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Chapter 193 You trade your heart for it
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Learning that Jessica had not eaten breakfast yet, Adriana ordered two cups of coffee and two sandwiches.Sitting by the window, the morning light flowed through the sky, shining on the woman’s tear-stained, red eyes and the tip of her nose. The more Adriana looked at her, the more pity she felt.Probably due to woman-to-woman empathy, Adriana softly said, “Do you want to eat something first?”Jessica drew out a piece of paper to wipe her eyes, rubbing them even redder, her shoulders gently rising and falling.“You heard that, didn’t you?”Adriana didn’t want to hide it. It was better to lay things out clearly.“I just happened to be passing by, I wasn’t intentionally eavesdropping,” she said.Jessica revealed a trace of embarrassment, which was soon replaced by self-deprecation.“I didn’t expect you to see me like this — at my lowest. You must be laughing at me, right? A few days ago, I even went to you and begged you to let him go. I didn’t expect him to let me go first. We’ve been
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Just three simple words, no signature.Adriana took the slightly wilted bouquet from her desk and handed it to the receptionist. “Please throw this one out for me. Thanks.”Then, with a bright smile, she took the fresh bouquet from Carson’s hand, held it up to her nose, and took a deep breath.“These smell amazing. I really love today’s flowers.”Carson’s expression darkened, but he turned around and instructed the receptionist, “Go back to work.”The receptionist sensed that the atmosphere wasn’t right and quickly busied herself, hugging the flowers and slipping away.Carson shut the door and stared at the roses with eyes that could pierce through walls.“Who sent them?”Adriana carefully placed the flowers on her desk, gently fiddling with the petals. The smile on her face didn’t waver.“A person who shall not be named.”“Suitor? Boyfriend? You have a boyfriend?”It occurred to him that he had never actually asked Adriana about her relationship status. Could she already be married t
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Selena originally wanted to ask Jessica to have lunch at noon but was rejected. Holding back her discomfort, she went downstairs and unexpectedly found Jessica alone. Despite the discomfort still lingering in her heart, she approached her.Jessica no longer looked at the car that had driven away. Instead, she took Selena’s arm and laughed, “Having lunch with Lawyer Clarke was just to talk business. It’s only with you that I can truly relax and be myself — we’re real friends.”Selena snorted softly. “You and Lawyer Clarke can’t even be compared. She’s pretty, but she definitely knows how to play her cards. You didn’t see the way Deputy Director Carson looks at her — completely bewitched, like a fox spirit has hooked his soul. I’m only saying this because I care about you, so don’t be mad. I’m mad on your behalf.”Adriana might have said she had no feelings for Carson, but who could guarantee what would happen in the future?Who could guarantee that Carson wouldn’t keep up his long-term
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Taking on a new assignment arranged by the law firm while assisting Grand Empire with their lawsuit, Adriana knew in her heart that it was her responsibility, even if she couldn’t fully handle it at the time. But that wasn’t the real reason.So, when she spoke to Calvin, she tried to be polite, avoiding anger or defensiveness.“I’m sorry, I didn’t expect the scheduling conflict, but don’t worry — my focus will still be on Grand Empire, and I won’t let down the trust you’ve placed in me.”Calvin was surprised that Adriana didn’t come at him with thorns today. Did she actually realize she was in the wrong?“You know how to split your attention?” Calvin asked. “These two cases aren’t even in the same city, and both are major cases. So tell me, how exactly are you prioritizing them? How do you plan to divide your time?”His tone, unusually calm, gradually softened the air of hostility in the car. The atmosphere cooled back to normal, and the soft piano music in the background suddenly bec
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“Such a coincidence.”She had just been kicked out of the car and randomly picked this small restaurant to grab a meal. She hadn’t expected to run into Mark here.Mark flashed a full-toothed smile. He seemed completely at ease, as though this were all perfectly natural. He unbuttoned the top button of his shirt, hung his suit jacket over the back of the chair, and sat down smoothly — making himself at home without feeling the slightest bit out of place.His movements were fluid and practiced, the kind that could only come from doing this often.“My office is nearby. Haven’t you been here before?”Adriana glanced outside and finally took in her surroundings. The nearby high-rise buildings stood tall, and not far away, she spotted a sleek office building with Sterling & Stone prominently displayed on the façade.Those two words — Sterling & Stone — were names Adriana had long been familiar with. She knew roughly where the firm was located, but with everything on her mind today, she hadn
