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โMy second uncle was only 18 when he died. It was a sudden death. The car brakes failed, and he fell off the cliff,โ Alexander calmly spoke as if relating the news. โLater on, when my third uncle was around 25, he drowned while diving because the oxygen tank malfunctioned. Then my youngest uncleโฆโ He turned to look at Lily and paused. He cocked his head, thought for a moment, and continued, โI meant my real youngest uncle. He fell sick and died due to congenital disabilities shortly after birth. I heard he died in Grandpaโs arms.โHearing this, Lily suddenly caught on. โSo your grandpa switched him with Ralph?โ Alexander nodded. โGrandma was devastated by the deaths of my second and third uncles. She didnโt like my mom but didnโt get involved too much because even though my dad survived, he was not in good health.โShe would be unable to cope with her youngest sonโs death. He was born three years before me, and as you can imagine, grandma wasnโt young anymore and risked her lif
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Alexander had not maintained his position in the Russell family for so many years solely to Hugoโs help.Having heard what he said, Lily thought about something. โThere was something fishy about your second and third uncles' deaths.โBoth were young when one fell off the cliff and the other drowned. The youngest uncle died after birth, while Alexโs father had always been sickly. If it was a single case, it might simply be bad luck, but everything seemed too coincidental that a family would suffer so much.โItโs fishy, all right.โ Alexander nodded as traces of ruthlessness showed in his eyes. โHow could so many bad things happen to us? Having a long history, the Russells have a huge influence and might have been targeted by those who envy us or by our enemies.โProbably thinking of something, he did not finish what he was going to say and simply grew solemn.Lily pitied her husband and palmed his cheeks. โIt hasnโt been easy for you, has it?โBesides getting through various intern
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As for Ralph, Alexander would put the matter aside for two days and see what Margaret wished to do later.โฆRalph drove around aimlessly and pulled over by the curb when his car almost ran out of gas. It was midnight, and the starless sky was dark. Several food trucks by the roadside were serving midnight snacks, and Ralphโs stomach growled as he took in the appetizing smells.He got out of his car and took a seat at a table. โIโd like three sets of bacon cheeseburgers and a dozen beers.โThe owner took the order and returned shortly with the food and beer. He had a respite from all his trouble and humiliation as he gobbled down his burgers and drank his beer alone. No one knew or noticed him in the boisterous crowd.He got slightly drunk when he finished more than half of his beer. As he drank, he suddenly became overwhelmed with sadness, thinking nobody truly cared about him.โNo one has bothered to call me even though Iโve been away for so long. All the talk about how much Mom
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Initially, neither Ralph nor Sean got the upper hand as both took some beatings. However, Seanโs companion came to look for him and brought a group of men. Together, they beat Ralph up and closed in on him.As the Russell familyโs young master and Margaretโs favorite child, nobody dared to offend him while he could push people around in Kingsland.However, the situation had changed. No matter how the Russells tried to suppress the news, they could not stop their relatives from talking about it, even if the housekeepers kept quiet.Besides, as everyone thought Ralph would indeed get kicked out of the family, they did not bother about him much and turned him into a laughingstock.Ralph was losing the fight and could only wrap his arms around his head on the ground and try his best to protect his vital parts. Even so, they continued beating him, and he felt like his bones were about to break.Ultimately, Sean got tired and stopped. Catching his breath, he stared at the unmoving man o
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After some time, the cab driver woke Ralph up. They had traveled far and reached the suburbs. Not knowing the exact location of the apartment, Ralph noticed he was not in a bustling area.โWhere are we?โ He looked left and right, surprised.โLucens Apartments, like you told me. Well, itโs too dark now, and there arenโt many streetlights because the infrastructure here isnโt that good. I bet you can recognize the place during the day.โ The driver said as he stopped the cab meter, โThe fare is 30 bucks, thank you.โRalph searched his pockets and found only a few bucks on him. The driver showed him a QR code. โYou can scan to pay if you want to.โRalph tried in vain to look for more money. โHow about credit cards?โHe had always used cash or credit cards and hardly ever made any payments using his phone as he did not need to worry about money. However, since he left the Russell Estate quickly, he realized he was short on cash.The driver gave him an "are you kidding me?" look. Ral
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Ralph pondered whether or not to use the key to open the door as he drew closer to it. โWill I trigger a bomb? Who knows, Heather might be planning to blow me up. Maybe thereโs a ferocious dog inside, waiting to bite me to death. Or she has hidden a dead body inside so she could frame me as a murderer?โImagining all these horrible scenarios, he had a sudden urge to leave. However, knowing he had nowhere else to go, he reasoned that he would be better off dead than struggling to stay alive. He gritted his teeth and opened the door.To his surprise, it was quiet inside, and nothing happened. Groping in the dark, he turned on the light switch on the wall and saw that it was just an ordinary apartment. The apartment was minimally furnished, without a TV, and only had some sofas, tables, and chairs. He went into the bedroom and saw only a simple bed.He had never seen an apartment as empty as this. Besides sleeping, it served no other purpose as there was no kitchenware, refrigerat
