she cried out, "Help! Someone, please!"
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  Theodore's lips parted as if attempting speech.
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  Isabella's voice shook with barely contained fury. "Be careful what you say!"
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  Isabella's brow creased in confusion, her thoughts spinning wildly. "What are you talking about? What happened to Theodore?"
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  Isabella was the epitome of self-absorption.
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  Harrison stood frozen in shock. She had witnessed Theodore's devotion to Isabella firsthand - perhaps more intense than anyone else's affection.
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  Theodore collapsed to the floor, blood seeping through his shirt. Harrison immediately pressed her hands against the wound, her fingers trembling.
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  Nathaniel's arms tightened around Harrison as he lifted her limp body. "Get a doctor now!"
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  Margaret slammed Victoria onto the marble floor, her fists raining down merciless blows.
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  Victoria clung to Isabella's hand desperately, her gaze brimming with fragile hope. In this moment, Isabella was her only lifeline. She truly believed her daughter would be her salvation.
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  Isabella clutched Victoria's shoulders with trembling hands. "Mother, you must do this for me! Take the blame and everything will be fine. You've always protected me—just one last time!"
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  Harrison spun to face Henry, her piercing gaze locking onto his. "Explain this to me - how could Victoria just die like that? What made her crash into that wall?" Henry's expression darkened with confusion. "I honestly don't know."
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  "I've suffered from a congenital heart condition since childhood," Isabella wept, her voice trembling with raw emotion. "I've always felt... broken. When I finally found you, Father, I thought everything would change. But you don't love me. I had to resort to such shameful tactics just to earn your affection."
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  Three years had passed in Florentia...
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  "I'm still considering my options," Harrison murmured, her fingers tracing the rim of her coffee cup.
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  Nathaniel had arrived in Florentia.
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  Nathaniel swiftly brushed away Charlotte's tears with his thumb. "There now, sweetheart. What if I get you a brand new one? Would that make it better?"
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  Oliver cradled Charlotte in his arms, his touch gentle. "So you like Mr. Handsome, huh?"
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  Nathaniel's finger hovered over the screen before accepting the call. "Victoria, Mother."
• Chapter 635485 words
  Isabella would never surrender Nathaniel without a fight.
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  The Apex Soiree was the most exclusive event of the season, a glittering convergence of power and prestige where the elite gathered to see and be seen.
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  Nathaniel's gaze lingered on Harrison as he extended his arm. "Allow me to escort you inside."
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  Nathaniel commanded attention like a gravitational force, his presence making every debutante in the ballroom subtly adjust their posture. Heads turned in unison as he moved through the crowd.
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  Harrison gave a subtle nod. "Most female tycoons are well-established in their forties or fifties, with decades of experience under their belts."
• Chapter 641445 words
  Harrison studied the event coordinator with piercing eyes. "If I recall correctly," she began smoothly, "the Zenith Gala exclusively invited Forbes-listed individuals this year?"
• Chapter 642451 words
  Harrison studied Isabella and Arabella with an amused glint in her eyes. "Who told you my name doesn't appear on the Forbes list?"
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  Nathaniel had known Harrison for years.
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  Nathaniel's lips twitched into a knowing smirk. Harrison didn't need any man's protection—she was power and wealth personified.
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  Nathaniel's piercing gaze locked onto Isabella.
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  Charlotte's eyes widened in surprise as Nathaniel confessed he already had someone special in his heart.
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  Nathaniel's piercing gaze locked onto Harrison. "Is Charlotte the daughter you had with Oliver?"
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  "Mother," Nathaniel cut Victoria off before she could continue. "Didn't Isabella inform you? Harrison is actually Jolin."
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  The afternoon sun cast golden rays through the floor-to-ceiling windows of The Grand View as Harrison and Charlotte arrived. Within minutes, Rosalind Fairchild made her entrance.
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  Rosalind shook her head slowly.
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  Rosalind froze mid-step, her emerald eyes narrowing into slits as she took in the two shadowy figures blocking her path. "Release me this instant!" she demanded, her voice laced with venom.
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  Rosalind stood frozen, her mind elsewhere as two shadowy figures drew gleaming blades from their belts. In one fluid motion, they charged toward the masked stranger, steel flashing under the streetlights.
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  Rosalind stood paralyzed as the speeding vehicle hurtled toward her.
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  Rosalind stood motionless for a long moment before turning away. She and the masked stranger walked in opposite directions, their figures gradually swallowed by the distance until neither remained in the other's line of sight.
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  After Rosalind had departed, Harrison took Charlotte's small hand in hers. "Let's return to Silver Pines Hotel."
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  Harrison cradled Charlotte in her arms. "Time to leave, sweetheart."
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  Nathaniel rose abruptly from his seat. "I have no appetite for dinner. I'm returning to the office."
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  "My legs have failed me completely now. The wheelchair has become my constant companion," Victoria murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
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  Harrison met Victoria's gaze steadily. "I've prepared this medication specifically for you. Take one pill daily, and sensation will gradually return to your legs. In time, you'll walk again."
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  "Don't fret," Dominic reassured. "Mrs. Hawk's head injury has been properly attended to."
