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Stephen had been Joey's protector for years. Even without romantic feelings between them, defending her had become his instinct.His voice was cold and full of warning. "Miss Smith, you can eat your fill, but you should watch what you say.""Mr. York, you're such a smart guy. How have you been so stubborn about this for so long?" Wendy gazed at the blurry reflection in the window. "Joey is the editor-in-chief of First Media Magazine. She has influence at the magazine and connections in the industry. With social media being what it is today, hasn't she ever thought about using public opinion to expose Crystal's true colors?""There was a popular Netflix show about school bullying recently. What was it called again? Let me look it up." Wendy pulled out her phone and searched. "Ah, 'The Glory.' From the comments, you can see how much people hate bullying. This show got everyone talking.""Joey's a media-savvy person. If she really wanted payback, she would have used this chance to tak
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"Come on! Just take us a few hundred meters further," Wendy said, clearly satisfied with Stephen's reaction.She leaned back against the seat, smiling at him. "Mr. York, let's be frank. You don't want to drive us because you're afraid I'll reveal more truths, right?""The car is nearby; it'll be here in a minute. You can wait outside," Stephen insisted, having just finished ordering the ride.Mr. York urged us to get out after calling the car."There's a saying: 'You can't wake someone who's pretending to sleep.' It fits you perfectly," Wendy remarked as she unbuckled her seatbelt, preparing to exit.I followed her lead, opening my door as she got out.We had barely closed the car doors, not even having a chance to say goodbye to Stephen, when he sped off, clearly eager to avoid any further interaction with us.Wendy pursed her lips at his retreating car. "Men, huh!""Stephen knows the truth. He protects Joey because he feels responsible for her," I explained.Stephen was a ma
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"She knows her limits. I'm going back to work now," I said, about to enter the CEO's office.Luke interjected, "There's a business dinner tonight. You'll come with me."I usually memorized Luke's schedule by heart, and he didn't have any engagements tonight.The schedule must have changed!I needed to quickly jot down the guest's name, preferences, and taboos.This was my first time accompanying Luke to a business dinner since becoming his assistant.Nervous, I asked sincerely, "What should I prepare for the dinner?""You're fine as you are. Just leave with me after work," he replied."Yes, Mr. Walker.""Get back to work now."With that, Luke walked past me, one hand in his pocket.Luke was tall and lean, his 6'1" frame impressively statuesque.His posture was impeccable, his gait unhurried yet purposeful, more striking than any runway model.I was lost in thought, watching him leave, until Brian's voice snapped me back to reality."What are you looking at, Ms. Middleton?
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Luke's guess made a lot of sense.Carter had many tricks up his sleeve when it came to charming women.Take how he gave me gifts and changed his image to engineer our "chance" meetings. After ditching the slick hair and flashy clothes, he looked much more put-together.He was polite and friendly then. If Luke hadn't shown up unexpectedly, I might not have felt wary talking to him.If we had met more often after that, I probably wouldn't have refused when he asked for my contact info. We could have become familiar that way.He was generous and skilled at creating surprises, making it easy to win girls over.When it all went down, Joey was still in high school—quite young. During her bullying ordeal, if a kind, gentlemanly guy had suddenly appeared...The thought made me feel conflicted."It wouldn't be hard to get to the bottom of this," Luke spoke again. "Carter's arrogant. People like him usually like to keep trophies.""You mean successfully winning over those girls is his '
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"Stephen is up against a formidable opponent," I said, then realized that wasn't quite right. "If we could prove that Joey refused to transfer schools because she was involved with Carter and had ties there, then what happened to her later couldn't be blamed on Stephen!""If that were proven true, Stephen would feel like everything he's done all these years was a joke," Luke replied.His words gave me pause."So, would it be better if it were proven true or not?""Better to be a joke than to carry a burden that isn't yours for a lifetime."As Luke spoke, he glanced at his watch.I suddenly remembered that Luke had mentioned a business dinner tonight.I quickly stood up. "I'm sorry, Mr. Walker. I've held you up. Let's go now.""No rush."Luke started walking towards me. As he got closer, my heart began to race like a frightened rabbit.The thunderous beating in my chest kept me rooted to the spot, afraid Luke might hear it.He passed by me and bent down near my desk to pick u
