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Perhaps Delphine's gaze was too intense, Rickard raised his eyes and coincidentally met her gaze. He could not help but furrow his brows and quickly averted his gaze. He had originally thought that Hesper was just teasing him this afternoon, but he did not expect Delphine to actually develop some inappropriate feelings for him.Feeling perplexed, Rickard recalled the words he had said to Delphine earlier. He remembered that they were particularly harsh, so was there something wrong with Delphine's mind?Observing the momentary eye contact between Delphine and Rickard, Hesper knew exactly what was going on in Rickard's head and she could not help but find it amusing. No matter how smooth Delphine's life had been, she would likely encounter numerous obstacles with Rickard.The family banquet ended peacefully without any surprises or incidents. Due to Juliette's flustered demeanor in the afternoon, Hesper had been keeping her guard up as she worried that something might happen du
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Observing Delphine's self-satisfied expression, Hesper could not help but become curious about this so-called "game" that Delphine talked about. She believed there was nothing she was afraid of, so she turned the tables and gently patted Juliette's hand. In response, Juliette raised an eyebrow. She was surprised to see that despite Hesper's gentle and delicate appearance, she had such a strong determination. It seemed to her that Hesper had made up her mind, and since she did not want to appear disrespectful to Delphine, she sat down and quietly observed how the situation would unfold.Delphine did not expect Hesper to agree to her challenge so readily and the smile on her face deepened."If we're going to play a game, then I want a reward," she said.Maintaining her composure, Hesper calmly nodded and agreed. "Princess Elphie, feel free to make your request. If it's within my power to fulfill, I'll do it without hesitation.""What if I want Rickard?"Delphine's words caught
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When Rickard heard they were headed to the training grounds, he was sure it would be a piece of cake for Hesper, so he wasn't worried and let her go. He was the one who started this, but based on the situation, there was nothing he could say. "Alright, we're here!" Delphine said sharply. She stopped and let Hesper catch up, then said, "Even though we usually would go for a fighting match, seeing that you're so skinny, I don't want to send you to the hospital with a punch."Hesper and Rickard couldn't help but keep quiet. "So we're going to have a shooting competition, okay?"Rickard had never seen Hesper use a gun before, but she lived with the Deschamps for a long time, and Charles was fond of her, so she shouldn't be too bad of a shot. She mastered everything she learned. Delphine looked confident, but Juliette was relieved. She looked into Camille's past and knew that her family was in arms dealing. Camille was exposed to them since she was a child. But she didn't know
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After changing out of their extravagant gowns, both Delphine and Hesper looked beautiful in their own ways. Camille had a frail-looking face and seemed to have a mild temper. She didn't look like someone who was good at fighting, so some people started feeling anxious, but others started mocking her. "It's better if she just declined. Why would she agree to this?" someone whispered at the back. The people from the front turned around and saw a frowning girl. When she realized everyone was looking at her, she scoffed and said, "If she loses, we'll be disgraced. Everyone knows how good Delphine is."Some of the people there thought she made sense. If Delphine won, Hesper would have to be her maid for a week. They would be the ones disgraced. How could a Savatier work as a maid for the Bernards?Everyone started feeling hostile toward Hesper. The girl saw and said, "She should have just agreed to the shooting competition. Why did she have to do this? She's trying to prove hersel
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There weren't a lot of people there who could fight, but when they saw what happened, their hope was ignited. Could Camille really beat Delphine in a fight?Meanwhile, Delphine was shocked to see Hesper avoiding her punch. "You've had training? No way."She hadn't held back on that punch. Even though it wasn't her best because she was too excited, it wasn't easily evaded. Hesper had shocked her. "If I weren't confident, I wouldn't stand here and be a living punching bag."Hesper grabbed Delphine's fist. Even though Delphine was good and it was evident she was strong, she was pampered all her life, so she probably didn't have a lot of real-life fighting experience. Her punches looked good but, in fact, lacked power. Everyone watched excitedly, but Quincey looked seriously at Hesper. People might not notice, but he saw it. She could fight. Hesper and Delphine attacked each other, but Delphine could tell Hesper was just playing with her. She would throw a punch and Hesper w
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Hesper knew what Delphine was thinking, and she was right. Delphine had what it took to act the way she did, so Hesper swallowed her price for the time being, for Rickard and for herself. However, that didn't mean Hesper didn't have other ideas. "Rickard has been living away from the family and never had the chance to treat his family well. Since we're having this family banquet, I'm going to use this opportunity and give it to Grandpa." Hesper smiled and looked at Quincey. "I can't think of what to ask for. Why don't you decide, Grandpa?"Everyone was surprised. Delphine hadn't been very nice to Hesper, so they thought Hesper would use this chance to humiliate her, but she gave the choice to the family's leader instead. Quincey was surprised, but he knew Hesper gave him a problem. Delphine was his junior, and even though they had a thing or two to say about her, there was nothing he could do about it. Seeing a hint of cunningness in Hesper's warm smile, Quincey knew she did