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  Charlotte sat quietly in the chair, clutching her lollipop tightly while waiting for Harrison.
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  The men in black dragged Charlotte away, their grip unrelenting as they marched forward with purpose.
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  Nathaniel's gaze dropped to his buzzing phone screen—an unrecognized number flashed across the display.
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  Nathaniel's hand settled gently on Harrison's shoulder. "I understand..."
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  Nathaniel's striking features suddenly dominated Harrison's field of vision, so close he eclipsed everything else.
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  A shiver raced down Nathaniel's spine.
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  Harrison sat frozen, her wide eyes locked on Nathaniel in utter disbelief. The words that had just left his lips echoed in her mind—he had openly declared his intention to become a homewrecker!
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  The figures clad in black swiftly approached, bowing their heads in deference. "Ms. Lancaster."
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  Isabella collapsed onto the plush sofa, her thoughts spiraling as she struggled to regain composure.
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  The abrupt dial tone echoed sharply in Harrison's ear as the call disconnected.
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  Another disposable number flashed on the screen.
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  Charlotte's terrified scream sliced through Harrison's chest like a blade.
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  Upstairs in the dimly lit corridor, Isabella's breath hitched as she witnessed the unexpected turn of events below.
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  Nathaniel's grip on Harrison's wrist tightened as his dark eyes burned with possessive fury.
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  Harrison's footsteps halted abruptly.
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  Harrison attempted to rise from her position.
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  The steady rhythm of shower water still echoed from the bathroom—Harrison was finishing her shower.
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  Harrison remained silent. She couldn't fathom what outrageous scenarios Gabrielle was conjuring in that imaginative mind of hers, always "leaping to the most scandalous conclusions."
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  Nathaniel let the towel slip from his fingers, his muscular frame moving with predatory grace as he stalked to the edge of the bed. His piercing gaze pinned Harrison beneath him like a butterfly under glass.
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  Nathaniel's desperate kisses rained down on Harrison's face, his lips tangling in her silken hair as his hands roamed possessively.
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  Harrison stirred beneath the silk sheets, attempting to slip away unnoticed.
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  The Daughter Returns
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  Isabella couldn't believe her eyes. The audacity of Harrison showing up uninvited at the Lancaster estate—home to the wealthiest man in Metropolia—was beyond comprehension.
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  Harrison turned sharply at the sound of approaching footsteps. A woman in an emerald silk gown glided toward them. Eleanor Lancaster—Henry's first love—stood before them with the poise of a queen.
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  Isabella was seething with frustration. "I'm not ditching you! My father returned unexpectedly, and there's been a complication here."
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  Isabella stood frozen, her throat tight. Harrison's slick words had backed her into a corner with effortless precision.
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  Henry Lancaster's piercing gaze locked onto Harrison, his expression darkening with irritation. "You'd better watch your words!"
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  Nathaniel grasped Harrison's hand firmly. "We're leaving."
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  Isabella's heart soared with triumph.
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  Victoria could sense Isabella's growing affection for Charlotte through their connection. Her rage erupted like a volcano, her features twisting into something dark and dangerous as she clenched her teeth.
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  Isabella cut Victoria off sharply. "So what you're saying is I'm not as good as her!"
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  Charlotte's soft lips brushed against Harrison's cheek. "I'm alright, but there's just one tiny thing..."
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  Henry Lancaster stared at Isabella, his disapproval barely concealed. "You've crossed a line this time. How could you stoop so low?"
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  Victoria smiled warmly at Isabella and Nathaniel. "Please, don't stand on ceremony—it was nothing at all. Just a small gesture."
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  Henry clenched his phone until his knuckles turned white. "Isabella's with me. I've booked a private suite at The Grand View for lunch. You can see her there."
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  The return of Isabella sent Henry Lancaster into a tailspin of agitation. His temples throbbed with familiar tension.
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  Nathaniel studied Harrison with keen interest. "What's sparked this sudden fascination with her?"
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  "Mr. Lancaster, your private dining suite - the Sapphire Room - is ready for you and Ms. Lancaster. Please follow me."
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  Isabella started to speak, "I am—"
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  Isabella stood frozen, her breath catching in her throat.
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  Isabella couldn't suppress her grin. She truly admired Harrison's razor-sharp intellect and perceptive nature.
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  Isabella arched a perfectly sculpted brow, her crimson lips curling into a smirk. "Is that jealousy I detect in your voice?"
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  Henry Lancaster gazed at Isabella, his fingers lightly tracing her jawline.
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  Henry Lancaster watched Isabella's retreating figure, her hips swaying with a deliberate, tantalizing rhythm that sent heat rushing through his veins. The sight was so infuriatingly alluring that he let out a bitter chuckle.
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  Eleanor seethed with a white-hot rage toward Isabella.
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  Eleanor's lips curved into a knowing smile. "I'm pleased to see you and your mother share such a close bond. It warms my heart."
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  The striking receptionist swung open the doors to the CEO's office, revealing Henry Lancaster standing at the threshold. Isabella sat poised in the executive chair, her manicured fingers flipping through documents with practiced ease.
