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Riley's revelation contradicted all the previous information, yet it strangely aligned with Hesper's initial thoughts. Sitting nearby, Renee furrowed her brows. Meanwhile, Hesper felt that she was getting closer to the right answer at this moment.Why did Professor Miles think Silvan was innocent? Could it be that Silvan was capable of deceiving him and making him believe he was harmless?"Go on.""Ehren is the truly innocent one. I have no evidence, but you can go and find Ehren's butler," Riley said, his gaze intense. "You should be familiar with this butler. He has been looking after Ehren ever since he was young, even during the years when Ehren was abroad."Now that Riley talked about it, Hesper recalled that she had not seen the butler by Ehren's side during the previous banquet at the Sulbachs. "The place where Sophia was kept in Salt City is now where the butler is being held," Riley continued.Hesper exchanged a glance with Zoya. If they made a detour to Salt City on th
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Upon hearing Zaylour's voice, Hesper turned her head and saw a concealed small switch. The two exchanged a glance then Zaylour pressed the switch. The floor opened up, revealing a small underground passage."Surprise," Zaylour exclaimed. "Should one of us stay up here? This place feels so creepy.""No need." Hesper shook her head, her voice still calm and composed. "If something happens, it's better for the two of us to stick together than to separate."Indeed, with Hesper and Zaylour together, they could easily handle at least ten opponents.Zaylour nodded, and both of them descended into the basement. The first thing they encountered was a corridor of moderate length. As they walked forward, they finally reached a tightly locked iron door, from which faint sounds of struggling could be heard.The surroundings were quiet and Hesper soon identified that the person inside was indeed Ehren's butler."Is it really him?"Zaylour raised an eyebrow when he saw Hesper's expression. If
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Hesper rolled her eyes at Zaylour, thinking that even if it was the truth, he could not just say it directly. After they rescued Ehren, she might need to leverage this favor for her own benefit. After all, by that time, Silvan should have already been taken care of, and the Sulbachs only had Ehren left to shoulder their responsibilities.Zaylour sensed Hesper's gaze but could not tell the meaning behind her gaze. He inwardly grumbled about how women could be so troublesome and then turned his head away."Alright, we're heading to Emperion now. Please come with us, Mr. Alfred.""Okay!"Supported by the two, the butler climbed up. Hesper rubbed her neck. She never expected there would be so many secrets hidden in this small town of Salt City. However, the presence of the butler confirmed that Riley had not lied to her, at least not about this matter.Nobody talked during the journey from Salt City to Emperion. Due to concerns about unforeseen circumstances during their trip to Salt
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To Hesper's surprise, Matthew strongly disagreed with her plan."You're putting yourself at risk. I understand that you plan to lure the snake out of its hole, but if things unfold in an uncontrollable direction, can you guarantee your own safety?" Matthew asked.Hesper lowered her gaze. She knew she could not guarantee her safety, but this was the best solution for now."I absolutely won't allow you to endanger yourself," Matthew said firmly. Hesper knew her plan would not work, so she nodded and complied, "I understand, Matt."Observing Hesper's obedient appearance, Matthew knew she was still thinking of some mischievous ideas and could not help but sigh. He had originally wanted to ask about Rickard, but bringing the matter up right now would only add to the trouble.After all, there was no way Hesper would forget about Rickard. The first day back at the Lanes' residence went smoothly, and Alfred's emotions finally calmed down. In the evening, Hesper received a phone call f
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Charles was stunned and narrowed his eyes upon hearing Hesper's words. Was she testing him or did she remember something?"With this identity, I might be able to capture him and bring him back quickly," Hesper swiftly interjected, not giving Charles any chance to speculate further. Her intention just before was just to make Charles experience that anxious feeling. The time had not come for her to fall out with him yet, especially since her mother was still in Charles's hands. Hesper continued, "Dad, is there something specific you wanted to discuss by contacting me at this time?"Upon hearing Hesper's question, Charles snapped back to the present from his thoughts. "Not really. I just wanted to inquire about the current situation." he casually diverted the topic before adding, "By the way, the girl under your command named Sherese seems to have gotten into trouble and was captured by the Moreaus."'Sherese?'Hesper's heart skipped a beat at the mention of her name. Now that s
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As Hesper looked at Matthew, a somewhat "coquettish" expression appeared on her face, further confusing him. He had no idea why Hesper suddenly wanted to talk to him or ask for his help."Matt, do you remember the person from the hotel last time?" Hesper asked.Matthew certainly did not forget. After all, that person seemed like another person trying to take advantage of their family's resources. However, compared to others, this newcomer seemed more reliable. At least, much better than Rickard. So, he nodded."Of course, I remember. Is it related to him?" Matthew asked.Hesper nodded and closed her eyes, making up a story on the spot. "Actually, I had some professional dealings with him before. He promised to help me deal with Rickard, but I'm not in a convenient position to approach him now."Matthew was skeptical, but considering it involved Rickard, it was not surprising for Hesper to take action."Do you want me to approach him?" he asked, narrowing his eyes as he observed H
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With a hint of helplessness, Matthew nodded. "Fine, you go and talk to him. I'll head to the hotel now."The first step of Hesper's plan succeeded. She watched as Matthew disappeared from her sight and silently apologized in her heart while the guilt became increasingly evident on her face. She knew that all of Matthew's decisions were for her own good. However, she had to do this now, even if it meant her own safety could not be guaranteed. She could not continue like this any longer. Otherwise, when would she be able to bring her mother back by her side?Withdrawing her gaze, Hesper went upstairs to inform her grandfather to bring Silvan to the Lanes' residence. She also arranged for her grandfather to spend some time outside with his Theodore. Her grandfather did not seem suspicious. Luckily, they had purposely withheld the suspicious aspects about Silvan to prevent Arthur from worrying. Everything was prepared. Hesper had plans for all of the Lanes, so there would be no roo
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That evening, Hesper went to the Sulzbachs' residence alone. As the only person aware of Hesper's plan, Zaylour hoped fervently for her safe return. However, as the night wore on, there was still no word from her. Zaylour knew then that Hesper had succeeded—she had been captured.Zaylour watched as the sky gradually brightened, contemplating the fate that awaited him. After all, Hesper was the one who prepared everything, and now that she was gone, he wondered what he should do when Silvan arrived.He sat up in bed, reflecting on the misfortune of being under the command of Hesper. However, he was relieved that he had obtained the way to contact Rickard from Sylvie beforehand in case something unexpected happened. After confirming that Hesper would not return, Zaylour called Rickard. Surprisingly, the call was promptly answered. Just when Zaylour was about to introduce himself, the person on the other end spoke first, "Zaylour?"Zaylour was both surprised and flattered that Rick
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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
