Chapter: YOU PLANNED THIS, DIDN'T YOU?"You're coming with me."Ethan didn't even lift his eyes from the laptop when Scarlett walked into his study and stopped beside his desk."Where?""Out."His fingers continued moving across the keyboard as another report appeared on the screen."I have work."Scarlett folded her arms across her chest and watched him for several seconds. The moment Hailey and Sally left, he went straight into his study and drowned himself with work. She almost waited for three hours hoping he would come out but he didn't.So, giving up on the patience, she herself came straight to drag him out of his study before he exhausted himself to death. "You always have work.""This isn't the time to argue about it, Scarlett." Ethan sighed at her stubborn nature."I'm not arguing." She leaned forward and calmly closed his laptop.Ethan finally lifted his eyes toward her. "Scarlett…. Please try to understand, this is very important.”“We have so many other things as well to consider as important, so for now… Give
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Chapter: WHAT HAPPENS NOW?Ethan's gaze remained fixed on the empty wooden case as he processed everything Hailey had told him. His expression revealed nothing, but the silence that followed made both women increasingly uncomfortable."Mrs. Carvendish, start from the beginning and tell me exactly what happened after you returned from here…. Please don't miss a single detail.” Hailey carefully explained how she and Sally had searched the basement, found Ethan's belongings, discovered the wooden case, and later returned upstairs with it. She also described how the power had gone out during the night and how the security system had stopped responding before the intruder disappeared without leaving any obvious trace.Ethan listened without interrupting until she finished. "Where was the case when the intruder entered the mansion?""In my bedroom."His eyes narrowed slightly. "And the basement?""Someone had searched through your old belongings. Every box had been opened." Hailey explained in a low tone.Ethan lean
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Chapter: WERE YOU HIS ENEMY?"I think I finally asked the right question."The quiet confidence in Charlie's voice lingered between them.The visitor didn't respond immediately.Instead, he studied Charlie with an expression that was difficult to read. There was no surprise in his eyes, yet there was something different now, almost as if he had begun looking at Charlie in a completely new light.A faint smile slowly returned to his face. “I admit, I've truly underestimated you."Charlie remained composed. "I've heard that before.""I'm sure you have." The visitor rested both hands on the table. "So, tell me. What exactly do you think you've discovered?"Charlie leaned back in his chair without breaking eye contact. "I think you've been leading every conversation in the direction you wanted.""Naturally." The visitor smirked, maintaining the same face, Charlie said. "I also think I've been too distracted to notice it."The visitor inclined his head slightly, inviting him to continue. "You never really cared about
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Chapter: YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR MY FATHER"I wasn't expecting you to request another meeting…. What changed all of a sudden?” The mysterious visitor settled comfortably into the chair opposite Charlie, genuine curiosity evident in his voice. During every previous visit, he had always been the one initiating the conversation. Seeing Charlie voluntarily arrange today's meeting was unexpected enough to catch even him by surprise.Charlie rested both hands on the metal table, studying the stranger quietly before a faint smile appeared on his face."Nothing changed, but to be frank, even I didn't expect you to ask for a meeting, but unfortunately it happened.” The visitor leaned back slightly, waiting for Charlie to continue."I've been thinking about our previous conversations.""I'm glad to hear that." The visitor let out a small smile.Charlie nodded slowly. "I replayed every question you've ever brought to this room."The stranger remained silent, allowing him to speak further."At first, I thought you were trying to underst
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Chapter: THIS BELONGED TO YOU“Having a workaholic husband isn't easy. I always thought someone obsessed with work wouldn't have time to fool around, but this man isn't even available for his own wife.”Scarlett had barely finished rearranging the living room when the doorbell echoed through the quiet penthouse.The early morning sunlight filtered through the tall windows, bathing the living room in a warm golden glow. The room was unusually peaceful after another long night spent reviewing Black Oracle reports.She glanced toward Ethan's study, the door remained closed.He had been awake until almost three in the morning, analyzing surveillance footage from Prison and reorganizing Black Oracle's investigation.Scarlett quietly walked toward the entrance before opening the door and the smile on her face disappeared instantly.Hailey stood outside, her complexion pale and visibly exhausted. Sally remained beside her, equally worn out, though the concern in her eyes seemed directed entirely toward her mother.Scarle
