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James glanced at Jeremy and Jonathan before handing over the phone. He hoped his brothers wouldn't abandon him during a difficult situation."This can go quickly if you cooperate," Stevan said.James nodded slowly."Mr. James, I just wanted to confirm the video. You have nothing to worry about," Helen said as she looked at James, Jeremy, and Jonathan in turn.James suddenly stiffened. Did Helen mean the video of him filming the two suspicious men?"Mr. James," Helen called out.James shook his head several times. The man wanted to get away from this place, especially from an interrogation he never expected. He glanced at Jeremy and Jonathan a second time before finally handing the device to Helen.Helen immediately pressed the play button on the screen. Shortly after, the video showed two half-formed men talking about the plan and the explosion. However, that wasn't what Helen was focused on at the moment, it was the faces of the two men that she caught a glimpse of. After a second lo
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Caraline let out a long breath as she took stock of her appearance. Her gaze often rested on the door of the room. There was no denying that she was extremely nervous at the moment. She felt uncomfortable even sitting down."Calm down," Diego said, "you look tense. I'm sure this meeting will go well."Caraline rolled her eyes, crossing her right leg over her left. She was trying to stay calm. However, when she remembered who Henry Hulbert was, she became nervous and scared at the same time. This meeting was so important to her and she didn't want to mess it up."If I'm being honest, I'm nervous too. I need to be able to prepare myself for anything that could happen between you and Henry Hulbert. If he falls for you, I'll have to back down and admit defeat. Isn't Henry Hulbert the perfect man that every woman dreams of?""Shut up," Caraline snapped, "you're not helping me calm down at all."Diego laughed. "I always like it when you're rude to me. It's like a sweet cake sprinkled with c
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"You know, if we have hopes and desires, don't be afraid to wish for something as high as possible. Instead of just meeting him, why don't we choose to spend time with him," Caroline said.Diego gave a small nod. "So, can I hope that one day you and I""Keep hoping for your wish to come true. Don't forget to keep fighting until the end," Caraline interjected.Caraline let out a long breath, turning to Diego. "You are an amazing partner. I couldn't have gotten to this point without your help.""You've been amazing too, Caraline. You're making me even more convinced that you're a woman of great value."Caraline rolled her eyes, extending a hand. Diego returned the gesture. The two shook hands, then shared a smile."I hope you don't forget your promise.""I'll cancel it if you keep bringing it up.""Alright. I'll wait for you at the location. There's a gathering of media that we need to feed with our words. You'd better hurry." Diego waved goodbye, walking away from Caraline, and handing
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Caraline closed her eyes briefly, squeezing her dress with both hands. She wanted to scream as she stomped the ground vigorously. "I-I... I was just going to check on Deric." Lucy pressed the watch. "Two minutes starts from now.""Oh my." Caraline quickly took off her shoes, running barefoot toward Deric's room. Once there, she banged on the door. "Get up, slacker!"Caraline rolled her eyes when she saw Lucy on the porch, glancing at her watch. "Hey, did you hear me? I'll shut you up if you don't come out in five. One, two, three, four""Miss Caraline," said Thomas who came out of Deric's residence."Where is Deric? And why are you in his residence?" Caraline asked in rapid succession."I have to be in the same place as Mr. Jacob according to the prescribed security standards. I have received emergency information from Mr. Stevan," Thomas replied."Wake Deric up right now," Caraline ordered. As she waited, she stood uncomfortably, especially when she saw Lucy on the porch."You were
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The car entered the gates of Caraline's house. Jeremy, Jonathan, and James got out quickly."This house gets grander every time I see it," Jonathan said."We'd better hurry," Jeremy said as he started walking. "James behave yourself or we'll get into trouble again.""Okay." James nodded weakly, following behind his brothers. His gaze suddenly fell on Deric who was talking to someone by the lake. He paused for a moment, squinting, trying to guess who it was that was talking to his half-brother. "That looks like the driver who brought the cripple Deric on his wedding day. But that man's face kind of reminds me""James, what are you doing?" Jeremy paused for a moment, staring at his brother with a sharp gaze. His gaze then shifted to Deric and a man not far from him. "Hurry up before we're too late. There's no point in spending time thinking about that cripple.""Okay." James hurriedly followed.Jeremy, Jonathan, and James entered the room where they had met Caraline the other day. Caral
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Deric and Thomas both chose to remain silent.James observed Thomas with a probing gaze. "Your face reminds me of a figure""James, what are you doing?" Jonathan appeared from the gap in the window."I don't think it's possible. There are seven people with the same face in the whole world. That's what I heard on one of those television shows." James opened the rear car door."You seem to have changed after my departure," Deric said."That's because you're a poison that stunts my development," James retorted snappishly."Isn't that because your brain never gets used?" Deric chuckled."Get lost." James chuckled, going back to watching his fancy watch rather than dealing with Deric.The car Jeremy, Jonathan, and James were in left Caraline's residence."I'm sorry," Thomas said suddenly."Be careful," Deric replied.Deric and Thomas left the front yard. As they were walking towards their residence, Caraline, Helen, Lucy and Stevan appeared from the main door. They seemed to be busy discus
