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Chapter 68 The Landlord
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2025-03-01 13:39:42After finishing my breakfast, I decided to head back to the apartment I shared with Jian. Just as I was getting into the car, my phone buzzed.
“Hey, Zelda, let’s meet at the apartment,” Jian said, her tone urgent.
“What’s going on?” I asked, already sensing trouble.
“I’m not sure, but the landlord called and said we needed to come over immediately. Let’s meet there.”
“Alright. I’m already on my way,” I replied.
The drive to the apartment felt tense, though I couldn’t put my finger on why. When I arrived, it wasn’t long before Jian showed up. Together, we headed upstairs.
The sight that greeted us on our floor stopped us in our tracks—our belongings were scattered outside the apartment. Clothes, bags, shoes—everything we owned was thrown out like garbage.
The landlord, a stout, middle-aged woman with a smug air about her, was tossing o
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Hilda immediately started fake crying, her voice quivering with drama. "Ha, ha, it’s her, it’s... it's them!"James, looking as impassive as ever, raised an eyebrow. "What happened?" he asked, his gaze flickering briefly toward Hamer but betraying no other emotion.Hilda sniffled and wiped her eyes, her voice shaky. "I came here and saw Sister-in-Law and Hamer. I just wanted to check on them, and then all of a sudden, Zelda started asking me what I was doing here. And then Jian—she started insulting me! She was so rude! Sister-in-Law didn’t even defend me! They were trying to hurt me, calling me unworthy of being part of the Ferguson family, saying I didn’t live up to my name..." She started fake crying again, louder this time.Susan, ever the picture of composed concern, patted Hilda’s back soothingly, her voice soft. "Calm down, Hilda. It’s okay. James is going to handle this. Everything’s going to be alright."
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I turned, panic bubbling in my chest, only to find James standing there. His expression was unreadable, but his grip on my arm was firm like he needed to keep me close."James?" I asked, my voice trembling, but my thoughts were still clouded by what I had just overheard. "What’s going on?"I wasn’t feeling well. The night before had been restless, and I could still feel the exhaustion pulling at me. I had taken a cold bath, and the lack of sleep and the nightmares were taking their toll. I hadn’t been wearing makeup lately since I was pregnant and decided to keep the baby. My complexion had taken a hit, but despite everything, I knew I still looked good.I sat at the table with Fu Jinchen, his gaze assessing me carefully. He didn’t miss much, and I could tell he was concerned. But, then again, concern was rarely something he showed in a genuine way.“You look so bad,” he said, his voice carrying the usual sharp edge. &l
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"Let me go, James," I said firmly, trying to twist free from his grasp.He didn’t flinch, his grip only tightening as his dark eyes bore into mine. “No. I’m not letting you go. Not until you agree to come back home with me.”I paused, staring at him. His determination was unwavering, and for a moment, I felt the fight leave me. What was the point in resisting when I knew he wouldn’t budge?“Fine,” I relented, my tone clipped. “But I need to see Jian first. I left her alone at the restaurant, and she has to know I’m leaving.”James tilted his head slightly as if considering my request. “Alright. But I left my phone inside during the meeting, so I’ll need to grab it too.”Inside, I couldn’t help but smile. This dinner was supposed to be about Susan, about forging connections for her career. But the fact that James was willing to abandon it to be with me? That had to mean something. Maybe it meant I still mattered to him more than she did.“Okay,” I said quietly.“All right. I’ll see you
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I didn’t have time to think before I grabbed the man’s outstretched hand and flipped him over my shoulder.Bang!He landed on the ground with a heavy thud, the cotton candy he had been holding flying out of his grasp. Without hesitation, I kicked it away like it was something toxic, then quickly turned to Xander, pulling him close.“Are you okay?” I asked, scanning him for any injuries.“I’m fine, Sister,” he reassured me, then pointed to the man still sprawled on the ground. “But I’m not so sure about him.”I turned to look. The man was tall and lanky, his long arms and legs splayed awkwardly. He didn’t even attempt to stand, just lay there, waving weakly when our eyes met.“Miss,” he said in a dramatic tone, “I saved you once. Did you really have to repay me by being so harsh?”That voice. It struck a chord of familiarity. My ears perked up, and the memory hit me.“Wait—you’re the guy on the motorcycle from the other day!”He smiled, his eyes crinkling behind a large mask. His voice
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ZeldaOf course I couldn't bear it.I never wanted to compete with Bai Luoxing for anything. She was the one who forced her way into my marriage. Even then, I retreated—step by step, until I'd put an ocean between us.Yet the Bai family still wouldn't let me go. They wanted me dead. How vicious could they be?But Leiy hadn't said much earlier. Even I was only guessing. Did James... already know it was them?My eyes widened in shock. "You knew? Bai Luoxing helped me leave the country, and the Bai family has been hunting me since I landed—"His face darkened at the mention of my escape. "How else do you think I found you?"I pressed my lips together, then let out a cold laugh."Well, color me surprised. I thought even if I accused the Bai family, you'd assume I was just smearing their name out of spite."The pain that flashed across his face was sharp enough to almost make me regret my words. Almost.His chest heaved, and before I could react, his hand shot out, gripping the back of my
