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Solving this problem on my own for the first time felt like tasting honey; my heart was filled with a sweet sense of accomplishment. Luke watched me with a warm, indulgent smile, his gaze soft. When I noticed his eyes on me, I realized I’d been a bit too pleased with myself and quickly wiped the expression off my face.Luke must’ve noticed, as he broke the silence to ease my sudden embarrassment. “Our partners invited us to tour their factory tomorrow.”“What time are we leaving in the morning?” “We’ll head out at 8:30 sharp.”“Alright.”Luke explained the details of the trip to Sharonville. He was here to explore new investment opportunities and see if a partnership was worth pursuing. As his assistant, I knew the process well. Once I got back to my room, I planned to review the background information on the potential partners to make sure I was fully prepared to give my input during the assessment....The next morning, I showed up at Luke’s door at 8:20. Luke was punctual, s
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Luke didn’t question the itinerary, signaling his approval. I stayed silent as well.When we reached the mangrove area, the assistant guided us through the park, providing detailed explanations of the various trees and plants, much like a tour guide. I learned a lot during the walk. The forest area also had a spot selling local specialties. Since Wendy and I both enjoy good food, I couldn’t help but steal a few extra glances.By the end of the day, we had only spent a little over two hours touring the park, far less time than we had devoted to other activities. The workload felt light, almost as if Luke had already decided to move forward with the partnership. He didn’t say anything, and I didn’t ask.For the next three days, we maintained this same pace. Luke, who is usually weighed down by work, seemed more relaxed. His perpetually furrowed brow had eased, and he appeared to be in good spirits.By the time we returned to Johnsonville, a week had passed. Before heading back, I had
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Luke’s expression didn’t change at all. Wendy, linking arms with me, smirked, “Luke’s got the best poker face I’ve ever seen.”“Mr. Walker is always like that.” Even if the sky were falling, he’d stay calm.I didn’t notice Wendy’s little gestures as I quickened my pace to catch up to Luke, who had already walked a few meters ahead.“Jen, are you afraid Luke will leave you behind?”“I’m a grown adult; even if he did, I’d find my way home.” Furthermore, Luke would never do something so rude!“I drove here. Do you want to ride with Luke?” She hadn’t finished her question before Luke responded.“I’ll be riding with you two,” he said.“Oh, having Mr. Walker in my car—it’s like my ride just got a major upgrade.” Wendy leaned close to my ear and whispered, “Hey, there’s a new club in Johnsonville filled with eye candy. My coworker sent me a picture, and wow…”She clicked her tongue a few times. “It’s 5:30; everyone’s off work. You don’t have to go back to the office. How about tonight
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The news put a damper on both Wendy's and my mood. Just then, my phone rang with an unknown number.When I answered, a woman's voice came through. "Is this Jen Middleton?""Yes, who's calling?""I'm a nurse at the hospital. Your aunt is in emergency care, and we need to contact her family."I could count on one hand the times I had seen my aunt and uncle. We weren't close, and after I found out they were after my inheritance, any lingering attachment vanished. I was about to claim bad reception and hang up.The nurse, sounding exasperated, said, "Her son was killed, and now his mother is in the hospital, devastated. Why is she estranged from her own family?""Who died?""Your cousin!""He's... dead?"I had never met him, only heard bits from Penelope. My cousin had been spoiled rotten, terrorizing his school from a young age. He dropped out before finishing middle school and spent his days bumming around. He rarely came home, and when he did, it was just to ask for money. His
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Wendy scoffed, "Your cousin is a real piece of work. Might as well not have one at all!"Without closure from the police about the cousin's case, Uncle Paul and Aunt Karen would keep making a fuss. I didn’t want them to drag Penelope into this mess, so I didn’t contact her about it.Luke's phone rang. After answering, he glanced at me and said, "Do as I instructed earlier."Wendy, sharp as ever, caught Luke's look. "Jen, we haven't seen each other in a week. You're coming over tonight."I was about to speak when Wendy cut in, "It's settled!"Me: ...Wendy sure could be bossy!Luke: "Drop me off at the next intersection. I have something to take care of.""I'll take you all the way. Where to, Luke?""Someone's coming to pick me up."Wendy pulled over and teased, "No overtime tonight?""Not tonight," Luke replied, his expression unchanged as he got out."If you're not working late, I'm taking Jen out for some fun!" Wendy said, putting her arm around my shoulders.Wendy knew
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Wendy's foot hovered over the brake, but at the last second, she changed her mind."I'm not giving this jerk an opening," she said, switching to the gas pedal. As the traffic light started its countdown, she floored it, zipping through the intersection just as the light turned yellow.The white SUV behind us had to slam on its brakes. Wendy grinned, clearly pleased with her maneuver."Wendy, if you'd hit the brakes, you might've found your next Mr. Right!" I teased, finally getting a chance to turn the tables."Trust me, after years of dealing with creeps, I can spot a player from a mile away," she replied, speeding up to shake off the SUV. She turned at the next corner, heading straight for her place."Now, where were we?" Wendy asked."Oh, right. She left everything behind to make sure Landon never forgets her," I reminded her."Quite the power move! You've got to hand it to her—she knows how to leave an impression," Wendy said admiringly. "Wonder if Landon will go looking for
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"It doesn't matter if he looks for her or not!" Wendy said as she parked the car and got out. "The key is that SHE'LL make sure he finds her. That's her genius! We just need to sit tight. When Mrs. Walker plans her trip to Johnsonville, you can bet SHE'LL appear! We can count on Luke to handle it.""If Mrs. Walker stays away from Johnsonville, I could go a whole month without meat."Wendy snorted. "Jen, you could try a little harder to be convincing, you know?""Fine! I could do two months without meat!"I'm a total foodie, especially around Wendy. We've tried everything—stalking celebs, dance classes, even figure skating—but food is the one passion that's stuck. I'm a meat lover, so two months is really pushing it. Any longer, and I'd be climbing the walls.Wendy chuckled as we chatted on our way to the elevator.Meanwhile, Luke had rushed back to the complex. My uncle Paul and aunt Karen had rallied their so-called friends, trying to stir up drama and demand answers about my co
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Underneath that comment, others began asking which guest this “cold-hearted b*tch” referred to. Jethro124Loves: *It’s the one who just announced her relationship with Jethro!*This commenter knew how to stir things up, as there were two couples who had recently gone public on the dating show. Soon, fans were speculating which female guest it might be, with some heading to Penelope’s and the other woman’s social media accounts to leave comments and ask questions. Both women had their phones taken away during filming, so they were unaware of the online storm and couldn’t respond. The hashtag about a “heartless guest who skipped her own brother’s funeral to film a dating show” shot to the top of the trending list. The production crew saw the buzz and, knowing the show thrived on drama, chose to keep filming rather than immediately address the issue. Jethro’s manager, who had opposed his decision to date at the height of his career, pretended not to know that Penelope was the targ
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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