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"What did you just say?" Caraline clucked, looking at Deric with a flushed face. "You're annoying."Caraline quickly left Deric, climbing the stairs with a frown on her face and her arms folded across her chest. Her gaze would fall on the door of the house, seeing whether or not he would follow. However, after waiting for a few seconds, Deric was nowhere to be seen walking through the door."Deric must be too shy to express his feelings," Caraline said with a faint smile trapped at the corners of her lips, "he must learn how to express his feelings for me."Caraline entered the room, spending some time observing the public's assessment of her performance during yesterday's event. She had gotten many positive reviews although some people had commented on the contrary. She recognized that she would never be able to satisfy everyone's taste.Caraline left the room as she prepared to leave to meet Diego. He had already informed her that he was on location. Unlike yesterday's event, Carali
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"So what's your answer, Caraline?" Diego asked after a moment of silence. He was still on his knees. "To be honest, I can no longer contain my feelings for you. Your image has refused to leave since the first time we met. You have captured my heart and mind."Caraline covered her mouth with one hand, staring at Diego and the ring box in disbelief. To be honest, if the one kneeling in front of her was Deric, she would have wasted no time in accepting it even if she had to act angry and snappy first."You know, this is an unexpected event for me." Caraline let out a long breath, tucking a lock of hair behind her ear. She knew that Diego was openly showing interest in her. It was just that she didn't have any feelings for him even though he was perfect.Caraline leaned her back against the back of the chair, thinking deeper to find answers. Her heart and mind were already occupied by Deric and there was no room for another man. All Caraline had to think about now was how to answer Diego'
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Jeremy, Jonathan, and James looked tense as they followed a bodyguard to the edge of the park. The crashing of the waves was a musical accompaniment to their racing hearts. The three men suddenly fell silent when they saw Deric with his back to them near the fence. Shortly afterward, the bodyguard chose to excuse himself. For a few seconds, there was only silence between the four men. Jeremy, Jonathan, and James exchanged glances with each other, confused as to what action they should take at this point. Should they say goodbye? Deric slowly turned around, smiling to greet his three half-brothers. He walked over, but Jeremy, Jonathan, and James did not move from their places or even turn their heads towards him. "I've been waiting for your arrival," Deric said. Jeremy, Jonathan, and James had not paid any attention to Deric's words. Their faces had not completely lifted either. "Didn't you miss me a lot, James?" asked Deric, "you even called me and sent me messages almost every da
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Six months later The news of the Universe Corporation President's marriage sent the country into a frenzy. Many of the women who dreamed of becoming his wife suddenly felt heartbreak and deep sadness.Rumors circulated like mushrooms in the rainy season about who the lucky woman who would become Jacob Balderic's partner would be. Six months after the Universe Corporation President appeared in public and introduced himself, the man never appeared in front of the media again. However, the news about him continued to fill news lines and television shows.A week after the news of the wedding broke, the media managed to uncover the lucky woman, who was none other than Caraline. Many people agreed with this because they felt that the two were a good match. However, some sneered and bullied Caraline on social media. Even so, the wedding was held in a private location in the city of Summertown.The news of the wedding became the top and hottest topic ever, and even the news of Caraline and D
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All eyes were on Deric who had just recognized himself as the presiden of the number one company in the country. The atmosphere of the event was instantly silent, as were the people watching the news on television channels and the internet. Shortly afterward, the adoring admiration was met with thunderous applause."Oh my," said Helen, "isn't that Mr. Deric? How could this be possible? He can walk on both feet and right now he's in front of us."Helen turned to Caraline who was looking down with a smile on her face. When she realized something, Helen quickly controlled herself. She knew the reason behind Caraline's change over the past two weeks."Miss Caraline," Helen called with a bright smile. Despite the crack in her heart, she was happy to see Caraline now.Caraline was silent and didn't dare to raise her head at the moment. The praise and admiration directed at Deric made her even more terrified of losing him.On the other side, Diego and Wilson were watching the show on the scr
