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Regretful Tears Won't Bring Her Back Chapter 492
No one expected Liesel to be that fierce. Howard's researchers were frozen in place.Howard was usually cloaked in a perpetual smile but his façade had been utterly shattered. It was replaced by an unmistakable glint of cold calculation."Ms. Sharp, you've got quite the guts to fire my men. If that's the case—"He didn't get to finish.Liesel, who was sitting with one leg crossed over the other, casually tapped her fingers on the table. Her smile was razor-sharp."If that's the case, are you suggesting that you would leave as well? Perhaps you need a little reminder of your contract terms."For the next three years, you're bound to Hardin Group. Should you breach the contract, Hardin Group retains the right to freely use all your patents related to autonomous driving systems."The clause wasn't exactly balanced as leaving early meant surrendering valuable intellectual property as compensation. But Howard had arrogantly assumed Hardin Group wouldn't upset him. He had signed the a
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Not making an enemy of Liesel was the smartest decision Neal had ever made. She was ruthless and calculating. If she could dismantle Howard, no one else stood a chance with her."Liesel, must you be so confrontational with me? I thought we had some kind of friendship—" Howard placed the contract down and sighed. He was trying to ease the tension.Liesel interrupted with a smile. "Mr. Durham, we don't have any of that. If there's a connection, it's between you and Ms. Mallone, not me."She had no feelings for Heather, much less Howard. Neal couldn't hold back a chuckle.Howard remained silent for a long moment before turning his glare toward Jacob. His frustration was palpable, but even in his anger, he refrained from directing his fury at Liesel.His veneer of arrogance and devil-may-care detachment had been stripped away. He had seen Liesel as an intriguing toy, but now he realized she saw him as nothing more than a tool.As his pride shattered, an unfamiliar emotion crept into
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"Lili, are you really set on Elijah?""I thought you already knew." Liesel wasn't denying her affection for Elijah."You must realize Elijah's legs are permanently damaged. I know your feelings for him are deep, but you need to think about your future." Neal spoke with the concern of an elder brother."Neal, I can help him stand again."Liesel's reply was resolute. Her eyes were shining with unwavering confidence. "I won't give up on him. I'll stay by his side until he's able to stand again."It was Liesel's promise, a testament to her unwavering love for Elijah.Neal knew Liesel wouldn't listen, no matter what he said. Instead, he placed a supportive hand on her shoulder.Liesel smiled and said lightly, "I'll prepare some materials."With that, she turned, waved without looking back, and strode out of the room. Her footsteps faded into the distance. Neal was left alone.He remained seated with his brows furrowed. He rubbed the bridge of his nose with a dark expression.Liese
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The translators' expressions turned increasingly peculiar. Their gazes occasionally flicked to Liesel's radiant smile. It was a sight that made their hearts skip a beat.Their strained smiles froze, leaving them rooted to the spot.The reality was that their presence wasn't even necessary. Liesel herself could communicate flawlessly in multiple languages. Their sole role now was to relay the foreign dignitaries' remarks to Hardin Group's executives in Draskian.Already somewhat intimidated by Liesel, the translators now felt a sense of reverence. Her smile earlier seemed more like a silent warning for them not to disclose anything they shouldn't.They dutifully conveyed only the praise and admiration the foreign dignitaries expressed for Liesel while conspicuously omitting any mention of Shifter Corporation.The Hardin Group executives were entirely unsurprised by the high regard for Liesel. After all, she had been instrumental in numerous acquisitions during her tenure at the For
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All they needed to do was target Shifter Corporation, and Shifter Corporation would support their rival companies, turning around to join forces against them.Capital always prioritized profit, and it was clear that Shifter Corporation could offer far greater returns. It naturally positioned Shifter Corporation as an unshakable entity abroad.Shifter Corporation was an enterprise pursued by international investors and strongly supported by domestic development initiatives. The network of connections Liesel held was unfathomably extensive.Julian couldn't shake the feeling that his son's brain must have short-circuited. But now that Felix had chosen to board Liesel's ship, there was no turning back. He could only hope that his son had made the right decision.The tranquil atmosphere was suddenly interrupted by a voice. The soothing background music abruptly stopped, as if on cue."You must be Liesel, the woman Elijah hides behind?"The man had a face radiating raw, feral aggressio
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Liesel smiled. It was a smile that carried an edge of cold detachment.She hadn't sought Andre out, but he'd come to her. He was far too taken with his status and power to recognize the imbalance.Liesel said something in Gildrennian, and Andre looked confused.Andre wasn't Gildrennian, nor was he particularly curious or bright. He was a brute with more muscle than mind. There was no way he could understand what Liesel had said. The translator standing beside him, however, began to sweat.Andre glared at the translator, who forced an awkward smile and said, "Ms. Sharp says her one true love is Mr. Hardin."Of course, that wasn't what Liesel had said, but the translator didn't dare relay her actual words.Andre snorted. "You must really be into that whole platonic love thing."Liesel knew exactly what he meant. He was insulting Elijah.She idly fiddled with an experimental device on the Shifter Corporation's display table. Her fingers tapped lightly against the surface as her ey
