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"No one else has to stay, but you can't leave!" Wendy's voice rang out sharply.The woman looked at Luke with a pitiful expression. "I was just talking with my friend about Ms. Middleton and casually said a few things. I didn't mean to offend her.""So now you're saying I'm overreacting?" Wendy's eyes flashed with disdain as the woman suddenly turned meek in front of Luke. "Why don't you repeat those comments you made about Mr. Walker, word for word, right here?""I… I didn't mean it like that…" The woman knew full well that Luke was a partner at JL Capital, someone with power and influence. What she'd said was truly out of line, and she feared Luke would take the matter seriously. She quickly apologized again, "I'm sorry, Mr. Walker, I'm sorry, Ms. Middleton. I was just rambling nonsense earlier. Please don't take it personally."Wendy rolled her eyes, unimpressed. "You're about to cry? How boring."Her words were a clear signal that she was ready to drop the issue. I turned to t
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"If you really want to join the executive office, I'll find a way to help.""Sweetheart, I was just playing the part of someone obsessed with Luke's looks, and you agreed so quicklyWendy shot me a skeptical glance mixed with disbelief. "Sweetheart, I was just pretending to be infatuated with Luke's appearance, and you immediately agreed. If Luke were to hear that, it would break his heart!""Wendy, Luke and I have nothing more than a professional relationship as boss and employee."Wendy always attempted to matchmake Luke and me, and her playful teasing only served to fuel the feelings I harbored for him. I feared that these budding emotions would take root and grow stronger over time. To prevent that, I constantly reminded myself and others that Luke and I were merely colleagues."Well, for now," she replied.I sighed.Wendy remained convinced that something could develop between Luke and me, despite my explanations falling on deaf ears. Just as I was about to change the subje
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Once, Henry took Sarah and little Wendy to a party. However, things took a turn when Wendy got into a fight with another child over a cake. In the heat of the moment, Wendy ended up smearing the cake all over the other child's face. Sarah tried to intervene, but when her efforts failed, she calmly asked Wendy to apologize after hearing what happened.Wendy, still fuming, said, "I saw the panda cake first! He tried to snatch it from me!""But you wanted the Snow White cake at first. I just mentioned the panda cake was cute, and that's why you—""Yeah, you said it was cute, but that doesn't mean it's yours! I grabbed it first, so it's mine! And since you wanted it so badly, I'm giving it to you now!" Wendy proudly puffed out her chest.The other child's parents were infuriated by Wendy's smugness and words. "It would have been fine if you had just kept the cake, but smearing it on someone's face is rude! This child clearly lacks manners."Feeling responsible for Wendy's behavior, Sa
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"Wendy, Wendy, what are you doing?" Sarah screamed.The commotion alarmed the housemaids, who rushed into the room.They were terrified when they saw Sarah lying on the floor, and one of them hurried over to help. "Madam, let me help you up.""Don't tell Mr. Smith it was Wendy who pushed me," Sarah said weakly.The maids had only seen Sarah on the floor and hadn't noticed Wendy. But Sarah's words immediately made them fearful of Wendy, a little girl who, in their eyes, had become a ruthless child who cared nothing for others.Just then, Henry came home.When he heard what had happened, he took Sarah to the hospital. After ensuring she was alright, he returned home and gave Wendy a brutal beating.That beating left Wendy covered in bruises, not a single spot on her body left untouched. She was bedridden for over two weeks before she could even get up.During that time, she felt utterly abandoned. The only interaction she had was with the maids who brought her meals three times a
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At the time, Wendy was just a spoiled four-year-old. She was starving, and aside from the cold food on her bedside table, there was nothing else for her to eat. She couldn’t hold out any longer and, between sobs and curses, she forced herself to eat.The food tasted nothing like the delicious meals she used to enjoy. Each bite felt like chewing on wax, bland and tasteless, making it difficult to swallow.During that period, Wendy lost weight rapidly. Her once fair and chubby face became gaunt and pale, her skin taking on a sickly yellow hue. Her once shiny hair had turned dry and brittle, resembling straw.Her injuries made it impossible for her to leave the bed and go to the bathroom, so she had no choice but to relieve herself in bed. The maids, tired of her tantrums, only cleaned up half-heartedly, leaving her room to reek of filth. In her words, she felt like trash thrown into a dump, left to rot.Years later, when she recounted this experience to me in a calm voice, all I co
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"You're just too soft-hearted," the voice on the other end of the line sweetly laughed. "Kids are fragile. Who knows what might happen while she's 'recovering'?""The Smith family is big and prestigious, but that child has been spoiled rotten. She's a ticking time bomb, ready to embarrass the family at any moment. Henry is obsessed with keeping up appearances. If something were to happen to her, he might be upset at first, but eventually, he'd probably feel relieved."Sarah's words hit Wendy like a gut punch, shocking her back to reality.That day in the bathroom, Wendy hadn't pushed Sarah. Sarah, the one who fell, should have known exactly what happened—she had slipped on her own. Wendy had hoped that Sarah, even if others misunderstood, would clear her name. But hearing Sarah's conversation now, Wendy's world crumbled completely.For weeks, Wendy endured cold stares, harsh words, and isolation. She finally realized that Sarah would never come to her defense.Without a sound, Wen
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Henry gently placed the drawing back into the book before reaching out to softly stroke Wendy's cheek.Wendy had become incredibly sensitive after everything she had been through. Even the slightest movement would wake her, and the moment she sensed her father's presence, she knew he had come to check on her. The memory of the severe beating he had given her after Sarah's fall had haunted her ever since, leaving deep emotional scars.Afraid of being scolded if she opened her eyes, Wendy pretended to be asleep, keeping them tightly shut.But she was still young and not very good at acting. Henry quickly realized she was awake and pulled his hand back, standing up to leave.Once the door quietly closed behind him, Wendy's lips quivered in silent pain. She began to cry softly, keeping her sobs low and stifled so as not to disturb anyone.Henry hadn't gone far, and in the stillness of the night, her quiet sobs reached his ears, amplifying the faint sound. It stirred something in his h
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During that time, Wendy lived in constant fear. Every little noise made her jump, and cold sweat would break out all over her body. There were moments when she wanted to confront her bullies head-on, but she was terrified they would turn the tables and accuse her of being the aggressor.When she was at her lowest, unsure how to escape the torment, her uncle, who had been living abroad, returned to visit her. He immediately noticed the bruises on her body. After asking her what had happened, he gathered evidence and took her straight to confront Henry.The confrontation almost led to a falling out between her uncle and Henry, as her uncle even threatened to fight for custody. Henry, upon seeing the evidence of what Wendy had endured at school, was heartbroken. He quickly transferred her to a new school and donated two buildings to the institution.Because of those donations, Wendy finally experienced a normal school life, and she learned an important lesson: in order to survive, she
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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
