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"You... you teamed up with Peter?" Xylos finally managed to spit out the words after a long pause. "You...""Exactly. There's a saying, 'Only the smart ones get the time.' Jack's got skills, but he's nothing next to Peter. Why else would he wait all this time to get even, only to fall apart the second Peter lifted a finger?"Got more questions? Wondering where Jack's disappeared to, aren't you?" Jamie inched closer, a smirk on his face. "Don't worry, he won't ditch Brookville until he's seen the last of you. He'll pop up soon enough—just you wait."With those words, Jamie spun on his heel and left, leaving Xylos by himself in the sterile quiet of the hospital room. He tried to rise, but his body refused to cooperate.Silence enveloped the room again. Xylos yanked off his oxygen mask and made another attempt to get up, but crashed back down with a thud.Then, a pair of sleek, good-looking hands appeared before Xylos. He picked up the discarded oxygen mask and gave Xylos a once-over
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Jack gave her a sidelong glance, his eyes as sharp as ice. "What do you think?"Ari stumbled backward, her heart refusing to accept it. "You've been lying to me all these years? All for some twisted revenge against the Lennon family?" She could not wrap her head around it. "However, why? You're one of them, a Lennon. Why would you turn against your own family?""A Lennon?" Jack snorted with disdain. "The very thing I despise most is the Lennon blood coursing through my veins." His gaze was icy as he stared at her down. "Come on, Ari, you're over forty and still so gullible. Did you really think I could ever love you?""I...""The fact that you've got Lennon blood, Jeff's blood, means I could never love you. Not in a million years!""No... I'm not their real daughter, I'm not!" Ari protested, desperation in her voice. "Jack, we're not related by blood. If you don't believe me, just ask Grandpa, he'll tell you—Grandpa..." Her voice broke off, her whole body quivering with emotion, f
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"But he's Peter's son," Jack said, gripping his phone tightly and taking a deep breath. "I'm waiting for you at the place where we first met. I'll wait as long as it takes. I imagine you're aware that the virus dormant in your bodies could activate at any time. You might not care about yourself, but what about Brandon?"Tania gasped, her eyes widening in shock. As she clutched her phone with both hands, she gritted her teeth. "Wait for me. As soon as my mother's surgery is over, I'll come right away!"Jack narrowed his eyes. "Tania, I can't wait that long. I'm giving you one hour. If you don't arrive within an hour, I'll leave...""Jack... Please wait for me! I'm coming right now!" Tania hurriedly called out, truly afraid he would leave. She was even more terrified that everything he said might be true.If Brandon had also been injected with the virus... Tania's face turned pale at the thought. Her mind could not process any more. She could only try to appease Jack. "I'm coming rig
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"I don't believe you!" Jack said coldly. "Now, ditch your car and cross the street ahead to the other side. There's a blue car there. Open the door and get in.""Jack, what exactly are you trying to do?" Tania asked."You claim you didn't bring anyone, but Peter and Charles aren't simple men. They would've definitely sent someone to follow you. Tania, I'm not stupid!"Tania took a deep breath. "Fine, I'll do as you say."She pulled a ribbon from her bag and tossed it on the ground, then crossed the street as Jack had instructed. She got into the car. "And now? What—" Before she could finish, a sharp pain struck her neck. She tried to open her eyes but could not.When Tania woke again, she felt herself swaying. She was bound inside the car's trunk, and the constant movement made her feel nauseous.In the darkness, Tania felt suffocated. Her mouth was gagged, preventing any sound, and her hands and feet were tied, leaving her unable to move.Despair washed over her. The feeling of
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Did Jack just say his mother would like Tania? He had to be crazy!Tania pressed her lips together and tried to put up a fight, but Jack held her firmly, leaving her helpless.Jack led Tania up the mountain and stopped in front of a tombstone. He then helped Tania kneel down. "Tania, this is my mother. Aren't you going to greet her?"Frowning, Tania was forced to kneel. When she saw the extremely young face on the tombstone and then looked at Jack, she realized that Jack resembled Sadie in profile. Indeed, as her son, they shared a strong resemblance.This was probably a photo of Sadie when she was very young. Her face still showed traces of youthfulness, and she appeared innocent and naive.Staring at the photo, Tania pressed her lips tightly. "Jack, what exactly do you want?"Jack narrowed his eyes and knelt beside Tania. "Actually, I prefer when you call me Trevon—Trevon Holmes," Jack said, his expression gentle as he looked at the photo of Sadie. "Mom, this is Tania, my wife.