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How had the Orten family managed to dominate the pharmaceutical industry for so many years and rake in obscene profits?Their empire was built on cancer-related drugs and medical devices. None of their products could truly cure cancer, but who would pass up an opportunity to profit?The family knew full well that their treatments couldn't save lives, but they marketed them as capable of alleviating pain. Patients and their families, who were desperate for hope, paid exorbitant prices for those so-called treatments.In its early stages, cancer could be cured, but over 90% of patients were essentially left waiting to die for mid-to-late-stage cases. Ironically, it was the late-stage cases that provided the biggest windfall for the Orten family. Their reputation overseas was built on that grim reality.If Liesel were to announce that she had developed a drug capable of curing cancer, the Ortens' empire would crumble overnight.Years ago, Liesel had released a report on pharmaceutical
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"Mr. Durham," Liesel said as her fingers rested lightly on the edge of the table. She tapped on a newly issued research file and arched a brow slightly as she continued, "Your next task is to focus on cancer-related research. Beyond that, you'll need to delve into areas involving intelligent systems."I suspect you'll be very busy, Mr. Durham, so I suggest you take advantage of any opportunity to smile now."Because soon, you won't have much reason to smile."Howard's smile froze."Liesel, I'm not sure I can deliver what you're expecting in such a short timeframe."Unbothered, Liesel responded with the same coolness. "That's fine. If you fail to produce the results I need by the deadline, I have alternatives. Surely, Mr. Durham, you understand what I mean. Or are you already admitting that your abilities pale in comparison to the Mallones'?"The others around them didn't catch the subtext, but Howard did.She had made it clear that if Howard couldn't deliver, she'd take over her
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Brandon didn't respond right away. Fred continued, "No one taught your mother and sister how to act appropriately in society. Mr. Ford is spending his precious time teaching them what to do and what not to do. Thus, they will have to suffer a bit for this."Mr. Zima, if you really want to help them, then just give your parents the bare minimum financial aid from time to time. As for your sister… you have no obligation to provide for her. Do you understand where I'm coming from?"Brandon couldn't accept it. "My sister's reputation in the industry isn't great right now. If I don't help her, then she really won't be able to survive. Mr. Ford is also an older brother. He should understand what I'm going through."Jacob loved Ophelia, and Brandon also naturally loved Yvonne. It was because of this that he wanted to try getting forgiveness from Ophelia.Fred raised his voice. "Ms. Ford is very warm and never treats people haughtily. She has never used her family background to bully oth
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With a serious expression, Brandon rattled on about the various compensations for Ophelia. Fred nearly couldn't keep his facial expression under control.It seemed like everyone already knew that Ophelia was a huge fan of Chelsea's. It couldn't have been easy to think of such a compensation.The elevator arrived on the top floor, but Jacob still hadn't given his response. Therefore, Brandon hurried into his office behind Jacob and Fred. Finally, Jacob looked at him. "There is some sincerity to it."Firstly, a public apology to Ophelia on his company's Twitter account would clear her name. Secondly, the shares would be considered as financial compensation for the mental distress caused.The third form of compensation was the key point that convinced Jacob to look up. He thought that it was too difficult for Ophelia to fight for concert tickets and produce fan merchandise herself. Now that there was someone readily available to do it, Ophelia wouldn't have to work so hard.This pers
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Jacob could really be heinous.Who wanted to listen to Veronica's blabbering?Most people thought that Tobey was sly, cold, and heartless. However, they didn't know that Jacob was the one who was truly wicked.In his youth, he had once been kidnapped because one of the medicines that the Ford family manufactured had threatened to undermine the profits of others. During that time, he'd suffered through endless torment.When he was rescued, his personality had turned ruthless.Although he could be monstrous, he placed great importance on his family and friends. And, Ophelia was his beloved little sister.How could he let Yvonne off the hook for scheming against Ophelia? He had to teach Yvonne that the world could be a harsh place.Not only was Yvonne stupid, but she was also very unfortunate.At first, Jacob could still tolerate how Yvonne had used Ophelia. He had just planned to give her a small taste of her medicine and stop there. However, Veronica had decided on her own accor
