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Lareal nodded. "This agreement was drafted by me. Ms. Fischer, do you have any objections?"Heh! He actually had the nerve to ask if she had any objections?"If Peter wanted me to sign this, then why didn't you make it clear?""We did. You personally looked at it yesterday, Ms. Fischer. Mr. Lennon asked you several times, but you were the one who refused to sign it," Lareal replied with a smile playing on his lips.The more Tania looked at him, the angrier she got. Unfortunately, what he said was true."Ms. Fischer, let me take you home.""No need, I'll go back myself!" Tania gritted her teeth. "Stay away from me, or I might hit someone. And even I'd be scared of myself when that happens!"She raised her fist like she really meant to throw a punch.Lareal did not insist. After she left, he made a call to Peter. "Mr. Lennon, Ms. Fischer has left.""Mm." Peter gave a brief acknowledgment."Mr. Lennon, Ms. Fischer saw the agreement. She was furious." From the way she looked like
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Tania flinched under Liliana's stare, instinctively wanting to look away, but Liliana grabbed her arms, forcing her to face her.Tania felt a pang of guilt, but Liliana was not going to let her off that easily."Tania, look me in the eyes and tell me—where exactly did you go last night?" From the way Tania was acting, Liliana already had a rough idea, but she still hoped Tania would say it herself.She wanted Tania to tell her she had not done anything out of line.Tania grew increasingly uncomfortable under Liliana's piercing gaze. The scenes from the night before kept flashing through her mind, and she clenched her teeth, refusing to speak.Liliana could only offer a helpless smile. "Tania, we're friends."Tania lifted her head reluctantly, her voice hoarse. "Liliana… would you look down on me?"Liliana's heart ached at her words. "Why would I? What makes you think that?"Seeing how pale Tania looked, Liliana took her hand and gently patted it. "Tania, we're friends. I want y
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Sean seemed to be busy on the other end. Liliana called several times without anyone picking up. When she tried again, someone finally answered, but it was a woman's voice."Hello?"Liliana froze, momentarily unable to react. The woman spoke again. "Who is this?"Then, it clicked. It was Joanna's voice.Joanna had access to Sean's phone? She even answered his calls?Liliana instinctively tightened her grip on the phone, her fingers trembling slightly.Hearing no response, Joanna glanced at the screen. The contact was saved as "Little Brat", which made her gaze turn colder."Hello?" Joanna asked again, her voice icy. "May I know who's speaking?"Liliana tried to keep calm and asked, "Isn't this Sean's phone?"Joanna recognized her voice instantly, and her tone grew even more indifferent.It was Liliana!What exactly was the relationship between them that made Sean save her caller ID as that?Jealousy surged in Joanna's chest. She let out a light laugh."Yes… So, what do you
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"Peter, I don't know why you're getting involved with Tania… but she's my best friend. Can you… treat her better?"Peter chuckled again.Liliana felt increasingly uncomfortable. Though she had not met Peter many times, it was not that few either—yet she had never seen him laugh. Today, she had heard him laugh twice already. Was what she said really that funny?"Liliana, Tania is my woman now."Liliana's face flushed immediately. She clenched her phone and replied, "I know."She was not clueless. She had already seen the marks on Tania's body. However, hearing those words directly from Peter's mouth brought her an odd sense of relief.Peter might be ruthless, but he had one trait—once he claimed something as his own and once it bore his mark, no one else would dare touch it.For him to say Tania was his woman, that counted as a form of protection, did it not?"Well… if there's nothing else, I won't bother you further.""Mm."Peter ended the call with a faint laugh.He had not
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"No need," Sean replied, clearly impatient.This dinner was orchestrated by the Smiths, and Sean already understood Savannah's intentions. Joanna had just saved Savannah's life by chance, which earned her Savannah's favor. Now, Savannah was trying to matchmake Sean and Joanna.They had already had dinner together once before, and Savannah's intention could not have been clearer. However, Sean did not believe that a life-saving favor meant he should sacrifice his own happiness—especially when he did not even like Joanna.Clearly, though, Savannah and Joanna were not ready to give up. Just today, right after he had finished an operation, Savannah called and insisted he meet Joanna for dinner.Sean rarely turned Savannah down, but he figured his attitude was already obvious. Unfortunately, neither Savannah nor Joanna seemed to get the message.His long fingers tapped rhythmically against the table, his gaze frosty. He looked completely different from the playful man who had joked wit
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Joanna looked at Sean, her heart slowly sinking.Why did he have to be so heartless?"I've liked you for five whole years, Sean. Five years! I fell in love with you the moment I saw you in my freshman year. I don't believe that in all these years, you haven't felt a thing. Sean, I never knew that loving someone could feel so blissful and yet so painful. I... I really love you.""You love me? And because you love me, I'm supposed to love you back?"Sean no longer had the slightest interest in staying to finish the meal. He pinched the bridge of his nose with those long fingers."I'll say it again—I don't love you, and I'll never marry you. You'd better let go of this fantasy. If you keep doing things like this, I won't be so patient next time."He called over the waiter to pay the bill. The waiter, surprised that he wanted to leave even though the food had not arrived, hesitated.Sean handed over a card with his usual calm. "She'll be eating.""Yes, of course."The waiter took