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Chapter: THEY FOUND IT"I'm going to give it to him myself."Hailey said, and her voice carried a quiet determination that neither fear nor regret could shake.Sally studied her mother's face for several seconds before offering a faint nod rather than arguing. “Fine, I'll go with you tomorrow, let's go there together and give it to him.” Hailey managed a small smile. “I think that'll be a good idea.” She carefully placed the wooden case inside a cloth bag before holding it close, almost instinctively protecting it.The two women remained in the basement a little longer, gently returning Ethan's belongings to their boxes. Neither of them rushed. Every book, every certificate, every childhood drawing was handled with a care they should have shown years ago.Eventually, Sally closed the final carton. "It's pretty late already mom, we should go upstairs, you need to take your medicine as well.” Hailey nodded quietly, and before leaving, she glanced back at the rows of dusty boxes stacked quietly against the
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Chapter: TEN PERCENT OF HORIZON TECHNOLOGIESThe company entrance gradually returned to its usual rhythm after Xavier's car disappeared into the traffic.The employees who had gathered to watch the confrontation quietly dispersed, though the occasional whisper still drifted through the lobby."Did Mr. Lancaster really slap Miss Selene?""I've worked here for five years. I never thought I'd live to see something like this.""Did you hear what he said? Mr. George tried to frame Miss Kate.""The surveillance cameras recorded everything. If Mr. Lancaster hadn't mentioned them, Mr. George would've gotten away with it.""I always thought Mr. Lancaster spoiled Miss Selene too much... but today he didn't back down at all.”"What man could tolerate his own wife constantly choosing another man over her husband? After all, he's only human.”"Something has definitely changed… That wasn't the Xavier Lancaster we all knew.""Whatever happened between them, Horizon Technologies isn't going to be peaceful anymore.”No one dared speak too loudly
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Chapter: THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS"Boss... are you really alright?"Kate finally broke the silence inside the car after they had driven several blocks away from Horizon Technologies.The bustling morning traffic flowed steadily outside the windows, but the atmosphere inside the vehicle remained strangely quiet. She stole another glance at Xavier, still unable to believe everything she had witnessed at the company entrance.In the three years she had worked beside him, Xavier had always been calm, patient, and willing to endure every grievance without complaint.Today's Xavier was completely different.He had slapped George without the slightest hesitation.He had even slapped Selene.Most importantly… He had stood in front of her without caring about the consequences.Xavier kept both hands on the steering wheel as he calmly replied, "I'm fine."Kate lowered her eyes to the cardboard box resting on her lap. "Boss... thank you.""You don't have to thank me.""I do." Her voice carried genuine sincerity. "If you hadn't a
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Chapter: THE CAMERAS NEVER LIE"What do you think you are doing at my company?"Selene hurriedly stepped in front of George, shielding him with her own body just like always as if he were the victim. Her furious gaze locked onto Xavier, while George seized the opportunity to hide behind her, his swollen cheeks making him appear especially pitiful."Are you hurt?" Selene's voice softened the instant she turned toward George.George forced a weak smile despite the burning pain on his face."I-I'm alright, Sister Selene." He lowered his head as though trying to avoid causing trouble. "Brother Xavier probably misunderstood me again. Please don't blame him."Kate clenched her fists.Even after witnessing George receive two slaps, he still hadn't forgotten to play the innocent victim.Selene gently touched the bright red handprints on George's face, her eyes filling with anger."He hit you like this, and you're still speaking up for him?"George sighed quietly. "I don't want the two of you to argue because of me."He pau