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Looking at how sincere Rickard looked, Hesper pursed her lip and said 'I know' in her heart. However, Hesper didn't show any reaction on her face and just stared at him. He must have noticed she was zoning off, so instead of taking a step forward, he moved back. "Let's go."Even though she could hear the disappointment in his voice, Hesper couldn't accept how nice Rickard was to her. At least not before she found her father and could tell Rickard the whole truth. If the Savatiers really were involved with the hallucinogen incident, if her father had been held captive by that family for years…How would she be able to face Rickard?They both returned to the garden with a lot on their mind. After this, they would have to sleep in the same bed. Even though they had a child together, they hadn't spent a lot of time sharing a bed. "I'll take the couch," Rickard casually said, but Hesper grabbed his wrist. He looked back at her. Hesper cleared her throat as her eyes darted aroun
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Naturally, he wasn't going to get an answer, so he didn't say anything more. He knew even if he asked this when Hesper was awake, he wasn't going to get an honest answer. However, none of that mattered because Hepser was by his side now. Thinking of that, he turned his face toward hers then closed his eyes. ***The next morning, Hesper woke up and the first thing she saw was Rickard's face. She was stunned, then realized where they were. Rickard was the most gorgeous person she had seen in her life. His handsome face and his eyes had creases even when they were relaxed and shut as if they were delicately folded fabric. Rickard opened his eyes before Hesper could scan his face for too long, and they looked into each others' eyes. Hesper was stunned. "You're up."Rickard didn't know what to say. "Not yet."Hearing his voice, Hesper was finally fully awake and sat up in bed. She cleared her throat. "That's so lame. You're trying to find joy in this situation?"Rickard chuck
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He had never anticipated that he would end up loving her so deeply.It could be said that amidst all the misunderstandings and complexities, their journey together had taken many winding paths."I wouldn't risk getting into trouble just to set off fireworks for someone I didn't even like," Rickard said, his voice gentle. "You dummy."His words were soft, but as Hesper listened to his explanation, she cleared her throat, and her eyes turned bloodshot. She had never imagined that the person she had loved so intensely in her youth had, at some point in their lives, secretly admired her.Hesper attempted to smile but ended up with teary eyes. Seeing this, Rickard reached out and affectionately ruffled her hair. "If it's going to make you cry, I won't say anything more."Hesper pursed her lips. "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't."Rickard, despite understanding her reluctance, couldn't help but reflect on the past and openly admitted to the emotions he had felt in his you
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They were flooded with memories, and Hesper couldn't help but admit that she had been through so much with Rickard. Her eyes welled up with emotion.The livestream ended, as they couldn't maintain constant surveillance of their lives. Even though they hadn't gone home yet, the crew had left.In the past two days, people had gotten to know them quite well, so the crew decided to give them some alone time.Hesper sat in the passenger seat and stole a glance at Rickard. She couldn't help but say, "I never expected that the only time you were seen as making a mistake in Grandpa's eyes was because of me.""There are many things you don't know," he replied. Hesper raised an eyebrow and asked, "Like what? Tell me."Suddenly, Hesper recalled the countless times Rickard had looked at her. Yet, during those moments, Rickard had always had feelings for Juniper. She knew that was the reality, so she never expected that Rickard might have had the same strong feelings for her as she had for h
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Hesper glanced at Rickard, who remained emotionless, but she still reached out to hold his hand.[This is tough to see. Both of Rickard's parents are no longer here… Sigh.][Hesper immediately checked on Rickard. If I were Rickard, I'd love her so much.]Ernest shook his head and remained silent as he flipped to the next page. Most of the pictures were of Hesper after that. She hadn't realized she had so many childhood photos. Julian appeared in some of them, too.Before everything went sour.Rickard didn't have many pictures. As he grew older, he became quieter.Most of them showed Hesper standing next to Julian, but there was something off about them.[Did you notice... In many of those pictures, Hesper was looking at Rickard, and in others, Rickard was looking at her.][Oh my god, is this puppy love? I had no idea!][I remember Rickard had another lover.]Hesper had noticed, too, but there was no need to remind people that Rickard used to hate her, so she dismissed it as a
