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Very soon, Hesper arrived at the accommodation that Renee had arranged for her. After she had organized all of the things she brought with her, she threw herself on the couch and took some rest. Renee was always capable of accomplishing the task she gave her splendidly. The apartment was located in a wonderful spot, and it was very near to the apartment she used to stay in before. Hesper was very familiar with the surroundings, so it was very easy for her to blend in.As soon as she got off the plane, Hesper found Juniper's wedding invitation in her mailbox.Juniper and Carter's wedding was going to be held that Saturday. Hesper had not had no time to investigate their situation carefully before. In any case, from Carter's profile, she found it difficult to believe he would be tied down by Juniper and marriage.With that thought in mind, Hesper logged on to her social account that she had not accessed since she took a glance at it last time.As expected, there were many messages;
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If she already knew the truth, then why was she agreeing to the marriage? Hesper could not quite figure it out, but at this point, no matter how many unresolved doubts there were, the result was clear. Juniper was now throwing herself into a fire pit, while Ariana was desperately trying to stop her but to no avail.Based on this alone, Hesper was convinced that Juniper must know the truth. It was very likely that both of them were aiming for the same thing, so she had to use marriage and children to tie him down.Suddenly, Hesper was jolted back to reality by a noise from upstairs.She did not know why but the noise reminded her of Rickard moving out in a hurry the night before. Her face sank. However, she was well aware that the living environment in an apartment was not as quiet as living in a mansion. Sighing, she called Matthew to let him know she was safe. Matthew answered almost immediately, indicating he had been waiting for her call."Grandpa is sick, so I can't leave E
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When Hesper heard the knocking on the door, she slumped on the couch, not really wanting to answer it. However, she had to answer the door anyway. She opened the door and found Nathaniel standing outside. They had not seen each other for a long time, but Nathaniel looked the same as he did a year ago. When he saw Hesper, he offered her a smile."It's been a long time, Hesper," he said. Even though Hesper still felt a little bit uncomfortable, she had to admit that she felt at ease staying with Nathaniel. She had never felt burdened when she was with him. Seeing how tired he was, Hesper felt a little sorry for him."You should come in," she said. Nathaniel had a lot of things in his hands and there was no one else with him. Hesper reached out to take half of the things, then stepped aside to let Nathaniel enter first."You just returned to the country. I was worried that you had come back in a hurry and didn't prepare the things you usually need." Nathaniel put down the things an
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But even thinking of it like this, Juniper was on the verge of going crazy with anger. She had never seen such an insensitive person before."Oh my, why are you so angry, Juni?" A woman walked up from behind her. Juniper's face sank. "Drop that sarcastic tone of yours. Do you think you're an important character around Carter?"The incoming person was none other than Carter's lover, Alessandra Bridget. She had been to their house several times, and she was a C list actress.Alessandra covered her face and smiled. In fact, Alessandra looked very similar to Juniper. Juniper had seen many women around Carter, and each one of them, including herself, looked very similar.Juniper knew that she was definitely not the "original"."What are you talking about, Juni? You're going to marry Mr. Wilson today. You're going to become his legal wife, unlike us, who are just his lovers," Alessandra said, her face filled with mockery. "I want money, status, and his heart. In other words, even if M
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Rachael did not know why she felt so uneasy, but her first reaction upon seeing Hesper was to lower her head.Hesper raised her eyebrows in surprise when she saw Rachael. Based on what others had said, Hesper had thought that Rachael would give her a contemptuous look when she saw her.With that thought in mind, Hesper picked up a glass of champagne from the nearby table and walked straight up to Rachael."It's been a long time, Rachael."Compared to Hesper's frankness, Rachael's reaction was somewhat timid. "Hessy... It's been a long time. I heard you went abroad. I thought you... wouldn't come back for a while.""You heard?" Hesper's lips curved. "It seems like you're well-informed."The people around them knew that Hesper was the former daughter of the Lanes when they saw the atmosphere between the two of them. Although most of them had only heard of Hesper or had met her briefly, her outstanding achievements in Lane Holdings were evident to all.Her exceptional perceptivenes
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Meanwhile, Juniper was preparing for the ceremony backstage. Even if Carter's lover had shown up, this farcical wedding would still need to proceed as planned."Check if River A. has arrived," Juniper said while looking at herself in the mirror. Dressed in her wedding gown, she felt a bit dazed.It was indeed a beautiful wedding gown, beyond what a photo could capture. It fulfilled every girl's fantasy of marriage. When Juniper insisted on choosing it herself and making so many demands, Carter had sneered, thinking she was being excessive.But of course… Carter did not understand what a wedding meant to a woman.If it were not for her persistence, perhaps someone else would be wearing this wedding gown right now."River A. is already here."Juniper nodded, turned her head, and saw her mother standing by the door, looking at her with teary eyes just like every mother sending her child off to get married. However, things were different. Juniper had already come to understand why he
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While Hesper hid in the crowd, quietly watching, the emcee on stage gave his blessings. When it was time for the speeches, Juniper took the microphone with a smile and said some beautiful words, while Carter stood beside her, occasionally chiming in. If Hesper had not already known the truth, she would have been fooled by their affectionate appearance."I would also like to give a special thanks to River A. from Eustoma Studio. Both of my wedding dresses today were designed by her," Juniper said as her gaze swept over the crowd below, wondering which person might be River A. Then she saw Hesper, and their gazes met. In a split second, Juniper had a bad feeling, but Carter continued with his own words. "Today, we're honored to have the designer River A. here to witness the love between me and my wife."A spotlight shone down on Hesper. Juniper looked at Carter in shock, who was also stunned when he saw that it was Hesper.Originally, this part was not included in the wedding. How
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What happened at the wedding soon spread across the city. Hesper could no longer hide the news about her returning to Halwanest or her being River A. anymore. Jessie called her that night."You came back to Halwanest and didn't even tell me!"Hesper felt sorry for Jessie. Having been busy with her studio lately, she had forgotten about her."Never mind, I'll be the big person and forgive you since I know you've been busy lately," Jessie said nonchalantly. "I didn't expect you to become the protagonist of a popular novel as soon as you came back. The news of River A. establishing a studio has spread all over the city. To think that you'd use Juniper's wedding to publicize it; you're really something."'This is nothing,' Hesper thought inwardly as she took off her necklace in front of a mirror.Juniper had not put her plan into action yet, and Hesper was going to do more than just humiliate her. To put it plainly, Juniper's next move was sure to be significant. Renee had discovered
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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
