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Carl quietly observed the guests around them. He could already recognize several well-known figures—especially those connected to politics.Jasmine, meanwhile, was busy conversing with a few of them. Carl stayed silently at her side. He didn’t trust leaving her alone—not with this kind of crowd.If the intel was right, high-ranking members of powerful syndicates would be present tonight.“I heard you’re the one developing the smart district in Velmora, Ms. Garcia,” one male guest said.Jasmine offered a modest smile. “Yes. I was fortunate enough to secure a partnership with the Carsons.”“But you still did,” the man—Mayor Reyes from another city—replied. “That means you have great potential. Maybe… I’ll call you someday for a partnership.”Jasmine paused, then restrained her smile with effort.“Of course, Sir. My office is always open.”Her smile widened after that. For the first time that night, her nerves eased.“Carl?”Both Jasmine and Carl turned toward the voice.It was Sophia.H
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Carl and Jasmine left early for Astrandale.Jasmine couldn’t help but feel nervous during the drive. The party was private—only a handful of highly important people had been invited. She never even imagined that she would be one of them.Why she was invited remained a mystery to her.They arrived at the hotel and booked two rooms, where they changed into their formal attire.Carl wore a casual tuxedo he had gotten from Sophia, while Jasmine slipped into a silver off-shoulder dress that shimmered softly under the lights.“Ready?” Carl asked.Jasmine took a deep breath. “Yes. Are you?”“Of course. I was born ready.”Jasmine rolled her eyes. “Let’s go.”They walked down the hallway toward the ballroom where the party was being held.“You know what?” Jasmine said, glancing at him. “You still haven’t told me why you want to come here.”Carl glanced at her as they walked, his steps steady, unhurried—too calm for someone entering a den full of wolves.“You know what?” Jasmine repeated, stopp
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Chapter: An Invitation EarnedCarl parked across the café Jasmine frequented—a quiet, polished place where the coffee was expensive and the conversations were even more guarded. Through the glass windows, he spotted her immediately.Jasmine sat alone near the corner, scrolling through her phone, her posture composed as always. Elegant. Untouchable. The kind of woman who knew how to survive rooms filled with sharks.Carl took a breath before stepping inside.She noticed him the moment he approached the table. Her fingers paused mid-scroll, eyes lifting slowly until they met his.“…Carl?” Her brows knit together. “What are you doing here?”“Good afternoon to you too,” he said lightly, pulling out the chair across from her. “Mind if I sit?”She hesitated, then nodded. “I guess not.”For a moment, neither of them spoke. The silence wasn’t awkward—but it was loaded.“I didn’t expect to see you again,” Jasmin
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“Are you sure about your decision, Sophia? Being the president of CSC won’t be easy,” Carl asked, making sure one last time.Sophia didn’t even slow her pace.“Why? Are you not ready?” she shot back.“It’s not that,” Carl said honestly. “You’re trusting me with everything. What if I betray you too?”Sophia stopped walking.Her fists clenched at her sides as she took a deep breath. When she turned to face him, her eyes were steady—but wounded.“I trust you, Carl,” she said quietly. “And right now, please… you’re the only one I can rely on.”She reached for his hand and held it tightly.“I won’t survive it if you betray me too.”Carl swallowed hard. Something sharp twisted in his chest at the pain he saw in her eyes—raw, unguarded, real.He exhaled and gave her a faint, sincere smile.“I won’t,” he said. “I promise.”Sophia’s face instantly softened. She smiled brightly and wrap
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Carl immediately noticed the sadness in Sophia’s eyes the moment she stepped out of the Carson mansion.Her face was blank, unreadable—but the spark she usually carried was gone. No smile. No sharp remarks. Just a heaviness that clung to her like a shadow.He opened the car door for her.She got in without a word. No thank you. No glance.Carl said nothing. He simply closed the door and took the driver’s seat, allowing the silence to settle between them as the car pulled away, heading toward the company.Sophia stared out the window, unmoving.She still couldn’t fully accept what she had learned.It felt like her own father had sold her—traded her future just to save the company. She understood the logic. She truly did. But understanding didn’t erase the sting.He could’ve told me, she thought bitterly.Now, breaking free from the agreement would be nearly impossible.Richard Light wouldn’t just sit back and accept defeat. He wouldn’t allow the wedding to fall apart—not after everythi
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Sophia stood in front of the private medical wing of the Carson estate, her hands clenched so tightly at her sides that her nails dug into her palms.This place used to feel warm—safe. A sanctuary built by a man who loved his family more than power.Now, it felt like a courtroom.She took a steadying breath before pushing the door open.Samuel Carson lay propped up against a mountain of pillows, his silver hair thinner than she remembered, his face pale but still sharp around the eyes. But when his gaze landed on Sophia—It softened instantly.“Sophie,” he said gently. “You shouldn’t be here. You should be resting.”Sophia walked closer, each step heavy. “I need answers, Grandpa.”Samuel sighed. A deep, tired sigh—like a man who had been carrying secrets longer than his body could bear.“I figured this day would come,” he murmured.Sophia pulled a chair close to his bed and sat, leaning forward. Her voice trembled despite her effort to stay calm.“What happened between you and my fat
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