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"I'm sorry, but I don't see it," Hesper calmly replied.Sullivan didn't react angrily to Hesper's comment; after all, she was his captive at this moment. He continued, "Ms. Rivera, you must think that Rickard Duval is searching for you everywhere, and he'll find you in time."That's true, but my men are also assisting in the search for you."Hesper quickly grasped Sullivan's meaning. She had already trusted Sullivan before this, so Rickard might not suspect him in the short term. With this time advantage, Sullivan could accomplish a lot without being discovered.Hesper realized that, based on Sullivan's demeanor, he probably wouldn't physically harm her, but he was also untrustworthy. There was no point in resisting at this moment. If he hadn't been well-prepared, these people wouldn't have told her about the situation outside.Sullivan was confident that she couldn't escape from this situation.Hesper had already figured this out and had no intention of struggling. Instead, she
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On the other side, all available personnel had been mobilized to search for Hesper, but there was still no sign of her.Frankie had meticulously taken care of all the details, and with Sullivan's men intermingled within the search teams, they swiftly reacted to any significant leads. As soon as the teams received noteworthy news, they were there to turn around and address it promptly.Sullivan's guess had been correct. Rickard harbored no immediate suspicions about him, bolstering Sullivan's confidence. The Andersons were merely pawns for him to reciprocate Hesper's kindness. Moreover, he had already made arrangements for the members of the Andersons' collateral family, ensuring that everything proceeded smoothly according to his plan.Meanwhile, even though Rickard had chosen to keep Hesper's disappearance a secret, the Lanes received the distressing news."Hesper is missing." Benjamin frowned, reading the words on the letter. He closed his eyes briefly, then turned to inform the
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Hesper did not know of this, so the only person who possessed that information was Benjamin."...Hmm." Benjamin didn't deny it. "Though we lack additional information about the individuals behind this abduction for now, the fact that they've caused such a commotion suggests they must be after that particular item."Elise, unaware of Benjamin possessing something of such significance, assumed it must be of great importance, not something trivial. She furrowed her brow and asked, "What exactly is it?"Benjamin sighed. Elise's confusion stemmed from his long absence from the Lanes, including his detainment on Leafdelle Island. Therefore, he couldn't have had it with him all this time.The item in question was of utmost importance, and Benjamin couldn't trust it to be anywhere else. In comparison, the Lane Manor was relatively secure. No matter how audacious these people were, they would never dare to enter the Lane Manor.So, the item remained in the Lanes' possession."What you're
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Matthew's words cut deep, not just because of their hurtful nature but also because they hinted at the grim reality Hesper might face. Elise still didn't know the nature of the item Benjamin had hidden away. Still, she understood its immense importance given Benjamin's years of secrecy and his decision to entrust it to Hesper. Handing it over would put countless lives at risk down the line. They had faced difficult choices before, and this one was no different."I won't allow it. I won't allow the two of you to endanger Hesper again," Matthew declared coldly. He had already sensed that they had made up their minds, and his words were laced with sarcasm."She should have never forgiven you." With those parting words, Matthew turned and left the room.As Elise watched her son's departing figure, she couldn't hold back her tears any longer.'Why us? Why must we bear the responsibility of saving the world, even if it means sacrificing our own daughter? We've come this far, so close to
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However, the source of this information was unreliable, and the other party was not acting out of benevolence. Frankie suddenly wanted to warn them about what would happen, but he had a specific purpose.Rickard no longer cared about the hallucinogenic drugs; his sole focus was finding Hesper. While he may have chosen the hallucinogenic drugs over his own safety in the past, when it came to Hesper and the hallucinogenic drugs, he wouldn't hesitate for a moment—he would always choose Hesper.No one, and nothing, could harm Hesper.At that moment, Liam entered the room, and the doctor took Kenji away for treatment. Liam then informed Rickard, "The Simmons' representatives have arrived. You haven't had any previous dealings with this individual."He's Sullivan Simmon's right-hand man, acting on behalf of Sullivan. His name is Murray Simmon."Rickard nodded, and then individuals entered from outside."Mr. Chronos." Murray walked in and nodded slightly upon seeing Liam in front of him
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Riley's memory wasn't as exceptional as Hesper's, but when he felt a sense of familiarity with someone, it indicated that he had met them before; otherwise, he wouldn't have such inexplicable thoughts.The challenge lay in the fact that Riley had encountered numerous people in his life. During his time as a professor, he had taught countless students, and later, as a doctor, he had treated a multitude of patients.However, the issue was that Riley had never resided in Montequinto for an extended time; he had only visited on occasions when working for Nathaniel. So, how could he have had the opportunity to meet someone like Murray?One must understand that Murray was not just an ordinary individual in Montequinto; he held significant power within the Simmons family, a level that Riley had never come close to reaching in his previous or current roles.But Riley didn't immediately mention this to Rickard, as he himself couldn't piece together all these scattered and chaotic pieces of
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Four days had passed since Hesper regained consciousness. She estimated that she had been unconscious for no more than 12 hours at most, marking her fourth day of being missing.'Rickard still hasn't found me.'Today, the person delivering her meal was Murray, which surprised Hesper. Murray was one of Sullivan's most trusted subordinates and his right-hand man, so it was somewhat unusual for him to personally deliver the meal."Ms. Rivera, it's time for your meal," Murray said as he approached.Hearing Murray speak, a hint of surprise crossed Hesper's mind. She walked up to him, looked at him, tilted her head slightly, and asked, "Has Sullivan allowed you to talk to me?"Previous visitors had maintained strict silence, and Hesper could guess the reason behind their actions. Prolonged isolation in darkness was mentally taxing, and the lack of interaction could push someone to the brink of madness. It wouldn't be long before Hesper faced a complete mental breakdown under these condi
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Being trapped in unchanging darkness day after day, Hesper couldn't see a way to escape. However, the introduction of a new variable could change everything.'If Murray genuinely wants to help me, that would be the best outcome. If it's all a ruse, that's fine too. To gain my trust, he'll have to try harder. I won't doubt this.'As long as things continue on this path, there will surely be a turning point for the better.'Hesper forced herself to stay calm and think every day. She also made an effort to maintain her physical and mental condition, all in the hope that when the opportunity arose, she would be ready to seize it.Maintaining her composure at this point was a testament to Hesper's resilience.This was a grueling tug-of-war, but Hesper would never let her will erode little by little during a period of despair. She knew that Rickard was still looking for her.'Many are still searching for me. They haven't given up on me, so I mustn't give up on myself either.'With tha
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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
