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At that moment, I stood at the nurse's station in the ultrasound waiting area. Max's question filled me with unease.How did he know I was at the hospital? Was he following me?I told myself to stay calm and avoid panicking. So, I casually replied, "Yes, honey. How did you find out?""When you answered the phone, I overheard an announcement for number 39 going to consultation room 4.""You have good ears. I didn't even notice," I said, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders.For a fleeting moment, I suspected Max of following me or having someone spy on me at the hospital. But it was just my paranoia.Max sounded concerned, "What did the doctor say? Did they prescribe any medication?"Suppressing my anger and resentment, I responded calmly, "Nothing serious, just a minor cold.""That's good," Max said. "Which hospital are you at? Do you want me to pick you up? I have a meeting, but it should be over in about an hour."I couldn't bring myself to respond to Max's false conce
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Steven reassured me, saying, "Take a deep breath. I'll investigate Lucy Lansworth's identity, her possible connections to Cindy or Max, and find out where she is currently. You've paid us, so let us handle the investigation while you focus on keeping yourself safe."I felt grateful for Steven's understanding and reassurance."By the way, Max has a finance background, so why did he start a construction materials company? It seems unrelated to his field. Is there any particular reason?" Steven asked.As I left the hospital, I answered his question. "About a year ago, shortly after we got married, Max was working as an investor at a venture capital firm, specializing in the new consumer sector. At a notable forum, he happened to meet an old friend from his hometown, Eric Portman.""We had a few encounters with Eric. He was involved in the construction materials business and was handling a project in the Seaside Ville District. He was seeking investors at the forum due to some cash flo
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Max had been hospitalized for almost two weeks due to a stomach hemorrhage. I felt immense sympathy for him and advised him not to jeopardize his health. The market conditions were challenging, and investors were exercising extreme caution. Even if he drowned himself in alcohol, it was highly unlikely that he would find the right partner. So, I reached out to a fund manager and withdrew five million to give to Max.Max was deeply touched and held me with teary eyes, saying, "Don't worry, honey. I will work hard and not disappoint my angel investor."I let out a bitter laugh and said, "Steven, looking back now, he didn't see me as an angel. He saw me as a fool."Instead of mocking me, Steven comforted me by saying that women are generally kinder than men. Although he himself was a man, he believed that men could be very cruel. Women are often more emotional and willing to sacrifice everything for love, whereas men rarely do so. If they do, they are as rare as endangered species.Cur
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"You must be careful, Max might try to drug you again in other ways."After hanging up the phone, I realized my tears had wet the screen. I felt utterly useless, still feeling heartbroken and hurt at this point—I was truly pathetic.But wasn't today's outcome my own doing? I had ignored my parents' opposition and stubbornly insisted on marrying Max.It was my foolishness, my blindness, that made me fall for a venomous snake who would devour me whole.How could someone be so cruel and scheming?Wiping away my tears, I wandered aimlessly down the street. In that moment, I felt very lonely and desolate.A coldness seeped from my heart, spreading outward, and I couldn't help but shiver, feeling an all-consuming, bone-chilling frost encase me."Miss Middleton… Miss Middleton?”Then, I lost consciousness.When I woke up, I was in an unfamiliar room. It looked like a guest room in someone's house. The decor was cool and elegant, with a black, white, and gray color scheme that
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Seeing that I didn't respond, Luke's thin lips curled slightly. "Cat got your tongue?"Standing tall with one hand in his pocket, he exuded an indescribable sense of cool elegance that made me feel somewhat inferior.Mumbling, I admitted defeat, "I can't win against you anyway."Luke's eyebrows furrowed gradually, displaying his displeasure.Just as the atmosphere was becoming awkward, there came a knock on the door. Someone had brought clothes. Luke took the bag and placed it on the bedside table, his tone as cold as ever. "Change your clothes and come downstairs."Only then did I realize that I was wearing someone else's clothes—a man's white cotton t-shirt and sports shorts.Almost instinctively, I blurted out, "Luke, my clothes..."He let out a cold laugh, immediately understanding my concern. "The clothes you're wearing are indeed mine because there are no women's clothes in my house.""But your clothes were changed by the housekeeper."Relieved, I thought it made sense.
