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Alex stepped into the store while Alfred waited by the entrance.As soon as Alex entered, the cold air greeted him, and the exquisite jewelry immediately caught his attention.The store was lavishly decorated, from the ceiling to the walls."Let’s choose the most expensive piece here for Sophia," he thought, eyes sweeping over the glittering jewels."Would she prefer emerald, or diamonds?" he mused, his gaze drifting over the dazzling array of gems.Even the least expensive earrings at Elegance & Co were priced above $10,000, and Alex was certain Sophia would be amazed.She would be thrilled to receive the gift, along with the invitation to the banquet.Meanwhile, at the other end of the store, a young woman was browsing jewelry, accompanied by a middle-aged man with a noticeable belly.The woman stood beside him, admiring the pieces in the display case."Tommy, baby, don’t you think I’d look stunning in these earrings?" she nudged the man. "Will you buy them for me, sweetheart?""The
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"Sir, please—" the sales representative attempted to intervene."You must remove this poor fool immediately! He’s ruining our shopping experience, and I won’t tolerate it," the man insisted.Beatrix crossed her arms, watching the situation unfold with a smug expression, her head held high, exuding arrogance and confidence.The sales representative was caught in a difficult position.She didn’t want to choose sides. What could she do? If she followed the man’s orders, she’d be driving away a customer.Yet, she didn’t want to upset the old man either.She spoke into the intercom, saying, "Mr. Jerry, we have a bit of a situation here. Could you come quickly, please?"Within a minute, a man with a stern expression appeared...Jerry White, the store’s sales manager, had arriv
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Alfred was already aware of what had transpired before entering the store, and he was furious.How dare anyone show such disrespect to his Young Master and his daughter’s savior!If Alex blamed him for Jerry’s incompetence, all the effort Alfred had put into building a good reputation and trying to earn Alex’s favor would be for nothing.Alfred felt an overwhelming urge to punish Jerry—this useless troublemaker had only caused problems!He deserved to be dealt with harshly.With these thoughts in mind, Alfred immediately ordered his bodyguards to escort the middle-aged man and his arrogant mistress out of the store."I don’t ever want to see them in this store again!" Alfred warned.As Jerry watched, the color drained from his face, and his eyes filled with fear.He looked like a terrified chicken as he cowered in a corner."Where is that incompetent manager? Come out here this instant!"Jerry crawled out from where he had been hiding in the corner and fell flat on his knees. "Sir, I
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Once they were gone, Alfred turned to the sales representative and commanded, "Pack that necklace and bring it here. Hurry up.""Yes, Sir. I’ll do it right away," the sales representative responded, not daring to hesitate as she rushed to follow his orders.Meanwhile, Alfred leaned closer to Alex and whispered apologetically, "Please accept the necklace as a gift. It’s on the house, and I sincerely apologize for my staff’s behavior. I hope you’ll take it, so I can have some peace of mind tonight."After a brief pause, Alex nodded."Alright."Alfred sighed in relief when Alex accepted the gift. This either meant that Alex wasn’t angry with him anymore or that he had been forgiven.Phew! Thank goodness!The sales representative returned, holding the wrapped necklace.To everyone's surprise, instead of handing the package to Alfred, she respectfully presented it to Alex with a deep bow."Sir, is this to your satisfaction?" she asked, keeping her head lowered.Alex nodded as he accepted th
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“What’s in the gift?” Lyra asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she glanced at the neatly wrapped package.Sophia hesitated for a moment, then carefully untied the ribbon.“Oh wow! It’s an emerald necklace, from Elegance & Co!” she gasped, clearly surprised by the luxurious gift.Sophia’s excitement was quickly replaced by a hint of discomfort.“This looks really expensive,” she said quietly, unsure how to feel about it.The intricate design and fine detail made it clear—this wasn’t just any piece of jewelry.Chris had already gone to great lengths to arrange the banquet invitations, and now his father had sent such an extravagant gift.It felt a little overwhelming.But before Sophia could express her concerns, Chris smiled confidently, as if he had anticipated the entire situation."T
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Alex turned to Sophia. "Why don’t you confirm with Chris if his father really sent the gifts?"Sophia, her brow furrowing in confusion."What are you talking about? Of course, it’s Chris helping me out."She couldn’t fathom the idea that anyone other than Chris would send such luxurious gifts."Didn’t you receive an emerald necklace from Elegance & Co and three invitation cards?" Alex questioned.Sophia felt a chill run through her.How could Alex possibly know what was inside her gift?He had just returned, and the gift was already sealed.The necklace, the three cards—had he somehow read her mind?Or, even more unsettling, had he been right all along?Was Chris’s father really not behind these lavish gifts?Before
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The next morning, after a restful sleep, Alex's phone buzzed, and he picked it up without a second thought.It was Abraham, Sophia’s grandfather."Alex, I’ve heard about Sophia's behavior. That silly girl! How could she ask for a separation? I’m so sorry for how she treated you. I’ve given her a good talking to."But Alex wasn’t bothered in the slightest.If Sophia wanted a separation, he wasn’t going to stand in her way.After all, marriage is not something he could ever force, even from the beginning.He had fulfilled his duty by agreeing to the marriage, hoping that it might lead him to some clues about his mother."Where are you now? I’ll send a car to pick you up. I want Sophia to apologize to you in person.""No need for that, grandpa. I’ll come on my own." Alex qu
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Sophia scoffed."Do you really think bargaining will make you worth millions?"“That price doesn’t even scratch the surface of my value,” Alex replied with a wink.“But seeing how eager you are, I decide not to make it too difficult for you. I’ll offer a 99.99999999999999999% discount, so it will be just one hundred thousand. How about it?”Alex chuckled inwardly.Sophia's jaw dropped.She couldn’t believe what she'd just heard.Holy crap!She had never encountered such shamelessness in her entire life.This was the unfortunate consequence of marrying a useless man—a man who would live off her wealth without contributing anything, and still think so high of himself.Her glare deepened, and so did her disdain.
