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Kylie remembered how, during their more intimate moments, she would often find herself unable to resist running her fingers through Jonathan's hair. But that feeling now was completely different.As she gently stroked Jonathan's head, it felt almost like she was trying to lull a child to sleep.Time passed, and Kylie suddenly realized that Michael still hadn't come to pick up Jonathan.She pulled out her phone and called Michael, but what she heard on the other end was the last thing she expected."Ms. Cooper, Mr. Sinclair told me to head home first. The driver's waiting downstairs. You'll need to take Mr. Sinclair home tonight."Kylie stood there frozen for a few seconds after the call ended.Take him home? What?But Jonathan was drunk like this. She couldn't just leave him on the club's sofa, right?So, Kylie gritted her teeth and somehow managed to help Jonathan to his feet. She hoped to somehow get him to the car on her own.But she had overestimated herself. The man's t
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The apartment was a single unit per floor. When they reached the right level, Kylie stood there, unsure how to open the door. Surprisingly, Jonathan extended a finger and pressed it against the fingerprint lock.Inside, the apartment was pitch black. Kylie fumbled around in the entryway and managed to switch on the light.Meanwhile, Jonathan stumbled over to the couch in the living room, collapsing onto it without a second thought.He seemed genuinely drunk.As Kylie stood there, debating whether to leave, the doorbell suddenly rang. On the monitor, Zoey's delicate face appeared.Kylie's stomach dropped. If she didn't answer the door, she would look guilty. If she did, Zoey would definitely misunderstand.Zoey's face on the monitor grew more anxious."Jon? Open the door, Jon."Kylie took a deep breath, steeling herself, and opened the door.The moment Zoey saw her, her face turned a deep shade of red with anger. She immediately demanded, "Why are you here? Where's Jon?""Mr.
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Kylie lay in bed, restless, her thoughts racing.Her phone buzzed with a new message—it was from Nathan.[Sorry, just finished surgery. How's your hand? Have you been applying the ointment regularly?]It hit her then—she hadn't put on the medicine in over six hours.So much had happened today that Kylie hadn't even had a moment to think about the injury. The swelling had gone down, and it barely hurt now, as if the skin had begun to scab over.She quickly grabbed the ointment and applied it to her hand, then sent Nathan a quick message to thank him.As soon as she hit send, Nathan's call came through."Kylie, you're still up?""Yeah. What's up?""Oh, just got free. I've been in surgery all day. Wanted to check in and see how your hand's doing.""It's better now. Not hurting much.""Good to hear.""Yeah, it's fine now," Kylie replied absently, her mind elsewhere.Nathan paused, then asked, "Did you look over the cases I sent you about the overseas treatment for vegetative p
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"I figured you didn't sleep well last night, so I brought you some stew," Zoey said, holding up a thermos and shaking it gently. She then walked over to Jonathan's desk, clearly pleased with herself. She opened the thermos, took out a spoon, and with a soft smile, handed it to Jonathan."I made it especially for you. You should try it."With that, Zoey casually swept her hair back, deliberately exposing the red mark on her neck.She glanced at Kylie standing nearby, making sure Kylie saw, then flashed a victorious smile.Jonathan took a sip of the stew and nodded."Yeah, it's good."Zoey beamed. "Of course, I put a lot of effort into making it."The next second, Jonathan let out a small, amused snort."Oh, really? It seems like your cooking skills are on par with the chefs at Savory Haven."Jonathan's words shattered Zoey's facade. It was clear the stew came from the restaurant, and Zoey had shamelessly tried to pass it off as her own.Jonathan hated being lied to, especiall
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The man in the baseball cap relayed every detail of Kylie and Nathan's interaction to someone else.Zoey's phone buzzed. She opened the message, glanced at the attached photo, and smirked in satisfaction.-Jonathan had sent a high-end evening gown to Kylie's home, along with a full set of jewelry.Kylie was taken aback. Was he expecting her to dress up like this and accompany him to the cocktail party?She sent him a message, [Mr. Sinclair, what's with the dress and jewelry?][The cocktail party.][I don't think it's appropriate.][It is.]As always, Jonathan was domineering. Kylie remembered how, back when they were together, he had a preference for seeing her in elegant dresses. He never liked her in jeans.Whenever she dressed more casually, he would bluntly tell her it didn't suit her.That same controlling nature hadn't changed at all.With that thought, Kylie quietly put the dress and jewelry away in her closet.On the night of the cocktail party, Jonathan sent Mich
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"This isn't exactly a place anyone can just walk into."Samuel raised an eyebrow, clearly enjoying Kylie's discomfort. He smiled and added, "Doesn't matter. You can be my date tonight. I'm flying solo anyway."Kylie remembered the night Samuel had suggested she follow him and felt a twinge of wariness. Just as she was about to decline, Samuel continued, "Hey, don't reject me. I'm just looking to be your knight in shining armor tonight. No hidden agenda."From across the room, Jonathan's gaze cut through the crowd and landed on Kylie.When he saw her talking to Samuel, his expression darkened instantly.Noticing the shift in Jonathan's demeanor, Zoey followed his gaze.Seeing that Jonathan was focused on Kylie, Zoey's mood soured. She pulled out her phone and sent someone a quick message. The reply came swiftly, [Understood.]Zoey tucked her phone away and, with a sly smile, turned back to Jonathan. "Jon, some wealthy businessmen from Ivalora are here tonight. They're eager to
