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Unsure of what Rickard was up to at the moment, Hesper could only sit down in silence, while Matthew made no secret of his rejection of Rickard, curling the corners of his lips upward and giving off a half-smile."Mr. Duval, since you claim that you're here to show us your sincerity, why don’t you lay the contract of the Paradise Project that you drafted back then on the desk now and cross out all the unreasonable terms that you’ve included in it?" Matthew glared straight at Rickard. "This is what I call sincerity."As soon as the Paradise Project was mentioned, it was only natural for Hesper to recall that the unreasonable contract was still in Rickard’s possession. She look over at Rickard."What do you think, Mr. Duval?"Rickard did not answer the question but bypassed the topic and looked at Hesper. "Ms. Lane was the main person in charge of the Paradise Project before this, so can I speak to her about this?"Hesper stared at Rickard silently, and ever since the moment her bla
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After he laid his heart out in front of her, Hesper felt complicated. It was difficult for people to let go of the people they loved when they were younger, but it was hard to forget the pain that came with it. "Hesper!" Dianthe's voice came from behind so Hesper immediately stood up and cleared her throat, then said, "My friend is looking for me. Please help yourself, Mr. Duval… My doors are open if it's to talk about the Paradise Project."Seeing how she made up an excuse and walked away, Rickard finally showed some expression. Frowning, he took out his phone from his pocket and called Cammile. She seemed to be sitting next to her phone and picked up in a second. "How did it go?"Rickard paused. Even though he rarely watched soap operas, he could tell that Camille was excited to gossip. He calmly took a deep breath. "She didn't give any unusual reaction. I don't think she has any feelings for me.""She showed you the door?""No." Ricakrd calmly replied, his dark eyes
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Hesper was there trying to draw the curtains. She looked up and into Rickard's eyes, then paused, and frowned. She asked Yves to arrange a room for Ricakrd but he chose this one out of so many. Hesper wouldn't believe it wasn't intentional. Now that Rickard had settled in, it would seem unkind to ask him to move. Even though Rickard was an uninvited 'guest', he was still a guest.Quickly drawing the curtains to avoid looking at him, Hesper turned around and remembered the weird things he said this afternoon. Even though someone was giving him ideas, Hesper still felt something rise in her heart. "Urgh, I should stop thinking."Hesper switched off the lights and forced herself to sleep. She finally solved some of the problems but now Rickard handed her new ones. Hesper didn't want to be distracted by that and just hoped that he would eventually give up. ***The night soon passed. When Hesper woke up again, it was from the knocking on her door by Dianthe. "Time to get up!"
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"Alright, I'm going to wash up."After cleaning up, Hesper went downstairs and realized that all the Lanes returned to the Lanes' ancestral manor. Arthur was waiting in the hall and was having a chat with Theodore. They both turned their heads when they saw Hesper. "Oh, Hes is here." Simon smiled and waved at her. Hesper had already seen the dark side of her fourth uncle a lot of times, so she didn't approach him but instead walked directly to Matthew's side."Matt, how could you decide to throw a party for me without asking me about it?"Hesper jabbed Matthew in the rib, who folded over in pain, but smiled and said, "Do you think I'm the one who arranged for this?"She thought about it and realized that Matthew wouldn't be so selfish and decide on her behalf. Hesper felt guilty and pulled her hand back when Matthew spoke again. "Grandpa wanted this."Hesper was surprised about that, so he continued. "All your authority at the company was revoked and Grandpa knows it must ha
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After telling Matthew her condition, Matthew frowned. If someone wanted to drug her, doing it through her food would be the easiest way. That meant the most suspicious person would be Rachael, who was currently living with them. "I'll keep an eye on her."Hesper nodded and suddenly realized something after a pause. "Yves has been keeping an eye on her, so I know wherever she has been recently. In theory, she wouldn't have time to drug me."After saying that, she realized that Yves shouldn't be fully trusted, so Hesper rubbed her temples and said, "After the party tonight, I'll go for a blood test to find out if I've been affected by drugs.""Alright."Matthew nodded. Seeing that it was almost time for the party, Arthur went over to the hotel earlier to greet the guests, and when Matthew and Hesper got there, the time would be just right.Even though she was curious about where Rickard went, Hesper didn't want to contact him. When they got to the hotel, Hesper realized how gran
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"You—"One of them held the other one back and looked at Hesper with cautious eyes. Even though there were many things that people could criticize Hesper about, everyone knew how capable she was. When she was running Lane Holdings, even their elders weren't able to take a lot of advantage of her. There was no way they could win this. "I'm sorry, Ms. Lane, we shouldn't have done that."Hesper wouldn't accept the apology, but she knew they weren't being clever, they were just afraid. "You were casually talking about my two failed marriages. I'm guessing you've mastered the art of dealing with husbands?" Hesper smiled. The makeup that made her look seductive now looked regal. "I should learn from you."None of the women were married, so they looked even more pale. "It's the truth though. Why would a woman who had twice divorced think of marrying again?" one of them mumbled. Matthew couldn't stand it anymore, so he walked over, but Hesper stopped him again. This was between wo
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As soon as Rickard said so, everyone present stared at him, including Hesper and Matthew, Especially Hesper. The confusion in her eyes was on the brink of overflowing. In a split second, Hesper realized that there were still people staring at her and instantly restrained her expression.‘What is this fella on again?’Noticing Hesper’s gaze, Rickard chuckled under the mask, sounding inexplicably delighted. He then lifted his head, looked at the pale-looking women in front of him, and asked, "Does this count as proof?""You... What proof do you have, saying that you’ve paid for everything today?"Seeing that the other party was still trying to prove him wrong, Rickard took out his phone, typed a few words, and sent a message out. And within just a minute, guards of the hotel could be seen rushing upstairs and surrounding the area in an instant, and this attracted more people’s attention."Please escort these ladies out of the hotel."Rickard’s tone still sounded calm, but because h
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Matthew’s infuriated voice came from the side. Hesper jumped out of Rickard’s arms with a guilty conscience and almost lost balance, so Rickard quickly supported her. She fell into his arms again."Matt, listen."Matthew was at a loss for words.Hesper quickly broke free from Rickard’s embrace this time around, stood still, and looked at Matthew flatteringly. "It was just an accident. I have nothing to do with him."Seeing that Hesper quickly explained their relationship to Matthew, Rickard did not seem to have any objection and stood aside obediently. In fact, Matthew and Rickard had not met each other too many times to the extent that he was able to recognize him in this disguise.So Matthew only stared at Rickard suspiciously."I was just helping," Rickard explained reluctantly.Hesper immediately nodded in agreement.‘This woman was still playing along as if she was a coquettish yet dangerous vixen minutes ago, and she’s already acting like a docile kitten now, wagging its
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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