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Sophia’s heart nearly stopped when she realized no one knew that the woman they were all so eager to banish was actually Jasmine Kingston.If her hotheaded mother and brother made a scene, the entire deal would be done for.The Lancaster family had clawed its way back from near-ruin once before—another disaster now might just seal their fate.But before she could make a move, Marco gently caught her by the wrist.“Sophia, there you are. I’ve got someone I want you to meet.”“This really isn’t the time, Marco,” she shot back, voice tight with nerves.He didn’t budge. “Wait. Tell me what’s going on.”She exhaled sharply, words tumbling out in a rush.“My mother wants to toss Alex out of here—and she has no clue that Jasmine Kingston is involved. She’s basically ordering him and Jasmine to leave, and if that foolhardy plan actually goes through, the partnership with the Kingstons might go up in smoke.”Marco shrugged like it was no big deal. “Sophia, that might actually be for the best.”
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Marco stormed into the room, his anger barely contained.Charles Kingston sat comfortably, flanked by Bill and a few bodyguards from Vermont."Marco, you're here to join the fun too?" Charles grinned, leaning back in his sofa."Charles, I transferred my money. You said Vermont National Life Group would enter Vancouver, but why hasn't it happened yet?" Marco demanded.Charles chuckled, swirling his drink."I promised they would come, but I never said it would be today. Be patient, Marco. Are you already running out of money? I heard your gigolo business is thriving. Those old ladies are practically throwing their fortunes at you."Everyone in the room was aware of Marco’s primary business, but hearing Charles mock him still stung—especially since it was his money that had been lost."I heard your sister, Jasmine Kingston, is stopping the expansion. My money—I want it back.""She did?" Charles laughed, the sound casual, almost amused."Marco, if you're too scared to take a loss in busin
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Jarvis pinned Jasper with a gaze so sharp it felt like a razor at his throat.“Did you see it with your own eyes?” he demanded, his voice low and precise.Jasper swallowed hard. “No,” he admitted, “but Hank told me he saw him do it.”For a moment, Jarvis simply stared, and Jasper’s pulse thundered in his ears.He could swear his fate dangled by a thread beneath Jarvis’s cold scrutiny.Then, with a curt jerk of his head, Jarvis turned and strode toward the front entrance of the sprawling mansion.Soldiers had already forced Hank and Hugo down on their knees, and they trembled under the weight of his judgment.He halted in front of them, his voice as steely as his glare. “You—both of you. Who killed Harlan?”Hank, sweating bullets, jabbed a finger at Hugo. “It was him! Hugo killed Boss Harlan!”Jarvis’s gaze shifted to Hugo. “Explain.”Hugo’s voice came out dull, spent.“When I got there, Harlan was already on the floor. He was dead.”“Liar!” Hank spat. “You killed Boss Harlan!”Jarvis
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Kane Mansion, Vermont – Early MorningJericho Kane, the wealthiest lord in all of Vermont, sipped his tea in the heart of what he called a “garden”—though it more closely resembled a small forest, artfully tamed to appear wild.Tall pines and manicured undergrowth rustled in the breeze, while the sweet scent of damp soil hovered in the cool morning air.Across from Jericho sat Vetala, an elderly man with a slender frame and an ageless glint in his dark eyes.A bodyguard strode in, halted by Jericho’s side, and leaned down to whisper.“What?” Jericho murmured, his brow creasing in disbelief. “Harlan and Luke are dead?”His hand clenched around the fine porcelain teacup, and a wave of anger washed over his sharp features.Harlan was no mere associate—he was Jericho’s ultimate weapon in Vancouver.Luke, on the other hand, had been trusted with guarding Charles Kingston, another piece of Jericho’s larger plan.“Who did it?” Jericho demanded, voice vibrating with fury. “Who dared touch my
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Marco raised his spoon and rapped it smartly against the rim of his wineglass.A bright, ringing note sliced through the air, snapping heads around to face him. He cleared his throat, letting the hush settle.“Folks, I have some damn good news,” he began with a wide, self-assured grin.“I made a killing today, and I want to celebrate with all of you.”The crowd stirred, excitement flickering in every eye.Florence straightened in her seat, practically brimming with curiosity. “Well, don’t keep us in suspense, Marco! Spill it already!”With exaggerated pride, Marco leaned forward. “I just sunk my entire fortune—one hundred million dollars—into a stock. In a week, that investment will shoot straight to a billion.”Gasps rose around the table. Jack nearly choked on his drink, eyes bulging. “A billion? Are you out of your mind?”“Oh, I’m in my right mind,” Marco retorted, his tone smug.“It’s Vermont National Life Group—Vermont’s top company. Jericho Kane owns it, and everyone knows him.