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  Henry finally steadied his breathing and spoke in a measured tone. "The results have arrived."
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  The DNA test results lay on the desk like a ticking bomb. The document confirmed without a doubt that Isabella was the biological daughter of Henry Lancaster and his wife, the renowned business magnate Victoria Lancaster.
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  Isabella smirked, her fingers tracing lazy circles on his chest. "Really? After all these years, you're going to play the shy, untouched gentleman with me?"
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  Isabella gazed up at Henry with sudden intensity, her slender arms encircling his neck like delicate vines. "I'm feeling rather unwell," she murmured, her voice laced with feigned weakness. "Would you be so kind as to let me go?"
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  Henry didn't release his hold. He allowed Isabella to pour out her emotions against his chest.
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  Henry Lancaster crashed onto the hardwood floor with a resounding thud, his muscular frame hitting the ground with unexpected force.
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  Isabella's breath hitched sharply in her throat.
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  The years-long feud between Isabella and Eleanor had reached an impasse, with Henry Lancaster caught in the middle like frozen prey between two predators. No progress. No resolution. Just endless tension.
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  Eleanor stood frozen in shock. "Henry, how could you strike Isabella? She's your own flesh and blood!"
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  Eleanor stood frozen, her entire body rigid as if struck by lightning. Her wide eyes locked onto Henry in utter disbelief.
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  The tables had turned in the most unexpected way.
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  Eleanor produced a delicate sachet of powder and pressed it into Isabella's palm. "Use this."
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  Eleanor possessed an ethereal beauty, her delicate features glowing under the dim lighting.
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  Isabella's face clouded over instantly. The last people she expected to see at this crucial moment were Victoria and Harrison. Their presence threatened to ruin everything.
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  Isabella rushed after her mother. "Mother, I swear I didn't know Father and Eleanor were... doing that in there! Please forgive me—I never meant for you to witness such a scene!"
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  Isabella's voice shook with barely contained fury as she pierced Harrison with a venomous glare.
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  Henry Lancaster pounded on the door. "Isabella, it's me. Open up. We need to talk."
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  What was Henry talking about?
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  Harrison vanished from view in an instant.
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  Isabella's heart was torn in two.
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  Henry Lancaster studied the tears shimmering on Isabella's cheeks.
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  The morning light filtered through the curtains as Isabella stirred awake. Every inch of her body protested with a dull ache, as though she'd been trampled by a stampede of wild horses.
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  The road of love was always meant for two. There was never space for a third. Harrison gave a slow, knowing nod.
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  Henry Lancaster froze mid-step. His jaw tightened visibly.
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  Eleanor's heart plummeted as she stared at Henry. "Are you truly asking me to go?"
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  Henry Lancaster's piercing gaze locked onto the two women before him. "Last night, someone slipped an aphrodisiac into my drink. I demand to know what happened."
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  Henry Lancaster's brows knitted sharply as he confronted Eleanor. "You must abandon this notion. I've only ever regarded you as a sister."
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  Henry Lancaster's brows knitted sharply as he faced Eleanor. "You need to abandon this notion. I've only ever considered you a sister."
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  Harrison chuckled lightly before turning to Isabella. "Don't tease us like that!"
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  Isabella quietly retreated to her bedroom and immediately reached for her phone. Her fingers flew across the screen as she dialed Eleanor's number without a second thought.
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  Nathaniel's arms ached to embrace Harrison and Charlotte, to hold them both securely against his pounding heart.
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  Harrison's hands trembled as she pressed them against Nathaniel's broad chest, attempting to push him away.
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  "The DNA results are in this envelope. Open it and see for yourself," Dominic announced.
• Chapter 741488 words
  Nathaniel had already pieced together Oliver's deception.
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  "To your liking? Have you been scheming to get me into your bed all this time?" Isabella teased Henry with a playful smirk. His dark eyes traced the rosy flush spreading across her cheeks before responding with a wolfish grin. "You're my wife. This is simply part of our marital agreement." The statement left her momentarily speechless.
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  Nathaniel hesitated for a brief moment, a pang of guilt twisting in his chest. He hadn’t come here to witness a public reunion between Henry and his wife.
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  Nathaniel finished speaking and turned sharply on his heel, his polished shoes clicking against the marble floor as he strode away.
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  Isabella cast a sideways glance at Henry. "Why is Gabrielle so obstinate? It's painfully obvious Nathaniel doesn't return her feelings. You can't force love like some cheap soap opera."
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  "Nathaniel, what's the meaning of this? Why did you take Charlotte away?" Harrison's voice trembled with barely contained fury.
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  Nathaniel's jaw set in determination. "Yes, I want Charlotte. Full custody."
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  "That day will never come. I would never marry Miss Lancaster," Nathaniel declared firmly, his voice leaving no room for doubt.
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  Nathaniel's throat tightened as he realized his enchanting little minx had returned.
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  Harrison stared at Nathaniel, her heart pounding. "We're getting married today?"
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  Victoria froze, her expression one of utter disbelief.
