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Willow came up behind Joey and Clark. She overheard the word "way" and asked casually, "What way are you guys talking about?"Clark immediately straightened his posture. "Ms. Jett, what are the reporters asking about? Do you need me to handle it?""It's merely a groundbreaking ceremony. It's not worth questioning even if someone didn't show up. The media thrives on gossip, so just ignore them." The word "someone" in Willow's response was especially pointed.Clark cleared his throat. "Mr. Bassett had other matters to attend to and couldn't be here.""Busy people tend to forget things," Willow said."Willow." Joey tugged at her sleeve, coughing gently as a reminder.Willow had been acting distant and cool before, but with Theodore gone for just a few days, she lost it and started venting her anger on Clark.Clark looked sheepish. "It's not really anything important. Mr. Bassett was invited to Godfrey Residence this afternoon.""Godfrey Residence? Which Godfreys?" Joey reacted qui
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Hailey set the fruit platter on the coffee table and asked, "Theo, what are you looking at?"Theodore had been gazing out beyond the yard of Godfrey Residence as though he were waiting for someone. He turned his gaze away. "Nothing. Let's go inside.""Theo, aren't you going to have some fruit?" Hailey watched Theodore walk away as she clenched her fists in disappointment. Yet, the thought of their families' discussions ahead brought a hidden grin to her face.The Bassetts and the Godfreys were all smiles as Theodore and Hailey entered the living room."Hailey, come sit with us," Ellie said warmly, gesturing to the seat between Sara and herself. "Madam Sara is particularly fond of young ladies like Hailey—cultured, sensible, and mature."She glanced at Theodore and continued, "Look at them. Don't they look perfect together walking in like that? Don't they seem like they're meant to be?"The Godfreys were Hailey's family after all. Edward smiled, while Florence humbly responded,
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Edward immediately recognized the issue. Though seething inside, he knew he had to protect Hailey. The Godfreys couldn't afford to be humiliated in front of the Bassetts."What proof do you have that Hailey hired someone to cause harm? Do you realize she just got back into the country?" Edward confronted the police officers. "We're hosting an important gathering today with friends. Which precinct are you from? I'll get in touch with Chief Jones at headquarters.""I'm sorry to interrupt your gathering, but we already have preliminary evidence and have applied for an arrest warrant," the lead officer said sternly. "Regardless of who you know, we're taking her in.""Dad." Hailey stood up abruptly, seeking refuge behind Florence. "I didn't do anything."Edward and the officers were locked in a tense standoff.The police asked politely, but firmly, "Would you like to let her out, or should we get her?"Edward felt utterly humiliated in front of the crowd. He waved his hand and said,
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Theodore checked the street sign beside him and said, "Richmond Avenue. Are you coming to get me?""Why should I?" Willow asked."Considering how in tune we were today, do you believe the cops would still have shown up to stir things up even if you hadn't called them?""You knew all along it was Hailey who harmed Cedar?""She did more than that. She bribed some folks at Emperia College, leading to Cedar's architecture competition entry being wrongly accused of plagiarism.""You've figured everything out?""If everything went according to plan, the resolution is already in place," Theodore said.Willow was momentarily stunned on the other end of the line."So, are you coming to get me now?" Theodore asked."Wait right there," Willow said before ending the call.On the way to pick up Theodore, Willow felt a rush of excitement she hadn't experienced in a long time. She had decided to call the police and have Hailey arrested today mainly to reveal Hailey's true nature to the Bass
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The last time Willow and Theodore were together, they agreed to take some time apart to figure out why they wanted to be together and if their current problems would lead to a breakup. Willow had reached her decision, but Theodore seemed hadn't given it much thought."I haven't forgotten. I'll tell you later," Theodore said."If you haven't forgotten, why can't you tell me now?" Willow asked."How about you marry me right now, and then I'll tell you everything?"Willow forced a smile. "Let's save this for another time."She had already decided she wanted to be with Theodore. So, his insistence on getting married wasn't such a big deal anymore, was it?"Will your grandma change her mind about the arranged marriage because of what happened with Hailey?" Willow asked."Even if Hailey Godfrey weren't in the picture, there'd be another Hailey Smith, and then another, like Hailey Brown. "A marriage of convenience is all about the perks, not the person. Don't stress about my grandma'
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The following afternoon, Emperia College's website posted updates on their actions concerning the bribery scandal. Cedar's grievances were finally addressed, and the college apologized to Willow."No problem. I always knew the college would do right by an innocent student," Willow said.Standing on the balcony, she felt a sense of relief after speaking with the school officials on the phone."Willow, dinner's ready. We're having honey-glazed ham tonight," Cedar called from the kitchen.Willow hummed in response and went back inside. Three dishes and a pot of soup sat on the small dining table, filling the air with a tempting aroma.After slipping off his apron, Cedar grabbed his bag and got ready to leave. "Willow, I can't stay for dinner. I need to get back to campus.""What's the hurry? Stay and have dinner first. I can give you a ride afterward.""It's fine. You and your fiancé go ahead and enjoy your dinner," Cedar said, shooting a teasing glance at the kitchen."Fiancé? Wh
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"We have other maids at home. We don't need Cedar," Theodore said."That won't do either," Willow responded.Her sudden seriousness piqued Theodore's curiosity. He asked, "Why not? Mrs. Jett told me you and Cedar are close."Willow's cheeks reddened as she struggled to find the right words. Finally, she said, "Marriage is meant for two people. I don't want someone else in our home."Embarrassed, she lowered her gaze and focused on her meal. After a moment of silence, she glanced up and saw Theodore watching her intently."Why are you staring at me like that?" Willow asked."I was thinking… that I might not be able to promise that," Theodore said."Huh?" Willow didn't grasp his meaning right away."There will always be someone else in the house.""Who else would be there?""You tell me."Following Theodore's eyes, Willow glanced down and suddenly grasped his meaning. Before she could react, he pulled her close. She gasped in surprise and found herself intimately straddling hi