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Chapter: YOU'VE MISTAKEN MY PATIENCE AS WEAKNESS"Brother Xavier... you've misunderstood."George forced a smile that looked uglier than a grimace as he instinctively rubbed his aching chest. The fear from nearly being run over still lingered in his eyes, but he refused to let the employees around him see it."I wasn't trying to hurt Miss Kate," he explained hurriedly. "She refused to leave the company after being dismissed. I only asked security to escort her away. I was just helping maintain order."Xavier stood motionless. His expression remained unreadable.Instead of responding immediately, his gaze shifted toward the two security guards standing nearby.The pressure in his eyes alone made both men lower their heads."I'll ask you one question," Xavier spoke calmly. "Answer honestly. If you dare lie to me, don't blame me for whatever happens next."The older guard swallowed nervously. "Mr. Lancaster...""Did Miss Wilson cause any trouble after she was dismissed?"The two guards exchanged uneasy glances before the older one fina
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Chapter: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?The headquarters of Horizon Technologies stood proudly in the heart of the city's financial district, its towering glass exterior reflecting the brilliant morning sunlight. Employees moved in and out of the revolving doors as they began another busy workday, completely unaware that the calmness around them would turn into chaos very soon.Near the company entrance, Kate Wilson stood quietly with a cardboard box clutched tightly against her chest. Inside were the few personal belongings the security guards had allowed her to take after escorting her out of the building. Every few moments, she glanced anxiously toward the road, hoping Xavier would arrive soon, though she couldn't help wondering whether he would be able to help at all after being suspended himself.While she was lost in thought, the sound of footsteps approached from behind.George walked out from the company lobby accompanied by two security guards. The smile on his face widened the moment he spotted Kate still stand
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Chapter: THREE MONTHS UNTIL THE END“Finally... the first step toward making my rebirth count is complete!” Xavier let out a satisfied smile as he stepped out of the restaurant, the signed agreement safely tucked inside the document case in his hand while the afternoon sun bathed the city in a warm golden glow. The streets remained as lively as ever. Office workers hurried along the sidewalks with takeaway coffees in their hands, vehicles flowed steadily through the busy intersections, and the laughter of children echoed from a nearby park. Everything seemed perfectly normal, but only he knew how drastically the world would change in just three months. Two hundred million dollars was undoubtedly a fortune, but it wasn't enough to stop the apocalypse. Xavier slowly lifted his gaze toward the skyline. Even after being reborn, he knew he couldn't change what was about to happen…. He knew exactly how the apocalypse would begin. He knew the enhancement serum developed by Genesis Bioengineering Group would mutate dur
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The Lost Heir Of Sargent
"No one cares whether I live or die," Christian thought as he felt himself losing consciousness, his body weak and broken after being abused to the brink of death by his own father.
When he woke, however, he found himself surrounded by a group of unfamiliar faces. These strangers, claiming to be his mother's relatives, looked at him with a mix of fury and compassion, grandfather, uncles, and aunts, people he never knew existed, stood before him.
"Who dared to hurt the heir of the Sargent family?" His uncles roared, their voices trembling with rage.
"The one who dares to lay a finger on my precious grandson will meet their end!" His grandfather declared with cold determination.
"Here, Christian," one of his aunts smiled, handing him a sparkling black card. "This is your diamond card, one of a kind. It’s all yours, you could even buy a country with it if that’s what you want."
They treated him like the most precious treasure in the world.
The once-abandoned and ridiculed son of the Adam's family turned out to be the long-lost heir of the prestigious Sargent family.
The same Adam family that had humiliated and tormented him was brought to their knees. Broken and desperate, they begged for his forgiveness.
"Christian, we’re sorry," they pleaded. "Please, have mercy on us! After all, we’re still family!"
A tale of vengeance and redemption. The Rise of Christian Sargent chronicles, a journey of an abandoned son reclaiming his identity and power as a true heir of Sargent family. As Christian unravels the mysteries of his bloodline, he forges unexpected connections, faces his enemies, and discovers the truth behind his mother’s legacy in this magical and exhilarating saga.