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Luke spoke without the slightest hint of impatience.As he finished speaking, the car smoothly entered the hotel parking lot, and a valet quickly came over to greet us.I stepped out of the car alongside Luke and followed him into the hotel. Inside, the place was lavish, with sparkling floors under the bright lights. The staff were impeccably dressed, their faces adorned with polite, professional smiles.As soon as Luke stepped into the lobby, one of the staff recognized him immediately and moved forward to escort us to the elevator.The elevator stopped at the top floor.“This way, Mr. Walker,” the staff member said politely.The top floor featured a stylish, open-air design in summer, but with cooler weather, it was enclosed in glass, offering a panoramic view. On a clear night, you could even spot the stars twinkling in the sky.Dining on this floor required reservations well in advance, with only ten tables served each evening. Tonight, the tables were staggered, so it was j
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"Have you met with them many times before, Mr. Walker?""I’ve only reviewed their profiles.""Just reviewed their profiles?"I couldn’t believe Luke could gauge someone's behavior and style just from reading their profiles. My surprise was evident on my face.Luke smiled slightly but didn’t say anything more.I glanced back toward where we had come from."Don’t trust me?" Luke asked, raising an eyebrow."I do! I believe you, Mr. Walker."If Luke said it, he must have his reasons."Let’s order," he said."Should we wait a bit longer?" I suggested."Alright," Luke replied calmly, not at all upset by my suggestion. He glanced down at his nearly empty cup of coffee."I’ll have the server refill your coffee," I offered.Luke nodded, and I pressed the call button to signal the server standing nearby. They responded quickly, refilling his cup before stepping back to their position.After about ten more minutes, Luke’s phone rang. He checked the caller ID and answered.It was Mr
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Luke walked at a relaxed pace, seeming to enjoy this rare moment of free time. I followed quietly, maintaining a respectful distance behind him.The hotel was located in the heart of the city, just a few hundred meters from the central square, only a few minutes’ walk away. Today, the square was especially lively, with a large crowd gathered, all facing east, as if waiting for something.Suddenly, the sound of fireworks launching into the sky pierced the air. Cheers erupted as the fireworks exploded overhead, vibrant and dazzling.There was a grand fireworks display at the square tonight, part of the pre-celebration for an upcoming sports event in Johnsonville. Different kinds of fireworks continued to light up the sky, creating enchanting scenes that momentarily left me overwhelmed.The square, located at the center of Johnsonville, offered a perfect view of the fireworks. The stars twinkled above, complementing the city lights below, giving the entire atmosphere a cozy, romantic
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She took my card - could she be working at the Mary Institute?I tried calling back immediately, but the line stayed busy. After several attempts, I researched the institute online.Over a hundred years old, the institute only hired the top experts in pharmaceutical research.For privacy reasons, they didn't publish staff information online.I found nothing about her.I wanted to tell Luke but feared giving false hope. Better to confirm first.As my racing thoughts calmed, exhaustion hit. I yawned and headed to bed.The next morning, I felt refreshed after a deep sleep.Just after my morning routine, the doorbell chimed. "Room service," came a crisp British accent.Strange - I hadn't ordered anything.Through the peephole, I saw a server with a cart. I opened the door."There must be a mistake."He checked his order slip. "Placed at 6:30."I was barely awake then. About to protest, I spotted a box of Belgian chocolates on the cart.Luke. Of course."My friend must have o
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Luke played the video, but the quality was too poor to make out more than a silhouette.Trying to see better, I leaned closer to his phone, unconsciously pressing against him. I felt him stiffen slightly.Looking between the video and photos, I muttered, "Even his own mother couldn't identify him from this footage."Luke chuckled softly. "Don't get discouraged. Everyone has unique mannerisms. If we compare videos of these three suspects with this dashcam footage, we might find something unexpected."Luke always seemed so composed, as if he could easily solve any problem.I nodded, feeling fatigue creeping in. My eyes were getting heavy, and I needed to rest."Have you had dinner?""Ate at the set."Food always tastes better with company. The crew's boxed dinners were simple but satisfying."Haven't eaten yet?" I asked casually."No.""You should go eat then. Don't let me keep you."As I turned to leave, Luke grabbed my wrist. "You won't even spare a moment for me anymore?"
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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
