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“What are you trying to say?” The manager’s eyes were filled with suspicion.I kept my gaze forward, trying to relax. “I’m just stating the facts. What are *you* thinking?”My question made his face darken even more. “Pull over, please.”I did as he asked, pulling over to the side of the road.The manager opened the car door, but before stepping out, he turned back to me. “There’s a rumor online that you only became Mr. Walker’s assistant because of connections.”I’d heard enough gossip and rumors by now to be unfazed. I smiled without responding.“But those rumors are nonsense. No one could be a fool and still work for someone like Mr. Walker.”Wait, was he complimenting me? I almost couldn’t stop myself from beaming. Hold it together, don’t get cocky!Before my expression completely cracked, I quickly composed myself.His face grew serious again. “Since you seem to know everything already, I won’t hide it from you. That woman really is Jethro’s ex-girlfriend. After they brok
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After driving a short distance, I pulled over to check the news. Jethro, being a high-profile celebrity, was always under the spotlight, and his heroic rescue had already made headlines. Witnesses reported his car had driven to Mercy General Hospital, and now reporters were swarming outside the entrance of the outpatient building. Security guards patrolled the area, keeping them at bay.Judging by the reporters' eagerness, Jethro hadn't left the hospital.I grabbed a pair of sunglasses from my glove compartment, let my hair down, and headed inside. I figured the accident victim would be in the ER, so that's where I went.Sure enough, Jethro was standing outside the emergency room, peering through the frosted glass, trying to make out what was happening inside. He could only see vague shadows, and the uncertainty seemed to be eating at him. His breathing was heavy, his face ashen, and a deep furrow had formed between his brows, highlighting his tension.His assistant, glancing aroun
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The doctors and nurses from the emergency room came in and out a few times, each time Jethro tried to stop them, asking about the patient’s condition. The situation was urgent, and they didn’t have time to explain much, only telling him to contact her family before rushing off again.The time for Eric to arrive was drawing near, but he still hadn’t shown up. I glanced at my watch.“Stop checking. I’m here right on time,” came Eric’s voice.I froze for a moment.“If it weren’t for the 20% increase in my research funding, I wouldn’t have bothered to come,” he added as he reached the emergency room. His assistant quickly handed him a white coat.Jethro saw me and seemed a little surprised, but then his gaze shifted to Eric.The person in the emergency room was clearly someone very important to him. His face was pale, and he looked anxious and fragile. Worried he might misunderstand, I introduced them, “This is Dr. Eric Thomson, an overseas-trained physician with exceptional skills.
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He stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Her right leg has a compound fracture. The extent of her recovery will depend on her rehabilitation.""A compound fracture? Will she ever dance again?"Jethro's ex-girlfriend, Sara Nelson, was career-driven. She'd broken up with Jethro after being caught by paparazzi, hoping to make it on her own.If she couldn't dance anymore, it would devastate her."I can only guarantee she'll walk normally. Dancing is off the table.""Dr. Thomson...""I'm a doctor, not a magician. If you want her back on stage, you're better off praying than asking me."I sighed. Before I knew Luke well, he was Mr. Sarcasm. Now he seems kind and gentle to me. Eric, on the other hand, has clearly taken over the sarcasm crown.Sara was moved to the ICU, with dedicated medical staff looking after her.The assistant tried to persuade the distraught Jethro to go home and wait for news.Jethro sat on a bench, head down, looking lost.His assistant tried to encourage him: "Jethro
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"Life can't just revolve around emotions! Let's not even talk long-term—right now, Miss Nelson needs money for her treatment. Without financial support, she won't get the proper care she needs. She's still so young, and facing a lifetime of pain would be unbearable!" “You should be saying that to him,” I said, glancing at Jethro. Jethro was the company’s golden goose. If I were to announce Sara Nelson’s identity to the press, it would cause massive repercussions for his agency. His assistant, just an ordinary employee, would be the first one to suffer if the company got into trouble. He was already pale with fear, sweat forming on his forehead, and he hurriedly tried to convince Jethro. “Jethro, if not for yourself, think about Sara. If you lose all your money paying for breach of contract penalties, how will you cover her medical bills?”“Let’s go home,” Jethro said, after a moment of hesitation. He cast one last, reluctant glance at the ICU, torn inside but finally got up. His f
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There were no cameras on that stretch of road, and neither car had a dashcam. Based on the evidence at the scene, they determined that the Smart car was driving normally when the green car suddenly changed lanes, hitting the Smart and causing the accident. The green car was found fully at fault.The green car suddenly changed lanes... How could they know it changed lanes suddenly without video evidence?What was the traffic police's reasoning?I searched online for similar cases, hoping to find an answer.Based on what I found, I figured the police must have relied on the green car driver's statement, concluding that he was clearly negligent while driving.To confirm my hunch, I contacted a reporter Wendy had recommended earlier.One reporter had managed to find out that the green car's driver was on the phone when it fell to the floor.As he tried to pick it up, he unconsciously turned the steering wheel, causing the car to veer out of its lane.It looked like this really was
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I often need to water, weed, and fertilize the plants. Many of the flowers my mom had brought back from her travels require different levels of humidity and temperature. When she used to talk to me about these things, I never really paid attention.At first, I ended up killing several orchids. Seeing the withered flowers, I cried my heart out. Determined to take better care of them, I started reading through the notes my mom had left behind and researched more about plant care. Now, I’ve gotten the hang of it.As I tended to the flowers, Doggo tugged at my pant leg, trying to get closer to the plants. Each time he made a move, I gently stopped him, explaining how precious these plants were to me and that he shouldn’t harm them.In my soft, rambling way, it seemed like Doggo finally understood the importance of the flowers. He would occasionally tap a leaf with his paw but quickly pull it back the moment I looked his way, giving me that mischievous look that reminded me of how he wou
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Doggo squinted his eyes, looking utterly content. Even with his usual regal presence, Luke somehow made even the scruffy Doggo seem a bit more dignified in his arms.Then I noticed his indoor slippers—Luke was always particular about these things, never wearing them outside. The fact that he had them on now meant he must have left the house in a rush. Suddenly, I recalled the missed calls on my phone and the recent events, and it all clicked. Luke must have been worried something had happened to me, which is why he hurried over.“The passcode to my house is 220307,” I said. "In case you can’t reach me next time, you can come straight in without ringing the bell.”Luke’s lips curved ever so slightly before his expression turned serious again. His brows furrowed, and he glanced at me, but I didn’t notice anything unusual. I reached out and petted Doggo in his arms. Doggo let out a small whimper, looking irresistibly cute. I couldn’t help but give him a few more pats.“Please make
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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
