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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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"Why didn’t I think of that?"Every time I'm around Luke, it feels like my brain stops working! The sound of his steady footsteps makes me wish I could just disappear into a hole. After lingering on the steps for what felt like forever, I finally made my way to the gym.Luke acted as if nothing had happened, his expression calm and collected. His nonchalance put me more at ease, but I couldn’t shake the frustration I felt. Throughout the entire workout, I found myself unconsciously stealing glances at him. It was like I had a crush, like a teenage girl daydreaming about the boy she liked.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop myself. I was beginning to realize I had a tendency to become hopelessly smitten.Luke seemed to be in a good mood today, correcting my mistakes gently as we trained. But every time he came close, my body would freeze up. Sometimes, I’d even mix up my movements—completely flustered."The more you practice, the more it will become second nature," he said
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"Hey, what are you staring at, babe?"I had been lost in thought, gazing at Wendy as she approached me. She waved her hand in front of my face to snap me out of it."Just admiring my dear Wendy," I replied with a smile.Wendy glanced over at Luke's car, raising an eyebrow. "So, Luke is here too?"I nodded.Luke rolled down the window and greeted Wendy, "I'll leave Joey in your capable hands, Miss Smith.""Now that I've got your blessing, Luke, I feel much better about this," Wendy grinned. "I'm off to meet Joey.""Mr. Walker, you have two important meetings this morning," I reminded Luke. "I'll contact Harry to prepare the necessary materials. I'll keep you updated on the situation with Joey." I subtly suggested that he could go ahead to his meetings."Don't worry, Luke. I’ll take good care of Jen," Wendy promised, throwing her arm over my shoulder."Thank you, Miss Smith."I blinked, realizing they had both treated me like I was invisible during their entire exchange. I open
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"Do you think I'm stupid?" Wendy sneered.Joey and Jon were siblings who had lived together for years. Joey would have recognized her brother in an instant; there was no way she couldn’t tell.Wendy let out a short, cold laugh and made as if to leave."I realized he wasn’t my brother too late. By the time I went looking for Jon, I saw him being pulled out of a ditch by the police. I was just a kid, scared out of my mind, so I ran away with the boy I had found. When I finally went back, my brother’s body had already been taken away by the authorities," Joey explained, curling up in a ball on the bed, large tears rolling down her face."You knew the police had taken the body, but you didn’t go to the station to identify him?""When I was at the orphanage, the caretakers would scare us by saying that if we misbehaved, the police would take us away. I... I thought the police were bad guys. I was too afraid to go to them.""And when you grew up and knew better, it never occurred to yo
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Joey struggled to speak, the next words too painful to admit. She hesitated for a long time, unable to explain herself clearly.Wendy broke the silence with a cold statement: "In a moment of desperation, you told them your brother had a rare blood type. His blood was valuable—worth money."Joey didn’t deny it. After a long pause, she finally spoke again. "I had no other choice at the time... I never meant to hurt my brother. Over the years, I’ve had nightmares. In them, my brother always asks me why I left him behind.""You can give the police descriptions of the people involved and help them catch the killers sooner.""Do you think they’ll really find them?""They will!"Joey let out a bitter laugh, followed by a deep sigh. "I’ve carried this secret for so many years. Now that I’ve said it out loud, I feel like a weight has been lifted.""You exposed your brother’s rare blood type back then to save yourself, and now, to save yourself again, you’ve revealed the truth about his d
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Years ago, phone numbers didn’t have to be registered under real names, but after an investigation, it was discovered that the phone number belonged to Crystal Kingston.The police had already begun their investigation into Crystal. As the CEO of Kingston Industries, her arrest was captured by someone and quickly posted online, sparking widespread rumors. The news caused a public uproar, and Kingston Industries' stock took a hit.Among the three Kingston siblings, only Crystal worked at the company. The other two were idle and clueless when the company faced this crisis. Rivals and competitors seized the opportunity to strike at Kingston Industries.The company immediately began damage control. Reports about the Kingston family flooded the internet, with some insiders claiming that Crystal’s detainment was linked to a school bullying incident from years ago. With school bullying being a hot topic, this story gained serious traction online.During lunch, Luke called me into his offi
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The rich, savory flavor of the lobster bisque was perfect, hitting all the right notes for my palate.“This chef’s skills are on par with Royal Chef,” I remarked. This place, along with the last hotel Luke and I visited, had just made it onto my list of must-try spots!“What’s the name of the restaurant?” I was eager to find out.“It hasn’t officially opened yet. I’ll let you know once they’ve set an opening date.”“Thank you, Mr. Walker.”Noticing that Luke’s bowl was empty, I poured him another serving of lobster bisque. The food was delicious, and I was so absorbed in eating that I didn’t notice Luke’s eyes lingering on me.After we finished lunch, I started to gather the dishes.Luke stopped me. “Someone will come to clean up.”I withdrew my hands. “Thank you for lunch, Mr. Walker. I’ll head back to work now.”Luke nodded lightly in response.As I left his office, I texted Wendy to tell her about a new restaurant in Johnsonville that rivals Royal Chef. I promised we’d go
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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