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  Victoria beamed with maternal warmth. She took Nathaniel's hand and carefully placed it over Harrison's. "Harrison, for Charlotte's happiness, please give Nathaniel another chance—but if he ever breaks your heart again, I won't hesitate to intervene."
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  Isabella's hands trembled as she clutched Nathaniel's sleeve, her voice barely above a whisper. "Nathaniel, you're really casting me aside like this?"
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  Harrison answered the call, and Rosalind’s bubbly voice chimed through. "Still in Metropolia? Let’s grab lunch!"
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  Were they closing already?
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  Nathaniel's voice cracked with urgency. "You're closed already? I had an appointment with my fiancée to get our marriage license today!"
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  Rosalind and Harrison met at The Grand View, an upscale restaurant in Willowbrook. They were seated in an elegant private dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. Rosalind slid the leather-bound menu across the table.
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  The golden afternoon light spilled through the windows as Victoria and Charlotte cuddled on the sofa, sharing a bowl of strawberries.
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  Harrison stood frozen at the hospital room's threshold, her breath catching at the unexpected scene before her.
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  Nathaniel turned on his heel and strode back to his hospital room without another word.
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  Charlotte nodded gently, her small fingers clutching the hospital blanket. "You must recover quickly, Daddy."
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  Charlotte was too young to comprehend the intricate dynamics between adults. Victoria hesitated to discuss such matters in front of the child.
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  Isabella recounted her discoveries of the day to Eleanor.
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  "But..."
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  Nathaniel instructed Isabella to go to the restaurant alone first.
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  Rosalind grabbed her phone and quickly typed a message to Harrison. [Harrison, you there?]
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  Rosalind's lips curved into a knowing smirk. "Go ahead then, darling. I'll be right here enjoying the show."
• Chapter 768370 words
  Nathaniel was with Harrison?
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  "Alright. We're leaving this instant!"
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  Harrison turned to leave when her phone suddenly vibrated in her pocket. The caller ID showed Rosalind's name flashing across the screen.
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  Isabella's hands trembled as she faced Nathaniel. "W-why are you with her again?"
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  Harrison's fingers pressed firmly against Nathaniel's wrist, checking his pulse with practiced precision.
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  Rosalind's brow furrowed in confusion. "Where exactly are we headed?" Her voice carried a note of bewilderment.
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  That couldn't be happening!
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  Isabella whirled around to find Henry, Victoria, Nathaniel, Harrison, and Rosalind standing at the threshold. Her pupils contracted then dilated in shock, rooting her to the spot.
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  Henry's piercing gaze locked onto Eleanor. "Don't you think you owe me an explanation for everything?"
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  Eleanor's eyes burned with venom as she stared at Isabella.
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  Nathaniel's hand sliced through the air in a sharp command.
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  Isabella's voice cut through the air like shattered glass. "You'll regret this!"
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  "Very well." Harrison swiftly drew a gleaming surgical scalpel from her medical kit. "I'll proceed immediately."
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  Isabella gazed up at Henry, her emerald eyes shimmering with unspoken devotion. "I love you."
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  Henry and Isabella finally exhaled in relief. "Thank you, doctor."
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  Harrison's heart swelled with emotion. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined Henry Lancaster and Isabella Lancaster offering to adopt her as their goddaughter.
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  Harrison's heart ached for Nathaniel, longing to remain at his bedside. Yet she understood the cruel necessity of departure. Her presence would only intensify his suffering.
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  Harrison's lips curved into a tender smile. "I haven't gone anywhere."
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  What?!
• Chapter 787528 words
  Harrison sat in serene silence within the lavish dressing room. The makeup artist carefully swept brushes across her porcelain skin, each stroke enhancing her ethereal beauty. Her complexion glowed with natural radiance that no cosmetic could truly improve.
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  Henry and Isabella Lancaster moved forward, their faces etched with disappointment toward their daughter—as though she had failed to meet their lofty expectations once again.
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  Eleanor feigned concern with practiced ease.
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  Eleanor's smile froze instantly. "What did you just say?!"
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  Isabella's gaze locked onto Henry and Victoria Lancaster with uncontainable excitement. "I absolutely adore the Celestial Diadem. Put it on me now."
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  Isabella felt the sting of public humiliation as if Henry Lancaster and her own mother had physically struck her.
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  Nathaniel agreed to marry Isabella.
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  Nathaniel turned on his heel and strode away without a backward glance.
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  With Harrison's decision firmly made, everyone respected her choice without question.
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  The affluent heirs surrounding Julian Blackwood erupted in laughter, nudging him playfully. "Julian, those bunny girls can't stop staring at you! Your magnetism is truly something else!"
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  Arabella's face transformed in an instant.
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  A daring bunny girl twirled through the air with effortless grace, completing two perfect spins before landing directly in front of Julian. Without hesitation, she perched herself on his lap, her fingers tracing the edge of his suit jacket.
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  "Get your hands off him!" Arabella shrieked, grabbing a fistful of the bunny girl's platinum blonde locks and yanking her violently off Julian's lap.
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  Rosalind was twirling gracefully with Lillian across the dance floor when Julian's iron grip suddenly clamped around her wrist.
