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Chapter 111: Hunting back his past. “Why did you invite us to dinner?” Liam asked after successfully forcing down a full steak with a glass of rice wine.“I heard my step son brought a beautiful lady into town,I believe I deserve to know who she is.” Chelsea was uncomfortable,she knew exactly what Marina was playing at but what she didn't expect was that Adams would act like he didn't know her.“She introduced herself as Chelsea,what else do you wanna hear? Her qualifications? Or…”“Probably a wedding date.” Sandra chipped in, clicking her tongue. “It's very rude to keep a pretty lady waiting without wedding her.”“For some of us, marriage is the least on our achievement list,I'm sure it's at the top of yours.” The table went silent immediately, only the clicking of cutleries against the plates could be heard.“What__” Sandra was saying but Chelsea coughed. She was faking it but she didn't want Sandra to spill more than she'd already said.She turned to look at Liam before frowning

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Chapter 112: Threads of the PastSandra stood before the mirror, removing her earrings slowly while Adams loosened his tie, his reflection staring back at him with a mix of irritation and distraction.Sandra’s lips curled slightly as she caught his gaze in the mirror. “That girl Liam brought tonight…” she began casually, “doesn’t she remind you of someone?”Adams didn’t respond immediately. He walked past her and sat at the edge of the bed, pulling off his shoes. “Remind me of who?” he asked, though his tone suggested he already knew where she was heading.Sandra turned fully toward him now, crossing her arms. “Your ex. Chelsea.”That made him pause. Just for a second.Then he scoffed. “Don’t be ridiculous.”“I’m serious,” Sandra pressed, walking closer. “Same name. Similar features if you look closely. It’s just… she’s different now.”Adams let out a dry laugh, shaking his head. “No. That’s impossible.”Sandra raised a brow. “Impossible?”“Yes,” he said firmly. “The Chelsea I knew? S

Chapter 113

Chapter 113: Unwanted CompanyThe morning had already stretched into a busy afternoon by the time Liam stepped out of his office, his expression was calm but focused. His secretary walked briskly beside him, tablet in hand, flipping through notes.“Sir, the board is already seated,” she informed him. “They’re waiting for your presentation before finalizing the investment structure.”Liam nodded once. “Let’s not keep them waiting then.”They reached the boardroom doors, and without hesitation, he pushed them open. Conversations died down almost instantly as all eyes turned toward him. The long polished table reflected the overhead lights, the atmosphere thick with authority and expectation.Liam walked in confidently, his presence commanding without effort. He barely spared a glance across the room,until he noticed Marina seated among the directors.For a brief second, their eyes met.Then he looked away like she didn’t exist.His secretary pulled out a chair for him, and he took his s

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Chapter 114: Cracks Beneath the SurfaceDinner started, but the air at the table was anything but relaxed.Chelsea sat upright, her fingers lightly gripping her fork, her posture composed even though everything inside her screamed to stand up and walk away. Across from her, Sandra wore a smile that felt too good to be friendly, while Adams leaned back in his chair, watching Chelsea with a look that was far too observant.Liam, seated beside her, remained calm, his presence steady, but Chelsea could feel the tension building around them like a storm waiting to break.“So, Chelsea,” Sandra began, swirling her wine slowly. “We didn’t really get to talk properly the other night.” Chelsea forced a polite smile. “I suppose not.”Sandra tilted her head slightly. “Tell me… what exactly do you do?”.The question hung in the air.Chelsea didn’t hesitate. “I run a company.” Sandra raised a brow, intrigued. “Oh? What kind of company?”Chelsea placed her fork down gently, meeting Sandra’s gaze with

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Chapter 115: Mirror GamesChelsea stood in front of the full-length mirror, smoothing down the fabric of her fitted cream suit. The material hugged her figure perfectly, the tailored cut sharp and commanding. She tilted her head slightly, studying her reflection,not just the outfit, but the woman staring back at her.Confident. Composed. Untouchable. A small smile curved her lips.The door behind her opened quietly, and before she could turn, she felt a pair of familiar arms wrap around her waist.“You look stunning.”Liam’s voice was low, warm against her ear as he pulled her gently against him.Chelsea smiled at their reflection. “Do I?”He met her gaze through the mirror, his expression softening. “You know you do.”She leaned back into him slightly, enjoying the brief moment of calm.“I can’t wait to see what you do today,” he added. “Your company… your vision. You’re going to do wonders with that food industry.”Chelsea’s smile widened, though there was a flicker of something dee

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Chapter 116: Meeting the past Chelsea stepped out of her office and looked around, searching for her personal assistant Lena. She walked towards the end of the hall and began to hear conversations.It was Lena's voice. And then, someone else's. She paused and placed her ear on the door so she could hear properly.“Are you sure?” She heard Lena ask. “Yes, but you need to make sure the dress is really nice. Do not make a mistake.” The person said and Chelsea sighed.She giggled to herself as she realized she was just being paranoid. She's taken her paranoid self and started to doubt Lena.She walked back to her office and dialed Liam's number but he didn't pick. She frowned and stared at the phone for a long time. “What's going on?” She muttered under her breath.Just then,her office door opened and Lena walked in. Her face was grim,no smile,no emotion. It made Chelsea wonder what kind of conversation Lena had with whoever in that office.“Are you okay?” She asked and Lena finally smi