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Chapter: EPILOGUE"Your wife is asking for you."Christian did not wait for another word, his legs automatically carried him forward before his mind could catch up, his heartbeat echoing louder than the hurried footsteps that followed the doctor through the corridor. The sterile scent of the hospital faded into the background as every thought narrowed to a single person waiting beyond those doors.The doctor stopped outside one of the delivery rooms. "You can go in now, Mr. Sargent."Christian nodded gratefully before pushing the door open, the room was quiet, soft afternoon sunlight slipped through the curtains, bathing everything in a warm glow.Aurora rested against the raised hospital bed, exhaustion evident in every breath she drew, yet her smile outshone every light in the room.When their eyes met, the tension that had gripped Christian's heart finally loosened."I made it," Aurora murmured."I always believed in you, you've always been strong.” She reached toward him. "Come here."Christian c
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Chapter: WELCOMING THE FUTURE"I think our little one has decided he doesn't want to wait until breakfast is over."The smile on Aurora's face remained gentle despite the discomfort that crossed her features. One hand rested protectively over her stomach while another contraction stole her breath.Christian reached her immediately, supporting her before she could lose her balance. "Aurora, are you all right? Is everything okay?” She nodded, forcing out a soft laugh. "I will be... but I don't think breakfast is happening anymore."The dining room exploded into motion.Mary's calm voice rose above the commotion."Betty, bring the hospital bag from Aurora's room. Lily, call the hospital and let them know we're coming. Charles, get the cars ready."Charles got to his feet so quickly that his chair crashed onto the floor. "I'm on it!"Edward caught him by the arm before he sprinted toward the wrong hallway. "The garage is outside.""...I knew that.""You clearly didn't."Even in the middle of the rush, Amelia couldn't
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Chapter: IT FINALLY FEELS LIKE HOME"Christian, if you don't come downstairs this instant, Charles is going to finish everything before breakfast even starts!"Mary's voice drifted through the hallway, carrying the warmth and liveliness that had become a familiar part of the Sargent Estate over the past year.Christian smiled before setting the book aside on the bedside table. Sunlight poured through the open balcony doors, dancing across the polished wooden floor while a gentle breeze carried the scent of blooming roses from the gardens below.A year.An entire year had passed since the battle that changed everything.The Dark Mountains had long returned to silence, the forbidden gate remained sealed beneath layers of ancient magic, and the Veilborn existed only as a dark chapter recorded in history books. The four great Houses had rebuilt their fractured relationships, choosing cooperation instead of suspicion, and the estate that once echoed with grief had finally become the home Lord Sargent always dreamed of creat
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Chapter: I NEED YOUR HELP"Do you think he would complain if he saw all this?"Christian's voice drifted quietly through the evening air as he stood beneath the old tree overlooking the western gardens of the Sargent estate, his attention fixed upon the darkening sky where the first stars had begun appearing above the distant mountains.Beneath the tree rested a simple memorial.No grand monument or elaborate shrine.Just a polished white stone surrounded by silver Eldewyn flowers, Stormborn lilies, and a small compass placed carefully at the center.Ezra's compass, Christian had placed it there himself.The memorial gathering had ended earlier in the afternoon.All the guests had departed early, and the estate had gradually returned to silence, yet Christian remained.Still watching the sky…. Still half expecting an irritating ghost to appear beside him and criticize his posture.Mary stepped beside him quietly, her fingers slipped around his arm gently."I think he would complain that everyone was ruining hi
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Chapter: NO MORE APOLOGIES"Dad.... tell me this isn't real.... Did Ezra really leave me alone?" Christian's voice broke beneath the open sky of the Dark Mountains as he stood motionless upon shattered stone and broken sanctums while the final traces of silver spiritual light drifted upward into the dawn like fragments of stars returning to the heavens.The forbidden gate was gone.The screaming fractures that had torn through reality moments earlier had vanished completely.The whispers beyond the veil had fallen silent.The mountain itself, which had spent centuries trembling beneath corruption and forbidden rituals, had finally grown quiet, all the half dead, veilborn creatures dragged back into behind the gate.The world had survived.Ezra had not.Christian remained standing exactly where Ezra had disappeared, his eyes fixed upon the empty space before him while the cold mountain wind moved through his hair and clothes as if nature itself refused to disturb his grief.His hands trembled slightly at his si