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  Rosalind's sneakers slammed against the pavement as she bolted.
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  Rosalind's heart pounded against her ribs.
• Chapter 803372 words
  What the—?
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  Julian's subordinate stuttered anxiously, "S-Sir, we've exhausted all resources. The ride-share company shows no record of this driver. His profile appears completely erased."
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  Rosalind froze when she heard Lillian call the man "Everett."
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  Rosalind felt a visceral disgust toward Julian. After finally escaping him tonight, here he was again, demanding a family gathering.
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  Since Julian was adamant about holding a family gathering to address their engagement, Rosalind resolved to make her stance crystal clear - she would never become his wife.
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  Alistair took a deep breath before speaking.
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  Julian let out a dark chuckle. "Of course. I'll be expecting you. The Celestial, Penthouse Suite. Don't make the mistake of going to the wrong floor." Rosalind hung up without another word.
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  Julian's chiseled jaw snapped sideways from the force of Rosalind's slap.
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  No man could tolerate such blatant defiance—especially Julian, who had always seethed under Everett's lingering influence.
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  The concierge offered Rosalind a regretful smile. "I apologize, Ms. Fairchild, but our exclusive club maintains stringent membership policies. We must adhere to protocol, so I kindly ask you not to press the matter."
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  Lucian was arriving?
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  Rosalind Fairchild held her breath as Lucian Graves studied her. His piercing gaze made her pulse quicken.
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  Rosalind shot Julian a frosty glare. He was practically itching to throw her out.
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  "Mr. Blackwood, I swear I'm Lucian's girlfriend. Don't believe his lies," Rosalind protested urgently.
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  Rosalind, Lucian, Julian, and Reginald gathered for a round of golf. Rosalind partnered with Lucian, while Julian naturally teamed up with Reginald. The stakes were set—best two out of three.
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  A dark, intense gaze suddenly pinned Rosalind where she stood. She lifted her chin to meet Julian's piercing eyes.
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  Lucian's deep, velvety voice brushed against Rosalind's ear like silk.
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  Lucian gave a firm nod. "Absolutely."
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  Lucian moved silently behind Rosalind. "Lower your voice," he murmured, his breath warm against her ear. "These walls have ears. Wouldn't want anyone getting the wrong idea about us."
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  "How exactly do you intend to verify this?" Lucian inquired, his voice laced with skepticism.
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  Rosalind pressed her back against the cool tiles, her fingers digging into the grout lines. "Who are you really asking about?"
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  Lucian's breaths came in short, uneven gasps.
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  What?
• Chapter 826509 words
  Rosalind's fingers trembled slightly as she recalled how different things had been three years ago. Back then, Reginald had adored her. In fact, everyone close to Everett had treated her with warmth.
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  Rosalind met Julian's gaze without flinching.
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  The tension in the car thickened instantly.
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  Rosalind felt utterly foolish.
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  Rosalind didn't want her mother to worry, so she painted on a bright smile. "Alright, Mother."
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  Perhaps Rosalind and Everett's story had truly ended three years ago.
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  Rosalind nearly spat out her wine. "Mother! What on earth? I don't see Julian that way at all!"
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  Lucian's obsidian eyes darkened as he observed Rosalind's futile resistance. Without warning, he demanded, "What game are you playing?"
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  Rosalind's skin glowed with an ethereal radiance that was utterly irresistible. Lucian's hands moved with predatory intent—one sliding beneath her dress while the other worked at his belt buckle. His voice dropped to a husky growl.
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  Rosalind scoffed, "Well, I certainly don't!"
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  Lucian Graves had come to terms with the fact that he would never be the man he once was.
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  Rosalind Fairchild stood before the gleaming glass towers of Quantum Innovations, her breath catching at the imposing structure that pierced the sky. The afternoon sun reflected off the mirrored surfaces, creating a dazzling effect that matched the turmoil in her heart.
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  With those words, Rosalind turned on her heel and walked away.
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  Lillian Sinclair rushed toward Quantum Innovations headquarters with desperate urgency, her heart pounding against her ribs. She needed to see her brother immediately.
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  Lillian couldn't comprehend why this woman was suddenly clinging to Lucian. Her lips curled into a cold smirk. "And what if I refuse to leave?"
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  Lucian froze. "Lillian!"
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  "Stop it!" Lillian snapped at Reginald, her voice cutting through the air like a whip.
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  Lucian had been trapped in back-to-back meetings all day, completely oblivious to Rosalind's visit to his office.
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  They had combed through over sixty percent of Metropolia's districts, yet the missing worker remained frustratingly elusive.
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  Lucian claimed Genevieve wasn't his girlfriend.
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  Rosalind parted her lips to speak, but Lucian swiftly pressed his palm against them. "Hush, darling. We don't want to startle him."
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  The worker stiffened, his complexion turning ashen. "Mr. Blackwood? Julian Blackwood?"
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  Rosalind gazed at Lucian with genuine gratitude shimmering in her eyes. "I couldn't have devised such a flawless strategy without you."
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  Victoria tenderly grasped Rosalind's hand.
