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"Isn't this a bit inconvenient?" Hesper asked. "Apart from the black market, is there no other way to contact you? Our demand for this medication is quite substantial. We've heard about it for a while, but it's not easy to come by."Chelsea remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering her options. Eventually, she said, "I can't supply that much right now. Whatever I can produce will be sold at each black market. If you want it, please come early."After that, Chelsea did not hesitate and left the shop. Hesper raised an eyebrow. Chelsea was much more cautious than Fenix. It was not easy to gain her trust with just a few casual words. Nonetheless, today's encounter had been somewhat unexpected, so it was not a complete loss."I'm sure you didn't come here just to run into that girl," Lucian said after Chelsea had left. "You must have come to find me, and you probably already know my identity. Am I right, Mr. Chronos? And I haven't gotten to know your name yet, Miss."Rickard d
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After all, Hesper found it difficult to trust them, be it Lucian or the owner of the black market. The owner of the black market was unpredictable, and Hesper did not believe they were his trump card. Whether it was Lucian or the mysterious owner of the black market, Hesper did not doubt that they had their own agendas.Sensing Hesper's hesitation, Lucian knew that his words alone were not enough to convince her. He said, "I understand you don't trust me, and I don't need to make extravagant claims. I can't influence the owner's thoughts, but I can guarantee my commitment."As a trusted confidant of the black market owner, his words carried significant weight within the black market."You can ask for any proof you want, as long as it helps you trust me," Lucian added, sincerity evident in his eyes. Hesper fell silent and contemplated. If Lucian was telling the truth, he would be a great ally. Even though she remained cautious from a rational perspective, a voice inside her told
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Lucian nodded in approval and said, "You seem to know much more than I anticipated, Miss. You're truly as formidable as I imagined."Hesper did not take this as a compliment. However, she was eager to know more. She leaned in and asked, "So, what about Pierette? We have complete control over her whereabouts now.""Really? I don't think so," Lucian replied. Hesper turned to look at Rickard, who seemed unfazed as if he already knew about this. In the next second, Lucian continued, "Pierette is also in the black market now."Hesper was taken aback.They had been monitoring her position, which perfectly matched Pierette's movement patterns. They had not suspected a thing. However, it turned out that somewhere along the way, they had been fooled. Hesper's face fell. They only managed to plant the tracking device on Pierette, but now it seemed their efforts might have been in vain, as she had somehow discovered and removed it."We could trace her in the first few days, but then she no
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"Alright," Lucian said readily, showing his trust in Hesper. Hesper felt a bit embarrassed. After all, she was unsure if her plan would succeed, yet she had already gotten such a big help from Lucian.She was known for her ability to spin tales, so this time, she had no reason to be apprehensive. Obtaining this information was a significant advantage for them.Cooperating with Lucian seemed to have more benefits than drawbacks. After leaving the shop, Hesper had a clearer picture of the situation. The fact that Rickard did not object indicated that their decision to cooperate with Lucian was good. However, she still had some questions in her mind."Why didn't you give me any advice?"She was confused because while Rickard trusted her, he usually had some input. When they were inside, Hesper did not ask him anything. She worried that she might accidentally expose his plan. Rickard replied, "Lucian doesn't know your identity yet. If I were to intervene too much, he might suspect so
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The two of them walked over, and when Hesper saw the situation before her, she sighed. The person in the middle of this commotion was none other than Joanna, whom she had just been thinking about. She acknowledged that she was already quite experienced in causing trouble, but Joanna seemed even better than her. In the short time she had been in the black market, she had already stirred up two commotions.In the black market, disputes were usually settled privately. However, Joanna was different. She disregarded the black market's rules against quarreling and fighting. It could be considered a display of confidence."Let's see what's going on," Hesper said. Both of them were standing at a distance where they could clearly hear what the people inside were saying but not so close as to attract others' attention. It was an ideal spot for watching the commotion.However, Joanna's expression was nothing like what Hesper had imagined. Instead of having the upper hand, she appeared somewh
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Perhaps no one could have anticipated that someone would suddenly stand up for Joanna. When Hesper removed her mask and hood, Joanna looked at her confusedly. "Hestia?" They had only met once, and their encounter was far from pleasing. Joanna did not understand why Hesper had suddenly stepped forward to speak for her.Without saying anything, Hesper approached Xyla and sized her up. Previously, she did not carry the surname Fogerty, and she only assumed the surname after her mother married Irvin."Don't you have a sharp tongue? Why are you suddenly silent when you're getting bullied?" Hesper asked as she raised an eyebrow, her tone sarcastic. Joanna opened her mouth but could not say anything.After all, her father was her biggest weakness, but it was not because of affection. It was because she cared too much over the years. Now, someone else had taken her place, and sometimes Joanna would wonder how things had turned out this way. Why had she been abandoned? Was it because she w
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After all, she was too beautiful.Rickard noticed the man's gaze, and he looked at him. When the man met Rickard's calm and unwavering eyes, he was instantly startled, causing his admiration for Hesper to vanish completely. Hesper could not fathom how someone she had just scolded would take an interest in her, so she did not notice the changes in the man's gaze. Meanwhile, as the man did not attempt to defend Xyla, she could only cry and apologize."I'm sorry, Joanna. I shouldn't have said that. I didn't know it was something I shouldn't say. I'm really sorry. I apologize to you. Please don't let your friend scold me and Mr. Anderson again."'Mr. Anderson?' Hesper was stunned. Others observing the commotion from the sidelines started to distance themselves upon hearing this name, as getting involved with the Andersons was not something they wanted. The man had not expected that Xyla would reveal his identity and could not help cursing her as a fool in his heart. Everyone had hea
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Hesper frowned. There were three Andersons here, which she had thought was quite a lot. However, it seemed there were even more members like Earl here. 'Could the Andersons' objective this time be to get all of Chelsea's medicines? It's not just that, is it? They may even have their sights set on Chelsea herself,' Hesper thought. Taking a deep breath, Hesper suppressed her curiosity. They were still outside, and there were a lot of people here. It was not a good time to ask Rickard anything. The commotion had completely died down. Joanna was different from what Hesper had imagined. She had chosen to bear the humiliation today silently, and Hesper did not want to add any more to it by saying anything else to her.Her feelings toward Joanna were somewhat complicated. She did not want to wade into this mess, but unexpectedly, the Andersons had been dragged into it. With this unexpected turn of events, she could not avoid it anymore.With everything that had happened, Hesper no longe
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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
