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Chapter 506

Author: Cloud Drop
Tobey was the easiest to deal with. Crying, acting, and pretending made everything go away. He had a soft spot for Chelsea.

As Tobey left, Kellan stood by with a blurred vision. It felt as though the future of Lark Corporation had a dead end in sight.

"Seems like you and Tobey have a good relationship." Liesel reached for Chelsea's earlobe and gently rubbed it. Her voice was calm and soothing. "That makes me feel better."

She had always worried Chelsea's stubborn nature might get in her way, but now it was clear she had her own ways of handling things. It was a blessing since that meant that no one could hurt her.

Chelsea handed her a cup of hot milk, and Liesel took it naturally. She listened as Chelsea spoke.

"Don't worry, I was just pretending whenever I'm with you. I'm not the innocent, harmless girl you think I am."

Chelsea had always known she had a complex mind. When Liesel took her in, Chelsea understood much about the world. But she played the role of the naïve girl beca
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