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Oblivious to the scheming happening between Juniper and Michelle, Hesper drove over to Ernest’s place to drop some medication off. When she got back, she started paying attention to the competition. Now that Matthew was living in Genecity, she could take a break from the company. She handed her previous work to Matthew but suddenly realized that he probably insisted on staying in Genecity to help her manage the company. “Don’t get emotional about this.”Seeing how Hesper was looking at him with puppy eyes, he cleared his throat and then looked away. “I just don’t want to die of exhaustion because it would be tough for me to explain to Grandpa.”She didn’t have to worry about the company and Professor Jenkins would vouch for her in university, so Hesper could join the competition without worry. “Come back as the winner. I believe in you.”The day before the competition began, Jessie had to drag Hesper to get some barbecue to celebrate her win. Hesper didn’t know how to react. “
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Hesper held the glass of warm tea in her hands and sat there silently. Rickard finally broke the silence. “Are you going to join the Lane Competition tomorrow?”Hesper wasn’t surprised that he knew, so she nodded. “It will last about a month or even longer. I won’t be able to visit Renfrew during that time. Please tell him I’m sorry.”“Okay.” Rickard took a piece of beef tongue and placed it on her plate. Zikmund watched their interaction suspiciously. Weren’t they on bad terms? When they went to see Ernest the other day, he heard Rickard and Hesper arguing. He was planning to console his broken-hearted best friend because he thought that their relationship would end. Seeing what was happening changed his mind. “My brother is in Genecity and will take over Lane Holdings. You’re going to see him a lot.” Hesper looked down. “Don’t make him angry.”Hesper got up and went back to her seat before Rickard could say anything. Zikmund was confused. “What is happening between the two
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“Matt?”Hesper, not having expected him to show up, tugged at her sleeve that she rolled up before. “Why are you waiting here? I’m not a child anymore. I can find my way home.”Matthew shook his head. “It’s too late. As a woman, it’s unsafe for you to be alone.”“Oh…” Hesper walked over to walk next to him. Hesper felt down-to-earth as she walked next to him because there was a sense of familial love that she never felt before this. The feeling Matthew gave was different from what she got from Grandpa Ernest. Maybe because Hesper used to be more egoistic and sensitive, but she was thankful and respected the man who pulled her out of the orphanage. However, Matthew was different. Hesper thought that she was meant to be his sister after meeting him. When they got home, Hesper suddenly remembered that Matthew couldn’t cook, so she was curious if he had eaten. “What did you have for dinner?”Matthew was silent for a few minutes. “I didn’t.”As Hesper expected. She nodded.
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Hesper nodded and didn’t hold back with her compliments. “I followed the Duval Competition and I remember you very well. You’re talented and have your own ideas. I was rooting for you.”Hearing that, Celine smiled bashfully and showed a deep dimple. “Thank you, but I’m not that good or I wouldn’t have been eliminated so soon.”Hesper wanted to say something but there was a commotion in front. Hesper and Celine’s conversation was cut short as they looked up and saw Michelle. “Michelle?”Hesper wasn’t expecting that at all and couldn’t help but frown. “What is she doing here?”In comparison, Celine was much calmer as if Michelle hadn’t bullied her. “The Duval competition ended, so I guess she has time to join this one.”But she already won that one and made a name and brand for herself. Now if she joined this competition, it would look… terrible. Hesper was like Celine. She didn’t give a huge reaction when Michelle suddenly showed up. She just thought that Michelle shouldn’t hav
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Realizing that, Hesper looked up sharply and looked around for a camera of sorts, but she wasn’t familiar with the place, so she couldn’t figure out where the cameras would be hidden. “This contestant is so sharp. Look at number 23!”“By the way, why did Michelle Sullivan roll her eyes? What’s on her mind?”“Yes, 23 seems to realize that there are cameras, haha.”Everyone’s phone had been taken while they were on the way there, but since Hesper usually wore a watch, she knew the time. When they had been there for seven minutes, Hesper walked back and stood next to Celine.“What’s going on?” Celine didn’t know what was going on, but she was observant and could guess that Hesper probably realized something based on her reaction, so she lowered her voice and looked at Hesper with doe eyes. Hesper leaned closer. “The organizers might have something planned. I suspect that there are some hidden cameras around and they must be live streaming.”Coincidentally, when she said that, the
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You better not try to stand out. By the fifteenth minute, everyone was growing tired. Hesper sat on her luggage bag and guessed that by that time, someone would probably be there to get them soon. The second after that thought came to her mind, party poppers went off in the sky. After some cheering, the shuttle buses showed up to get their bags while confetti floated to the ground. Some fell on Hesper’s shoulder and hair. Celine looked at the confetti and her eyes were shining. “It’s so pretty. It would be so nice if we could record it.”Hesper looked at her, then smiled. “Don’t worry, someone is recording.”The Lanes went all out on the budget. They prepared a luxurious hotel and the producers led them to the concierge for keycard collection. Hesper and Celine were at the back of the group following along at a casual pace. Michelle was walking in front of the crowd, but when she saw the two hanging at the back, she slowed down and fell back.“Hello, Hesper,” Michelle gree
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The initial room distribution was more humane because the designers were somewhat known. There wasn’t the need to make it into a show, so two people shared a room, and there was a balcony in each room. Hesper and Celine were given the same room. Since they were among the last few to get their room cards, the room was in a more secluded area, which they both wanted. The more quiet and less disturbance there was, the better for them. Their room was on the second floor with plants on the balcony. They could see trees outside the compound. Even though it was no longer green at the end of autumn, it was still very pretty. When the cameraman saw that they were almost done unpacking their bags, he went over to remind them.“There’ll be an interview session for each person. Since some designers have never been in front of the cameras, the Lanes have arranged for professional makeup artists so that everyone will have some simple makeup done.”Hesper had never been on camera before, bu
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“You’re leaving already, sir?”The helper was going to bring a pot of tea in but saw Rickard coming out while carefully closing the door. “Yes.” Rickard nodded. “Don’t tell him I came here. How is he? The doctor said he’s better, but I’d like to know from you.”The helper nodded. “He is a lot better and is very much in stable condition. He doesn’t wake up in the middle of the night anymore all thanks to Mrs. Duval’s medication…”The helper realized that she had made a mistake when she mentioned Hesper, so she corrected herself. “I mean Ms. Rivera.”“It’s fine. Thank you.” Rickard didn’t have more to say, so he said, “Grandpa and Aunt Curie are old, so don’t let them watch live streams too late into the night. There’ll be a rerun after that.”“Hmm?” The helper didn’t understand. A live stream? What was he watching?She was still confused as she watched Rickard disappear around the corner. She looked at the pot in her hands then turned to change it to ginger tea to bring over to
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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