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No longer in high spirits as before, he was crestfallen and looked helpless, as if the world had abandoned him. She used to regard him as someone who had brought joy to her, but Hannah saw herself in him instead now. Like her, he was deserted by the world and had nowhere to go, even if he came from a wealthy family.Feeling sorry for him and herself, she put her hand on his. โDonโt be afraid. Whatโs past is past, and you still got me!โRalph was confused. He noticed that the hand she placed on his had thin, closely spaced fingers and skin so fair that it was barely possible to make out the veins' green color. Feeling something was not right, he suddenly seized her hand. It was so sudden that Hannah was startled, but she did not withdraw her hand and let him hold it instead. Scrutinizing the hand, he thought for a moment and grabbed the other one. He rubbed the pads of her fingers and then her palm and hand in confusion. Suddenly, he realized what was wrong. He sometimes tho
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Overjoyed, Hannah became worked up. โYou could tell itโs me? You recognize me?โ Ralph was puzzled as she sounded and looked happy. โHow come she seems pleased that I told her she is not Heather?โ He thought about it for a moment and grew less scared. He cocked his head as he looked at her. โSo itโs true that youโre not Heather? Who are you then?โHannah did not answer straight away and laughed instead. โI told you before. Take a guess!โโYou told me before?โ Ralph was further bewildered. โWhen did she tell me who she is?โHowever, Hannah only looked at him smilingly. Unable to remember when she told him that, he saw the necklace on her neck and suddenly recalled that she said her name was Annie when she was leaving the Russell Estate. His eyes twinkled with realization. โYouโre Annie?โHannah almost burst out crying and nodded vigorously. โYes, itโs me! Itโs me!โRalph was glad he was right and laughed but soon felt something was amiss. He only knew her name was Annie, but he
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Lily tilted her head up to fight back her tears, saying, โThereโs something I find strange.โโWhat is it?โ Mike asked after comforting his son.โInstead of detaining Prince Ross, Her Majesty has sent him back to Yudonia. If so, why couldnโt we reach him?โAfter some thought, Mike answered, โThere are two possibilities. Itโs probably due to poor signals, or he doesnโt want us to contact him.โThe two shared a look, knowing what each other was wondering.โWhy canโt we contact Ross? Is he planning something?โโฆThree days later, Lily inserted the last needle into the queenโs leg and looked up at her, saying, โYou should start feeling your legs tomorrow. Still, itโll take some time before you can stand.โSuddenly, Lily chuckled.โWhy are you laughing?โ Yasmin touched her legs. She had begun to regain sensation in her legs over the last two days. She then began to believe that she could get up. However, the queen was hesitant when the queen heard Lily chuckle.Lily shook her head
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Lily straightened up and said without resentment, โOf course, you wouldnโt.โโThatโsโฆ quite a pity,โ the queen murmured thoughtfully.โWell, thereโs a price to pay for everything. Thatโs how the world balances itself,โ Lily continued, โI canโt stop you if you must carry on with R10. Still, I wonโt witness whether or not it succeeds. I just wish the outcome isnโt something youโll regret.โLily smiled and turned to head out the door.Rick heard their conversation as he stood guard outside. After exchanging looks with Lily as she brushed past him, he entered the room and saw the needles in Yasminโs legs. โYour Majesty, those needlesโโThe queen waved dismissively. โItโs okay. Lily will remove them later.โEven so, Rick was wary. โYouโre being too careless, Your Majesty. What if that womanโโโShe wouldnโt,โ Yasmin interjected, shaking her head."Why do you trust her so much?" Rick asked despite himself. The queen fell silent. If Rick had not asked her that, she would not have rea
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Lily took out a cloth and unfolded it, revealing a row of silver needles inside. Yasmin was surprised she carried the needles with her.โTell me. What do you want?โ The queen took a deep breath to calm herself. She then reminded herself that she could always say no to Lilyโs request. Still, Yasmin was cautious about Lily trying to trick her.Lily casually said, "I left because Prince Ross wanted to help me. I hope you donโt punish him.""That's it?" Yasmin thought she had misheard Lily. 'Is she trying to talk terms with me just so that I won't punish my son?' she wondered in disbelief."Ross is my son. I won't harm him. Don't you think you've wasted an opportunity by making such a request?" The queen shook her head. "I wasnโt sure if youโd blame him, but he did rescue me once. If I don't do anything, it would be ungrateful of me," Lily said gently, "Also, didnโt you already lock him up?"Yasmin was puzzled. "No, I only sent him back to Yudonia. He kept trying to get me to sto