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I confessed openly, feeling very dejected. "Why is it that every time something bad happens to me, I run into Luke? Can’t someone else witness my misfortune? Seriously, the moment I see his eyes, filled with coldness and disdain, I lose all my confidence. I can’t help but rummage through my memories, wondering if I ever did anything stupid to him because of my obsession with Max."Wendy laughed and asked, "So, have you remembered doing anything foolish?"I swore, "Absolutely not!""Then why are you acting so guilty, like you’ve done something wrong?""I don’t know. I just feel like the way Luke looks at me carries some restrained anger, as if I really did something to offend him. But he’s helping me because of my parents.""Don't worry, you'll figure it out eventually," Wendy said.After hanging up, I looked at the t-shirt and shorts I had changed out of and felt a bit embarrassed. After a few moments of thought, I decided to wash the clothes for Luke.I took the clothes to the
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Luke came to a halt right in front of me, his dark, inscrutable eyes fixated on me. I returned his gaze with a glare.His eyebrows furrowed, and his deep eyes resembled icy, stern stars. When he spoke, there was a mocking tone in his voice. "I've come to realize that you're not only blind but also foolish, always jumping to conclusions."I frowned, my fists clenched as I searched for words to retort. But before I could speak, Luke let out a cold laugh and said, "However, you're right. We're not close, and I did meddle in your business."With that, he gave me a long, penetrating look before turning on his heel and walking away, as if I were an ungrateful wretch who had infuriated him.Who did he think he was to be angry? Shouldn't I be the one who's upset?Especially with his final words: "We're not close" and "I meddled." Whether taken separately or together, they were dripping with sarcasm.Did I say something wrong? We truly aren't close!Despite my frustration, I returned and
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This is definitely the house I saw Luke drive into that day. Maybe he recently bought it.I remember this family moving to Clanstand when I was in middle school. Since then, the house has been empty. It belonged to an elderly couple, possibly musicians, as I often saw young people carrying cellos in and out. But I don't recall their last name being Walker.Nervously, I glanced at the entrance, thinking, "Who could handle someone as bad-tempered as Luke?"In college, he was always popular—handsome and academically outstanding. Girls adored him, their eyes sparkling with admiration whenever they mentioned him. Oddly, I never heard of him dating anyone. He always seemed to be alone, like a high and mighty flower, an ethereal being.A cold and arrogant person like him—his future wife would be so unlucky.But then again, why does it matter to me? I'm just worrying needlessly.I took out my phone to call a ride, only to see multiple missed calls from Max.Despite my hatred for him, I
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We both knew how we felt about each other, but neither of us made the first move to confess.“I gave birth to him in circumstances I couldn’t control,” Molly said, her hands tightly clutching her cup, fingers unconsciously tracing its edge. “I used to think about fighting back against the people who hurt me, but reality forced me to wake up. I couldn’t afford to lose everything.”She hesitated, her gaze dropping. “There are things from back then that I just can’t bring myself to tell him.”When I arranged for Luke and Molly to spend some time alone, the two of them mostly sat in silence.“Mrs. Walker couldn’t have children for years after her marriage. Luke was just a tool to help her secure her place in the family,” Molly explained.Mr. Walker was handsome, wealthy, and from a good family. After getting married, women constantly threw themselves at him. According to the information Wendy had dug up, Landon didn’t exactly push them away.In such a situation, Mrs. Walker, Ashleigh
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Molly poured four glasses of juice and sat across from Luke.She looked like she wanted to say something but didn’t know where to start.I gave Ian a quick look.Ian took a sip of his juice and said, “Miss, the juice is sweet and sour—it’s so good!”“Drink it up, and I’ll pour you some more,” Molly offered.Luke interjected, “It’s almost time to rest. Don’t drink too much juice.”“I’m sorry, I don’t have experience taking care of kids,” Molly said, lowering her head. After a pause, she quietly repeated, “I’m sorry.”She was probably thinking of Luke as a baby.I clutched my stomach, pretending to wince. “Excuse me, Molly. My stomach hurts; I need to head back to my room.”As I stood, I grabbed Ian’s wrist.Ian caught on quickly. “Jen is a girl. She’ll get scared going back alone—I have to go with her.”Not giving Luke a chance to respond, I opened the door and said, “Mr. Walker, you stay and chat with Molly. Ian and I will be back in a bit.”In the hallway, Ian looked thoug
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Molly wasn’t the type to make things difficult for others. She didn’t give the hotel manager a hard time.After the staff left, Molly turned to thank Luke and me. “Thank you for staying with me and helping me handle this.”Luke glanced at her but didn’t say anything.The silence grew awkward, so I quickly broke it. “You don’t have to thank us. We didn’t really do much.”“Would you like to come in and sit for a while?” Molly invited us into her room.Before either of us could respond, Ian, who’d been holding back his excitement, eagerly chimed in, “Yes, yes! Let’s go!”I sighed internally.Molly finally noticed the little one in Luke’s arms. “And who’s this?”“I’m Ian Lloyd,” he introduced himself cheerfully.But the moment he got a good look at Molly’s face, he let out a small “Huh?” and then turned to look at Luke.Luke frowned slightly, and their eyes met—a silent understanding passing between them. Ian immediately shut his mouth and swallowed whatever he’d been about to sa
