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Hesper took a deep breath and smiled. There was a good understanding between her and Benji. She had cried intensely to provoke Cheney, hoping to distract her from Benji's whereabouts. Hesper realized Vivienne might not be aware of the situation, so she attempted to inform her. After all, Vivienne was the only person who had any control over Cheney.Vivienne arrived with a small white cat, reminiscent of their first meeting, though that felt like a distant memory now."What are you doing, Cheney?" Vivienne's eyes remained calm, lacking much confusion. When Cheney saw this, she nodded and smiled. "So you already knew.""Yes," Vivienne continued to gaze at her calmly and said, "Earlier than you might have expected. So can I stop you now?"It was phrased as a question, but there was hardly room for a negative response.As Hesper turned her head, she glimpsed profound sadness in Vivienne's eyes, which triggered a sense of foreboding, recalling what Vivienne had mentioned before."Vi
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Cheney's usually calm face contorted into a menacing expression. Hesper gazed at her with pity.Cheney's life revolved around Asher. She lived for him and was willing to die for him. She had made countless mistakes, driven by the delusion of reuniting with him, a delusion so absurd that even she found it ridiculous.Her impulsive actions had now placed the person she cherished the most in grave danger.Anxiously, Cheney's gaze shifted toward the lab, and when her eyes met Victor's, the tension in the air was palpable. "When can she take the antidote?""Twenty-four hours."An entire day?Hesper observed Crosleigh's deteriorating condition and understood the immense suffering that awaited her for a whole day. Victor, with a swift motion, made a horizontal cut on Vivienne's arm, shocking everyone present."No. Give her the antidote now!"Cheney attempted to advance, but Victor took a half step back, his tone casual. "I believe you should refrain from being impulsive, or Ms. Scarle
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Hesper meticulously calculated the time. Rickard had already departed for Fredonia when she woke up, and if he had boarded the private plane, he would likely arrive in Fredonia in another two or three hours.Upon landing, Rickard would undoubtedly catch wind of the news and make an immediate return. Hence, the 24-hour timeframe should be more than sufficient for their plan to unfold.The cure's efficacy had been validated by Professor Miles, increasing the likelihood of success. Therefore, as long as Hesper could maintain control over Victor until then, their predicament would be resolved.Contemplating the timeline and the absence of any potential obstacles, Hesper finally exhaled a sigh of relief.She exchanged a knowing glance with Benji, confident that he also grasped the pivotal role Rickard played in this scenario. While they were all ensnared in this situation, Rickard remained the most unpredictable variable.As the 24-hour mark drew nearer, Victor would inevitably grow in
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Cheney averted her gaze, refusing to meet Vivienne's eyes as she struggled to contain her emotions. Hesper could sense Cheney's patience wearing thin, mirroring Vivienne's dwindling chances of survival in this dire situation.The culmination of events was drawing near, and Hesper fervently prayed for Rickard's swift arrival. She recognized that those guarding this place were motivated solely by their desire for the cure, with Vivienne's well-being being a matter of concern only to Cheney.A pang of guilt gnawed at Hesper, though it didn't equate to choosing the right course of action. She knew that when the time came to make a critical decision, she couldn't confidently assert that she would prioritize Vivienne above all else.Cheney was the one person who would make that unwavering choice.Vivienne herself understood that she constituted Cheney's sole vulnerability. Without her presence, Cheney would not have regained her composure earlier. Consequently, she made a seemingly resol
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Hesper couldn't be certain whether Vivienne comprehended the Holmes code, but she communicated quickly through a series of winks, conveying the dwindling time—only half an hour remained.In response to the winks, Vivienne nodded, demonstrating her understanding.The arrival of Rickard would bring added security and protection. It wasn't that Hesper lacked trust in the capabilities of those outside; rather, she doubted the value they aimed to save.The higher-ups coveted only the cure, while Cheney's group sought to rescue Vivienne. If they took action, both parties might fail to safeguard their respective interests.Hesper didn't want to witness Vivienne facing graver troubles or encounter mishaps with the cure. Thus, they needed to seize control of the situation themselves.As half an hour elapsed, the collective gaze of the group rested on Hesper. Even she harbored uncertainties, especially since Rickard had not precisely disclosed his location earlier.She couldn't be certain
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Upon hearing Hesper's advice, Victor chuckled and said, "Stop acting like you're coaxing a child here. The mistakes I've made would lead to certain death even if I don't press this button now."Victor stared calmly at everyone, but a glint of madness danced in his eyes. "So why don't you all come and join me in death?"Hesper's expression turned cold at Victor's threat. "What do you mean by 'we'll all join you in death'?"Based on the information they had, the explosives Victor had planted were only enough to destroy the laboratory. However, his tone suggested otherwise.Victor giggled and continued, "It's exactly what it seems, quite literal."Hearing Victor's words, Hesper clenched her fists. She had suspected and expected this outcome. Now, it appeared that all her previous assumptions were correct.Hesper's expression darkened, and Victor burst into laughter. "It would've been nice to wait for the result in peace. In that case, perhaps I could've spared your lives. However, s
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With the situation on their end resolved, Hesper finally breathed a sigh of relief. Cheney had already taken Vivienne to receive treatment.Vivienne's condition was extremely complex, and upon her admission to the hospital, she was immediately placed in the intensive care unit. The cure had been administered, and Professor Miles was also attending to her. Only then did Hesper feel confident enough to handle the aftermath on their side.If Vivienne's condition were to deteriorate, not only would Cheney be devastated, but Hesper would also carry a deep sense of guilt.She recalled the moment when she had rescued Vivienne from the laboratory, vividly remembering how weak and labored Vivienne's breathing had been. Yet, even in that state, Vivienne had instinctively tried to comfort Cheney. It was then that Hesper realized she had never truly understood Vivienne.Taking a deep breath and seeing that everything on their end was now under control, Hesper said, "I want to go to the hospita
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Without any unexpected circumstances, even if the wound were to heal, a scar would still likely be left on her arm. A scar nearly 15 centimeters long on the arm was akin to a disfigurement for a lady.Cheney sat on the bench, appearing somewhat despondent. Since their initial encounter, Hesper had never seen Cheney in such a disheveled state."Victor has been captured and taken back to prison. An urgent order has also been issued for his execution next week," Hesper informed Cheney.Cheney nodded, but her reaction seemed detached as if she had completely pushed aside the matter involving the hallucinogenic drug.Hesper recalled the day when she had met Vivienne, who had insisted that only she could be the test subject for the cure. Now, Hesper understood the reasoning behind Vivienne's assertion.Had Hesper chosen someone else as the test subject, Cheney would likely have remained lost in her delusion, even after witnessing Victor's erratic behavior. She would have clung to the ho
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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
