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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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"Alright, everything's fine now, right?" Charles checked Jack's body and glanced at the affectionate couple. Seeing that Peter and Tania were both unharmed, he nodded at Peter. "Tania, Aunt Nancy's surgery was very successful. She's resting at the hospital now. Do you want to go see her?""Really?"Having just gone through a life-and-death ordeal, Tania cherished this newfound safety more than anything. Hearing Charles' words, the tension and fear in her heart were replaced with joy. "So, my mom, she's...""Sean said this surgery was even more successful than the last one, so you don't need to worry," Charles replied, looking over at Peter. "Peter, take Tania to the hospital. I'll handle things here.""Alright!" Peter nodded. He knew Tania's mind was entirely on Nancy. She would not be at ease until she saw her mother safe and sound. "I'll leave the rest to you."Tania looked at Charles and said, "Thank you!"Charles smiled slightly. "Go now.""But Jack...""Since he wanted t
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"Yes, it's all over now. Everything will get better!" Peter patted Tania's back, gently comforting her. Suddenly, Tania remembered something else. The virus in her body and…"Jack said Brandon was also injected with the virus. Peter, what should we do? Brandon is so young!""Don't worry." Peter saw the panic on Tania's face. "Try to stay calm.""But... Jack said he didn't have the antidote. He admitted it himself and said he only injected me with the virus. As for Brandon, someone else did it. Peter, besides Jack, who else does the Lennon family have as enemies?"Peter narrowed his eyes. "You say Jack claimed he didn't inject Brandon with the virus?"Tania nodded. "He also said this virus has no cure. Brandon's virus is an improved, purer version. Peter...""Don't worry. I'll handle this." Peter held Tania's hand. "Did Jack say anything else?""He said..." Tania shook her head, trying to recall her conversation with Jack but unable to remember the details clearly. "I can't recal
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"Steven?"Eloise narrowed her eyes slightly. After Steven released her, she quickly stepped back and looked calmly at the man who appeared equally composed. "Sir!"Steven nodded and glanced at Eloise. "Since your identity has been confirmed, you should call me Steven from now on."Eloise could not help but feel a slight tremor in her heart. She seemed to recall something and nodded. "When can I be discharged?"Steven raised an eyebrow, and a slight smile curled his lips. "What's the matter? Can't wait to return to the Naylors?"Eloise pressed her lips together, her expression a bit troubled. "You know I've never wanted to go back to the Naylors!"Regardless of whether she was part of the Naylor family, she was not raised by them. To Eloise, the Naylors were just strangers, and Steven was no more than a stranger too. It was only because Steven had pulled her out of that abyss back then that she had no choice but to follow him.Steven glanced at Eloise and noticed a flash of hosti
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Eloise fell silent at Steven's words. Meanwhile, Tania sensed that Eloise seemed a bit unhappy. "What's wrong? It's been confirmed now that you're a member of the Naylors. Why don't you seem happy at all?""It's not that." Eloise shook her head and smiled faintly. "I'm not unhappy; it's just that I'm not quite used to it yet.""What's there to get used to? I didn't know I was a Hoffman before either, but look at me now—I'm doing just fine." Tania smiled and, speaking from experience, told Eloise, "I think you have nothing to worry about. Besides, isn't Steven here with you?"Hearing this, Eloise looked up at Steven but only curled her lips slightly. "Yes, there's also Steven."After Tania and Peter left, silence fell between Eloise and Steven. Steven was the first to speak, "If you really don't want to stay in the hospital, you can be discharged."When Tania came out, she seemed preoccupied, and Peter noticed it too.It was probably still about the virus in her body. Peter patted
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Charles nodded. "So?"Noelle grinned and ran over to Charles, wrapping her arms around his neck. "So... are you free that day?""Is my wife planning to introduce me to her parents?" Charles raised an eyebrow. There was a smile in his eyes. Allowing Noelle to hang onto his neck, he lightly tapped her forehead and chuckled. "Hmm?""Yes, yes. Don't you always complain about how I've never told anyone about our relationship? Now that I'm willing to take you to meet my parents, you're not happy?"Noelle pretended to be upset. "If you're not happy, I'm gonna get upset too!""Silly girl!" Seeing that Noelle was about to leave, Charles extended his long arm and pulled her back. She lost her balance and ended up sitting right on Charles' lap.Noelle exclaimed in surprise, wrapping her arms around his neck. "What are you doing? You scared me!"Charles smiled, leaning in to press his forehead against hers. "Are you that timid? Scared so easily?"Noelle pursed her lips. "I'll scare you nex