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Kylie instinctively tried to refuse, but her body was too weak, and she had no choice but to let the stranger lead her into the lounge.As they entered, the door slammed shut behind them. Kylie tensed, a sense of unease creeping over her.The man was wearing a mask that hid his face. He roughly shoved her onto the couch, then started to get hands-on. He reached for the zipper on the back of her dress.Summoning every ounce of strength, Kylie pushed him away and struggled to sit up. The man let out a cruel laugh."You're not leaving here tonight."Just then, the door to the lounge was kicked open. Samuel stood in the doorway, his voice booming."Who the hell are you?"The man, startled, turned and dashed to the side of the room.Samuel rushed in, but it was too late. The man had already fled. He cursed under his breath, regretting not acting faster.The way the man knew the layout of the lounge suggested this wasn't his first time here.But Samuel didn't have time to dwell on
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Jonathan carried Kylie straight into his sleek black luxury car.Seeing his boss holding a beautiful woman, the driver discreetly stepped out, leaving the two of them alone in the backseat.Kylie's eyes were hazy, her body burning with heat. She murmured softly, "Ugh... so hot..."Jonathan clenched his jaw, trying to restrain himself. With one hand, he loosened his tie and turned his head away.But soon, Kylie's warm, soft body pressed against his firm chest.Jonathan's body tensed, a fire igniting within him. His cold, stern expression softened with concern as he turned to look at her. Unable to resist, he reached out and gently caressed her face.The drug was at its peak, and Kylie's remaining rationality was slipping away. Her voice was hoarse as she pleaded, "Please... help me..."Jonathan's eyes darkened, and his defenses crumbled. In a low, controlled voice, he said,"It has to be me. I won't let anyone else touch you."He leaned down and kissed her, his hand sliding up h
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Two years later, Kylie was in Altheria.The miracle that was supposed to happen, like in novels, didn’t. Kevin hadn’t woken up, but there was progress. His brainwaves were beginning to show signs of activity, and his fingers moved more frequently now. All of these small changes meant there was still hope.Two years ago, Kylie had applied for the international student program at Altheria University, and she was now juggling both work and school.Nathan’s medical aid work had temporarily come to a pause. He had applied to Altheria to continue his studies as well.-Kylie and Nathan walked side by side through the small hospital garden. The sun shone brightly, and the breeze was gentle.“When are you leaving?” Kylie asked, breaking the peaceful silence.“I’m heading back the day after tomorrow,” Nathan replied.“That soon?” Kylie was surprised. She thought he would stay at least a month.Nathan laughed and shook his head. “It’s a short-term program. Time goes by fast.”“Don’t
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There was silence on the other end of the line for a long while. Jonathan's voice broke the quiet. "If there's nothing else, don't call again."He hung up and turned the phone off, his expression neutral as he squeezed Kylie's hand. But there were tears in his eyes, tears he could no longer hide.Perhaps it was exhaustion that overcame him. Holding Kylie's hand, Jonathan laid his head down beside her bed and fell into a heavy sleep.Suddenly, he felt a slight movement from Kylie's hand. He shot awake in an instant.Kylie's eyelids fluttered, her brows knitted tightly together. It was as if she were struggling with something in her dreams.When Kylie finally woke up, she felt a heavy weight all over her body, unable to move. She looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings, unable to remember what had happened."Kylie… Kylie!" Jonathan's voice was filled with emotion.Kylie blinked, confusion clouding her mind. The man before her looked both familiar and strange. She felt she h
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Jonathan raised an eyebrow and coldly said, "Kill me? First, you'll have to make it out of here alive."Silas pulled a knife from behind him and handed it to Jonathan. Jonathan took the blade, his gaze dark and unwavering."Jonathan, you're crazy! You've gone mad! You can't do this!" Zoey screamed, her voice trembling.Jonathan walked toward her, his steps slow and deliberate. He stood before her and asked, "Tell me, if you die here, will your family even know?"His eyes were unyielding, and Zoey felt a chill run down her spine. She recoiled, fear seizing her. "N-No... Jonathan, you can't kill me. I saved your life once. You owe me! You can't do this!"Jonathan paused for a brief moment. His mind flashed back to his childhood, when he had been vacationing by the seaside with his parents and nearly drowned. Zoey's family had been there too. Zoey had noticed something was wrong and alerted the adults, ultimately saving him.Jonathan let out a bitter laugh, his expression turning ev