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Marco raised his spoon and rapped it smartly against the rim of his wineglass.A bright, ringing note sliced through the air, snapping heads around to face him. He cleared his throat, letting the hush settle.“Folks, I have some damn good news,” he began with a wide, self-assured grin.“I made a killing today, and I want to celebrate with all of you.”The crowd stirred, excitement flickering in every eye.Florence straightened in her seat, practically brimming with curiosity. “Well, don’t keep us in suspense, Marco! Spill it already!”With exaggerated pride, Marco leaned forward. “I just sunk my entire fortune—one hundred million dollars—into a stock. In a week, that investment will shoot straight to a billion.”Gasps rose around the table. Jack nearly choked on his drink, eyes bulging. “A billion? Are you out of your mind?”“Oh, I’m in my right mind,” Marco retorted, his tone smug.“It’s Vermont National Life Group—Vermont’s top company. Jericho Kane owns it, and everyone knows him.
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Jack leaned back in his chair, smirking like a predator who’d already caught his prey.“You might as well start stripping, you broke bastard. Once that wine master shows up, you’re gonna be running down the street butt-naked. And if you don’t, I’ll make sure you limp for the rest of your life.”Alex let out a dry laugh.“You really shouldn’t count your chickens before they hatch. It’s embarrassing watching you gloat this early.”Before Jack could retort, the front door burst open.A man in a crisp business suit hurried in, breathless."I hear there's an old bottle of wine waiting to be tested," he declared, his eyes gleaming with excitement.“Master Jude! You made it,” Jack said, beckoning him over. “Thanks for dashing right over. I need you to confirm something for me.”But Jude didn’t spare Jack more than a quick glance.He spotted the open bottles on the table and strode straight to them.“Is that a 2005 Romanée-Conti? That’s at least a hundred grand a pop, right?”Jack puffed out
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Jack hoisted a lavishly decorated wine box for all to see.“Granddad, check this out. Marco just dropped by with a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru. We ought to crack it open and celebrate!”Abraham leaned forward, eyebrows raised.“La Romanée-Conti? That’s one of those outrageously pricey labels, isn’t it?”“You bet,” Marco said with a self-satisfied grin.“This baby’s a 2005 vintage, and it set me back a cool hundred grand.”The room erupted with shocked gasps.Even for the Lancaster clan, a $100,000 bottle of wine was the stuff of fairy tales.Florence eyed Marco with a mix of surprise and pride. “Good heavens, Marco. That’s a bit excessive, don’t you think?”Yet beneath her admonishing tone, she practically glowed.After all, Marco was now the suitor she had her heart set on for her daughter.Marco waved off the concern with a dismissive chuckle.“A hundred grand is nothing. I’ve got another whole barrel of this at home. It’s my pleasure to share.”The family descended on him
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Three days on the private island had changed everything.Kelly, known for a demeanor as frosty as winter, finally laid down her shield.In that brief span, she showed Alex a tenderness and warmth she’d never shared with another soul.For his part, Alex shut out the rest of the world, allowing Kelly to become his entire universe.They forged memories so intimate and delicate, neither dared to share them with anyone else.On the last afternoon, Alex stood on the beach, watching Kelly’s helicopter touch down in a swirling gust of sand and wind.She climbed in, and the engine roared to life.He swallowed hard as the aircraft lifted from the ground, growing smaller in the sunlit sky until it vanished over the horizon.A familiar tune echoed through his mind, a bittersweet refrain:“I once spent the night in same room,Drank her water,Ate her leftover meals.Kissed her lips and held her close until dawn.I saw her bare face when morning came,Laughed with her, cried with her on the same mo