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Five hours later, we arrived in Sharonville.Before the trip, Luke had everything arranged. After landing, we took a car to the hotel he’d booked in advance.In the hotel lobby, we ran into Molly. She was walking with two middle-aged men in sharp suits, smiling as she chatted with them.When her eyes met Luke’s, her smile froze for a moment, then slowly softened as she stared at him without blinking.Luke didn’t acknowledge her. He walked right past, brushing by her shoulder as though she wasn’t there. From the corner of my eye, I saw her eyes redden.The two men exchanged glances but didn’t say anything. That night, however, they sent two young, handsome men to Molly’s room.Our room was on the same floor as Molly’s. After dinner out, we returned to the hotel and saw her standing at her door with the two young men.Their faces were powdered with heavy makeup, and they looked eager to please, practically glued to her.My thoughts immediately took a less innocent turn.Luke co
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Amy messaging me at this hour was probably another complaint about other agencies trying to poach her, or how stressed she was about it all.The underlying message? She wanted me to contact Mr. Lloyd to secure better resources for her—a thinly veiled threat, essentially.Since several popular artists left One Entertainment, the company’s resources had started to dwindle.Mr. Lloyd’s return wasn’t just because of his love for acting. He also wanted to support the company’s artists, giving them more opportunities to shine.Amy had already begun to stand out. If she simply focused on honing her craft and stayed patient, she’d get her share of the spotlight.When Mr. Lloyd founded the company, his goal was to grow it into a powerhouse that protected its artists. Now, he had adopted a more laid-back approach: if an artist wanted to leave, they just needed to pay the penalty fee.Amy’s tactics wouldn’t change anything.I went back to reading my book.My phone buzzed again, and I ass
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Mr. Lloyd's words carried a hint of reassurance for me.“Jen, Uncle asked me to create a travel itinerary!”Luke had been telling Ian lots of stories about Sharonville, and Ian had also looked up a ton of information online. He now knew every street in the city and how many shops were on each one.Carefully folding his sweaters, Ian placed them neatly into his suitcase, which was decorated with a cheerful Doraemon sticker.“I’m really looking forward to your travel guide, Ian!”“I’ve already finished most of it!” Ian was a serious little worker who never did things half-heartedly. If he said it was nearly done, he was probably putting on the finishing touches.I praised him warmly.“Jen, since the three of us are traveling together, we need to consider everyone’s preferences and suggestions.”“So, you want to get my input to finalize it?”“Exactly.”“Well, wherever you want to go is where I want to go. This trip, I’ll leave the planning to you.”Luke had work to handle in Shar
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For the past few days, Luke has been picking me up and dropping me off at work.Reporters often linger outside One Entertainment, and it took a lot of effort for rumors about me and Luke to die down. I didn’t want them to resurface.Luke understood my concerns, so he always parked his car a block away from the company. Once he sent me a message, I’d grab Ian and head over.That evening, Luke prepared another full table of dishes for dinner.Ever since things thawed between us, I hadn’t said much during meals, but the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.“She’s already in Sharonville,” Luke said.“Hasn’t she been out of the country for years? Will she be safe there alone?”He was talking about Molly.The Walker family has been a prominent family in Sharonville for generations, with deep-rooted connections and influence. Mrs. Walker is a respected figure, and many people in Sharonville owe her favors. It wouldn’t be surprising if someone decided to teach Molly a lesson on
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I watched the behind-the-scenes footage, and Mr. Lloyd looked great. After stepping out of the spotlight for a few years, his demeanor has become even more composed and sophisticated, perfectly matching the calm and collected surgeon he portrays in the show.“He’s as brilliant as ever,” Beatrice said, her eyes filled with admiration. “As long as the co-stars hold their ground, this show is bound to be a hit.”“He has an exceptional eye for picking scripts,” she added, her gaze glued to the screen.I didn’t interrupt her. Instead, I got up and went to the kitchen to check on Ian’s progress.For someone so young, Ian took everything seriously. Standing on a small stool to make up for his height, he carefully worked on brewing coffee, his movements precise and methodical.“Waiter Number One, Ian Lloyd, at your service. Your oat latte will be ready soon,” he announced cheekily.I laughed at his playful tone and played along. “Waiter Number Two will now deliver orange juice to Mr. Ian
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While Beatrice chatted with Ian, I brought the gifts to the living room."You're too kind, Ms. Middleton.""Ian bought these with his pocket money."I winked at Ian.He caught on quickly, nodding.Beatrice warmly invited me to sit.Fresh fruit and two plates of nuts were on the coffee table.She placed a fruit bowl before me. "Yesterday's blueberries are fresh—crisp and sweet."The large blueberries were covered in bloom. I took one and made space for Beatrice."What would you like? Coffee or juice?""Fresh orange juice for me, and Jen likes oat milk latte," Ian said, playing with a doll, squishing its face into different shapes.Suddenly remembering our earlier conversation, he dropped the doll and ran to the kitchen. "I've learned lots from Jen. I can make juice and coffee!"Beatrice praised him: "How impressive!"She started toward the kitchen, concerned.I held her arm. "Ian's a quick learner. He does everything properly. We can trust him.""He gets along so well wit
