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In the quiet office, Mr. Hawthorne allowed his thoughts to drift. In his thirties, he had achieved everything. Yet, success couldn’t fill the emptiness inside him. Every fragment of memory was fading, leaving him in solitude. Nothing remained, only him with all his wealth, which now felt like a heavy burden on his shoulders.As Mr. Hawthorne’s thoughts lingered on memories of Jasmine, his phone suddenly rang. The screen lit up with the exact name that had crossed his mind, as if the universe knew his deepest desire.“Kinsley,” Jasmine’s voice was urgent, “I have one more request!”“Isn’t that a bit too soon? Theodore hasn’t even informed me of the developments at your campus.”“This is really important too!”“Tell me how important.”“I heard from Natalie that Lilly’s school is going on a field trip to the children’s museum. Could we take the time to join them?”“Since when did you exchange numbers with her?”“I got it from Lilly. When you’re not around, we call Natalie.”“Really?”“So
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The silence hanging in the air made each step echo clearly. Jasmine’s surprised expression quickly turned into a warm smile as she saw Mr. Hawthorne.“You’re back!” she exclaimed eagerly. “I was practicing for the provisions we’ll be taking with us.”Mr. Hawthorne approached Jasmine, returning her smile with a faint one of his own. As he reached the kitchen table, the enticing aroma of the prepared dishes greeted him.“Try this,” Jasmine said, ready to feed him.Mr. Hawthorne looked at the spoon in front of him with mixed feelings. He opened his mouth hesitantly and accepted the bite Jasmine offered.“Give me your honest opinion,” Jasmine said, waiting hopefully.Mr. Hawthorne wiped his lips and paused for a moment. “This is the first time I’ve tasted your cooking.”“Right! You had an urgent matter back then, so you couldn’t eat with Lilly and me.”“It’s very delicious. I regret missing the chance to dine with you both.”“In that case, I should make use of your kitchen more often,” Ja
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Jasmine opened the trunk of the car, her gaze scanning the designer-brand bags and stacked boxes. Her father was so excited to take her shopping, and although she felt differently inside, Jasmine didn’t want to dampen his enthusiasm.“Jasmine, is there anything else you’d like to have? I’m ready to give you everything, even the moon.”Jasmine smiled and shook her head. “This is more than enough. Thank you.”Thomas returned her smile with pride. “I always thought earning money would be difficult, but now everything feels so easy, like turning over my hand. We no longer need to worry about financial matters.”Jasmine turned away, starting to organize the shopping bags. Unintentionally, Thomas caught the sadness in his daughter’s eyes, prompting him to turn Jasmine to face him again. Concern crossed Thomas’s face as he noticed Jasmine’s eyes were misty.“What’s wrong, sweetheart? Why do you look sad?”Jasmine wiped her eyes while smiling. “I’m just so happy to see you so proud, no longer
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Just as she crossed the threshold, Jasmine found herself face-to-face with her father. Thomas looked at his daughter with shock, clearly pained by the sight before him. Their gaze shifted to Mr. Merrick, who was approaching with a staggering gait. Jasmine quickly sought refuge behind her father.“What’s going on here, Mr. Merrick? Why is Jasmine like this? What have you done to her?” Thomas demanded angrily.Mr. Merrick stopped in front of them, his face still showing signs of pain. “Why haven’t you left yet?”“When I looked in the car mirror, I felt something was wrong between you. At first, I thought it was just a feeling, but my heart was uneasy, so I decided to come back,” Thomas explained.Mr. Merrick seemed about to say something, but the pain from the kick restrained him from uttering any words. He walked away, mumbling, “Useless.”Thomas looked at Jasmine, who was looking down with her hands tightly clutching her damaged clothes. He guided his daughter into the house and tried
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After a light-hearted dinner conversation, they headed home with Natalie driving the car. Since the restaurant, Jasmine had been quiet and now appeared calm as she held Lilly close. Natalie could sense the depth of the sincere embrace.“Do you remember when I mentioned that Lilly would be going on a tour? It’s a shame you couldn’t join because you were ill.”Jasmine turned her gaze from the window and found Natalie’s smile as she looked over. “Ill?” she asked, puzzled.Natalie nodded. “Weren’t you ill back then? Kinsley told us. He wouldn’t let us visit, saying it was to avoid getting sick.”Jasmine looked down, reluctant to reveal the true reason. She felt that Mr. Hawthorne might not want to cause concern.“Milton and I also argue often, but we always make up.” Natalie tried to dispel the somber expression that hadn’t left Jasmine’s face. “Arguments are normal in a relationship. They help us realize how much we care for our partner.”“What about Kinsley?” Jasmine asked, growing inte
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Jasmine’s sweaty palms made their grip slippery, but Mr. Hawthorne held on firmly. They walked down the hotel corridor until they reached door number 1408. Mr. Hawthorne swiped the key card on the reader, and when the indicator light turned green, the door slowly opened.Once inside the room, Mr. Hawthorne released Jasmine’s hand. He stood with his hands on his hips, observing Jasmine, who remained cold and unfriendly.“Your disappearance might be linked to me. Therefore, the penthouse isn’t a wise hiding place. The streets are too risky with many eyes watching. Right now, a hotel is the safest choice. However, sooner or later, they’ll find you. You can’t keep avoiding them.”Jasmine didn’t respond, only turning her face away. Her fists were clenched, a mix of frustration with her situation and confusion about where to go next.A gentle touch on her chin forced Jasmine to look directly into Mr. Hawthorne’s eyes, which were now right in front of her.“The last time you smiled at me wit
