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Lily’s voice was calm yet dripping with confidence as she responded, “That’s where you’re wrong. Mr. Morgan. The difference

people in the back. Mes/ween you and me is simple. You prefer to strike from the shadows, stabbing

people in the back. Me? I like to announce my moves. If anyone has the power to stop me, they’re welcome

to try.

“Don’t act too smart, Lily!” Rose snapped, her voice trembling with frustration.

Lily let out a mocking laugh. “Oh, Rose, I don’t take orders from you anymore. But let me ask you something. What exactly are you celebrating today? Your engagement or Ryan’s downfall? Either way, it’s not my concern. Celebrate however you like. Goodbye!”

The call ended with a decisive click.

Ryan, glaring at his phone, hurled it across the room in a fit of rage. The sound of the device shattering startled everyone in the room. It was rare to see him lose control like this.

“Baby, calm down,” Rose said softly, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

“Calm down? How can you expect me to calm down after this?” Ryan yelled, only to catch sight of the startled look on her face. Taking a deep breath, he softened his tone. “I’m sorry, Rose. I didn’t mean to shout at you. Please forgive me.”

Rose smiled weakly, trying to reassure him. “I understand, Ryan. Don’t worry. We’ll find a way to fix this. We can’t let that woman walk all over us.”

“You’re right,” Ryan agreed, his expression hardening. “We won’t let Lily win.”

As he pulled her into his arms for comfort, Rose’s mind raced with thoughts of how she could help. Turning toward her father, who appeared lost in thought, she asked, “Dad, can you do something to help Ryan? We can’t let this go unanswered.”

All eyes turned to Morgan as he stood and made his way toward Ryan’s parents. A sly smile spread across his face as he placed a hand on Ryan’s father’s shoulder.

we’re practically

father as he embraced Morgan. “Thank

knew Morgan’s reputation as a cunning strategist. If anyone

you, Uncle,” Ryan

laughing. “There’s no need for formalities. The Miller Corporation will

disengaged to my daughter, perhaps it’s time you started

father–in–law?”

despite the tension. “Of

and excused himself to make some calls, confident

her own corner of the world, Lily set her phone down with a satisfied smile. The sense of control she felt

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help Ryan recover if they played their cards right. This attack was just a small blow–a wound that,

strike again, harder and deeper. Her next move would leave

around her waist from behind, pulling her close. She felt a warm kiss land softly on her cheek, and a

she

neck. She tilted her head slightly,

you talking to just now?” Ethan asked, his voice low, as he lightly

and she managed to reply through a soft moan, “The Miler

His dark eyes held a playful pout, but there was something else lurking

from yesterday,” he said, his voice teasing but with a hint of

her eyes lighting up. “What did

in mock seriousness. “You were impressive–a total badass, actually. But…” He paused, his gaze narrowing

to be an easy conversation. Letting out a nervous laugh, she tried to explain, “Oh, that? It was a trap! I knew he wouldn’t

Ethan asked, feigning a jealous tone. Then how could

wasn’t a real proposal. It was just a

didn’t quite reach his eyes. “A trap,

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