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If Earl could stay safe outside, there was a possibility that the Andersons would undergo a complete overhaul by the time he returned. After careful consideration, Hesper decided not to let the Andersons disappear completely, as Verdon City had its checks and balances.She just needed to ensure they lacked the ability and courage to resist her. For this, Hesper carefully selected a new head of the Andersons—Earl. However, these were somewhat distant matters, and whether the plan would proceed as intended remained unknown."Everything is done here," Rickard said over the phone. Hesper responded with a nod. "I'll pretend to be close to Chelsea these days, making the Andersons believe I intend to use the Summers as a breakthrough.""Okay."When they were about to end the call after going through the detailed plan, Hesper said, "Wait."Although Rickard did not say anything, Hesper knew he was listening attentively. She continued, "Don't forget what you promised me earlier. Take go
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It was the best to end everything now. However, Sophia was a bit different. She was legally married to Fenix, so she could not leave directly. Moreover, Sophia used to be Rickard's younger sister as well.Seeing Chelsea's gaze, Hesper instantly knew what she was thinking. She had given up on explanations, and she felt her mental state improve after starting to talk nonsense."Don't worry, you don't need to concern yourself with things over there. I can handle it myself."Chelsea nodded as she looked at Hesper with admiration. Hesper could not be bothered to explain. She simply nodded hastily.With the press credentials provided by Liam, the two entered smoothly. They could not enter the venue, so Hesper and Chelsea waited outside for the right moment. Suddenly, a commotion not far away caught their attention. Hesper and Chelsea exchanged glances and walked toward the commotion.After all, their identities were journalists and they could not appear too suspicious. They overheard so
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Rickard's eyes betrayed a moment of vulnerability, prompting Hesper to swiftly rise from her seat. The sudden commotion ignited a frenzy of photography as onlookers sensed something noteworthy. Hesper understood that this incident, with a few alterations, would become headline news. As long as the underlying issue remained concealed, everything would be fine.Rickard was aware of her covert presence and had no intention of revealing her identity. Despite being Mr. Chronos's wife in name, she had severed all ties with him. This was the reason Hesper decided to disengage."Be careful."Chelsea witnessed the entire episode and couldn't help but speculate about a clandestine love story, although she kept her thoughts to herself. Thankfully, the crowd dispersed soon after. Hesper couldn't determine whether someone had deliberately or accidentally pushed her, but it was an inauspicious start.Keen observers might notice that something was amiss. Rickard wasn't known for selflessly assist
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Everyone was baffled by Rickard's sudden decision to oppose them, as there had been no prior interactions between him and the Andersons. The real reason, however, remained concealed: Rickard's alter ego had encountered them before."Some people witnessed Rickard assisting Hesper a while ago. Could this be related?" Dean, who had recently shown good behavior, felt it wasn't the right time to focus on internal rivalries. With numerous pressing issues at hand, the Andersons needed to unite, which is why Dean and Briar were collaborating.Briar pondered Dean's words. Suspicion extended to Hesper, too, as she had proven to be an enigma who had outwitted them multiple times. "Why didn't anyone inform us of this?"Briar's infuriated expression prompted Dean to explain, "It's not that no one informed us. Rickard and Hesper pretended not to know each other. Our people only just discovered that the woman was Hesper Rivera."They had been deceived once again, and it was a woman, Hesper, who h
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Having an ally like Hesper would undoubtedly bring peace of mind for Chelsea.Hesper, on the other hand, was gearing up to orchestrate her next move against Briar. She wasn't sure what Chelsea thought of her, but that was the least of her concerns.Briar's biggest stumbling block was his own ego. He perpetually believed that his maneuvers went unnoticed and that as long as he remained the one taking action, nothing could go wrong. His life within the Anderson household had been remarkably smooth.This unwavering self-assuredness was precisely why Hesper had brought him down numerous times. She possessed keen insight and consistently honed in on his vulnerability. She had no doubt that Briar would struggle to let go of his ego; it was something beyond his control.When Rickard returned home that evening, the matter had been resolved. Hesper didn't press for details but instead said, "I have some questions about the city center development."Rickard nodded, well aware that Hesper ha
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Briar's assessment was accurate. The potential profit from developing this piece of land was staggering. Even if it required a substantial initial investment, the returns would easily cover the expenses.Hesper examined the test standards. While she wasn't well-versed in this field, she could see that the results from the past few years had been consistently positive.The sudden return to normal levels within a few years raised questions in Hesper's mind. She decided to consult with Zoya, as she couldn't recall knowing anyone else with expertise in chemistry who could examine whether these numbers had been manipulated.Hesper grew suspicious of the Andersons' eagerness. They had the means to acquire almost anything quickly, so why did they remain fixated on this particular plot of land? She was confident that if the data had been tampered with, the Andersons were involved."Hmmph, you only remember me when you need help." Zoya scoffed but ultimately accepted the task. "The entrance
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"Why don't we... conduct our own test?" Hesper suggested.Benji shook his head once more. "There are guards there preventing people from getting close. The Andersons have legal control over the land and have deployed personnel to block access. We wouldn't be able to obtain a sample."If there was something awry with the plot of land, the Andersons certainly wouldn't permit anyone to gather information about it. However, the more they tried to prevent access, the more conspicuous the situation became.Hesper pondered this for a while before stating, "I'll go and ask Liam if he has any ideas."Hesper also harbored suspicions about Liam. "Why didn't he participate in the bid? I recall the Turners owning adjacent property, and it would have been advantageous for them to expand."Did this suggest that Liam possessed prior knowledge?Hesper's eyes sparkled as she turned to Rickard. "Will you accompany me today?"Rickard hadn't expected Hesper to invite him along, so she promptly clari
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Liam observed Hesper's expression and surmised that she was aware of something, although he wasn't certain of the extent of her knowledge. However, he had a general idea, which meant he didn't need to delve too deeply into the matter."There are few people who don't show respect for the Simmons." Liam sighed, then continued, "Honestly, despite the current patriarch's mental health issues, no one dares to challenge them, and that speaks volumes."Hesper grasped the underlying message.Based on what she knew about the Simmons, they had their internal power struggles, but she couldn't understand why Sullivan remained in charge.Hesper believed Sullivan might be on the autism spectrum, but individuals with such conditions often possessed a blend of brilliance and eccentricity. She couldn't simply attribute it to autism."If we need evidence, we'll have to cooperate with the Simmons. However, this likely means the Andersons and Simmons are collaborating, which would also mean the Simmo
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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