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"Jett? Is that his last name?" Sara asked. Even at her age, her memory was sharp. She quickly glanced at Ellie.Ellie hesitated before saying, "I think Willow's brother is in college.""It's her," Florence said through her tears. "Madam Sara, if it weren't for her, I wouldn't have had the courage to come to you. Everyone's talking about how she's Theodore's fiancée."Hailey must have crossed her somehow, and now she's getting her revenge. She pushed us Godfreys around because we don't have any connections here in Emperia.""Mrs. Godfrey, please don't cry. Madam Sara will surely take control of this matter." Ellie reassured her while keeping a close eye on Sara's reaction.Sara had always valued the relationship between the Bassetts and the Godfreys and had a special affection for Hailey. She could never have imagined Hailey being involved in something as serious as hiring someone to harm another person.Now that she learned Hailey was in jail and isolated from visitors, how could
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"What choice do you think I need to make?" Theodore stepped closer. His tone was filled with displeasure. "What are my choices?"Willow hesitated for a moment but maintained her composure as she voiced her concerns. "We need to face reality, Theodore. I will take Yasmine back to Portumville, and you're tied to the Bassett family. Who knows what will happen in the future?""So, you're giving me a heads-up so I can find someone else sooner?""I—""Should I be thanking you then?" Theodore's anger flared. "Willow, this is what's on your mind after everything we've been through? What do you take me for? What do you take yourself for?""I…" Willow found herself speechless."Are you doing this on purpose?""No, I'm not." Willow tried to explain herself, but for once, her words failed her.Theodore's eyes burned with frustration. Seeing her struggling to justify herself only fueled his anger more. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her close.Willow let out a startled muffle, but it was
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Willow noticed something odd and asked, "When did you two get so close? Cedar, you even know what game Jessica likes?"Cedar casually replied, "She posted about it on Instagram."Willow's expression changed to one of realization. "Oh, right. I remember now."After saying that, she looked at Jessica with a raised eyebrow and proudly said, "See how thoughtful Cedar is? He remembered such details and even brought the game you wanted. I wonder which lucky girl will end up with him."Jessica forced a smile and awkwardly shoved the game console under the pillow as if it were something unpleasant to touch.Yasmine raised her head. "End up with him? What does that mean?"Willow patiently explained, "It means who will marry Uncle Cedar.""It must be Ms. Sweeney!" Yasmine pointed to the bed next to her and blurted out, "Uncle Cedar saved her. She said she'll marry him to repay the favor."Willow's face was filled with shock while Jessica quickly waved her hand. "No! I never said that. Wh
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At the City Hospital, since both Willow and Jessica needed to stay in the hospital, Terence decided to use a bit of his authority to arrange for them to share a room."So what are your plans? Are you not going back to Portumville?" Jessica asked."I still have to go back. The company headquarters is there. Have you ever seen a president of a public company who never goes to the office? Joywell is still growing. I can't leave," Willow explained."So when are you planning to go back?"Willow hesitated. "I'm still thinking."Balancing a career and family was tough. One had to give way to the other."There's nothing to think about. You wouldn't want to give up Joywell's prime opportunity, and you wouldn't want to keep flying back and forth to see Yasmine. Just have Theodore go with you to Portumville then."Jessica, with her independent mindset, often focused on herself and didn't always consider the practicalities of others' situations.Just then, a knock came at the door. "Come i
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As Theodore closed the door behind him, Terence turned to him with a concerned look. "Aren't you going to stay with her?""Let her be alone for a while," Theodore replied.Through the glass on the door, Theodore could see the frail figure lying on the hospital bed, and his heart ached for her."By the way, how's Jessica?"Terence responded, "She's fine. Cedar's with her. Thankfully, he noticed in time, and the sleeping pills weren't of a lethal dose."Joey had drugged Jessica with an overdose of sleeping pills. Then, she was left unconscious and tied up in a small storage room at an apartment in Marldosa Gardens.Following that, Joey hired someone from the black market to drive Jessica's car to Portumville, which caused the car's GPS to show up constantly on the highway.Terence couldn't help but ask, "Are Cedar and Jessica…""I don't know," Theodore replied flatly, "but it's not a bad thing.""Not necessarily," Terence said, crossing his arms. "It's fine for the heiress of Re
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At the hospital, Willow's neck wound had been stitched up with four sutures. She had to stay in the hospital for observation.Terence was still in the operating room with Matthew. Over an hour had passed with no news. Yet, Matthew's family couldn't be reached at the moment.Theodore sat by her bedside. "Be careful.""I'm fine," Willow replied, leaning against the headboard. "How did you find out that Joey and I were at the riverbank?""Matthew called me." Theodore's voice was rough. He covered Willow with a blanket and began to explain the recent events."I had a DNA test done with Yasmine and confirmed Iris' claims. At least it proved that Joey was the one who took Yasmine back then. After that, I had Clark start investigating Joey."The first thing Clark did was track down the doctor who did the DNA test for Matthew and Yasmine, and sure enough, Joey was there meeting him."When Clark arrived, the doctor was already dead. His body was hidden in the garage at Marldosa Gardens.