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Liliana's piercing scream echoed through the empty underground parking lot. However, there was no one to hear her and no one to witness what was happening to her at that moment. No one knew that this was the beginning of her personal hell.Her voice broke as she gasped for air, her hands desperately pounding against Sean's back as she tried to push him away. However, he only held her tighter.Her fragile body was trapped beneath him, moving in rhythm with his relentless force. She had no idea when it would end.Sean, lost in his own haze, was consumed by the warmth surrounding him. The way her body clenched around him only drove him further into his intoxicated madness. It was not until Liliana's voice had gone completely hoarse that he finally reached his release.Liliana blacked out from exhaustion, and eventually, Sean, too, drifted into a deep sleep while still holding onto her.The night had descended upon her so suddenly, like a storm Liliana never saw coming.When Liliana
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The distance was not far, but dragging Sean along had drained nearly all of Liliana's strength. She panted, struggling to keep him upright. "Sean, where are we supposed to go now?"The only response she got was a muffled groan. His body temperature seemed to be rising by the second.Liliana, already struggling under his weight, instinctively reached out and touched his face, only to find it scorching hot. Panic gripped her."Sean!"With no other options, she half-carried, half-dragged him toward the parking lot and finally located his car. Summoning every ounce of strength, she managed to haul him inside, planning to let him sleep it off until he sobered up.After securing him in the seat, she grabbed a bottle of water and began wiping his face. Just as she was about to relax, Sean, who had been completely still moments ago, suddenly stirred.He half-opened his eyes, his gaze locking on Liliana's face. Under the dim car light, her features appeared softer, more delicate.Then, o
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"No, we can't stay. Let's go separately. I'll walk you to the entrance!"Liliana told Tania that her family had forbidden her from coming to places like this. She hailed a cab and sent Tania off first.She returned alone, but she had no idea which private room Sean was in. She only knew it was somewhere on the third floor, but the exact location was a mystery.As she anxiously searched for him, she spotted one of Sean's friends coming down the stairs with Joanna following closely behind.At the staircase, Joanna stopped to bid farewell. "Thank you, dude… I…""Go on! Good luck!"The man glanced at Joanna before brushing past Liliana and leaving.Liliana watched Joanna's retreating figure, then saw her head back upstairs. She followed her without hesitation.The server must have assumed she was with Joanna because he did not stop her.Liliana saw Joanna enter a private room, where only Sean and Joanna remained. The others were nowhere to be seen.Peering through the gap in the
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"Huh? I'm not outside right now!" Liliana quickly covered the phone's mouthpiece. "I mean... I'm at a classmate's house. Is there something you need, Sean?"She asked the question while glancing nervously around. Spotting Tania trying to slip away, she hurried over to grab her."Tania...""Liliana, I still want more to drink!""Where are you?" Sean's voice came through, and another girl's voice was in the background. "Are you guys drinking?""I...""Do you realize you're not old enough to drink? And it's so late now. You should be at home, not out drinking!" Sean sounded serious, and Liliana almost lost her cool. "No, Sean, I...""Where are you? I'm coming to get you!"Liliana quickly shook her head, even though Sean could not see. "There’s no need for that, Sean. I'm just at a friend's house. She's... She's having a birthday party, and I...""Another birthday party? Didn't she just have one?" Sean remembered clearly. "Tell me where you are.""I... Sean, I've got to go. I can
