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Outside the office, Matthew's secretary led Willow to the lounge. "You can take a break here, Ms. Jett. I'll get you a cup of tea.""Thanks. Wait!" Willow stopped her and glanced at Matthew's office. "Does Joey drop by often?"The secretary shook her head. "No, this is her first time. Mr. Evans is usually very busy. He doesn't receive friends at the firm. I didn't even know Ms. Lane was his friend."Willow looked thoughtful. "Got it. Thanks.""It's no problem. Please, have a seat."After the secretary left, Willow scrolled through the photo album on her phone. She took a while to get to photos taken four years ago when she'd graduated from college.One of the photos was of four people—she and Joey wore graduation robes and held bouquets. Matthew and Quentin stood on either side of them.Willow had only learned about Joey having a crush on Matthew after graduation. She'd been wanting to talk to Joey about it, but Joey was a workaholic. She'd been busy as well, so they hadn't had
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"Hello? Mom!" It was too late. Helen had already hung up on Willow. The latter tried calling again, but the call went unanswered.The cab had already arrived at the entrance to the neighborhood. When Willow exited the car, she saw Gina and Helen standing together. Helen was as excited as she'd always been; she gestured emphatically."Mom!" Willow ran over to her."Willow!" Helen held her, still smiling brightly. "C'mon, I bought you a watermelon. Let's go home so we can enjoy it."Helen obviously still didn't know a thing about what had happened."Forget about the watermelon, Mom. Come with me." Willow wanted to pull her away, but there was no way Gina would let the opportunity to mock them slip."You shouldn't act like that, Willow. Your mother's only concerned over you. Look at how she came over in such scorching temperatures to deliver a watermelon to you. Why are you driving her away?""Exactly. Willow's always busy with work and may not have much time for household matters.
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"You're talking nonsense!" Helen's face turned red from anger. Her blood boiled, and she charged forward, grabbing Gina and preparing to strike. "I'll shut your filthy mouth!"Gina had never encountered such a situation before. After receiving several slaps, she couldn't help but scream.Suddenly, Stephanie appeared out of nowhere and shoved Gina to the ground. "How dare you hit my mom?""Mom!" Willow hurried over to support Helen. The latter was trembling with anger and couldn't utter a word. In a few seconds, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted in Willow's arms.Seeing that, Stephanie didn't dare to approach. She shouted, "She attacked first! I was just acting in self-defense for my mom. This has nothing to do with us."After that, she grabbed Gina and left.Willow's eyes were red, and she kept calling out to Helen, "Mom, wake up!"More and more people gathered to watch."Quick, call an ambulance. It looks like a stroke.""Yeah. Hurry, take her to the hospital."Willow fu
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Before Willow could introduce Theodore, Helen had already warmly extended her hand toward Theodore, saying, "Mr. Bassett, right?""There's no need to be so formal, Mrs. Jett. Just call me Theodore.""Theodore, what a nice name."Helen wasn't very highly educated, so she didn't actually know how to discern good and bad names."Mom, how did you know his last name is Bassett?"Willow belatedly realized something, staring wide-eyed. "You didn't faint?"When Helen fainted, Theodore hadn't arrived yet. If she had truly fainted, how could she know who brought her to the hospital? Moreover, she was so alert now. It was obvious that she was pretending earlier.Willow was speechless. "Mom, why did you pretend to faint? You scared the hell out of me!""Hey." Helen patted her on the back, saying not too kindly, "You seem disappointed that I didn't faint. Do you want something to really happen to me?""That's not what I meant.""Then what did you mean? You were scolded by that old hag fro
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Helen was going crazy for money.To dispel Helen's thoughts, Willow said, "He sells used cars."…After a while, the meal Theodore ordered arrived in the ward.He was truly generous. A big bowl of freshly made seafood soup was brought in by the restaurant waiter, accompanied by a table full of side dishes."This is too much, Mr. Bassett. You're being extravagant. Used cars are quite hard to sell these days, right?""Used cars?" Theodore looked puzzled.Willow suddenly coughed. "Mom, quickly eat. I suddenly remember I have something to do."After saying that, she hastily pulled Theodore out.After leaving the ward and walking a good distance, Willow finally breathed a sigh of relief.When she turned to see Theodore staring at her, she froze. Realizing she was holding his hand, she quickly let go. "I'm sorry.""I heard that I sell used cars."Theodore's questioning tone made Willow extremely awkward. She replied, "I just wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble. It's better if my
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Willow startled herself."Your water." The convenience store cashier's voice brought Willow back to reality.She snapped back, saying, "Thank you."Back in her seat, Willow handed the water to Theodore."How do you plan to tell Mrs. Jett about the divorce?"Theodore shattered Willow's beautiful fantasy with a single sentence, reminding her that she was a married woman going through a divorce."Even if I don't tell her, she'll ask. We can discuss it then.""If you need help—""No." Willow decisively refused. "Don't appear in front of my mom. That's already helping me."Theodore frowned. "Do I make you embarrassed?"Willow suddenly felt uncomfortable. "I just don't want to complicate things further. Can we not talk about this for now?"Looking at the beer in Willow's hand, Theodore didn't press further.It was already late at night. Neither spoke, each absorbed in their own food, gazing out at the street.Theodore wasn't a talkative person. He seemed to enjoy the quiet atmos
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"What can a wealthy wife be busy with?""My daughter graduated from a prestigious university and is also the company's general manager. She's very capable.""Are you serious?""It's your choice to believe me or not."Willow was moved. She straightened her back and walked confidently toward the end of the alley.Just as she reached the alley entrance, a figure blocked her path.A woman in a beige dress with long hair cascading over her shoulders stood there. Her makeup carried an innocent and charming allure, skillfully giving onlookers the impression of a bare face.The only downside was the thick bandages wrapped around her right pinky."Willow."She smiled at Willow, but it seemed strangely eerie in the dim shadow of the alley.Willow's face darkened. "Sonia, what are you doing here?""I heard there was an incident outside Quent's house last night, so I came to check on Mrs. Jett.""You're quite well-informed."Willow scrutinized Sonia. "But you'd better take care of you
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Willow said, "I won't sign this agreement.""What?" Sonia's face changed. "You know this is for the best. Do you really think you can get half of the Strand family? Don't be too greedy. You'll end up with nothing when you get kicked out!"Willow sneered, not hiding her contempt for Sonia. "Tell yourself that.""Willow, I came here to negotiate with you out of gratitude for hiring me.""Gratitude? You're putting it in such a nice way, but Quentin is not here. There's no need to act. If you're here to negotiate, you can forget it. See you in court."Willow grabbed her bag and stood up. "By the way, let me warn you. Don't go to my mom and talk nonsense. Otherwise, you'll be the one in trouble."Sonia was so exasperated that she became speechless.Willow gave her a cold glance and left.If Sonia really could make her get nothing, there was no way she would kindly offer an agreement to give her some money. In the end, they were both gauging each other's limits.Once outside the caf
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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
