Richest Mogul

Vivian had always loved reading picture books. After school, she would finish dinner and immediately curl up with a new story.

Whenever she encountered a word she didn't recognize, she would bring it to Joe or Skylar for help.

Before long, she had learned a surprising number of words.

"Let me see that," Joe said, setting aside his earlier sharp tone while discussing Carmen and Sigmund. But the moment his eyes landed on Vivian, his expression softened. Skylar couldn't help but cherish moments like these. She loved the cozy dynamic of their little family. "How about we read it together?" she suggested.

"Yes, please!" Vivian's enthusiasm was infectious.

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Wendy hadn't expected Zera to come looking for her again. This time, Zera was right outside her door.

Wendy frowned as she opened the door. "How did you even get up here?"

Zera smirked, her confidence unshaken. "I own a unit in this complex. I just asked the property manager for access."

Her eyes sparkled with barely concealed pride as she mentioned her ownership.

Wendy felt a heavy weight settle in her chest. If Zera lived here, it would likely have been arranged by Aiken. That thought sent a sharp pang through her heart.

She knew Aiken owned several units in this development, gifts from the developer when the project launched. The apartment she lived in now was one of them-a gift from Aiken.

She had considered it her home for years, completely forgetting who it had originally belonged to. But now, the realization hit her hard, leaving her breathless, like someone had cut off her air supply.

Zera raised her chin slightly, her voice tinged with satisfaction. "When I came to you last time, you obviously didn't take my words seriously.

"Did you go to Aiken these past few days? Did you say something to him? Do you think he feels guilty about you? Is that why he hasn't broken up with you yet? Do you think you can manipulate him by playing the victim?noveldrama

"Do you even understand how much we love each other? His guilt toward you is the only thing holding him back from making me any promises. I'm the one suffering here."

Over the past few days, Aiken had inexplicably stopped contacting her. When she tried calling him, he didn't pick up. Her messages went unanswered as well.

Growing desperate, she reached out to Wilbur, who told her that Aiken had been swamped with work and wouldn't be able to meet with her. But Zera couldn't shake the feeling that something else was at play.

She suspected Wendy had said something or worse, continued clinging to Aiken shamelessly.

Frustration bubbled up inside her. She couldn't help but feel that fate was being unreasonably kind to Wendy, giving her the advantage

being close friends with Aiken's ret

sister. If not for that connection, Zera believed Aiken would have already cut ties with Wendy completely.

Inside her apartment, Wendy took a deep breath, a faint pain throbbing in her lower abdomen. Days had passed, yet she couldn't summon the calm that true detachment required.

"I haven't contacted him. If he wants to end things, I won't cling to him. There's no need for you to come here anymore. Whatever happens between you two is your business, not mine. Showing off your so-called love to me is unnecessary."

Zera narrowed her eyes, her doubt

evident as she observed Wendy's composed demeanor. She leaned forward slightly, her tone filled with disbelief. "You really won't cling to him? After all these years of chasing Aiken, you will just accept being dumped?"

Zera couldn't fathom it. Surely, Wendy would seize this opportunity to demand something or find a way to hold on.

Aiken wouldn't have suddenly grown distant with her if that were true. Until now, their relationship had been progressing smoothly.

Wendy's expression didn't waver. "Aiken and I will part ways amicably. I wish you both the best." Her tone was cold, her words final. As soon as she finished, Wendy turned and reached for her door. "You..." Zera was left stunned.

Her accusations hit no mark. Wendy neither rose to defend herself nor argued. Instead, she had gone so far as to offer her blessings to Zera and Aiken. This wasn't normal.

Yet Wendy's indifference seemed

genuine, as though she truly didn't care about Aiken being with Zera.

Without Sparing another glance et

Wendy stepped inside and shut the door firmly behind her, leaving Zera standing outside in frustration.