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  Rosalind had never truly understood what love felt like for others. But her feelings for Lucian were an all-consuming fire—just as intense now as they had been three years ago.
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  The evening air was crisp as Rosalind stepped into the softly lit restaurant, her black satin slip dress clinging to her slender frame like liquid shadow. Loose chestnut waves cascaded over her shoulders, framing her delicate features that needed only the barest touch of makeup to enhance their natural glow.
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  "Of course, Mr. Graves," Nathaniel responded smoothly.
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  Rosalind placed her delicate palms against Lucian's broad chest, pushing him back with trembling fingers. "Please... we shouldn't..."
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  Lucian couldn't stop himself. The desire burning through him was becoming unbearable, threatening to consume him entirely.
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  Lucian told Rosalind to quit playing games.
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  The woman clicked her tongue in irritation before storming off, her stilettos striking the pavement with sharp, angry taps.
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  Lucian gasped sharply as pain shot through his neck. That delicate spot where Rosalind's teeth had sunk in burned like fire. His entire body tensed, fingers digging into the leather seats as he fought for control.
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  Rosalind wished the earth would crack open and devour her right then. Why did contraceptive aisles even require sales associates?
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  Lucian Graves slid into the backseat of the car. Rosalind Fairchild parted her lips to speak, but words never came. His hands cradled her face as he captured her mouth in a searing kiss.
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  Rosalind's stormy gray eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "You could have just been honest with me."
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  Lucian asked Rosalind to be his girlfriend.
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  Lucian Graves caught Nathaniel's gaze lingering on his neck. "Mr. Graves," Nathaniel murmured, gesturing discreetly, "shall we conceal that...mark?"
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  Rosalind left after one phone call?
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  Julian Blackwood lifted his fork and meticulously sliced into the medium-rare steak before him. The knife scraped against the porcelain plate with deliberate precision.
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  Lucian's fingers curled into tight fists at his sides. Without uttering a single word, he marched toward the table where Rosalind and Julian were seated.
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  "What did he want to discuss with you?"
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  Rosalind's radiant smile and those sparkling eyes made Lucian feel like he would believe anything she said, even if it were a lie.
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  The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the office as Lucian prepared to leave for yet another meeting. His schedule was relentless these days.
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  Rosalind reached out and grasped Lucian's forearm.
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  Lucian gently ruffled Charlotte's hair. "Thank you for saying that, sweetheart."
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  Rosalind's face brightened instantly. "Really? Can I?"
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  Since Rosalind and Charlotte were both girls, Lucian courteously stepped out after showing them to the suite.
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  Rosalind's pulse quickened at the mention of marriage.
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  Rosalind turned to the innkeeper with a determined expression. "We're not tourists. We came searching for something rare."
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  Lucian gave a solemn nod. "Very well."
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  Lucian pulled his shirt over his head in one fluid motion. "Why not, darling?"
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  The Frostbloom Gamble
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  Lucian's muscular arms encircled Rosalind as they collapsed onto the silk sheets, their bodies still humming with electricity. The scent of jasmine from the open balcony mingled with their heated breaths.
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  Tonight, Lucian was utterly irresistible.
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  How could this be happening?
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  Rosalind stared at the note in her trembling hands, reading the single line repeatedly until the words blurred. Her breath caught when she glanced out the window and spotted Lucian's sleek black car parked below.
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  Rosalind's icy gaze bore into Lucian, her expression utterly drained of warmth. Her lips pressed into a bloodless line. "Throw whatever tantrum you want, but don't you dare mention breaking up again. I'm never leaving you."
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  Lucian Graves awoke to the sterile scent of antiseptic clinging to the air. His vision blurred as he took in the white ceiling above him, an IV line snaking into his arm.
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  Rosalind clenched her fists, forcing herself to accept that Lucian was no longer hers. He likely never wanted to lay eyes on her again.
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  The sterile hospital air was thick with tension when the doctor's voice cut through the silence. "Mr. Nathaniel, your test results are ready."
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  Lucian's voice echoed through the hospital corridor as he called after Rosalind, but she kept walking without turning back.
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  The past weeks had slipped through Rosalind's fingers like sand. Her thoughts were consumed by Lucian, so much so that she hadn't realized her period was late.
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  The moment was interrupted by Julian Ashford's approach.
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  Rosalind remained silent. Truth be told, she didn’t know what to say.
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  Ever since their uneasy truce, Rosalind had deliberately avoided private conversations with Genevieve.
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  Reginald approached Lucian with a smirk.
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  Rosalind stood frozen, clutching the scorched saucepan with trembling hands. "I...I messed up again. The grilled cheese is completely ruined."
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  Rosalind pulled Lillian into a fierce embrace. "You're the only sister-in-law I'll ever accept!"
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  Rosalind was calling Lucian.
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  Rosalind hadn't anticipated Lucian would stay overnight.
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  Rosalind's cheeks burned crimson, her breathing shallow and erratic. "Lucian..."
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  Rosalind froze mid-step, her body tensing with sudden discomfort. She'd been actively trying to avoid Lucian - yet somehow ended up colliding with him anyway.
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  Rosalind beamed at Lillian. "I told you! You're absolutely brilliant."
