From Secret Wife to Queen of Her World by Anonymous

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The sharp clatter of a fork hitting the plate broke the tense silence. A nearby lackey immediately handed over a napkin.

The man wiped his mouth, a dangerous glint in his eyes.“Let’s go. Time to meet this woman.‘ Hazel and Johnson, along with their team, surveyed the area around Redwood Resort. The nearby villages were long abandoned.

When the resort was first planned, the developers had compensated the locals generously, hoping to turn Redwood Resort into the country’s top luxury getaway.

But fate had other plans. A three–year economic downturn trapped people in their homes. Companies went bankrupt, layoffs soared, and salaries plummeted. Consumers tightened their wallets, and before Redwood Resort could even open its doors, it went under. The land was

for

round of bidding. repossessed by the government and put up According to Johnson’s research, the Campbell Group and the Stevens Group were their biggest competitors.

The same was likely true for other bidders.

Hazel was determined to win this land.

a new

She took soil and water samples for further analysis, preparing to cultivate medicinal plants once they secured the property.

They weren’t the only ones inspecting the site. Other competitors had also shown up, surveying the area before the auction.

Just as they were about to leave, Hazel caught sight of a few shady–looking guys loitering under a

tree.

a small nod. She glanced at Johnson. He understood immediately, giving her The gang had noticed them too. Instead of hiding, one of them pulled out a phone and made a call, staring at them the whole time.

Before Hazel’s car could even start, a gang of street thugs wielding machetes surrounded them. A tall, broad–shouldered man stepped out of another car.

Hazel didn’t rush to get in. While he sized her up, she was doing the same to him.

His features weren’t particularly striking, but combined with his streetwise aura and imposing height, easily over six feet, he carried an air of old–school gangster charm, like something out of an ‘80s crime film.

Johnson stepped forward.“That’s Jadon. He runs the underground entertainment scene here in Akron.

“He looks tough, but he’s got a soft spot for his little brother. Useless guy, different dad, same mom. He always throws his weight around, bullying people just because he’s Jadon’s brother.”

Hazel made a mental note.

The gang outnumbered them.

In broad daylight, Jadon and his men strolled up to Hazel like they owned the place.

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her up and down.“You’re

met his

of admiration and menace flickered in his eyes. “Take her.”

Instead, she asked, calm and composed, “Mr. Elton, I don’t believe

her.“You know who I am?”

gave a faint

in front of her, tension crackling in the air. Jadon wasn’t the type to attack without making his reasons clear. His eyes darkened. “Good. Then you should know my temper. Last night, you wrecked my brother’s ability to carry on the family name, and you call that ‘not offending me?”

already looked into her

to taking down men. Not long ago, she made Yusuf’s Tittle treasure” pay the price right here in Seattle.

do it. She made sure he felt

were the real

thought back to the man who had tried

face to Jadon’s. No resemblance whatsoever. But who else could they

plainly, “That wasn’t me.”

Jadon’s men

Colton posted it in our group chat. Said he was gonna ‘have some fun‘ with you. After that? Poof.

mess. Who else could’ve done it? I even heard from my cousin’s girlfriend’s uncle’s nephew that you did the exact same thing to that Zeller guy

half a second. She twitched her

her handiwork in Seattle to reach some backwater

And Gabriel…

have had a hand in spreading

backwater county.

in the executive suite of a luxury

as the man behind him bent

company.

may leave. Your company

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Mers

Carl refused to give up. He had tried multiple times to seek help from the Campbell Group,

Campbell, our company once had its glory days. It’s just that the market hasn’t been kind these past few years, But if you’re willing to acquire us and give us another chance, we promise you

bent over so far it seemed like his back might break as if such a display of humility could soften

a businessman, first and foremost, and a shrewd one at that. To him, a product, no

company? That was an

letting the man finish his plea, Gabriel finally responded, “Carl, please see

hunched back. Her eyes were calm, betraying no sign of

“This way, please.”

no

was indifferent, exactly as he appeared. No words could

inwardly for Gabriel had more respect for Emma’s work performance. After sending off the last day, he signaled to

there was