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After an unhappy breakup with Calvin, Adriana contacted Grand Empire’s Legal Department to discuss the final prosecution agreement and then confirmed the flight time with the secretary.It was the day after tomorrow.In light of this, the criminal proceedings in her hands would have to be handed over to someone else.Towards the end of the day, Carson called her over the intercom. “Come to my office.”His cold tone made it sound as if she owed him tens of millions.Adriana adjusted her mindset and, with several pairs of eyes on her, knocked on Carson’s office door. She could feel people watching her, their gazes full of gossip.“Come in.”Adriana did as she was told, and then she heard him say, “Close the door.”As she shut the door, she deliberately paid attention to the movement outside. Everyone appeared to be working seriously, as if they hadn’t noticed her at all.What good actors, she thought.Carson, holding a printed document in his hand, tapped it on the table. “They stayed u
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He was angry and annoyed, yet he still couldn’t speak firmly.Adriana was grateful, and her tone softened considerably. “Thank you, Deputy Director Carson, for your concern. We will do our best and cooperate fully with the case. As for life—well, I already survived three years in the United Kingdom, didn’t I? So I’ll be fine.”Carson gently stroked the cup, wanting to say something but unable to.Sensing his hesitation, Adriana smirked. “What do you want to say, Deputy Director Carson?”Carson gritted his teeth. “Do you really have a boyfriend?”Adriana thought, Just cut off his hopes completely to avoid any future trouble at the law firm. “Yes. You saw the roses. He sent them.”Inventing this excuse was tantamount to accepting Mark’s opinion. Before she could think of a better solution, she had to choose the lesser of two evils. At least Mark wouldn’t do anything to her in the open, and Carson… what he would do next was unknown.Carson remained silent.The scar on his face had yet to
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Jessica wiped away her tears and bowed at a neat ninety degrees. “Thank you, Deputy Director, for your guidance. I will repay you with my performance.”Carson waved her off impatiently and pointed toward the door. “Get out.”When Jessica walked out, a dozen pairs of eyes were fixed on her.Having just experienced the most humiliating social defeat of her life, she still managed to keep her composure. “Sorry to disappoint everyone,” she said. “I haven’t been dismissed, and I will not be leaving. We’ll continue to be colleagues. I hope we can separate personal matters from work and carry on professionally.”With that, she walked back to her workstation in long, confident strides, as if she had just won a battle.Jenny was stunned. Selena’s jaw practically hit the floor.Should she curse her—Shameless!—or nod in admiration and say—Crouching bull, hidden shameless queen!?The people in the criminal division were thoroughly embarrassed. One of them offered an apologetic smile. “Lawyer Clar
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Adriana decided not to be merciful anymore. She deliberately straightened her posture and said, “Sorry for what exactly?”Jessica was practically grinding her teeth. She had counted on stepping on Adriana when she was down—kicking her while she was going through a rough patch. But how had things turned out like this?“I was in a bad mood… I couldn’t quite remember, but we did talk about it. Just now, I thought about it… You did encourage me that day, saying you had no interest in Deputy Director Carson. I must have remembered it wrong.”Her voice was low, but Adriana heard it—and so did Carson, who was silently watching.The crowd collectively felt like they’d been doused in a bucket of cold, bloody water.Adriana said, “That’s it? I remember there was more.”Selena, seeing Jessica bow her head and admit fault, snapped, “You’re not in the wrong! Why are you apologizing? Are we not allowed to call out Adriana’s misconduct anymore?”Jessica sharply interrupted her, “Don’t say another wo
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Unfortunately, Adriana couldn’t see Calvin’s dazzling smile—like a beautiful oil painting—and so the revulsion in her heart didn’t deepen. “Sorry, I’m not as idle as you are.”Calvin pressed his fingers to the tip of his nose, trying to hide the flicker of embarrassment no one could see. “Tell me, what are you planning to do? It’s not easy to set aside an unsolved case—especially one with no proof of death.”Yet deep down, he knew—if she just opened her mouth and asked, even with the softest of words—he would stir up all of New York, uncover the truth, and kneel before her in gratitude.But Adriana no longer pinned her hopes on her ex-husband. She knew full well how powerful Calvin was, but that didn’t matter now. “I’m sorry. I can’t tell you. And thanks to you disrupting the rhythm, I’m afraid I can’t solve it in the timeframe I promised.”“You mean... you’re breaking the agreement?”Adriana paused for two seconds before answering. “I’ll speed up the pace.”Calvin’s lips parted sligh
