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Chapter 95

Author: Cloud Drop
Xavier watched Liesel as she handed him her business card and murmured his thanks.

Liesel stood beneath a sycamore tree. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, scattering them softly onto her shoulders. Her long hair danced in the wind, occasionally veiling her cool yet gentle eyes.

With a warm smile, she looked at Xavier. "Contact me if you need anything."

With that, she turned to leave.

Xavier's gaze dropped to the card she had given him, which read, "Liesel Sharp, Project Department Manager, Ford Corporation."

Her name struck him as beautiful.

He recalled her words and wished she could really fulfill his wishes. He hoped to shed his past, an unspeakable chapter of his life, and start anew.

But why would someone he had just met actually want to save him? Those trapped in the mire needed the ability to rescue themselves.

Tightly gripping the card in his hand, Xavier remained rooted in place. His eyes followed Liesel as she walked away.

"You're really lucky to catch Liesel's eye,
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