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Chapter: LET ME GO!"You need to fall back right now because the gate is collapsing!" Ezra’s voice echoed throughout the shattered convergence chamber as violent spiritual fractures ripped across the underground laboratory beneath the Dark Mountains while black-red energy erupted uncontrollably from the forbidden gate suspended deep beneath the collapsing sanctum.The war had completely spiraled beyond control.Stormborn lightning crashed violently against destabilized convergence force while Eldewyn arrays struggled desperately to prevent reality itself from tearing apart around them.The deeper sectors of the laboratory were already collapsing inward.Steel corridors twisted unnaturally, spatial fractures opened through the air itself.Whispers echoed from beyond the gate.Not human.... Not understandable.And somehow infinitely worse because of it.Christian stood at the center of the collapsing battlefield with blood running from the corner of his mouth while the relic beneath his coat pulsed violen
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REVENGE OF THE DESPISED HEIR
"How would you feel about facing death, knowing you've been cast aside by the people you loved the most?" Bryan pondered this question as it echoed in his mind, but as he opened his eyes to a new beginning, a fresh chance at life, he felt a surge of determination. He was willing to do whatever it might take to make those who had caused him pain pay, even if it meant shedding tears and blood as he had suffered.
"Bryan, Mom was wrong. Please come back to us,"
"Bryan, Dad admits his mistakes, please forgive me and return to us?"
"Bryan, we're sorry for neglecting you, we regret it now," even his three sisters who despised him the most.
These were the same people who had never spared him a single glance, despite his longing for their love and affection his entire life, even when he lay on the brink of death they chose an outsider over him, now they beg for his forgiveness and plead for his return, it was ironic, almost laughable. "I don't have a family, and I'm perfectly fine being an orphan,"
Join the incredible journey of Bryan Winterwood as he goes from being an orphan to discovering as the long-lost son of one of the richest families, but despite appearing to be having everything there's nothing for him not even love until the moment he was dead, just when it seems like everything ended, fate has its own play for him, Bryan is given a second chance, instead of embracing the life of an heir to a billionaire family, he decides to walk away and return to the life of an orphan once again to rise and shine by his own
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Chapter: WE ARE ALL SET TO LEAVE THIS COUNTRY "How should I begin it?" Bryan thought to himself as the next morning, he arrived at the office early to set the plan in motion. He carefully created a fake financial report detailing nonexistent transactions, ensuring it looked as authentic as possible.Once the file was complete, he placed it in a safe place where Nancy usually hides the things, so that they'll not suspect it as fake.As the file was hidden safely, he placed four tiny cameras to cover angles of the room, so that he can capture every movement in the office."Now this is perfect to trap a rat," Bryan smirked, and left the room immediately, he asked Nancy also not to go into the room for a whole day and lie about having work outside.He also went to college to complete his tasks there, after finishing all, by the end of the day, Bryan returned to the office and checked the original CCTV footage of Nancy's office, as he suspected the cameras didn't work.To make it more dramatic Bryan called for a few security staff wh
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Chapter: I'M NOT AN EASY TARGET EITHER!"What the meaning of this?" Bryan felt inwardly, but not wasting anytime, he left the room, and as he was on his way to leave the floor, he was caught by Jake.Without letting him to notice, Bryan hid the piece in his pocket, Jake frowned, "what are you doing here?" "Why should I answer to you?" Bryan crossed his arms, clenching his fist, Jake sighed, "Bryan, don't push your luck too much." Just then Mia who heard the commotion came there, "What's happening here?""Sister," Jake rushed to Mia, but Mia, ignoring Jake went to Bryan, "What happened?"Bryan shrugged his shoulders, "nothing, I was casually walking here, he came and started this commotion." "Jake, aren't you supposed to be in your room? What are you doing here?" Mia sighed, making Jake to shout at her, "Why are you believing him instead of me? You should believe in me, not him." Mia pinched her brows, "Bryan is my brother, ofcourse I'll believe in him over a liar like you, go back to your room before I call grandma, if