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Aidan asked, “How about the specifics? What’s the first step?”Adriana had a rough idea. The detailed operational steps weren’t perfect yet, but the first step was clear.“Of course—it’s complaining, playing the victim, and creating the image of someone being bullied without the power to fight back.”Carson’s mouth twitched, and he shook his shoulders as if trying to shake off goosebumps. “Can you act it out?”Adriana replied, “I don’t have to show my face. Just post on Twitter—write something pathetic—then watch who engages the most and track the IP addresses.”Sebastian didn’t take a side, but he opened Twitter to see what was trending. Normally, he wouldn’t get involved in this kind of thing. But Tony was his client, and he couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.The moment he saw Twitter, his usually blank expression cracked wide open.“I suggest you take a look first.”One by one, the others checked—and saw Calvin’s news dominating the top five trending topics. Adriana’s small inc
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Each of Adriana’s words was like a needle, piercing Calvin one by one.He recalled the moments he'd spent with her and realized that Adriana had always resisted, rejected, and pushed him away. There had been too many misunderstandings between them, too many obstacles that couldn’t be resolved in a moment. But if her heart had been with him, all of it could have been overcome. Even mountains and seas could be crossed.What truly broke Calvin’s heart was the utter indifference in her eyes.Suddenly, he couldn’t feel the warmth of love anymore.That night, Calvin smoked two packs of cigarettes by the window, the dim, secretive glow in his eyes flickering like embers.“Wow!”With a swipe of his arm, he knocked a bottle of pills off the table.What’s the point of taking these anymore?His insomnia had worsened over the past three years, and his mood was deteriorating.As the eastern sky brightened, Calvin changed clothes and went for a ten-kilometer run. After returning and showering, his
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Aidan hadn’t contacted Adriana since partying the night before. He was worried she’d feel embarrassed, or that his reaching out might come across as reproach.To be honest, he’d tossed and turned for half the night, just wanting to confirm that her boss—Calvin—had gotten her home safely.After struggling with it all night, Aidan figured he’d call her first thing in the morning under the pretense of work. But before he could even dial, he got hit with unexpected news.Sebastian told him that Tony was dead—and that he was holding a will in which Adriana’s name was mentioned.Tony’s case had already drawn media attention, but his death caused an outright uproar. The will got leaked, and netizens seized on it, amplifying every word.The two words Adriana Clarke quickly became a trending topic—and a heavy one at that.Aidan started calling Adriana like mad, terrified that she’d see the news and spiral. But her phone rang and rang, unanswered. Same with Snow’s.He was nearly scared to death
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Why not?Because of love. Because of faith. Because of the dilemma of being caught between the two. Because reason was festering and emotions were spiraling out of control. Because there was too much he couldn’t manage.But these things, Calvin would never say. He didn’t care to reveal the soft underbelly of his heart to anyone.He simply looked at her firmly, repeating over and over in his mind that this woman—he would never let go of her again.“Whether you hate it or love it, you will never part from me.”And you think you can be happy with someone else?Dream on.Adriana didn’t take Calvin’s car after all. He started the engine alone, the screeching tires kicking up dust and sending her long hair flying.Watching the car disappear into the depths of the night, Adriana felt her heart turn cold.The goodbye had long been overdue. Hesitation and procrastination had only deepened the wounds. It was she who hadn’t handled the relationship well—but not anymore. Not in the future.“Snow,
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Empty. Private. Slanderous.A few simple words, but strung together, they exploded with meaning.A huge wave crashed through Rene’s mind.Aidan’s expression shifted immediately. “Did Calvin and Miss Blake…”The supposed informant—Adriana—said nothing. She pinched her fork and got ready to savor the new dish that had just been served as if none of it concerned her.Calvin spoke calmly, “Private matter. No comment.”See? Trying to get Calvin to say something he didn’t want to was harder than going to the moon.Adriana took small, measured bites of her food. This was just how things were. Panicking and stressing wouldn’t change anything—better to handle it with composure.Rene, meanwhile, was reminded of his recent dealings with the Blakes. Not long ago, he had run into Karl at a cocktail party. The man had been glowing—red-faced, all smiles, clearly treating Calvin as a son-in-law already. It felt like Phantom was one step away from soaring to new heights on the back of that marriage al