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A week passed after Caraline met with Deric on the rooftop of the building. However, her happy smile never faded. Helen, Stevan, and the rest of the maids and guards couldn't understand her attitude. While Caraline had been saddened a few months ago, for the past week, she had been overwhelmed with happiness.Caraline visited an event organized by one of Universe Coporation's subsidiaries in a large park. Many famous officials and businessmen attended the event, including Henry Hulbert.Caraline couldn't sit still while watching Henry Hulbert perform on stage. Her eyes were often drawn to the surroundings. There was a good chance that Deric was also at this event, she thought.Caraline hadn't received any messages from Deric all week. She also deliberately did not contact him. If longing had been excruciating in the past, this longing had only intensified the love."Do you need something?" asked Helen, who was sitting next to Caraline's chair."Nothing." Caraline shook her head, turni
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Caraline and Deric looked at each other for some time, lost in their feelings. The lights around the rooftop seemed to change color as time passed."I'm just afraid that you'll lose consciousness like last time," Deric said suddenly."What do you mean?" asked Caraline with flushed cheeks."You know, you suddenly passed out when we were about to do... 'it' in your room." Deric laughed, gently stroking Caraline's hair."Passed out?" Caraline raised one eyebrow. "Didn't we ever do that?""Not at all," Deric said, "you seemed to be so nervous that you passed out, especially since you didn't stop smiling during your sleep."Caraline suddenly turned her back on Deric, closing her eyes with a very red face. She was embarrassed when she heard that. So, all this time she had only dreamed about doing 'that' with Deric. "Don't talk to me anymore. I hate you.""I know if your heart says otherwise." Deric stood beside Caraline."No, I'm serious." Caraline turned her gaze to the other side. "You ar
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Caraline's whole body shook even more when she saw Deric standing in front of her. She dropped her cell phone because she couldn't contain her shock. For a few moments, she could only hold her breath with an unblinking gaze.Caraline felt shocked on top of the shock. She had wanted Deric to walk again, but when she saw it firsthand, Caraline was left stunned and unable to do anything. Her lips half opened, but quickly closed again.Didn't Deric look perfect with his current appearance?Caraline pinched her left arm hard. She felt a great pain there. It signaled that she was in the real world. However, Caraline still felt lost in dreamland. Deric, who she thought was a man who had lost his dreams, was the mysterious figure that people wanted to know about. Deric was none other than the richest man in the country.Doesn't Deric look perfect in his current position?Caraline looked back as her feet hit the rooftop barrier. She was at the edge of the room and there was no turning back. Fo
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"Deric."Caraline could only remain silent with wide-rounded eyes for some time. Her mouth was half open with a look of disbelief. All the images of her time with Deric instantly faded away, making her body almost collapse on the floor. Tears were rolling down her cheeks relentlessly.Caraline knew that she missed Deric more than anything. However, when he was in front of her right now, she could only stand still without being able to get closer or even hug him tightly.Time seemed to stop for Caraline. All the scenery around her suddenly turned black and white, except for Deric alone. At the same time, the world became eerily silent.Could this all be a delusion?Could it be that he was in a dream?Could it be that God had answered all her prayers and hopes?Caraline still couldn't quite believe what was happening. For months she had searched for Deric's whereabouts with everything she had, but nothing good had come of it. However, at this moment, Deric came to him alone on this roof
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Two months laterA talent show organized by one of Universe Corporation's subsidiaries received an overwhelming response from the public. The show had the highest ratings for several weeks. It culminated in the finale that aired last night. The participants put on an incredible show of entertainment and performance. The show was even aired in several neighboring countries. The enthusiasm of the public and netizens for the program was so high that the organizers intended to re-organize a similar event with a fresh and new concept.As a token of appreciation for the achievement and success, a lavish banquet was held for all partners who joined the program. Several Universe Corporation officials were present, one of whom was Henry Hulbert.Caraline was still in the room, staring at her reflection in the mirror. She put on the earrings Deric had given her to complete her look tonight. The search for the man had been ongoing until now, but his whereabouts had yet to be discovered."Wherev
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One month passed quickly. Caraline reorganized her life. Diego was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for the crimes he had committed. Although it wasn't worth it, it was enough to make her feel relieved. On the other hand, Wilson was also put behind bars. Although the Wattson family tried to get him released, he was sentenced to eight years in prison.Caraline's life gradually returned to the way it was before knowing Deric. She was busy with office work. However, her longing and love for him became even more unstoppable.Caraline has a new habit now. When she missed Deric the most, she would go to his former residence and spend the night there. Caraline would smile at the pictures on the wall and cry shortly after.The search for Deric, Lucy, and Thomas was still ongoing. However, there was no sign that they will be found. Caraline felt that this was her punishment for hurting and wasting Deric's presence all this time. This longing and regret tormented her.On the other hand, Cat
