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"Mindy, I'm taking you with me. Stop clinging to me," Max said irritably as Mindy stuck to him like glue, muttering incessantly."You need to behave. If you keep this up, I'll leave you behind," Max warned."You can't leave me! I've lost everything for you. I won't let you abandon me!" Mindy's already fragile mental state crumbled further at his words. She clung tightly to Max's arm, shaking him desperately."Let go of me, Mindy!" Max yelled, noticing that I had already pushed open the stairwell door. He shoved her aside."You yelled at me again. You can't treat me like this," Mindy sobbed, gripping Max's coat even tighter."Let go!" Max struggled as Mindy continued to cry and cling to him, making it hard for him to move. In her desperation, she tried to grab the knife from his hand.Max wasn't about to hand over the knife to a ticking time bomb like Mindy. He quickly lifted his arm to keep it out of her reach."Give me the knife! If you don't take me, I won't let you go either,
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Max had not expected Luke's quick movement. Before he could catch me, he thrust the knife towards Luke."Watch out, Luke!" I shouted from a few steps above, seeing Max's actions clearly. My heart leapt into my throat.Luke's reflexes were even better than I had imagined. He quickly sidestepped, then kicked Max in the chest. "Jen, move to the side!" he instructed.Luke's kick sent Max tumbling down the stairs like a kite with a broken string. He screamed in pain as he rolled down. Following Luke's warning, I pressed myself against the stair rail, avoiding Max as he fell past me.As Max rolled by, he reached out to grab my pant leg. But in the next moment, Luke lifted me up a step, and Max's hand merely brushed against my pants before he crashed onto the landing below.Despite his fall, Max wasn't gravely injured. He quickly stood up, picked up the knife that had fallen beside him, and glared menacingly at Luke and me."He doesn't want to escape, he wants to kill me," I whispered,
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The police arrived just as Max was being thrown onto the landing. They quickly moved forward to confirm his identity.Right behind them came Wendy, who pushed past the officers and rushed towards me with a worried look on her face."Wendy, why are you here?" I asked."How could I not come when you're in trouble! You must have a death wish, going to confront Max alone!"She checked my arms and legs to make sure they were intact, then reached out to wipe the blood off my face. "Sweetie, your face is covered in blood. It's scary.""Don't touch her. Jen's face is injured," Luke said, pulling me back to avoid Wendy's hands.Upon hearing that I was hurt, Wendy's eyes reddened. "Jen's face is injured? Let me see how bad it is.""She seems to think she's immortal. This is nothing to her," Luke retorted.I had injuries on my face, hand, and shoulder. The extreme fear and tension I felt while facing Max alone momentarily made me forget the pain. But now that the danger had passed, the wo
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To him, I was just his deceased mentor's daughter. Because of their close relationship, he took care of me. He thought it was a simple matter, but I ended up being a burden. By now, he probably finds me quite bothersome.I thanked him, saying, "Thank you for tonight.""Here's some pain medication. Take one if the anesthesia wears off and the pain becomes unbearable," Luke said, placing the medicine on the bedside table. "I haven't found a suitable replacement for your job yet. Take care and recover soon so you can return to work.""I will!" I promised."Get some rest." Luke turned to leave but stopped at the door.I assumed he had more work-related instructions and quickly said, "I'll make sure to hand over the meeting materials to Zac and Bryan tomorrow. Your work won't be delayed.""I told you before that Max couldn't cause any trouble, yet you still got hurt. I bear some responsibility.""This is a personal grudge between Max and me. You were dragged into it because of me, so
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After the scare I had, my mind was in a jumble, and I couldn't sleep at all."Huh!" Wendy, who was halfway closing the curtains, stopped.I turned to look at her and asked, "What's wrong?""Nothing, it's just that there are so many cars of the same brand," Wendy muttered, then closed the curtains completely. "Sweetie, why don't you move in with me after you're discharged from the hospital?""Wendy, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I'm afraid that if we spend too much time together, I might lose you as a friend.""Are you afraid I'll discover your flaws, or are you implying that I have flaws?""Of course, I'm afraid you'll find out about my flaws. Our Miss Perfect Wendy doesn't have a single flaw!""Jen, I'm serious about this," Wendy said, uncharacteristically serious.I adjusted my expression to match her seriousness. "I know you're worried that I'll be scared living alone, but life is long. I can't always rely on you. I need to learn to cope on my own.""Jen, take things
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When the bandages were taken off my face, Wendy playfully poked my cheek and asked, "Honey, is your face swollen because the wound hasn't fully healed yet?""The doctor told me today during rounds that my wound is healing nicely." I had examined my injured left cheek in the mirror; the unsightly black scab had fallen off, leaving behind a pink scar. The doctor had assured me that the scar would gradually fade and could potentially be removed through cosmetic treatment.My face is how I present myself to the world. If it hadn't healed well, it would draw unwanted attention. I didn't have the strength to face those looks without feeling affected, so I gently touched my face and walked over to the mirror."Both sides are pretty symmetrical, plump, and adorable. Feels nice too," Wendy teased, pinching my face. "Just kidding. You've been eating and sleeping well lately, so you've filled out. You look just like you did in college.""Am I really that fat?"I had been so focused on the sc