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Willow's words crushed Joey completely.Possessiveness? To others, her years of admiration and waiting were nothing more than laughable possessiveness."They're over there!" A voice suddenly rang out. Following that, the chaotic sound of footsteps echoed from the other side of the rocks.Willow looked up to see a tall, familiar figure rushing toward her. Without needing to guess, she knew how anxious the man must have been. Her nose tingled, and tears suddenly began to fall.As Joey glanced at the approaching police, she tightened her grip on Willow and dragged her backward. "Don't come any closer! Stay back!" she shouted.Theodore, who was more frightened than he had ever been, also roared, "Don't go any further! Let her go, Joey.""Let her go?" Joey laughed bitterly. "And let her reunite with your family? Dream on!""Joey." Willow managed to squeeze out the words through her pain. "Stop it, Joey."Even at this moment, she hoped Joey would have a change of heart and turn awa
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Willow lay on the rocks as her neck bled and stained the collar of her white shirt. The scene was shocking. But compared to the pool of blood beneath Matthew, her injuries were nothing. Even though she desperately tried to escape, the distance she crawled was far from enough to save her life.Footsteps approached from behind; Joey had released Matthew and was walking toward Willow."Do you know what he just told me?" Joey's voice came from behind as Willow continued to crawl away.Joey didn't stop her, and she merely paced alongside Willow. For every step Willow took, Joey mirrored her, patiently recounting her conversation with Matthew."I asked him if he ever loved me. Do you know what he said?""He told me to let you go."In the wind of the river, Joey's laughter sounded particularly eerie. "Even at this moment, he only thinks of you. His loyalty to you is absolute, isn't it? I want to ask you a question."Suddenly, Joey squatted down and yanked Willow's hair, forcing her
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"Leave right now?" Joey asked incredulously. She then burst into tears. "If only you had said this three years ago!""It's not too late now.""It is too late," Joey said as she shook her head. Willow felt herself being choked. She struggled for breath as the immense force pressed against her neck and pulled her toward the edge of the rocky outcrop with the raging river below."Joey!" Matthew staggered closer."Don't come any closer!"Willow felt a sharp pain in her neck as the knife's blade dug deeper into her flesh."Joey." She gritted her teeth against the agony and asked, "So Yasmine really was stolen by you, wasn't she?""You're still asking such questions at this point? Willow, you really are stupid.""Where's Yasmine?""Ha! What do you think?" Joey's laughter was manic.The rhetorical question sent Willow plummeting into despair as if reliving the anguish from three years ago. It felt like her heart and lungs shook violently, and every nerve of hers screamed in pain.
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"We've known each other for so many years, and now, suddenly, I plan to leave Emperia. It's hard not to feel a bit reluctant," Joey said with a hint of nostalgia, her expression darkening as she turned to look at Willow.As the river breeze blew, Willow felt something unfamiliar about the woman in front of her, as if she had never known her at all."What's wrong?"Joey noticed the strange look in Willow's eyes.Willow steadied herself, hiding her immense shock and confusion behind her clenched fist, and casually asked, "When do you plan to leave? Have you decided where to go?""We're thinking of heading to Westwood first. Do you still remember we made a promise in college to go to Westwood for our graduation trip?""I remember.""But you suddenly decided to get married at that time and got busy with matters at Strand Real Estate.""Actually, you didn't have to worry about me. You could have gone without me.""Didn't you know? Matthew liked you, so when he heard you weren't goi