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"Three days," Lily replied.โThatโs it?!โ Yasmin was in disbelief. She thought Lily would try to buy some more time and suspected she would say the process would take several months or even years.โI havenโt felt my legs for over a decade. I wouldnโt mind waiting for three more days.โโAre you sure I can get up and walk in just three days?โ Yasmin pressed her legs hard but felt nothing. She would have treated her legs long ago if it were that easy.The queen had visited many famous doctors from various countries, but they could only stop her legs from getting weaker. However, Lily confidently told Yasmin that she could fix her legs so quickly.Yasmin wanted to believe it.After some consideration, Lily said, โI canโt guarantee that youโll walk as fast as you once could. After all, you havenโt used your legs for a long time, and your muscles have atrophied. Still, youโll recover slowly.โYasmin nodded repeatedly, thinking it was good enough. She never dreamed of walking as well a
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โBecause only our opinions matter." Lily thought of something and said, "Unless you choose to believe Rhea.""Iโฆ don't trust anyone." Yasminโs expression stiffened as she turned her wheelchair away."Your Majesty, I know you're dedicated to the experiment, but there are other things in life. Have you ever considered letting go of your burden to sightsee? Youโve done enough as a queen over the last few decades. Arenโt you tired of living a lonely life?โLily gently spoke as she gazed at Yasminโs back.The older woman caressed her knees with both hands and stared down at her legs, murmuring, โSightsee, huh? Iโve forgotten what thatโs like.โYasmin had not used her legs for many years. Initially, she could still stand up and sometimes took a few steps. However, she could no longer get to her feet.She had grown accustomed to sitting in a wheelchair, but she felt a pang of sorrow after hearing Lilyโs suggestion.Lily asked, โWhat if I can help you stand again? What if you can walk a
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"Yes, I returned not just for him but also for you," Lily said, "I'm sure you were anxious for my return, weren't you?"Yasmin scoffed dismissively. "Why would I be? I have my bargaining chip. Besides, did you honestly think I couldnโt bring you back?""Bargaining chip? Do you mean Nick?" Lily shook her head with a smile. "Don't forget that he's not my son. Do you think he'll be much of a bargaining chip to you if I choose to ignore him for my three children?"She did not wait for Yasmin to reply and continued, "Besides, Nick still has a father whoโs willing to die for him. If Mike decides to take drastic action against youโ Yes, you're a queen, and you don't care much about an insignificant businessman.โHowever, don't forget that his business spans worldwide. There's no guarantee what he might do. Who knows, he might spread information that can affect Your Majesty and Yudonia's reputation?""Youโฆ" The queen was exasperated but could not retort.Lily noticed it and casually said
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Rick could only remain silent at that moment.Yasmin then turned her wheelchair around and blandly said, โBring Lily over. Iโd like to see what excuses that sly woman can come up with.โ"Your Majesty?" Rick was puzzled. "You know she'll just lie to you. Why must youโ"Yasmin interjected, "I'd like to hear what she has to say."Rick had no choice but to leave and do as she said.As Lily was about to doze off, she heard noises from outside and opened her eyes. Immediately after, the door opened, and Rick appeared. He glared at her and spoke coldly, โHer Majesty wants to see you.โLily glanced at Rick calmly and stood up as if she had expected his appearance. On the other hand, Mike rose before her and headed out.However, Rick stopped him as he reached the door. โYou stay.โ"But we came together!" Mike glanced over his shoulder at Lily, signaling her to persuade the man. Rick added, "The queen doesnโt wish to see you. Just stay here!"Lily patted Mike's shoulder and said gentl
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Everyone was shocked when Lily returned to the embassy with Mike. One of the staff members quickly left to report the news to Queen Yasmin.Meanwhile, Lily saw people peering at her and Mike from the corner. Afterward, several guarded-looking men appeared. Lilt recognized them as the queenโs attendants. They brought Mike and Lily inside and then gave the duo a thorough search.The men only relaxed after finding nothing suspicious about the duo. Even so, Lily could not see the queen as the men told her to wait in an innermost room instead.After returning to the embassy, Lily felt a sense of strange familiarity. Although she knew the place well, her mindset had changed.She previously hated the embassy and simply wanted to escape. However, she had returned with a critical mission. Not only did she have to complete it, but she also needed to leave the place in one piece.While she was calm, Mike was somewhat anxious. He clasped his hands on his knees and glanced around as he sat dow
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"I promise I'll do anything you want, okay?" Mike begged. He was desperate to see his son, so he decided to follow Lily when she insisted on returning to the embassy.Mike continued, โIf any of you go with her, they might stop or suspect you. They wonโt do that to me. Itโs natural for me to want to see and rescue my son. Iโm the best candidate because it makes sense for me to sacrifice myself for him.โAfter a short silence, Lily said, โYouโre right.โ She then looked at Alexander, who pondered before slowly raising his head and saying, โMe too.โDominic tapped the table. "So do I."Cameron thought for a moment before saying, "I've no objections."Seeing this, Austin spread his arms and said, "Since you all agree, what else can I say? Let's do it!"It did not matter whether or not he agreed, but he just wanted to support Mike. The latter nodded and became emotional, saying, โThanks, you guys!โ"Why are you thanking us? Just be careful, and donโt be rash like you promised," Aust