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  Lucian Graves couldn't comprehend why Lillian would choose Rosalind Fairchild over him. His hands stilled in the soapy dishwater as a chilling thought struck—was he truly her blood brother?
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  The nausea hit Rosalind like a tidal wave the moment she opened her eyes. Morning sickness had become her cruel companion since discovering her pregnancy. A bitter taste flooded her mouth as stomach acid scorched her throat, bringing involuntary tears to her eyes.
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  Rosalind had been lingering near the doorway when Lucian's imposing figure appeared. His shadow engulfed her instantly, and she instinctively retreated—only to misjudge the distance and nearly collide with the wall.
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  It had been ages since Lucian and Rosalind shared an intimate moment. At his prime, brimming with vitality and passion, resisting temptation while being so close to her again proved nearly impossible.
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  Rosalind inhaled deeply, steadying her racing pulse before nodding. "Alright."
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  Rosalind's hands flew up instinctively, pressing against Lucian's solid chest as she tried to create distance between them. "We shouldn't—"
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  Rosalind's thoughts were in complete disarray. Her mind refused to focus. Lucian had become unexpectedly tender.
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  Rosalind genuinely cared about Lucian and Madeline, so deeply that she offered her most sincere, heartfelt advice.
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  Reginald was rendered speechless.
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  With those words, Lucian turned on his heel and strode away without a backward glance.
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  Lucian froze. His piercing gaze darkened with suspicion. "How did you find me here tonight? Who tipped you off?"
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  The icy aura radiating from Lucian was palpable, chilling the air around him. He had been certain it was Rosalind who requested his Instagram. He had convinced himself it was Rosalind who confessed her feelings, who wanted to share a romantic dinner with him.
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  Rosalind's lashes fluttered in confusion. What was he implying? Whether he returned tonight or not was hardly her decision to make.
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  Rosalind's eyes widened in shock.
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  Rosalind gasped as a sharp pain shot through her abdomen. Her delicate features twisted in discomfort.
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  The front door burst open without warning.
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  Lucian's piercing gaze locked onto Rosalind. "Were you touching me?"
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  Lucian studied Rosalind's reaction with amusement as he spoke into the phone. "What do you want?"
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  The instant Lucian referred to her as "a little hellion," Rosalind's entire body tensed.
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  Rosalind gave a reluctant nod. "Alright. Lucian, why don't you drive me home later?"
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  "I'm getting emergency contraception for you."
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  Lucian deliberately called Rosalind "sweetheart."
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  Rosalind's heart pounded as Lucian insisted she call him "darling" again.
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  The office staff gasped in unison. "Mr. Graves! Mrs. Graves!"
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  Lucian moved toward the expansive window, his broad shoulders tense beneath his tailored suit as he struggled to regain composure.
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  Lucian Graves stepped back into his office, his sharp eyes immediately finding Rosalind Fairchild curled up on the leather couch, her breathing slow and even in deep slumber.
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  Reginald and Genevieve stood frozen in shock.
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  "What? How?" Genevieve's grip on her phone turned white-knuckled. "They've reconciled."
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  Lucian smirked at Rosalind. "Are you absolutely certain I was the one torturing you last night? Should I refresh your memory?"
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  Rosalind's breath caught in her throat as she realized Lucian had been waiting for her all along.
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  Lucian gestured for Rosalind to feed him popcorn.
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  Lucian lowered his head and captured Rosalind's lips in a searing kiss.
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  Lucian Graves smirked, his lips curving with amusement. "Why the hurry?"
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  Rosalind shot Lucian a fiery glare.
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  Lucian Graves lifted his gaze to meet hers, a knowing smirk playing on his lips. "What's this? Some feminine conspiracy I'm not privy to?"
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  Rosalind's cheeks burned crimson. "I know...but Lucian is just... He never takes no for an answer."
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  Julian's temper erupted like a volcano. His fingers dug into Rosalind's shoulders as he roared, "How could you? How could you carry Lucian's child?"
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  Lucian's fist was still clenched, poised to strike again.
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  Lucian froze, his piercing gaze dropping to her abdomen.
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  Genevieve's fingers tightened around her wine glass. "What's our next move? If Lucian discovers Rosalind's condition, he'll propose immediately!"
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  Reginald didn't pause for even a heartbeat. "Lucian and I have been brothers since childhood. There's nothing I wouldn't do for him. But what exactly do you need from me?"
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  Lucian Graves let out a dark chuckle, his fingers drumming against the polished mahogany desk. "This is going to be absolutely spectacular."
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  Reginald glared at Rosalind with icy disdain curling his lips.
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  Rosalind's delicate fingers trembled as she stared at the steaming cup of coffee. The rich aroma that once comforted her now made her stomach churn. She was carrying new life within her - coffee was strictly forbidden.
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  Rosalind Fairchild's heart pounded as she realized Genevieve must never discover her alliance with Julian Blackwood. Every armed guard surrounding them belonged to Julian's private security team.
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  "Lucian, please! Save our baby! Lucian!"
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  Lucian froze. The revelation hit him like a thunderbolt - Rosalind was pregnant.
