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Kaia was absolutely fuming.

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She never imagined that her grandma ire would turn into a bargaining chip for Tobias to hold over her head.

Previously, ire had lived in the family’s vi.

But ire wasn’t in good health and preferred a quiet environment.

And Sally? She would start belting out tunes every morning.

One time, the servant made a mistake with ire’s medicine due

to poor care.

After that, ire herself suggested moving to a nursing home.

At first, Kaia disagreed, but after seeing the professional services there, she didn’t object anymore.

The fancy nursing home had one–on–one care, a top medical team, and even retired professors ready to help.

It was way morefortable than home.

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“You’re being an unfilial son, Dad,” she hissed.

Tobias remained as cool as a cucumber.

“The Domont family’s on the brink of bankruptcy. I can’t keep shelling out for that high–end nursing home. If you’re so darn filial, take her home and look after her yourself.”

Kaia let out a bitter, angryugh.

“Fine, I’ll cover it. Grandma’s my responsibility now. You? Stay the hell out of it!”

With those words, Kaia mmed the door behind her, storming out of the office in a fit of rage.

The secretaries in the outer office were leftpletely stunned.

“Mia, who on earth was that? How could she talk to Mr. Domont like that?” one of them whispered, her voice full of shock.

Mia White just shook her head. “Mind your own business.”

Since Tobias had strictly forbidden them from gossiping, Mia wasn’t about to offer up any information.

Instead, she quietly sent a text to Sally.

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Sally nced at her phone and let out a sneeringugh.

“Kimberly, Kaia’s riled your dad again.”

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“Mom, what did she do this time? Why does she always have to cause such a fuss? I was really hoping Dad would buy me a new car,” Kimberly grumbled under her breath.

Sally gave her daughter’s hand a reassuring pat.

“We’ll talk about the carter. Your dad’s in a really bad mood today. Be a good girl. Someday, everything in this family will be yours.”

Even though Kimberly was clearly reluctant, she still nodded in

agreement.

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After a night of heavy boozing, Alden woke up in a strange room.

He sat bolt upright, his heart pounding like a drum.

Luna, wrapped in afy housecoat, sauntered gracefully into the room, a bowl cradled in her hand.

“Alden, you got steredst night, so I had to bring you back to my ce. This is a hangover soup I just whipped up. It’ll make you feel a whole lot better.”

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Alden’s mind was a bit of a blur. He could vaguely recall hitting the bottle at the Prosperity Hotel before cking out.

“Thanks, Luna. Where’d you crashst night?”

Her apartment was a snug one–bedroom, one–living–room affair.

Luna’s cheeks flushed a little. “The bed’s big enough. I was worried you might get sick or something in your sleep, so I crashed here too. Don’t sweat it, I won’t tell Kaia.”

Alden felt a knot of unease in his stomach. “Okay. I gotta head to the office, so I’m outta here.”

After getting dressed, Alden grabbed his phone and made his way towards the door. “Luna, this ce is way too cramped. I’ll get you a penthouse.”

Luna beamed sweetly. “Thanks, Alden.”

Once at the office, Alden was on pins and needles.

He kept fidgeting with his phone, but there were no texts or calls.

A wave of panic washed over him.

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iHow /iidare she/i?

Alden’s anger red suddenly, he gritted his teeth.

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Alden called his secretary. “Get in touch with Ms. Domont from Vanguard Law Firm and tell her toe to the office.”

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