Chapter 556


    Chapter 556 Ascension Perfected


    The small market wasn’trge, measuring only a few hundred meters in total length, and it had


    everything from clothing to handicrafts on disy.


    Shirley approached a ceramics stall where various cups and saucers of different shapes were


    arranged. These ceramics were exquisitely crafted with intricate patterns, giving off an ancient vibe and


    looking quite beautiful.


    She immediately noticed a white cup, which had noplex patterns but was lightly dyed with ck,


    evoking the meaning of Tai Chi.


    “Shirley, this cup is quite interesting!”


    Shirley pointed at the cup, speaking enthusiastically.


    “Lady, you have a discerning eye!”


    Although the stall owner was a foreigner, he had a deep interest in Eastern culture. Seeing Shirley’s


    appreciation, he began to exin enthusiastically, “The pattern on this cup is very exquisite. In the


    distant Eastern country, it’s called Tai Chi… Tai Chi is a profound concept that can exin all things in


    the world. It represents the coexistence of ck and white, seemingly separate but actually fused,


    seemingly repelling but actually attracting.


    Neither can suppress the other nor can they be apart.”


    “Tai Chi…’


    Shirley gazed at the distinctly ck and white cup, lost in thought.


    This feeling inexplicably reminded her of herself and Braden. They werepletely ipatible


    opposites, yet they couldn’t resist being drawn to each other.


    As Shirley was about to ask the stall owner to give her the cup, a cold voice descended from above, “I’ll


    take this cup.”


    Shirley furrowed her brows and turned around with a stern expression, “Why? I saw this cup first!”


    But as she turned, she collided with the deep gaze of a man. It was as if her soul had been sucked


    away, leaving her standing there dumbfounded, unable to think or act, unable to utter a single word.


    Braden towered nearly thirty centimeters taller than Shirley. He was like a mountain, emanating an


    overwhelming pressure. The warm morning light behind him illuminated him, making him shine


    brilliantly and giving off an unreal sensation.


    “But I paid first.”


    Braden ced a stack of euros on the stall counter, looking down at Shirley in the same arrogant and


    conceited manner as always.


    Shirley rubbed her eyes, thinking that she must be seeing things.


    The man before her was the one who had disappeared for half a year and experienced a rebirth


    through fire.


    Compared to when they were separated, he had be even taller, and more handsome. And his


    eyes, perhaps due to receiving Antwan’s eyes through a transnt, held a deep and cold gaze, but


    also an added touch of casual and unrestrained demeanor.


    Although Norway was notrge, she never expected that they would encounter each other in this


    remote market.


    Braden had long forgotten Shirley’s face and deliberately forgotten her voice.


    In his eyes, the fragile woman before him was merely a stranger from the East, just like him.


    Seeing Shirley’sck of response for so long, he couldn’t be bothered to pay further attention and


    urged her, “Please give me the cup; my fiancee is waiting for me.”


    Alina was a person who paid attention to details and had good taste. He believed that she would love


    the cup he bought.


    “Sorry, this customer saw and liked the cup first. I can’t sell it to you.”


    The stall owner returned the thick stack of euros to Braden and smiled as he handed the ck and


    white porcin cup to Shirley, “Madam, I hope this cup brings you joy.”


    “1-1 don’t need it. Give it to him!”


    Shirley retreated like a coward, continuously backing away until she finally escaped from the market.


    She had never imagined that she would encounter Braden again in this lifetime. Thinking about the


    past and the vows she had made, she felt like a ferocious beast. Only by staying far away from him


    could she keep him safe and sound.


    Look at him now, how well he was doing after she left. Not only had he taken the Stewart Group to new


    heights, but he also found fulfilling love. Happiness radiated from his face, a happiness that she could


    never bring him.


    Braden watched the fleeing figure of the beautiful woman and fell into contemtion.


    Why did he feel a sense of familiarity with this stranger?


    “Do you know each other?”


    The stall owner wrapped up the cup and handed it to Braden, curiously asking.


    “We don’t know each other.”


    Braden shook his head, sounding very certain.


    “Why do I feel like you two have known each other for a long, long time and have experienced many


    stories together?”


    The stall owner smiled meaningfully, his words carrying depth.


    “Why do you say that? Do you know her?”


    Braden turned around and stared at the stall owner, filled with curiosity.


    “In this small town, there’s no one who doesn’t know Shirley. She’s a strong woman…”


    The stall owner recalled the scene of their first encounter, and his heart still ached.


    On that day, a heavy rain suddenly poured down on the town. The city streets were uneven and full of


    potholes. She was pushing a man around, seeking help in the rain, saying that their car had broken


    down and hoping someone could give them a ride.


    How could one not be deeply impressed by a weak woman taking care of arge man who had mobility


    issues and was visually impaired?


    “And then?”


    Braden stopped and hoped the stall owner would continue.


    At that moment, Alina ran over from the other end of the market.


    “Darling, where did you run off to? I couldn’t find you anywhere!”


    She affectionately threw herself into Braden’s arms, acting like a spoiled girl. She held onto his arm and


    pouted, “There’s a famous cafe ahead.


    Come on, let’s go and taste some coffee together.”


    “I bought you a cup.”


    Braden handed the ck and white porcin cup to Alina, “You’re such a germaphobe, and this cup


    would be perfect for drinking coffee.”


    “Wow, it’s so beautiful! I love it. You’re so thoughtful!”


    Alina hugged Braden tightly and showered him with kisses, melting with sweetness.


    These past six months had been so blissful, almost unreal. Braden never mentioned Shirley even once.


    His heart and mind were filled with Alina as if that woman had never existed in his life.


    Every day, Alina prayed, hoping that the story would end here, hoping that the woman would truly


    disappear from this world!


    “Let’s go!”


    Braden affectionately ruffled Alina’s hair and walked towards the cafe she mentioned.


    He didn’t bother to listen to the stall owner any further. After all… that woman was just a stranger to


    him, and there was no need for him to invest excessive attention.


    In an inconspicuous corner of the market, Shirley hid her body behind a wall, greedily watching the


    man’s figure grow distant. Her eyes silently filled with tears.


    How wonderful, Braden, you had returned to being the proud son of the heavens as if you had gone


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    through a cmity and now achieved perfect ascension…


    She thought, “Braden, you must be happy!”