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Husky was a lively and neurotic breed, with a penchant for destruction as its default mode. In stark contrast stood Luke, mature and composed, rarely cracking a smile. He had one hand casually tucked in his pocket, the other holding the leash. Standing over 6 feet tall, Luke's shadow stretched long under the warm glow of the courtyard lights.The villa had a garden-style architectural design, boasting beautifully crafted features such as colonnades, intricate carvings, and refined craftsmanship. Luke's mere presence in the villa created an atmosphere, as if he were part of the scenery. It was unclear whether he complemented the surroundings or if they enhanced him.The Husky sniffed aimlessly in the nearby grass. It barked once and raised its head alertly at the sound of a noise. Luke followed suit, lifting his gaze.During my hospital stay, I had only communicated with Luke about work matters via phone and email, never meeting in person. After not seeing each other for so long, a s
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Coincidentally, Bryan and Zac had gone to meet clients that afternoon, so I didn't have a chance to see them before leaving work. Shortly after, I ended up in the hospital due to an injury.While I was hospitalized, I didn't want to bother them since I knew they were busy with work. Instead, I decided to order some books online to enhance my knowledge.I expressed my gratitude to Luke, saying, "Thank you for being patient with me earlier.""Good, it seems like you've acknowledged your weaknesses," he responded."It's important to know oneself. If it wasn't for my father's connection, would you have fired me already?""You just claimed to be self-aware, but now you seem to have lost even that in an instant?""I thought you'd say I was intelligent and had potential, and that's why you kept me. I didn't expect you to be so direct."After all, Luke had praised me before."You do have some cleverness, but only if you stay level-headed and don't let others deceive you. Otherwise, tha
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Due to jet lag, I was already exhausted though it wasn't dark yet.Ian was drooping too, suddenly slumping against me.Worried he'd fall, I quickly steadied him.He glanced at me before contentedly closing his eyes again.He was completely worn out.Mr. Lloyd, who had been chatting with the director, noticed this and quickly wrapped up his conversation to join us.Still half-awake, Ian instinctively held onto my arm when his father reached for him."It's your Dad."At my words, Ian let go.Mr. Lloyd picked him up and strode toward the car, while I gathered Ian's things and followed.On the way back, I offered to drive.Mr. Lloyd was quiet. I turned on the car's music system, and soft music filled the space.Having debuted overseas as a trainee, Mr. Lloyd's fingers unconsciously tapped along to the rhythm on his leg.At a red light, I caught this movement in the rearview mirror.Mr. Lloyd had been an all rounder superstar - consistently among the top three highest-earning
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Since Penelope was mid-flight and unreachable, I sent her a message and forwarded Sara's letter."Are you okay, Jen? You seem worried," Ian asked."Just blown away by your amazing performance. I'm still thinking about it."Ian was a natural - his acting could really move people."I might be cocky,” Ian grinned.He looked proud, and I ruffled his hair. "No chance of that."For a four-year-old, he'd shown remarkable composure during the preschool incident.Even after being cleared, he hadn't played the victim. That kind of emotional strength showed real character.A few compliments wouldn't change that.Ian's smile lit up his whole face, showing perfect baby teeth."When do you start filming your scenes?"The director was clearly impressed - Ian's role was locked in."Not sure yet."Ian looked up at his father."Soon," Mr. Lloyd said, clearly proud of Ian's performance. "I'll stay on set with Ian these next few days. Jen, feel free to explore the city. I'll call if we need
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Just when they thought they'd found hope, the bad guys caught up with them.During their escape, his best friend fell off a cliff. When Bobby was finally rescued and led them back, they found his friend's body, mangled beyond recognition. He was devastated."I'll start now!"In an instant, Ian transformed. He walked heavily toward a chair, his expression gradually filling with pain.Kneeling beside the chair, he reached out as if to touch "him" but couldn't bring himself to do it. Tears silently rolled down his face.The director checked the script and signaled his assistant to remove the chair, simulating the scene where the friend's body would be placed in a body bag.At this, Ian broke into heart-wrenching sobs.His emotional outburst impressed everyone watching on set.Mr. Lloyd looked proud, and the director, as if discovering a treasure, praised Ian after his performance: "Your acting reminds me of your father in his prime.""If I'm as good as Dad was at my age, imagine