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Sean was only in his second year of college, but he had already finished all his courses and was even starting clinical trials.That was pretty rare at Vista University, and even the colleges in Capiton wished Sean would join them. However, as talented as Sean was, he did not rush through his education. He took everything one step at a time.Many people did not know that Sean was not just thinking about where to do his hospital residency. He had his eye on a hospital he wanted to buy.Joanna was studying medicine too and was a year behind Sean. She was smart and pretty, which made her popular with teachers and students. She got along great with the older students.She had watched a clinical trial with some seniors and got to know them better, especially Sean.Sean might not have noticed, but almost everyone at the college knew Joanna liked him.Today, she was the secret organizer of a get-together that was supposed to be for the seniors, but she made sure Sean was invited.Every
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Tania's ruckus drew the attention of several onlookers.Worried about bumping into someone they knew, Liliana quickly ushered Tania away. They had barely made it to the staircase when a melodious voice floated in from behind, "Sean, we owe our fun at The Majestic Lounge to your popularity!""There's no need for that!"Liliana froze, steadying Tania with one hand and leaning on the wall with the other, using Tania's body as a shield. That was when she spotted Sean with an elegant-looking girl in a pale pink dress.They appeared quite close, the girl chatting away and gazing at Sean.Sean was leaning in, listening intently to her words.A few guys were trailing behind them, and upon hearing the girl, they joked, "Hey Joanna, why are you just thanking Sean? What about us?"Liliana's heart raced as Sean and his companions neared. As Sean approached, she quickly grabbed Tania's hand, using it to hide her face.Liliana’s sharp tug gave Tania a twinge of pain. She began to grumble, "L
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Liliana got ready. She was excited as she headed out. She had not seen Tania, who looked tanned from the sun and was full of energy, in a month.Tania waved to Liliana from far away. "Liliana, over here!"I'm going to take you to a cool place today!""Where?"Tania pulled Liliana close and whispered, "We're going to a bar!""A bar?" Liliana was curious. "What for?"Tania giggled. "A friend gave me this.” She showed off a shiny gold card. "He said it's time for me to see more of the world!"Liliana grabbed the shiny gold card, and her eyes widened in shock. "The Majestic Lounge?" She stared at Tania, puzzled. "How did you get this?"Not just anyone could get their hands on a gold card from The Majestic Lounge. Most people would not know anything about the place, but as Charles's sister, Liliana was in the know. The Majestic Lounge was one of Charles's private businesses and a secret to most outside the family. Layla had a gold card and often hung out there with her friends.Lil
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Charles was unusually quiet for a moment, his finger pressed to his lips as if deep in thought. "Are you really ready to walk away from the Smith family's huge estate? You know your dad is the only one holding it up right now, and no one even knows where your fourth uncle is!""Why are you so worried about me? Don't forget I have a brother. If the Jones family won't make room for him, he can just join the Smith family!"While everyone else was trying to claim their piece of the pie, Sean was looking for a way out.Charles knew that once Sean made up his mind, he would not budge. "Alright, I'll look into it for you. Once you're sure, I'll help you seal the deal!""You take care of it," Sean said after a pause. "Aren't you going to check out the commotion downstairs?"Charles glanced down, pulling back his gaze. "Her feelings for you...""Let's not go there. I can't handle that," Sean interrupted, thinking about Layla's haughty behavior earlier and her rudeness toward Liliana. His
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Liliana's brow creased slightly. She could not figure out why Layla always seemed to pick fights with her, even though she tried to stay out of Layla's way.Layla stared at Liliana with a sharp gaze. Noticing Liliana's hands were empty, she knew there was no gift for her. That was why Layla was giving Liliana a hard time.Everyone was watching Liliana, and Layla was eager to see how she would handle the situation."Is today your birthday?"Liliana felt awkward with all eyes on her. She glanced at Sean and saw he was not going to step in. She took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. You never told me, so I thought your birthday was a few days away!""You..." Layla was taken aback by Liliana's response. She scowled. "Didn't you come back just today before leaving again? I thought you were getting me a birthday present!" Layla bit her lip, looking sad. "You and Sean...""It was just a coincidence. Sean said he needed to talk to Charles, and I didn't realize it was for