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In the fraction of a second before Jasmine’s body hit the floor, Mr. Hawthorne managed to catch her. He tried to grab the handrail to brace himself, but his hand missed. Their bodies continued to slide down until Mr. Hawthorne’s back slammed against the wall with a hard impact.A stifled groan escaped Mr. Hawthorne’s lips as pain shot through his back. His hands tightened around Jasmine, making sure she was protected in his embrace.Jasmine’s rapid and heavy breathing was felt on his chest, showing the fear that still dominated her.Jasmine could also feel Mr. Hawthorne’s heartbeat and the strength of his arms holding her tightly.Jasmine slowly looked up, their eyes meeting in a deep gaze. “I didn’t know about the wedding, they planned it,” she said, finding the courage to explain despite the inopportune situation.Mr. Hawthorne was somewhat shocked, realizing the misunderstanding between them. He smiled, a mixture of relief and gratitude on his face. “Are you okay?”Jasmine was sile
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Jasmine ended the call and sighed as she stared at her phone screen. “I can’t let him come here,” she muttered to herself. “Everyone’s talking about working at Kins Enterprises after graduation. If they see the owner here, it’ll cause a commotion. That would be troublesome.”She put her phone away and started down the corridor again. Just as she was nearing Mr. Harper’s office, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist. When she saw who it was, she was startled—it was Sabrina.Sabrina was wearing a hoodie and a face mask, her eyebrows furrowed as if she were angry. When Jasmine tried to pull away, Sabrina tightened her grip.Sabrina glared at her, her voice full of menace. “We need to talk, Jasmine. Now.”“About what? I’m in a hurry.”“Don’t pretend you don’t know. I know you’re involved with Kinsley Hawthorne. Do you think you can use him to get ahead here?”“Let go of me!”Sabrina ignored her plea and dragged Jasmine to a secluded corner behind the campus building. There, Sabrina pulled do
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Mr. Hawthorne lay in bed, surrounded by medical equipment monitoring his every heartbeat and breath. The gunshot wound in his chest still ached, even though he had been unconscious for weeks.A knock on the door interrupted the quiet of the late morning. Theodore entered, followed by two police officers in dark blue uniforms, their faces serious. They approached Mr. Hawthorne, looking at him with investigative eyes.“Good morning, Mr. Hawthorne,” one of the officers said. “We’re here to ask you a few brief questions about the incident at Dominic Merrick’s company.”Mr. Hawthorne took a deep breath. “Of course. What would you like to know?”“Can you describe the sequence of events at Dominic Merrick’s company, from the beginning until you were injured?”Assisted by Theodore, Mr. Hawthorne began recounting the events. The police officer listened intently, occasionally jotting something down in his small notebook.After about fifteen minutes, the officers realized that Mr. Hawthorne need
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Jasmine stood in the cold, brightly lit hospital corridor, her emotions in turmoil. From a distance, she could only watch as Dr. Lawson argued with a nurse stationed at the emergency room door.“I need to be in there! I can’t just stand here.”“I’m sorry, Dr. Lawson, but you’re not in the right emotional state to be part of this operation.”The nurse arguing with Dr. Lawson suddenly reached into her uniform pocket and pulled something out. From her vantage point, Jasmine couldn’t see clearly what the nurse handed over.Dr. Lawson immediately turned around, his steps full of emotion as he approached Theodore, who was standing not far away. Dr. Lawson shoved the item roughly into Theodore’s chest. Jasmine only realized what was given when the object slipped from Dr. Lawson’s grasp—a pistol encased in clear plastic.“What’s the meaning of this, Theodore?! Kinsley brought his weapon, but why is he so badly injured? He’s never been hurt this badly before. What if he can’t be saved? You sho
Dangerous Arrangement Chapter 59. Moments of Lost
The tension and worry suffocated every corner of the room. Jasmine’s heartbeat quickened as Mr. Merrick pointed a gun directly at her.“Mr. Merrick, you can’t do this to my daughter!” Thomas shouted, a mix of fear and anger boiling in his chest.Mr. Merrick sneered, his aim unwavering. “Why can’t I? This is my chance. Kinsley Hawthorne will feel my pain if your daughter disappears.” He tightened his grip on the gun and continued, “You just need to choose who I should take out first—your father or the man you love.”Jasmine shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Please, don’t hurt them,” she pleaded, her voice trembling almost to the point of inaudibility.“Then walk over here. Now!” Mr. Merrick barked.Jasmine was about to follow Mr. Merrick’s order, but Mr. Hawthorne’s hand, still holding hers, seemed to refuse to let her go.“I’ll count to three. If you’re still there, I’ll shoot,” Mr. Merrick threatened.“Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you,” Mr. Hawthorne said, his v
