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2026-05-15 12:00:35Adrian’s fist tightened even harder, his knuckles turning white from the sheer force of it. He could barely believe everything he was witnessing right now.
And it wasn’t just Adrian burning with anger.
Kara was too.
She hated losing to Tara in anything.
Kara had to be the winner.
And because of that, she didn’t care if she had to spread lies to make it happen.
“What if...” Kara began slowly, “Tara’s pregnancy
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While You Chose Her, I Claimed Everything [127]
That night, Vivian did not stay at the villa. Even though Victor asked her several times to spend the night, she still chose to return to the hotel where she was staying during her time in the city."I still have a few things to take care of," she said briefly before leaving the house.Victor did not insist. He knew his sister's personality well. Once Vivian made up her mind, almost no one could change it.The car carrying her sped through the increasingly deserted streets that night. The city lights shimmered beyond the window, but Vivian paid them no attention. Ever since she had left the villa, her thoughts had kept returning to one name.Kara.The woman's confession had been far too detailed to dismiss as a lie. More importantly, Victor had not shown the slightest hint of surprise when Vivian mentioned Kara's name. Her brother clearly knew something. Even so, Vivian did not try to find out how much Victor understood about what had really happened behind Adrian's marriage.And she w
While You Chose Her, I Claimed Everything [126]
"Of course not." Tara smiled warmly, though her curiosity was beginning to grow. "Is there something you wanted to talk to me about, Aunt?""Not now."That brief reply only made Tara even more puzzled.Instead, Vivian walked farther into the room. Her gaze swept across the desk, still covered with stacks of documents, before coming to rest on the two lunch boxes that had yet to be put away. The faint aroma of rosemary and butter still lingered in the air.The corner of her lips curved into a slight smile. "I didn't realize the two of you had become so close."The remark made Tara instinctively glance at Victor before looking back at Vivian. For some reason, hearing such a simple comment from her aunt felt a little awkward. Vivian wasn't the type of person who liked commenting on other people's relationships.Victor slid his coffee cup aside. "We were just having lunch."Vivian slowly shook her head. "That's not what I meant."Her gaze settled on Tara again. "I mean... your relationshi
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Victor glanced at the wall clock, which showed that it was lunchtime. He then closed the last folder in front of him and leaned back in his chair for a moment."It's lunchtime."Tara glanced at her wristwatch as well, then let out a quiet sigh. "There are still two more files.""They can wait."His tone remained as even as ever, but there was a firmness to it that left Tara no room to argue. Victor pointed toward a black lunch box that had been sitting in the corner of the desk the entire time."At least eat first."Tara let out a soft chuckle. In the end, she walked over to where she had placed her lunch box. She picked up the two lunch boxes she had brought from home that morning, then opened the lid of one of them.The warm aroma of rosemary and butter quickly filled the room, blending with the scent of freshly reheated grilled chicken—she had just warmed it in the electric food warmer available in the corner of her office. Beside it were creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus a
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A moment later, his voice grew even quieter."And if that happens..." His eyes could no longer conceal the fear he had suppressed all this time. "She could destroy everything we've built."Leonard stared at Adrian for a long moment before finally letting out a harsh breath. "So now you're blaming Kara?"Adrian said nothing."That's what you mean, isn't it?" Leonard's voice began to rise. "This is all Kara's fault because she went to see Vivian?""I never said that.""But you're clearly thinking it, Adrian," Leonard hissed. His face was filled with anger that was slowly turning into disappointment."Do you have any idea how much Kara has sacrificed for you?" he shouted. "Have you forgotten how much she has suffered for the sake of your plan?"Every word that came out of Leonard's mouth made Adrian's jaw tighten even more. "She did all of that for the plan you created."Leonard pointed a finger at Adrian. "Don't you ever forget that.""I know!" Adrian shouted back just as loudly.His vo
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A short while after his meeting with the lawyer ended, Leonard was finally granted permission to enter the holding cell. He walked in accompanied by two uniformed officers. His head was slightly bowed, and he struggled a little without the cane he so often relied on.The iron door slammed shut behind him with a heavy clang that echoed through the cramped room.Adrian sat in the corner with his elbows resting on his knees. His gaze was fixed blankly on the floor. His face looked far paler than it had when he had stepped out to meet with the lawyer and Kara during her visit.Leonard immediately stopped in his tracks. "What's wrong?"There was no answer, and that only made Leonard more suspicious. What on earth had happened?"Hey." Leonard sat down beside Adrian. "What's wrong? Aren't you going to say anything?"Adrian finally lifted his gaze and looked directly at Leonard. There was unmistakable distress in his eyes. "Kara."Leonard frowned. "What about Kara?""She ran into Vivian by ac
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Leonard did not answer immediately."I can't simply abandon Kara," Adrian continued. "She's the mother of my child. No matter what happens, I will take responsibility for her. But I also can't give up the opportunity to become the CEO of Ashbourne."Leonard closed his eyes. His chest rose and fell as he struggled to contain his anger. In all the decades he had spent building the Valmont family, never once had he felt manipulated the way he did that day.Yet he also knew that Adrian was right. If the man truly became the CEO of Ashbourne, the Valmont family would benefit as well.Slowly...his anger began to give way to careful consideration. "Tell me, what's your plan?"Two days later—after meeting with the Valmont family—Adrian returned to the Ashbourne mansion with a little girl who clutched a worn rabbit doll tightly against her chest.Tara, who had just come downstairs, immediately stopped in her tracks. "Whose child is this?"Adrian gently stroked Liora's little head. "Her name is
While You Chose Her, I Claimed Everything [3]
Victor sat calmly in the back seat, as though the conversation that had just taken place between him and Tara had been nothing significant. But for Tara, it had taken immense courage, along with the sacrifice of her pride, to say those words aloud.For a long moment, she watched him through the rea
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“You... what?” Kara demanded, her voice rising before she could hide it.Adrian could only let out a slow breath. “Come on, why are you making such a fuss over something so small?”“Small?” Kara stared at him in disbelief. “Giving Tara a luxury apartment at Golden Palace, and you call that small?”
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“How is she?” Tara asked.There was worry in her eyes—soft, aching, unmistakable. She stepped forward the moment the door to her room opened, as if she had been waiting for this exact second.Adrian paused, caught off guard. He hadn’t expected her to still be awake. He had assumed she’d gone to bed
While You Chose Her, I Claimed Everything [4]
Dinner that evening unfolded exactly as Tara had expected Kara was there too.Normally, Tara would have welcomed her sister’s presence with genuine warmth. Whenever their parents joined them, the house would feel livelier filled with conversation and laughter. Though often, those conversations revo
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