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That's her own brother, for goodness' sake!It's a good thing that Jon is able to support himself and not be a burden!I couldn't hide my anger any longer; my words were laced with cold fury."Luke said, 'She didn't buy the medicine.'""If not her, then her assistant?" I scoffed. Joey's assistant had no grudge against Jon. Why would they want to harm him? Only Luke, blinded by love, would believe such a ridiculous lie!I wanted to shake some sense into him, to see if his brain had turned to mush!Not wanting to say another word, I angrily shoved the leash into his hand.As I withdrew my hand, Luke tightened his grip, holding onto my fingertips.Compared to my cold hands, his were warm and broad. The sudden warmth startled me, and I instinctively tried to pull away.Luke didn't let go, and I couldn't free my fingers. Flustered, I looked up. "Luke, you..."Just as I started speaking, the pressure on my fingertips vanished. Luke glanced at the bandage wrapped around my palm, the
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"I still prefer my own bedroom."Late at night, being alone together, a single man and woman could create an unintended sense of intimacy. I didn't want to give myself any chance to develop feelings for Luke."Isn't your guest room vacant? I could stay there."Was he worried about my nightmares and offering to sleep in my guest room to keep me company?Does Luke treat all his employees like this?If he showed this level of thoughtfulness to Joey, they would probably be together by now!"Mrs. Walker isn't the most frightening person I've ever met. I was exaggerating earlier. I'm not really scared."Learning that Luke's reason for not calling the police wasn't to protect Joey, my mood gradually improved.It was getting late, so I bid Luke goodbye and went home. I called Annette to inquire about Jon's condition."Jon woke up once. He doesn't remember what happened before. He fell asleep again, still groggy. I asked the doctor, who assured me that Jon should be fully awake by tomo
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Jon's situation was delicate. Compared to Joey, they had more ways to hurt Jon. We needed to protect Jon and keep him out of the spotlight.Penelope thought I was exaggerating, so I briefly explained Luke and his family's situation."Is Mr. Walker's family really that bad?" Penelope drew a connection to her own life. "Children who aren't loved have a tough time.""Hard to believe, isn't it?"If the rumors were true, it would explain the Walker family's behavior.Since the rumors weren't confirmed, I didn't mention them to Penelope.Then I remembered how Luke referred to his mother as "Mrs. Walker" - the same way I did.Mrs. Walker - a cold, emotionless title, as if they were strangers, not mother and son.This made me believe the rumors even more."Jen, your ex-husband's family was bad enough. The Walkers are rich and powerful, and they'll chew you up and spit you out. Even if Mr. Walker is a good person, having a family like that makes him a bad match. You really shouldn't ge
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It was the first time I heard her laugh so heartily.Penelope said, "Mr. Walker is a good person. If he could completely break free from his family, he'd make a great partner.""No matter how good he is, it's none of our business," I replied. Having been through a marriage that nearly ruined me, I hesitated before adding, "Penelope, some people seem great on the surface, but it's hard to tell what's really inside. Be very careful when you're looking for a boyfriend in the future.""When it comes to relationships, I believe in fate. I've been single for so long that I'm used to it. I'm not in a rush to change that.""You've got good judgment. Your ability to read people is much better than mine!"I had been blinded by love before, both figuratively and literally!Penelope's ability to stay clear-headed and avoid being taken advantage of put her miles ahead of where I had been."You're so sincere! Sincerity and kindness are your greatest strengths! That's why you've met people lik
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"Did you not sleep well last night?" I asked, noticing the dark circles under Penelope's eyes and the faint bloodshot look. I reassured her, "The doctor said Jon will be fine once he stops taking the medication.""I was up late working on something. I'll catch up on sleep during the day," Penelope replied, glancing at the thermos in my hand. "That's thoughtful of you, Jen.""The soup was made by Marianne. I'm just delivering it. It's Mr. Walker's way of showing concern for Jon." I had mentioned Marianne to Penelope before, so she knew about her employment relationship with Luke.I had called Annette on my way to the hospital. Not wanting to keep her waiting, Penelope and I continued talking as we entered the hospital building.In the early morning, the hospital smelled of disinfectant as cleaners went about their work. There weren't many people around, and compared to the daytime hustle and bustle, it was quiet enough to hear our own footsteps.Penelope and I took the elevator to
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I spoke seriously and earnestly.Luke's face lit up with a smile. "During breakfast, Marianne has been observing you.""Why is she observing me?"I was completely focused on my food during mealtimes, as long as Luke wasn't discussing work. I didn't care about anything else.Suddenly, it occurred to me. "Is Marianne trying to figure out what I like?""Jen, you can be quite oblivious sometimes," Luke said, his smile now tinged with a hint of helplessness. "But there are advantages to being oblivious, too."Luke's last sentence was so soft that I could only tell he was speaking, but couldn't make out the words.Before I could ask him to repeat himself, his phone rang, and he stepped aside to answer it.Thinking about this now, I started to wonder in what other ways I might be oblivious.Penelope had already set out the breakfast she bought on the small table provided in the private hospital room. She and Annette were sitting at the table, eating.Out of the corner of my eye, I n
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"Are you trying to lecture me?" Joey tightened her grip on her cup, her gaze sharpening.I lowered my eyelids slightly, my expression unchanged. "Educating you is your parents' responsibility. I'm just Mr. Walker's assistant. I won't overstep my bounds.""You think being Lu's assistant is such a big deal?" Joey's anger flared, and her face darkened. "Let's be clear, you're just an employee. Lu can fire you anytime he wants.""You're mistaken, Ms. Parker. I have a contract with JL Capital. Mr. Walker would need a valid reason to fire me, or I could file for labor arbitration and receive compensation.""It's just a bit of money. You think Lu would care about that?"Joey thought I was being naive."I'm not sure if Mr. Walker would care, but from what you're saying, it seems you wouldn't. Unfortunately, you don't have the authority to fire me."Before I could finish, Joey's eyes looked ready to flay me alive.If it weren't for the employees occasionally passing through the lobby, s
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Joey, seeing this scene, thought Luke was just acting tough but secretly waiting for her. She was delighted.She stood next to Luke, feigning shyness.This girly side of Joey felt jarring to me.Brian and I, afraid of ruining this "beautiful" atmosphere, instinctively stepped back in perfect unison, as if we'd been trained for it.Luke's brow furrowed, a chill emanating from him.When did the elevator get so cold?I wondered, quietly pulling back my hand that was about to rub my arm for warmth.Perhaps Brian's gesture of holding the elevator gave Joey the false impression that Luke cared for her but couldn't show it publicly. As soon as we exited the elevator, she said to Luke in a coy voice, "Lu, I haven't had breakfast yet.""Our company doesn't provide breakfast," Luke replied professionally. "Brian, get her some snacks we offer to clients.""Thank you, Lu. I knew you cared about me!"Hearing this, I looked up, exasperated.Luke's kind of "care" wasn't worth having!Luke
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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