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Vincent's expression turned cold. He wanted to kick her out of the house, but suddenly, Jacob's cold voice sounded from afar."Since our family is powerful and influential, why should we swallow our anger and surfer in silence?"Jacob had left a document at home, but because his assistant, Fred Foreman, didn't know where it was kept, he had to come home himself to get it. Unexpectedly, he overheard Veronica's haughty words when he returned.Well, a woman who was only pretending to be wealthy in a remote place was now acting superior in his home. Who would allow that to happen?All these years, Veronica had never been defied by someone younger than her before. Because she was much older, she considered herself superior. She didn't care if one was the heir to the family or the eldest son of the main family. At that moment, Jacob's words had made her rage boil over."Look! Look at the children that the Ford family has produced!"Jacob raised an eyebrow. He massaged the spot betwee
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Edward chuckled quietly in her ear. "Where do you want to go tomorrow, Ophelia? Should I take you on an overseas getaway? Or perhaps, we could take a stroll nearby and watch a movie.""I can't go overseas; I'm not on break yet. Let's go watch a movie," Ophelia replied. "I've only watched a movie with you as my brother. This time, I want to try watching a movie with you as my boyfriend."Although Edward was still the same person, his identity had changed.She could now touch Edward openly. She could hold his hand, hug him, and kiss him.It was… really great."Alright, get some rest today. I'll come pick you up tomorrow," Edward said.Ophelia nodded and walked him to the door. As soon as she shut the door, she pressed her hand to her chest, feeling her heart thudding rapidly from the kiss earlier.She hopped into bed and rolled from side to side.After Edward got into his car, he finally let out a loud laugh. He pressed his fingers to his lips, reminiscing about the aftertaste sh
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As their tongues intertwined, Edward could taste a sweet and sour flavor on Ophelia's tongue. It tasted like she just had a piece of strawberry candy that made her entire mouth taste sweet.Even her breath smelled like this refreshing and saccharine fruity scent. It was as if she was enticing him to take a bite of her and swallow her.The more they kissed, the more forceful Edward got. The air around them felt syrupy and intimate."Are you sure you really have never dated before? Am I really your first? If I am… then why are you so good at kissing?" she asked like it was an interrogation.She didn't know how to kiss and was very inexperienced. However, Edward had practically conquered her. He kissed her until her knees went weak.At the thought of Edward doing this to another woman, her chest began to ache terribly.Edward played with her hair, which had become messy from the kissing. "Like I said, you're all I dream about. I don't even know how many times I've kissed you in my d
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"How would you know that I also didn't have the same kind of thoughts when you secretly kissed me all those years ago?"You said that I was born in a tall tower, but I didn't get to choose my background. Meanwhile, you have climbed your way up to where I am to be with me."In ancient times, we would have been innocent and carefree childhood sweethearts. We would've been considered a match made in heaven."Edward, what I'm saying is the truth." Ophelia said each word solemnly. She stared unblinkingly at Edward as she spoke. "While you were struggling with these emotions, who said I was not struggling too?"However, I just couldn't forget you. I couldn't accept a future without you. What I wanted was to have you by my side. I wish you were my lover, and I want to be with you, Edward Ford."Her response was firm and resolute. It echoed with conviction.At the same time, she seemed to be giving her answer to the Edward who had been hiding his feelings in fear and panic for many y
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"If you're ever unhappy, you can come find me anytime. I'll always be here for you."This was Edward's promise.These were the moments when Ophelia had seen Edward smoking. Each time, it seemed to have something to do with her.She recalled the past. The way Edward always looked at her became even clearer in her mind. Back then, she might not have understood the struggle and yearning in his eyes.But now, she thought she understood.Her mind was filled with too many thoughts, and their embrace had lasted far too long.She wanted to push him away, but at that moment, he suddenly whispered in her ear, "Your first kiss wasn't him. It was me."What?Ophelia was stunned. She even thought that she'd heard wrong.When had she ever kissed Edward? How come she never knew about it?She pushed him away. Her doe eyes widened."You're lying. E-except just now, we've never kissed before!""The night before I left the country, you held onto my shirt and refused to let me leave. After you
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Ophelia still remembered the melancholy and confusion that she'd seen in Edward's eyes. He had looked like a young boy who couldn't find his way home.The moment Edward saw her, he stubbed out his cigarette. Holding her hand, he led the bleary-eyed Ophelia back to the bedroom.Worried that she'd catch a cold from the freezing winds, he made her a cup of hot chamomile tea. She didn't like the taste, so he had to try his hardest to coax her into drinking it.Upset, she said to him accusingly, "Edward, I feel I'm turning into a chamomile plant."Edward laughed.He was handsome. Even when he laughed, he looked attractive. Amusement bloomed on his charming and elegant face.She complimented him dazedly, "Edward, you're really good-looking."Even though she was still mad that she'd been coaxed into drinking a whole mug of chamomile tea, she still found herself lost in his handsomeness. Edward's eyes were curved from his broad grin, and he reached out to rub her head."You're very goo