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Steven called his subordinates to look after Eloise and then left with Charles.Once they were in the car, Charles took the wheel while Steven sat in the back seat, operating his laptop. He locked onto the area near Harbor City. "Why is he going there? Is he trying to leave the country?"Steven narrowed his eyes. "Your people have already blocked the airports and harbors; he can't possibly get out.""The Holmes residence used to be near Harbor City!" Charles interjected, suddenly knitting his brows together. "This is bad. Jack never intended to escape!"Peter, who was still on the call, also frowned. "He wants revenge against the Lennons. Back then, Xylos destroyed the Holmes family and imprisoned Sadie. He kept her in a villa near the Holmes residence."Peter clenched his hands tightly; he had only learned these things after investigating them later on.It turned out that ever since Jack was brought back to the Lennons by Xylos, he had been planning his revenge. Previously, he h
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"How could it be unrelated? From the day you started dating Jamie, I noticed you. Tania, you're a very special woman. I originally thought your relationship with Jamie was just a youthful novelty and that he'd soon tire of it. Sure enough, he did, but you should never have gotten involved with Peter."Tania could not help but tremble inside. "It's Xylos and Caleb who wronged you, not Peter!""So what? As long as he's a Lennon and the future head of the family, he has to bear these sins!" Jack frowned. His expression was dark as he watched Peter's car. He noticed Charles's car catching up as well."Tania, I didn't expect your background. Offending the Hoffmans because of you isn't something I wanted," Jack said, reaching out to touch Tania's cheek. However, she grabbed his hand and bit it hard. "Jack, you're a madman!""Don't you want to know who else is after you besides me?""What do you mean?"Jack chuckled. "I don't have the antidote for the virus in your body. While I was the
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As soon as the words left his mouth, two loud bangs rang out. Peter had already shot at the two rear tires. The car swayed left and right as it moved forward.Simultaneously, Peter unfastened his seatbelt, intending to jump out of the car. However, Jack's vehicle showed no sign of stopping.Charles squinted his eyes as he held a gun in one hand. He fired another shot at the front tire of Jack's car while Steven also drew his gun and aimed at Jack's head. However, in that instant, Jack's car came to a halt. He was holding Tania hostage, leaving Steven unable to take the shot.Jack opened the car door and dragged Tania out. Fixing his gaze on the three approaching men, he pressed his lips together. "It seems I underestimated you."He had thought that with only Charles and Peter, having Tania in his hands would at least give him a slim chance of survival. Unexpectedly, Steven had also come.Steven remained in the car, operating his laptop. He quickly disabled the surrounding survei
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"Sean, stop messing around. Let go of me first," Liliana tugged at Sean's arm, realizing how tightly he was holding her. "You're choking me."Only then did Sean loosen his grip slightly, though he still did not let her go. His forehead rested against hers, and he panted softly. "Liliana, do you remember what you said to me in the fire?"Liliana's face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away. "N-No, I don't remember. What did I say? I don't think I—mmph..."Before she could finish, Sean kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words with that one stubborn kiss.Liliana raised her hands and smacked Sean on the shoulder, trying to push him away. "Sea—mmph, what are you doing? Let me go..."She shoved him hard, and Sean stumbled back, clutching his chest. Liliana's face went pale, and she rushed over. "Sean, what's wrong? Are you okay? Did I hurt you somewhere?"Nonetheless, Sean took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her again. That feeling of holding her tightly
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Noelle raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."Then, she added, "That knot in Liliana's heart can only be undone by Sean."What happened back then had always been a shadow between the two of them. Noelle had noticed it these past few days. Though Liliana stubbornly claimed she no longer cared, she clutched her phone every single day, obviously waiting for a call.Liliana's social circle was small. Noelle and the others knew everyone she knew. Who else could she be waiting for but Sean?Charles furrowed his brows. "If Liliana can't have the best, then she's better off with nothing."Noelle could not help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I know you're still holding a grudge against Hayes and Savannah."Honestly, Noelle shared the sentiment. "Savannah really crossed a line with how she handled everything."Charles reached out and gently pinched Noelle's knuckles. "That's not what I meant."Noelle chuckled, exasperated. "I know."Outside, the sound of a car engine drew their attentio
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Sean shoved Hayes away. "Dad, if you're just like Mom and trying to stop me from being with Liliana, then don't even bother. If I can't marry Liliana in this lifetime, I won't marry anyone else."With that, Sean lay down decisively. Hayes frowned. "Sean, this isn't about what we want anymore. It's about Liliana and Charles now."Truthfully, Hayes did not have many opinions about Sean and Liliana's relationship. He was always too busy with the company to pay attention to such things. Even the events from four years ago were only now becoming clearer to him."If you insist on marrying her, I won't stop you. But from what I can see, the problem lies with Liliana and Charles."Sean's gaze sharpened as he clenched his fists. "That's impossible. Liliana already forgave me back when the fire happened. She promised that if we both made it out, she'd marry me."Hayes sighed. "Your mother… She misunderstood Liliana and said some harsh things. Just rest for now. Once you're better, we'll go