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Chapter: IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE! "Grandma?" Bryan said with a small smile getting up from the chair, "I’m just going through these, nothing important, why are you here anyway grandma? Do you want anything?" "No dear," Alicia tilted her head slightly, her eyes twinkling with affection, as she looked at Bryan who resembles her late husband, "You’re just like your grandfather, always diving into work. Too much, if you ask me, unlike your father, who is so lazy to work." Bryan chuckled softly, "Working keeps me focused grandma! I don't like being lazy." "I can understand," she walked over close to him and looked around only to the find many records on the table, "You must've been so busy while looking into these, aren't you?" Bryan scratched his head with a forced smile, "Well, you can say that grandma!" "My dear, you shouldn't push yourself more than necessary," Alicia's expression turned serious for a moment. "I don’t know what’s been happening in this house lately, Bryan, but all I want is for you to stay safe,
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Chapter: SOMETHING CONSPIRACY"Why is this mystery never ending?" Bryan sat in his study, surrounded by stacks of old documents and family records. Unaware of what Josephine is plotting behind his back, he is so busy in getting the truth that was buried in the past. The faint glow of the desk lamp made him feel uneasy to stare at the papers, however he is so busy and involved in flipping the pages. He had been checking through the Winterwood archives for hours, determined to find any trace of evidence to support his suspicions regarding the mysteries. As he reached the bottom of an old wooden chest, a red envelope caught his attention. The paper looked too old, the edges were torn, and the handwriting on the front unmistakably belonged to his late grandfather, Edward Winterwood, "grandfather? This handwriting is similiar to grandfather's, I still remember the handwriting of grandfather from my previous life while helping my father, if so why is grandfather's handwritten paper is here?" With a curiosity, he
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Chapter: BRING AN END TO EVERYTHING "Sure, I can," Stacy said and took the file, as she checked the details, apart from very minimalistic nothing else found, "Bryan, if you don't mind, can I ask who is this man? If you don't want to say it's okay." Bryan took a deep breath and said the conversation he had before with officer Hobbes."What the!" Stacy was beyond surprised, "how can this be?" Bryan replied, "I don't know either, but the maid is already dead too, I don't believe our mom is doing all the things alone, I'm sure someone must be helping her," Stacy looked curious, "so, did you figure out anything more about these things?" Bryan sighed, leaning back to the bedframe, "Not yet, but I have a feeling this man from mom's past holds the key to everything. If I can figure out who he is, I might be able to predict her next move, until then I'm not sure of anything because things are different from my previous life at this moment, so I can't take a blind step believing in intuition." Stacy frowned in deep thought. "
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Chapter: CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A PERSON?"These are the files you're supposed to look at and take care of," Josephine sat at her desk in the office, glaring daggers as everyone who was looking down on her, whereas Nancy, had been firm but fair in her leadership. To Josephine, it felt like a constant reminder of her fall from grace. Once the madam of the Winterwood household, but she was now reduced to a subordinate, a reality she bitterly hatred.Just then, her phone buzzed on the desk. It was a text from Bryan, "I think you love your new life, Mrs. Winterwood." Josephine slammed her phone down, with an angry look, "The audacity of that bastard to treat me this way! I don't know what got into him out of a sudden, all these years, I've tamed him perfectly, but he became a fox out of a sudden pulling strings to annoy me." When Nancy walked into the room, holding another set of reports, Josephine couldn’t contain her anger."Just because your father made you a CEO, do you think you're superior to me?" she hissed, with a ton
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