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"Are you crying?" Sean noticed the change in Liliana's voice. "Did someone bully you?"He thought of how she used to hold back tears as a child when others bullied her. His heart tightened. "Liliana, where are you? I'll come find you.""No need, I-I'm fine. I just accidentally tripped, that's all," Liliana quickly made up an excuse. "Really, nothing happened. No one bullied me.""Alright, that's good." Sean sighed in relief. "Then why did you call me just now?""I… It's nothing now." Since Peter had already said what he did, it meant Tania would not be in any danger.Sean frowned slightly. "Liliana, what is it really?"Hearing the sudden coolness in his tone, Liliana's heart tensed. She blurted out, "It's about my friend, Tania. I... It's not a big deal. Since you weren't available, I went to Peter myself. He said he wouldn't pursue what happened with Tania anymore."Though she spoke vaguely, Sean still raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"He had not expected someone like Peter, who usuall
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Although Liliana had always kept an eye on Tania and Peter, it seemed that Tania was getting along quite well with Peter—almost as if nothing had happened. Liliana could tell Tania did not want her to worry, so she stopped asking questions about the two of them.As time passed day by day, Liliana's life remained relatively stable. Aside from her studies, she took on an additional part-time job. At the very least, there were not any major issues.She did not reach out to Sean on her own, but occasionally, Sean would take the initiative to contact her. Still, Liliana could see clearly that Sean only regarded her as a younger sister—nothing more.That Monday, just after the weekend, Liliana was called into her supervisor's office on her first day back to work."Liliana, get ready. We're flying to Cascade City tomorrow!""Cascade City?" Liliana was surprised and pointed to herself. "Me?"She was just an intern—why would they bring her on a business trip?Her supervisor, a sharp and
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After speaking, Liliana supported herself against the wall and headed to the restroom. Bob, still holding the bottle of hangover remedy, stood in place with a glimmer in his deep-set eyes.He smirked faintly, then chuckled and shook his head. Casually, he stuffed the remedy into his pants pocket and lingered there a while longer, lighting a cigarette before finally returning to the private room.Sean was inside drinking with a few others. They were all people brought in by Bob and were prominent figures in the pharmaceutical and medical industries.Truth be told, the entire dinner was simply Bob paving the way for Sean. Although these individuals were leaders in their fields, they still had to curry favor. The man they aimed to please was Bob—better known as Andy Jones, the second son of Jones Group.Though Bob was technically the second son, everyone in Cascade City knew he was the legitimate heir to the Jones family and, eventually, the Smiths as well. That made him a powerful fi
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Liliana had not wanted to drink, but the other party insisted on making a toast. Under such circumstances, she could not exactly refuse. It was clear they would not even continue discussing the partnership unless she played along.She glanced at Adalee, whose expression was far from pleasant. However, given that they still had to maintain a working relationship with the client, Adalee subtly signaled Liliana to go along with it. Liliana understood—she could not say no.Hence, round after round, Liliana did her best to hold her own. She even tried to fake it occasionally, but she still ended up drinking quite a bit."Excuse me, I need to use the restroom," she said eventually, unable to take any more. Her head felt light, and her steps wobbled slightly as she walked.Though her alcohol tolerance was not exactly terrible, the combination of red and white wine tonight was rough. Even someone with a decent tolerance would struggle.She had not even reached the restroom when she stum
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After finishing dinner, Liliana and Adalee went to pay the bill, only to be told it had already been paid for.Liliana instinctively suspected Sean, but Adalee, unaware, asked the cashier, "Who paid for it?""Are you Ms. Hoffman?" the cashier asked.Adalee shook her head and pointed at Liliana. "She is."The cashier smiled. "That's right. A Mr. Smith said to put the bill under his account."Liliana nodded. "Got it. Thank you."Adalee gave Liliana a curious glance. Judging by her reaction, she clearly knew the person. "Didn't you say you had never been to Cascade City before? How do you know someone here?"It was not until they got into the car that Liliana explained, "He's also from Brookville—a distant relative. I ran into him just now when I went to the restroom."Adalee nodded. Though she suspected things were not that simple, she did not press further.During their business trip in Cascade City, Adalee kept Liliana incredibly busy. Every day was packed to the brim, making