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Sean spat out a mouthful of blood. One hand gripped the bedsheet tightly, his gaze turning darker than ever."What do you mean by that? What do you mean she doesn't want to marry me? She promised me. She said that as long as I was willing to walk out of that fire with her, she'd be with me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me you're lying to me."Sean's bloodshot eyes locked on Savannah's. "Tell me."Savannah was momentarily stunned by the sheer force of Sean's gaze. This was the first time she ever felt fear in front of her own son. "Sean, I…""Where's Liliana?" Sean demanded."Sean," Hayes called out as he pushed open the door and stepped in. "That's no way to speak to your mother.""Then how should I speak to her?" Sean's voice turned icy."Did you know it was Joanna who drugged me nine years ago? And while I was under the influence, I forced myself on Liliana? I misunderstood her, and as a result, she had to hide in the countryside for years."Four years ago, it was me
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The operating room door swung open, and Liliana spun around. She saw Saxon step out. Not caring about anyone else’s opinions, she grabbed his hand. "Mr. Holt, how's Sean?"Saxon looked down at their hands, noting how soft and warm hers was. He met her eyes and nodded. "The patient is out of danger now. He should wake up by tomorrow."Hearing that, Liliana let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly fainted."Liliana!"Charles rushed over and wrapped Liliana in a tight hug, but his eyes quickly darted to Hayes and Savannah. "Now that Sean is safe, Sean's fate is no longer Liliana's concern, nor ours," he declared, speaking for the Hoffman family.With those words, Charles carried Liliana away. Saxon was tugged along by Linda. "Saxon, you should check on her. The young lady seemed off to me. She's been hiding her pain. Besides the wound on her shoulder, I think she breathed in a lot of smoke."Saxon's eyes shimmered for a moment. "Yeah, I'm aware."Liliana had been pushing through
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"Charles, you…""Stop it!" Hayes was taken aback by Savannah suddenly slapping Liliana. He did not particularly like or dislike Liliana, but she was part of the Hoffman family, and their family commanded much respect. Besides, Noelle was still Charles's wife, and they had to be careful about their actions.Hayes turned to Charles. "I'm sorry, my wife acted without thinking. But what in the world happened today?"Hayes had been told that his son was hurt, but he did not know the details. When he arrived and saw Liliana was there and injured too, Hayes and Savannah could not help but think that Liliana must be connected to Sean's injury.Charles gave a sharp look. "It was Joanna's doing.""Joanna? No, that can't be!" Savannah was shocked to hear the name Joanna, and she quickly objected, "Joanna is such a sweet girl, she couldn't possibly...""Oh, sweet indeed!"Liliana, who had been silent until then, finally spoke. She narrowed her eyes and stood up, ignoring the pain from her w
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"Liliana!""Get up quickly!" Liliana used all her strength to pull Sean up from the ground. "Can you walk?""Uh-huh!" Sean had been hit by a falling piece of wood on his leg when he tried to push Liliana out earlier. That was why he could not get out in time and could only hear Liliana's loud calls from outside.He had wished so badly for Liliana to leave quickly, but she had come back for him.Sean bit down hard and pushed himself up.Even if it was hard to walk, he had to try because Liliana wanted him to stand.Liliana slung Sean's arm over her shoulder, noticing his injury. Her eyes were red with tears. "Sean, hang in there. If we both make it out today, I'll forgive you. You can ask me to do anything.""Really?" Sean's eyes sparkled, and he smiled. "Liliana, I don't want you to do anything." In his heart, he added, ‘I just want you to marry me.’"The fire is licking at our heels, and you two are still dawdling," came Charles's icy voice from up ahead. In a flash, he was be
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"Sean, where are you? Didn't you just say you love me?" she cried out. "How can you leave me like this, saying you love me and then j-j-just giving up? What am I supposed to do now?"Sean, you took our child from me. How could you think I'd just forgive you? If you don't make this right, I swear I'll never forgive you," Liliana yelled outside, her voice filled with madness. Inside, the plant was engulfed in flames. Shaking from head to toe, Liliana's screams slowly turned into a whisper. She clenched her hands tight, staring blankly at the fire. "If you're gone, what's left for me here?""Liliana!"Charles rushed over and saw Liliana moving toward the flames. He grabbed her and pulled her back. "What are you doing?"Liliana looked up, dazed, and saw Charles. She quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Charles, please. I'm begging you. Help me save Sean, please!"Charles's brow creased as he looked at the fiery red inferno, his fingers tensing. "Liliana, the fire's too big. Sean mi
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Liliana shoved Sean aside and covered him with her body, taking a knife stab from Joanna. "Ugh..."Pain whitened Liliana's face, and blood dripped onto Sean's face. Reacting quickly, Sean rolled over, picked Liliana up in his arms, and seized Joanna's neck, twisting it hard until it cracked. Joanna's eyes bulged in disbelief as she stared at Sean."You..."She had not thought Sean would actually snap her neck. Her eyes were wide open, one hand clutching a knife, and the other holding a lighter.With her last breath, she tossed the lighter.A loud bang followed, and flames started to spread from that spot.Sean's eyes darkened as he carried Liliana and dashed for the exit. However, how could he outrun the swift spread of the fire while burdened with Liliana's weight?Liliana's eyes widened as she saw the flames creeping up behind them. She pushed Sean, urging him, "Go now, or it'll be too late!"However, Sean's eyes turned a deep red with emotion. "Liliana, I won't let go of you
