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"I can handle my own affairs. Don't concern yourselves."Her reaction at the mention of Luke's name showed this part of her past was too painful to revisit.Her resistance was understandable.You can't force relationships - if she was this opposed to acknowledging Luke, there was no point pushing it.I wondered how Luke would take her reaction.Imagining his dejected, hurt expression made my heart ache.I stood there for a while, with Mr. Lloyd waiting patiently beside me.After about fifteen minutes, I collected myself and got back in the car.Mr. Lloyd asked about my next plans."I'd like to return to the hotel."As we drove back, I spotted a dessert shop and asked Mr. Lloyd to pull over.When you're down, something sweet can boost your mood with dopamine, and I could get some treats for Ian too.I bought several desserts, insisting on paying before Mr. Lloyd could.Back in the car, I offered him a Black Forest cake."I've already exceeded my sugar intake for today."H
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Mr. Lloyd: "I hope when Ian meets his mother someday, she'll show him some warmth instead of coldness.""Your love can heal everything."Unlike Luke, Ian grew up with Mr. Lloyd's warmth.Ian was healing his future through a happy childhood, while Luke was healing his childhood through his entire life.My words eased Mr. Lloyd's worries, bringing a smile to his face."With you by his side, Mr. Walker will soon forget his painful past."At the mention of Luke, my expression stiffened. I quickly stuffed the last piece of cake in my mouth.Back in my hotel room, I wondered how to tell Luke about Molly's attitude without hurting him too much.Though with his intelligence, he probably already guessed her reaction.I picked up my phone to call him, then tossed it aside.The next morning, scrolling through news from home, I saw that Molly had accepted an invitation to give a special lecture at Johnsonville Pharmaceutical University.As a top expert, she'd received many invitations f
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After several days abroad without exercise, I felt guilty.After setting my workout schedule, I reopened the file on the artist seeking contract termination.Ava Fisher, twenty-one, debuted through a talent show as a member of the girl group Pink Bubbles.The group released several songs without much success and disbanded after two years. Ava then signed with One Entertainment.The company worked with record labels to produce two albums for her. Two songs hit over 100 million plays, but while her songs gained popularity, she didn't.After releasing several more albums with lukewarm reception, the company arranged for her to appear on music shows for exposure.She looked down on the social media influencers performing alongside her, coming across as arrogant and drawing public criticism.Many videos mocking her went viral - she got attention, but not the good kind.To minimize the negative impact, the company had her focus on vocal training for the past six months, only booking
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The lady took a bite and immediately looked at the apple in horror. "A worm! There's a worm!"She flung the apple away.Ian sat quietly across from her. This time, he looked hurt and didn't apologize.Normally, finding a worm in an apple would be a trivial matter.But after the previous two incidents, this was also labeled as Ian's prank.Ian got another lecture, and Mr. Lloyd personally took the employee to dinner to apologize.This incident was clearly different from the others - it seemed more like an accident.I focused on the first two videos.The timestamps showed these happened shortly after Mr. Lloyd brought Ian from school to the office.If Ian hadn't put the cockroach in the bread and the frog in the box, who did?Could it be Paul Cornell?The police had detailed records of Paul's confessed pranks - maybe these incidents were included.Given how the kindergarten incident had affected Ian's reputation, Mr. Lloyd had hired a lawyer.The lawyer should have the compl
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"OST? For some low-budget dramas! They didn't even have any famous actors, and they dared reject my songs!""Even low-budget productions pour their heart into their work. They rejected your songs because they didn't want your half-hearted effort ruining their hard work."Ironically, two of those dramas she looked down on became hits, with their soundtracks becoming massive successes.The company had supported her - she'd failed due to her arrogance and poor judgment."So you're refusing to produce my albums?""The company gave you plenty of support. If you want to leave now, we'll follow standard procedures.""Fine!" Ava stood up. "Then I'll just put everything I have online!""If you don't want an amicable split, don't come crying to us about not being able to pay the contract penalties later.""You're threatening me with penalties?""Don't be greedy. Mr. Lloyd is generous and understands how tough this industry is - he was a performer himself. He doesn't want to make things
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"Have they caused more trouble?""No."The principal shook her head wearily at the mention of the Cornells. "We have a rule: teachers can't have their own children in their class. At first, Paul would only occasionally wander into his mother's classroom. But over time...""I warned her several times, but she only agreed superficially. Since it wasn't disrupting work, I looked the other way. If I'd known how much she'd spoil him, I'd never have allowed Paul in her class.""That might have kept him in check. Afterward, I had a long talk with her about Paul's upbringing. She realized her parenting approach was wrong. She gave me this USB drive containing records of Paul's behavior at kindergarten."The principal pulled a USB drive from her desk drawer.My eyes lit up. "Have you seen what's on it? Does it show Paul putting the frog and cockroach in Ian's box?”"Yes, I saw him putting them in Ian's bread and box.”The principal looked even more remorseful."That matches!"The prin
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"She's still under contract with One Entertainment - she must have powerful backing to leak those photos so boldly.""She's digging her own grave.""With her reputation already questionable, releasing these photos will make agencies avoid her like the plague. It's like when I exposed Max's true nature in that livestream - many companies rejected me afterward. This will end her career," I said. "Don't worry, Beatrice, I have evidence to clear Ian's name.""Evidence to clear Ian?""Yes.""Ian is innocent? But many people witnessed him pranking female employees."Seeing is believing - how could so many people be wrong?"The bread and box did come from Ian's bag, but he had no idea there were cockroaches and frogs inside.""Paul Cornell put them in Ian's bag?"Beatrice knew Paul had framed Ian for those school incidents.I nodded."That horrible child! Poor Ian was misunderstood for so long!"Beatrice clenched her fists, looking ready to teach Paul a lesson."I'll email you th
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After getting the USB drive, I'd reviewed the footage showing Paul putting the cockroach and frog in the bread and box - they matched the items in the photos exactly.Seeing my confidence, Ava changed her tone."Ms. Middleton, I'm desperate. All these years, I've worked so hard, trying to succeed and make money for the company. But I'm unlucky - even with all the resources they gave me, I couldn't make it big. I feel guilty. Using those photos to get two albums was my last gamble. If I'd succeeded, the company would profit too!""If we gave in now and produced your albums, you'd use the same trick again when they failed."Once people like her get a taste of blackmail, they never stop."No! I wouldn't do that!"I smiled coldly and reached for the door."Ms. Middleton, please ask Mr. Lloyd to release me from my contract.""Miss Fisher, I'm too new here. I don't have that kind of influence with Mr. Lloyd."I wanted to point at my face and ask if it looked important enough to have
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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