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"I understand," Liliana said quietly, though deep down she wanted to retort, "You're not my real brother, so why do you care so much?"She truly did not want Sean meddling in her business. It would only make her overthink things. Especially when he reached out and ruffled her hair again, it only made her heart more chaotic.Sean looked at her expression and seemed to realize he might have overstepped. "Your brother isn't here, and you're out here alone. I'm his best friend. Of course, I should look after you."Liliana gave a faint, bitter smile. She knew it. Sean was only kind to her because she was a Hoffman and because she was Charles' sister."It's getting late. Have you finished eating?" Sean asked, rubbing his temples. His head throbbed a little—probably from the alcohol he'd had during the earlier dinner.He ran his long fingers through his thick hair, massaging his temples for a while before easing up. When he noticed Liliana staring at him, he looked up. "What is it?"Lil
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By the time Liliana and Adalee left the factory, it was already evening. Adalee noticed that Liliana had been unusually quiet, so she tapped the notebook in her hand and asked, "Any thoughts?"Liliana blinked and replied, "Not really… Ms. Cobb, do you always handle everything personally like this?"Adalee found the question amusing. "Do you think getting to this position just means sitting comfortably behind a desk?""I didn't mean it like that!" Liliana's cheeks flushed slightly. "I actually admire you a lot."Adalee did not seem very old, yet she held a managerial position, which proved just how capable she was.Adalee waved a hand casually. "I was just lucky, and I worked hard for it. With time, you'll get there too.""I hope so."Liliana did not say more, and Adalee, thinking she might be hungry, brought her to a well-known seafood restaurant in Cascade City. "This place is pretty decent. I used to come here often when I traveled for work. Try it."Perhaps Adalee saw a bit
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The first thing Liliana did after returning to the hotel was take a shower. When she came out, she noticed a missed call from Keith.She immediately called him back. "Keith? Sorry, I was in the shower when you called.""It's fine. I just wanted to check if you arrived safely."Keith sounded busy on the other end. He majored in computer science, and after graduating, he naturally found work in a related field. Liliana never asked much about his job, though Tania had mentioned that the company Keith worked for was quite decent."Have you finished work?""Almost. Just a bit more code to finish," Keith chuckled. "What about you? Tired?""Not really. I just had dinner with my supervisor. Now I'm back and planning to rest," Liliana said, rolling over on the bed.Remembering what Tania had told her the night before, she hesitated a moment and added, "Um, Keith… When I get back, let's go on a dinner date."There was a long silence on the other end of the phone. Then came the sound of s
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"That's right!" Liliana nodded.Tania suddenly let out a squeal. "Didn't Keith come looking for you? Or at least ask you out for a farewell dinner or something?""What are you talking about? It's not like I'm never coming back," Liliana said as she reached out and tapped Tania on the forehead."I still need to pack and check on the flight. You think I'm just sitting around with nothing to do?""No, no, that's not what I meant. You're going away for a whole week! Are you telling me you two can stand being apart for that long?" Tania looked at her in disbelief. "Don't tell me you're in some fake relationship!"Liliana paused slightly while packing, clearly affected by Tania's comment.She had not thought much of it at first, but now that Tania mentioned it... Even though she and Keith were "trying things out", it felt like he was the only one putting in the effort. Had she done anything at all?"Normal couples would probably go out for a meal before a trip, right?" Liliana reflect
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Joanna's expression turned utterly sour. She had not expected Liliana to react that way. There was no admiration or envy, just a sharp, sarcastic jab that left her embarrassed.It was obvious Liliana meant to mock her, implying she had no authority to make decisions because she was not actually Sean's girlfriend.Joanna was furious with Liliana's attitude. She had thought that even if Liliana did not say much, she would at least show a bit of jealousy. Maybe she would act like her classmates earlier at the restaurant, casting admiring and envious looks her way.Liliana had no idea what Joanna was thinking at the moment, but if she had, she would probably think Joanna was out of her mind."Joanna, I've got something to do. I'll head off first."Liliana spotted a cab pulling up, waved it down, and got in before Joanna could even react.Joanna stood where she was, watching the car drive off with her fists clenched tightly. "Liliana, what are you so smug about? Even if Sean treats yo
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"Ms. Cobb?""Mhm, Adalee was my student. If I didn't know her well, I wouldn't have recommended you to her." Sofia looked at Liliana's serious and focused expression."You're capable, but some personal matters affected your work recently. You'll be graduating soon. It's important to plan things out. Figure out what you want and how to get there.""Thank you, Ms. Chapman!"Liliana genuinely felt Sofia's concern. "I'll definitely keep your advice in mind.""Good, very good." Sofia nodded in approval, clearly pleased with Liliana's mindset. "By the way, that young woman who's often with you… Her name is Tania, right? How's she doing?""Thanks to you, she's doing well."Dinner went smoothly. Perhaps it was because Liliana realized she would soon graduate and that she would not have many chances to see the professor who had taught her for four years.After walking Sofia out, Liliana lingered by the roadside for a bit.Suddenly, a shadow loomed in front of her. Liliana turned her he