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In the upscale beauty salon in the city center, Zoey had just finished a relaxing spa treatment and was feeling refreshed.As she walked toward the parking garage to get her car, she was suddenly yanked from behind. Before she could react, a hand covered her mouth to muffle her startled scream.She was dragged into a car and taken to a dark, damp room. With a harsh shove, she was thrown onto the floor.Zoey's voice trembled with fear as she shouted, "Do you know who I am? Are you trying to get yourselves killed?"A group of burly men stood idly in the room, their arms crossed. At the sound of her shouting, the leader of the group, Silas Yates, impatiently waved his hand and said, "Shut up, you stupid woman."The man's eyes raked over Zoey, a lecherous grin spreading across his face. Zoey immediately realized his intentions. She scrambled to the corner, her voice rising in panic. "What do you want with me? Are you looking to die?"Silas chuckled darkly, taking a slow step toward
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The man in the suit kept glancing at Kylie through the rearview mirror.Kylie felt something was wrong. She reached for the door handle, but it was locked tight.The man licked his lips and said, "Thinking of jumping out? Don't bother. You're gonna have some fun with me and my friends first. I'll make sure you'll enjoy it."His phone rang, and he answered it, speaking to the person on the other end. "We'll be there soon. She's well-endowed and has fair skin—the guys will have a blast."Fear shot through Kylie, but she forced herself to stay calm.She waited for the right moment, and when the man wasn't paying attention, she swung her bag at his head with all her strength.The man didn't see it coming. With a sudden jolt, the car swerved off course. The tires screeched, and the car crashed down the mountain road in a blur of screeching metal.Kylie's world went black.When she woke up, her head throbbed painfully, and a loud ringing filled her ears. The man in the suit was groan
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The next morning, Kylie was jolted awake by Nathan's international call."Kylie! The people from the Altheria medical funding program have responded. The application has been approved!" Nathan's voice was brimming with excitement.Kylie understood immediately. This was Jonathan fulfilling his promise. She forced a smile and replied, "Really? That's amazing!""The Global Care Initiative has been postponed, so I might not be able to come back. But they've asked me to go to Altheria next week for an international exchange program. I'll be there for two weeks, and I can help with your brother's treatment while I'm there. It's such perfect timing. Everything is falling into place."Nathan was practically glowing with joy, but Kylie's heart suddenly tightened.She knew better. None of this was a coincidence. This was Jonathan's careful planning.Nathan went on to explain a series of steps and procedures, and Kylie listened in silence, her mind elsewhere.After hanging up, Kylie sa
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Michael responded quickly and contacted Kylie right away.When Kylie received his call, she had just left the hospital in Lindale."Thank you, Mr. Lester. I'll explain things to Mr. Sinclair in person when I get back," she said, glancing up at the blinding sun before hanging up.When Kylie returned to the office, Jonathan had just finished a meeting. He looked slightly exhausted.Upon seeing Kylie, his expression remained as cold as ever.Kylie walked up to him and handed over the newly printed resignation letter."Mr. Sinclair, I hope you'll approve it," she said quietly.Jonathan glanced at the letter, his face darkening."What exactly do you want?" he asked, his tone sharp.Kylie was taken aback, confused."Mr. Sinclair, I'm resigning for personal reasons," she explained."I don't approve.""I'd like to know why," Kylie replied.Jonathan let out a cold laugh, his eyes intense."Kylie, tell me the real reason."Kylie hesitated, unable to find the right words at first.
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Kylie felt utterly helpless when her phone rang. It was Nathan.She answered the call, and Nathan hesitated before speaking."Hey, Kylie, there's something I need to tell you."Her heart skipped a beat. Could he have received the same video?"Did you get a video too?" Kylie asked, her voice laced with concern."What video?" Nathan sounded confused."Oh, never mind. What did you want to tell me?""Do you have time tonight? I think it's better to tell you in person.""Is it something important?""Yeah, it's kind of important. I'd rather tell you face to face.""Alright then."So, Kylie agreed to meet Nathan at a restaurant near the hospital later that evening. Nathan arrived early, while Kylie was delayed by traffic.When she finally walked in, she was immediately curious about what he had to say."What's going on?" Kylie asked, eager to find out."Nathan, I'm going to join the Global Care Initiative, at least for the next six months.""Really?!" Kylie's eyes widened in su
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The next day, Kylie arrived at the office.However, Jonathan wasn't there, and neither was Michael.She felt that Jonathan had been ignoring her these past few days and had no idea what she might have done to upset him again.Kylie didn't dare to message Jonathan directly, so she sent a message to Michael instead.The response she got was that Jonathan and Michael were on a business trip in Dewford and wouldn't be back for a couple of days.Kylie thought to herself that she was practically a useless executive assistant, not even knowing her boss's schedule.She quietly set the phone down with a sense of unease that she couldn't quite shake.Just then, the office door opened, and Kylie looked up to see Zoey walking in.It was obvious that Zoey knew Jonathan wasn't around and was there to stir up trouble.Without a word, Zoey flopped onto the couch and then ordered Kylie to make her coffee. Kylie didn't move. Instead, she asked flatly, "Are you here to warn me again, Ms. Whitf