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I'd dug my own grave, hadn't I?I swallowed my food, took a sip of water, and kept my head down while eating.Luke pushed the mild seafood soup toward me. "This is less spicy."Stubborn as I was, I ignored him.Luke called the server over, trying to order milder versions of the fish and pork."Don't bother, I love extra spicy food."Even though I needed water after every bite, I was determined to finish what I'd ordered.Seeing my stubbornness, Luke apologized to the server and let her go."Jen...""Don't talk while eating."By now, my soul had practically left my body from the spice. I wasn't in the mood for conversation.My throat felt like it was on fire as I gulped down more water.Luke quietly refilled my empty glass. He'd barely touched his seafood soup, his elegant movements making me feel even more ungraceful.I was suffering from my own spite!I wanted to throw down my chopsticks and leave.No, stay calm!I tried to maintain my composure, fighting the urge to d
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Just as I finished speaking, my stomach let out an embarrassing growl."There's an excellent Chinese place around the corner," Luke said."You've been here before?""No.""..." Then how did he know about a good restaurant?Did he research every place this thoroughly?He'd make a perfect travel companion.I later learned he'd researched local restaurants knowing my passion for food.I'd only had water since waking up. The film crew would have finished lunch by now, with no leftovers available. I needed to find something on the way.Being in a bad mood lately, I hadn't researched any local restaurants before coming here.Craving authentic Chinese food, I decided to take Luke's suggestion.It was an upscale Chinese restaurant specializing in spicy cuisine. As soon as we sat down, a cheerful server brought out place settings and started listing their specialties."Our portions are generous. For a couple, I'd recommend one appetizer and a soup to start.""We're not a couple," I
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Luke came to search for his birth mother himself?As I looked at him, he noticed me too.I greeted him and was about to get a taxi to the set."If you have time, can you show me where you saw her yesterday?""I... okay."Mr. Lloyd and Ian would be fine - finding Luke's mother was more urgent.After weighing the pros and cons, I agreed.Luke hadn't brought an assistant. I waited outside while he took his luggage to his hotel room, then we walked to where I'd seen his mother yesterday.It wasn't far from the hotel, so we went on foot.Without thinking, I kept about three feet between us.Luke: "Do I look like some kind of monster?"With his model-like features that made you want to break rules just looking at him, how could he possibly look like a monster?I shook my head."Then why are you keeping such a distance?""..." So that's what he meant...Though I'd decided to stay just friends, my heart - already full of him - still skipped beats when we were together.He was t
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"If you can't find her, Luke can! Now that he has a general area, he can track her down quickly.""I'll let him know."Mrs. Walker was also searching for her, planning to use her to manipulate Luke. We needed to contact her before Mrs. Walker did.After hanging up with Wendy, I looked at Luke’s number on my phone. Several times I almost called him, but kept backing out.After hesitating, I tried calling Emily, but hung up just before it connected.Although Emily had been open with me, I couldn't be sure if she was genuinely helping Luke.To be safe, I called Luke instead. He answered on the first ring.Luke stayed silent."Mr. Walker, this is Jen.""I wasn't planning to cut you out of my life completely. I kept your number."Me: ...There he went again with his sharp tongue. I almost hung up, but remembering how much he'd helped me, and that I could finally do something for him, I told him about possibly seeing his birth mother near the hotel.After a moment of silence, Luk
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"Dad, he's a bad guy!" Ian pointed at the man who was already several yards away.The robber was huge - well over 6'2", wearing a denim vest that showed off his muscular arms. Mr. Lloyd probably couldn't take many punches from him, and we didn't know if he was armed. It wasn't worth the risk.I ruffled Ian's hair. "Let's go get something to eat.""Help! Stop the robber!"A woman was running after him, desperately grabbing passersby for help, out of breath.Following the 'better safe than sorry' principle, no one stepped forward to help.She reached us, and seeing we were Asian, her eyes lit up with hope. "Please help me, I have something very important in my bag."Mr. Lloyd looked down at his arm where she was clutching it. "I'm sorry, we're new here and unfamiliar with the area. We can't help."She let go, disappointed, staring dejectedly in the direction the robber had disappeared.Ian said in his sweet voice, "When you're in trouble, find a police officer."The woman was a
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His stern look only made Penelope more nervous.When Director Nolan called "Cut!", she was already drenched in cold sweat.She quickly apologized to the director.Director Nolan watched the playback with a grave expression.As the makeup artist touched up Penelope's makeup, I went to her side and encouraged her: "It gets easier after the first try. You'll do better in the next take.""Jen..." Penelope glanced at the crew members around us. "This is my first time on such a major production.""You'll have many more opportunities like this."One Entertainment had been investing most of its resources in Penelope lately, and with her connection to Jethro, her popularity wasn't waning.One hit was all she needed to skyrocket to stardom."Jen..."Penelope's voice trembled with worry.George was particularly anxious too. "You've done well in other productions. We can't mess up at this crucial moment!"A good performance in Director Nolan's film could lead to future collaborations,