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Hesper and Rickard entered the room and awkwardly informed Ernest that everything had been live-streamed just now. Ernest was shocked, but upon hearing that it was something people do, he nodded."It's fine. There's nothing that others can't hear."Hesper pursed her lips and glanced at Rickard before saying, "We didn't expect the Summers to come and see you. You should move in with us so these people will leave you alone."If Ernest lived with them, no one would dare intrude because they represented power and influence.Who would dare challenge them?"I don't want to get involved in your life. Renfew and Renarie would keep you occupied enough."Hesper understood that he had already made up his mind not to live with them, so she didn't press the matter further.She could understand his concerns, as many things might become inconvenient. Besides, Ernest didn't want to disrupt their lives either."We'll be heading to Fredonia soon, so even though we have filming to do, we wanted t
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So what if the cameras were still recording?"Was my son's life not as valuable as your son's?"If he had grasped this earlier, recent events might not have unfolded. Jade had a point.The live chat fell silent. Though they lacked the full backstory, they could deduce what had transpired in the past.[I heard Rickard lost his parents when he was a child. I feel sorry for him.][His parents died because of that incident. It's no surprise if he harbors resentment.][Truthfully, this old man has no shame. If my child were responsible for another child's death, I'd beg for forgiveness.]Everything unfolding before their eyes was purely coincidental, and no one had control over the situation. They could only watch and terminate the livestream immediately if anything escalated.Fortunately, Jade received a stern talking-to and refrained from discussing the matter further, but Mrs. Summers did not fare as well. Hesper and the others bore witness to her irrational behavior.[This is e
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"We've known each other for years, Ernest. I saved your life once, and now your descendants want to take my son's life!"As they approached, Jade Summers was angrily berating Ernest before him. Hesper's countenance immediately turned frosty as she walked over to Ernest."You should conduct yourself more appropriately, Mr. Summers Sr."Jade was taken aback to see Hesper, but he composed himself, took a deep breath, and fixed her with a hatred-filled gaze."If it weren't for you, none of this would have happened. You're just a woman. Since when do you get a say in the Duval family matters?"In the 21st century, people were all for equality. Besides, Hesper was no ordinary or unintelligent woman. Naturally, she had a voice in these matters.The viewers were inundated with comments when they heard Jade's words, and the live chat exploded.[Who is this guy? He looks old but lacks respect.][What's the argument about?][I sense some drama.]Rickard walked over. Jade had thought he
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[Didn't Hesper mention that Mr. Duval Sr. took care of her? Maybe she did grow up well.][I'm certain she did. Hesper doesn't strike me as someone who would tolerate mistreatment.]Hesper and Rickard were under constant surveillance throughout the journey, and they hadn't allowed Benji to accompany them. Rickard was behind the wheel, with Hesper in the passenger seat.During the drive, they remained silent, but to observers, it appeared as though they were in harmony.Upon arriving at the ancestral mansion, Hesper noticed other cars parked around and cast a curious glance at Rickard. Visitors to Ernest's home were a rarity."Sir, Ma'am, you're back," a young housekeeper greeted them. It was the same person who had assisted Wendy earlier, but they couldn't recall her name. Nevertheless, Hesper had faith in her.Noticing the housekeeper's troubled demeanor, Hesper deduced that the guest inside was likely unwelcome. However, she couldn't fathom who would disrupt Ernest's life. Given
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Rickard noticed something in Hesper's expression, prompting him to ask, "Is there something else you haven't told me?"Being intimately familiar with each other wasn't always without its challenges. Hesper could never conceal anything from him.She sighed and replied, "It's nothing. Just that Pennleigh will also be on the list."Rickard fell silent.Hesper was aware that sometimes Rickard might not appear bothered, but Pennleigh's presence did bother him.Observing Hesper's awkward expression, Rickard lowered his gaze and suddenly took on a pitiful appearance, like a big dog caught in the rain.Yet, she knew he was merely putting on an act. Still, every time she saw him like that, she couldn't help but miss the Rickard who didn't engage in such playful antics. His character had undergone a change.Hesper found it amusing but didn't quite know how to express it. She sighed and added, "It's a fantastic opportunity. I know you'll let me go, right?"Rickard had no intention of inte
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"Sullivan lied to her. He had her parents quietly killed. She found out after she turned her back on you."Benji lowered his gaze. "She was already dead when you came back. It was suicide."The conclusion lacked the weight necessary for such a betrayal. Hesper shut her eyes. The person she had trusted most was Renee. They had shared countless years together.Hesper acknowledged that their bond might not have been a genuine friendship. Renee had abandoned her when given the choice.However, Hesper had faced such situations before.Thankfully, there had been someone who had placed her first in their heart, reassuring her that she wasn't always relegated to being an option. Hesper stood in silence for a while before simply nodding.There was nothing she could do to aid Renee now. Renee had entered and departed alone, leaving no trace behind with Hesper.When the topic was broached, it weighed heavily on her heart. Hesper understood the situation but found herself at a loss for word
