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“Keep it down, don’t disturb the other patients,” the nurse said firmly.“Sorry, sorry. I won’t shout anymore,” Jack muttered, wiping the sweat off his forehead as the nurse left. He picked up his phone, ready to call Crystal and confront her. But as soon as the call started dialing, he quickly hung up.Confronting her now would mean burning bridges, and Crystal would surely act without hesitation, moving faster and more ruthlessly against him. Jack’s face turned pale as fear gripped him. A direct attack he could avoid, but it was the unseen threats that scared him the most.As he got out of bed to go to the bathroom, a business card slipped to the floor. It was Stephen’s.Jack stared at the card for a long moment, torn between fear and self-preservation, before finally picking it up. At this point, staying alive was his priority.When Stephen arrived at the hospital, it was already 3 a.m. Jack sat anxiously on the edge of the bed, and as soon as he heard footsteps outside the doo
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Stephen agreed to Jack's conditions."The phone is…" Jack hesitated. To him, the phone wasn’t just a way to save his life; it was also a bargaining chip to get more money from Crystal. He wasn’t eager to give it up so easily."Mr. York, if I provide you with such crucial evidence, you need to guarantee that I won’t get dragged into this case again.""If you have any other requests, you can state them now," Stephen replied calmly."It’s not that I don’t trust you," Jack said, sensing the value of the phone and realizing he had the upper hand. His previous timid demeanor was gone, replaced by a more confident posture. "But what if I hand over the phone and you don’t keep your word? After all, we’re not exactly friends. How can I be sure you won’t turn on me?"Stephen, unfazed, replied, "Are you certain this phone even exists?""If it didn’t, do you think I could’ve paid off my gambling debts so quickly?" Jack retorted smugly."Good," Stephen said, taking out his phone.Jack notic
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"Earlier, you said the phone was destroyed. But now, after I supposedly threatened your daughter, you suddenly have evidence to offer?" Stephen asked, his tone sharp."I…" Jack hesitated, unwilling to gamble with his daughter’s life. His shoulders slumped in defeat. "The phone is hidden inside a stuffed toy I gave my daughter for her first birthday."Suddenly, Jack felt the cold grip of handcuffs around his wrists. Startled, he looked down at the cuffs and demanded, "I’m giving you useful information. Why are you arresting me?""To ensure the information you’ve provided is real, you need to come with us," one of the officers explained."As long as you guarantee my daughter's safety, I’ll cooperate fully," Jack replied, now completely compliant.A flicker of pain crossed Stephen’s face. He was a conscientious lawyer, committed to upholding the law, never once crossing the line. Using Jack’s daughter’s photo to pressure him was not something Stephen took lightly.But, as Wendy had
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In the quiet of the night, the man’s low voice echoed clearly. The officers looked out the window.There, standing in the garden below, was a man gazing up at the building. Under the glow of the courtyard lights, the police noticed he was holding a pink Hello Kitty stuffed toy.One of the officers called out, "Did someone throw that toy into the yard?"The man, not realizing he was speaking to plainclothes officers, assumed they were the culprits. “Are you the one tossing things from above? Just wait—I’m coming up!” he snapped, counting the floors and storming toward the elevator with the toy in hand.A loud knock came at the door. When the officer opened it, the man raised the stuffed toy angrily, ready to confront them. Before he could say anything, the officer showed his badge."We’re investigating a case. We need your cooperation."The man, still holding the toy, paused and handed it over. "Is this about someone throwing things out the window? This toy almost hit me—it’s part
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“No, we’ll just wait for the police results,” Luke replied.I looked again at the photos on my phone. "Searching for the toy in that huge pile of trash?"“We’re betting that Crystal didn’t have enough time to retrieve the evidence from the toy.”The police had already questioned Jack’s wife and confirmed that no one had asked her about the numbered toy Jack had given their daughter for her first birthday. Crystal had arrived at Jack’s house right after the police, and with cameras everywhere, she had to move quickly to avoid exposing herself. She likely hoped the police would be discouraged by the challenge of sifting through the mountain of trash.Luke’s calm confidence reassured me, and I felt a renewed sense of optimism.By late afternoon, news finally came in from the police. They had located the buried toys.The toys had been discarded in different places, and it took the police until nightfall to gather them all. The good news was that none of the toys appeared damaged, whi
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Joey was stubborn, living in her own world and unwilling to listen to anyone’s advice. Stephen, however, had taken it upon himself to bear the responsibility for her. Even when Joey lashed out with her bitterness, he stayed by her side, never abandoning her. As Wendy put it, they were locked in a toxic cycle—one willing to inflict pain, the other willing to endure it.There was no point in me stepping in; it would be as futile as a dog trying to catch mice. So, I joined Wendy to collect the bone marrow matching report.The results were in—Wendy was a match. As the doctor discussed preoperative precautions with her, Stephen walked into the office.Wendy glanced at him coolly and turned back to the doctor. "I haven’t made up my mind about donating yet."She grabbed the report and stood to leave, but Stephen stepped in front of her, blocking her way. "You can’t go back on your word now.""I only agreed to the test," Wendy said, raising an eyebrow at him, her tone casual. "You misunde
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"Is she worth it?" Wendy asked calmly."That's my business," Stephen replied."Too bad you're no longer of any value to me." With that, Wendy hung up.Stephen immediately called her back, but her phone was already turned off. He considered going to see Wendy in person but couldn’t bring himself to leave Joey, who was still in the emergency room.By the time I received a call from Wendy, it was already two in the morning. Her peaceful sleep had been disrupted by Stephen's call, and she couldn’t fall back asleep. I had been half-asleep when my phone rang, and after groggily saying hello, I was about to drift off again when Wendy started telling me about the situation with Stephen.Still drowsy, I mumbled, "Wendy, you always know how to predict things.""Being protected by someone capable—it must feel wonderful," Wendy remarked."What did you just say?""Did your dream have Luke in it?" she teased."No, but it did have you in it," I replied, still groggy.In fact, my dreams were
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"It might not be your value that interests her," I said, leaving the implication hanging."Is her target Joey?" Stephen asked.I didn’t respond and continued walking. Stephen stood there for a long moment before finally leaving.When I entered Luke's yard, I called Wendy to let her know Stephen had come to see me.“Now we get to watch Joey's performance,” she said.“The real Jon has been dead for years. Aside from her, there’s no one left from that time. Even if she lies, we have no way to prove it.”“People give themselves away with small, involuntary gestures when they lie, no matter how composed they seem. I’ve read plenty of criminal psychology books and gained a lot of experience in my PR work. I can tell when someone’s lying!” Wendy sounded confident.“Wendy, you’re a genius!”“So, in your heart, I’m on the same level as Luke?”“You rank much higher than him in my book!”“Now that’s what I like to hear! I feel even more confident now. Wait for my good news!”After endi
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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
