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In the past, whenever I had a problem at home, I would always panic and run to my dad, asking, "Dad, what do I do? How do I handle this?"He would respond, "Jen, in all situations, stay calm. Being frantic won't help."Reflecting on this, I felt a pang of sorrow, as if my father's presence was still with me.I looked at Luke and asked, "Luke, my dad had another favorite saying. Do you know what it is?"Luke raised an eyebrow and confidently replied, "Of course."We spoke almost simultaneously:"Accept good fortune without excessive joy; face adversity without fear; enjoy peace without indulgence; confront danger without panic. A person who can remain calm amidst turmoil is deserving of the utmost respect."After we finished, Luke and I exchanged a smile.When Luke smiles, he looks very attractive. It's a stark contrast to his usual cold and distant demeanor. How do novels describe it? As gentle as a spring breeze in February? A ray of sunshine on a cloudy day?I thought, if he
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A black car stopped at the entrance of our apartment complex. I unfastened my seatbelt and got out, thanking Luke as I did.But I was completely unprepared for what I saw next: Max, who should still be at the office, was there, waiting in his car. The driver’s window was half-lowered, and his face was clouded with a cold, grim expression, his eyes piercingly icy.I froze, my mind racing. How should I explain this?I remembered Luke’s advice: In all things, stay calm. Panic would only rob me of the ability to think clearly and give away my nervousness. I had to remain calm and composed in front of Max.I quickly plastered on a smile and jogged over to Max, cheerfully saying, "Honey, you’re home early today!"Max scrutinized me, then smiled slightly and asked, "Where did you go?"I could see that Max was furious, even though he was trying hard to hide it. His anger was evident, especially when he saw Luke getting out of the car and walking toward us.Max also got out, grabbing my
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I held onto Max's arm, speaking in a sweet voice. "I was just afraid you'd be too busy with work!"Max smiled indulgently and replied, "What could be more important than you? I would prioritize you over any amount of work."In the past, his words would have touched me, but now they only made me feel sick.Max then wrapped his arm around my shoulder and said, "Thank you, Mr. Walker, for bringing my wife back."Luke responded calmly, "No need to thank me. After all, I didn't do it for you."Max's eyes flashed with a cold light as he chuckled. "Yes, if my father-in-law knew, he would thank you, his prized student."Luke's face remained stern as he glanced at Max. "Of course, Jen is the only family left of my teacher and his wife. It's my duty to take care of her. If anyone bullies her, I'll ensure they pay a painful price."The threat in Luke's words was evident.Max's face darkened, his eyes filled with icy anger.Sensing the tension, I quickly intervened. "Honey, I'm hungry. Le
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Sure enough, upon hearing that I had met with the financial manager, Max looked surprised and immediately asked, "Wasn't your financial plan still a while from maturity? Why did you meet with the financial manager?"A surge of satisfaction washed over me. Stupid jerk, you're getting anxious now, aren't you?I replied nonchalantly, "To renew it, of course."Max furrowed his brows. "Renew?"I nodded, walked into the living room, and turned on the record player, placing a vinyl on it. "A few days ago, I saw an advertisement stating that the annual return had increased by one percent, ending at the end of the month. I realized that my investment would mature in less than a month. Since I might be visiting my aunt in Clanstand by then and wouldn't have time to handle it, I decided to renew it now.""You're going to Clanstand to visit your aunt?" Max's discomfort was evident on his face. "Why haven't you mentioned this before?"Two bombshells at once, and Max was completely caught off
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Max took my hand, kissed the back of it, and gazed at me with such deep affection that I almost doubted everything I had discovered and heard. Was it all a lie, just a dream?What a hypocrite!In my mind, I imagined exposing his true nature, slapping him across the face, and asking how he could be so heartless.But that was just a fantasy.In reality, I looked into his loving eyes and playfully said, "Honey, they say distance makes the heart grow fonder. Maybe when I come back from vacation, our relationship will be even better? Or are you afraid that while I'm in Clanstand, you'll get in touch with your affair?"Max's face turned serious as he vehemently promised, "How could I do that?! Honey, the mistakes I made in the past will never happen again! The only person I've ever loved is you."I gave him a half-smile. "Really?""Really.""Then swear to me that everything you've said to me is true. If you're lying, even a single word, may lightning strike you down, may you die a ho
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As the understanding wife that I am, I immediately expressed my concern, "What's wrong? You look unwell."Max took a deep breath and shook his head. "It's nothing, don't worry about it.""What could it be? Is it something that even the mighty Mr. Jennings frowns upon? Tell me, I'm here to listen." I played the role of the considerate wife, just as Max expected."Actually, I didn't want to tell you," Max said, struggling to find the right words.After some preamble about his independence and internal struggle, he finally spoke, "Honey, I recently secured a major project. You know the Hailey Group, right? The real estate developer here in Johnsonville. They've acquired a new plot on the west side of the city and plan to build residential units.""Of course I know Hailey Group. Isn't our home part of one of their developments?"Hailey Group is a well-known enterprise in our city, with projects all over the country, but their properties in Johnsonville are the most famous. Most of th
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"What should we do then?" I pondered. "Even if the bank's interest rate isn't high, for a two-year loan, the interest is still substantial. Can you guarantee that you'll get the returns within two years? No one can promise that. Even if you manage to repay within the time frame, the profit, after subtracting the interest, won't be much. What's the point of all this hard work? Isn't it just benefiting others?"I held his hand and said, "Maybe you shouldn't work so hard. A big project like Hailey Group's will be too exhausting for you. We don't lack money. Our life is quite good as it is.""How can that be? When I married you, I vowed in front of your parents' graves that I would give you a good life. You grew up cherished by your parents, who left you so much. If I can't surpass that, how can my pride endure?" Max said. "Honey, I want to give my all so that your parents in heaven can rest easy, knowing that marrying me was the right choice for you.""But you'll be so tired, I can't b
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I thought Max had already come up with hisan excuse forto asking me for money, so he made a deal with Hailey Group early on. He was just waiting for the right moment to bring it up, but I exposed his plan before he could execute it. He had been scheming to make meget me to willingly hand over the fifteen million for his business venture.Business venture? It was more like an excuse to steal my money.What a scoundrel!Suddenly, Max turned around and startled me. I quickly put on a smile.He leaned against the kitchen island and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to remind you about.""What is it?""In the future, don't meet with Luke anymore," Max said seriously. "I get jealous, and it makes me angry.""Mr. Jennings, are you that insecure? We're married. Are you still afraid someone will steal me away?"I scoffed. "Even if you're worried, it shouldn't be about Luke. Who is he anyway? The famous untouchable bachelor of your business school. Girls line up from her
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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