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  Genevieve's voice turned urgent. "Then get the procedure started immediately. We need to witness this with our own eyes!"
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  Lucian's hand shot up. "Restrain him!"
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  The physician responded swiftly, "Mr. Graves, your timing couldn't have been better. The procedure hasn't commenced yet."
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  Rosalind froze. "What are you saying? Terminate our child?"
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  "Carry this child to term and surrender it to me." Lucian Graves' voice was firm, his piercing gaze locked onto Rosalind Fairchild. "Name your price—anything within my power to grant. Just ensure this baby enters the world safely, and I'll honor your demands."
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  "Lucian, is it really over between you and Rosalind this time?" Genevieve pressed, her voice laced with doubt.
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  Lucian Graves' lips curled into a smirk. "Ironically enough, Mr. Blackwood happens to be at this very lounge tonight."
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  Julian Blackwood leaned back with an amused smirk, thoroughly entertained by the unfolding spectacle. "Well, well," he drawled, nudging Rosalind Fairchild with his elbow. "Looks like Isabella's set her sights on Lucian. Who knew our ice-cold CEO had a thing for campus queens? Think he'll actually bite?"
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  Genevieve's face flushed with rage. "Lucian, how dare you take her side?"
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  Lucian Graves glanced over his shoulder at Rosalind Fairchild. "Can you handle a car?"
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  Rosalind inhaled deeply, steadying her nerves. "Enter."
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  Lucian turned to leave, but Rosalind's fingers caught the edge of his sleeve. "Mr. Graves."
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  Lucian's deep voice cut through the silence. "Really?"
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  Rosalind lowered her gaze and began washing her hands, making no move to acknowledge Isabella's presence.
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  Rosalind Fairchild had gained fame through her association with Lucian Graves, but now she was desperate to break free from his shadow. Spending her entire life being compared to him, seen merely as his pale imitation, was unbearable humiliation.
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  Lucian grabbed Rosalind's wrist to stop her.
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  "Get in. I'm driving you home," Lucian commanded.
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  Rosalind gasped in shock. Her wide eyes locked onto Lucian as she stammered, "Lucian? What are you doing here?"
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  Without warning, Lucian's nose began to bleed.
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  Lucian's lips trailed from Rosalind's mouth to her flushed cheek, then down the elegant curve of her neck. His hands grew bolder, exploring.
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  Rosalind was intrigued by Julian's next move. Her finger hovered over the answer button before pressing it, and his voice crackled through immediately.
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  Rosalind's breath caught in her throat as she looked up—Lucian stood there, his presence commanding the room.
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  "You're free to meet anyone—except Julian," Lucian stated firmly, his piercing gaze locked onto Rosalind. "That's non-negotiable."
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  Rosalind's piercing glare didn't go unnoticed. Lucian's sharp eyes caught her staring.
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  Rosalind's eyes shimmered with unshed tears, her delicate features twisted in a look of wounded vulnerability that would have melted any man's heart.
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  Rosalind was rendered speechless.
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  Lucian didn't simply pass the grape to Rosalind. With deliberate care, he peeled it first before lifting the juicy fruit to her lips. "Open up," he murmured.
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  Rosalind sat beside Genevieve, a knowing smirk curling her crimson lips. She couldn't resist a mocking chuckle.
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  Rosalind scrambled to her feet, her elegant dress now wrinkled and her hair disheveled.
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  Rosalind Fairchild saw her chance to strike. Genevieve wouldn't let such a perfect opportunity slip through her fingers.
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  Lucian's piercing gaze remained locked on the mesmerizing figure commanding the stage. Rosalind Fairchild, the privileged heiress with years of ballet training, moved with calculated grace that bordered on hypnotic. Every sway of her hips, every arch of her back was a masterclass in seduction.
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  Rosalind and Genevieve both paled, their expressions turning ashen as if they'd encountered a specter.
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  Rosalind's icy glare cut through the drunken man like a winter wind. "Get out of my sight!"
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  If Rosalind were a few years younger, she might have squealed like an excited fan, hands pressed to her cheeks, whispering, "You're incredible!"
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  The medical team rushed over with an emergency kit, which Rosalind immediately took charge of.
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  The sleek black car pulled into the circular driveway of Rosewood Manor precisely thirty minutes later. Lucian Graves stepped out, his hand protectively guiding Rosalind Fairchild toward the grand entrance.
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  Rosalind deliberately raised her bare wrist, displaying it pointedly to Lucian.
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  Rosalind struggled against Lucian's embrace.
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  Isabella couldn't process what just happened. After barely a week as Lucian's executive assistant, she was being dismissed without warning.
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  The first time Lucian laid eyes on Rosalind swaying to the music at The Velvet Lounge, every instinct screamed danger. This woman wanted something from him—he could see it in the way her hips moved, the way her gaze lingered just a second too long.
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  Lucian carried Rosalind to the marble ensuite, bathing her with tender care before wrapping her in a plush towel and carrying her back to the king-sized bed. Exhausted from their passionate reunion, Rosalind curled into the silk sheets and fell asleep instantly.