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Theodore stopped patting her for a moment before asking in confusion, "Why?"Willow started to struggle for a bit but couldn't break free from his hold. She gritted out, "Let me go, and I'll tell you."Theodore stopped her from moving instantly and replied, "Then you don't have to say anything."What he said infuriated Willow. How could he not be curious at all? Was he even human?After a moment of silence, Willow couldn't keep it in any longer and decided to tell him. "Before we moved here, my mom, Cedar, and I were constantly moving from one rented place to another."Once, we were kicked out for not paying the rent, and my mom took us under a bridge to stay for the night."Theodore's expression froze slightly. He then furrowed his brows."That night, I suddenly felt something moving on top of me in the middle of the night. When I opened my eyes, guess what I saw?""Don't say it.""I saw a huge rat on top of me. It crawled into my coat pocket and stole a piece of my biscuit…"
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Willow's face instantly turned red, and she stammered, "I wasn't trying to touch you. You're mistaken."As soon as she spoke, she regretted doing so since she knew the situation would only worsen the more she explained herself.Theodore was stunned for a moment, his gaze fixed on her. "Where did you want to touch?"Willow shook her head as if it were a rattle, so embarrassed that she wished she could find a hole to crawl into. "Uh… I'll get up and check if my mom is back."Suddenly, the grip around her wrist tightened. Shock filled her eyes as things escalated. By the time she regained her senses, Theodore was already on top of her, his voice husky with desire. "Don't you know mornings are when men are at their neediest?"Willow began to panic. "Don't do anything rash!"Theodore found her flustered and embarrassed expression highly amusing. He pressed down on her while studying her. He then deliberately leaned toward her slowly.Willow shut her eyes tightly from nervousness. A
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"Thanks for giving me a ride."When they arrived at Joywell, Willow got out of the car and stood outside before thanking Theodore.Theodore calmly said, "I'll pick you up tonight.""There's no need for that. I'm not going back to my mom's place tonight.""I'm picking you up for dinner."Willow was taken aback, but before she could turn him down, the car window was already rolling up."Uh…"As she watched the SUV drive off, she knitted her brows together. She hadn't even agreed to have dinner with him yet. He was still as presumptuous as before.Back inside the car, Theodore wore a grim expression.Sean cautiously suggested, "Mr. Bassett, Linda said Ms. Jett likes Cushler cuisine. How about I make a reservation at a private Cushler restaurant for you two tonight? There's a newly opened one in Emperia.""Sure," Theodore responded indifferently. As he absentmindedly brushed his phone screen, he suddenly thought of something. "Has the final design for the Central Library project
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The crowd immediately showed expressions of shock. They had never met the founder of Joywell since joining the company, but they all knew of her identity.Especially her history with the president of Bassett Corporation, as it was considered a legend in Emperia."Get back to work, everyone. Ms. Jett, follow me."Annie led the way, eager to show Willow how the company had changed.Willow followed behind her, just like in the old days when Annie had first joined the company and followed the former everywhere.Annie went into detail about the company's various arrangements and organizational structure while they walked. Finally, they sat down in the office."It's a pity Mr. Yarrow is still at the construction site. He'd be thrilled to see you.""What's there to pity? I'll gather everyone for a meal before I leave.""Aren't you in a hurry to go?""I'll be here for a while."Annie was overjoyed. "That's wonderful! I'll make the arrangements.""Sure! Any day except next Saturday w
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Annie's words lingered in Willow's mind. Regardless of whether Cedar decided to work for Bassett Corporation or not, she hoped to resolve the tension between them sooner rather than later."Ms. Jett, how about we have dinner together tonight?""I can't. I've already made plans," Willow politely declined Annie's invitation.With a curious look, Annie asked, "With who? Didn't you come back to visit Mrs. Jett? Why would you have other plans? Could it be with Mr. Bassett?""Why would you think that?" Willow quickly denied it. "Can't I have plans with Joey?""He he. But Ms. Lane is on leave."Willow was a little shocked. "Joey is on leave?""Yup. Didn't she tell you? She said she had some matters to take care of and hasn't been to work for several days now.""Did she mention what kind of matters?""No. She's always been busy and doesn't come in often." Clearly more interested in Willow's dinner plans, Annie teased with a knowing smile, "Ms. Jett, you've got something going on, huh?
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"You have no choice but to believe me." With that, Iris grabbed her handbag before turning around without hesitation.As she left, she threw one last contemptuous remark over her shoulder. "You have tonight to think it over. If you've made up your mind, contact me."I won't wait. And remember, if anyone else finds out about this conversation, your pleasant surprise will turn into a nightmare."Willow stared in disbelief at Iris as the latter left with a sinister smile on her red lips, sending chills down Willow's spine.Could Yasmine really be alive, or was this just Iris' last-ditch gamble?Night had fallen over Emperia by then. The cold wind from the river stung Willow's cheeks as passersby hurried by.Theodore had been waiting outside Joywell for a long time, but Willow's phone remained unanswered. After a few rings, Willow finally answered the call. "Hello?" The moment the call was connected, Theodore's worries dissipated. "Where are you?"Willow, however, didn't answer
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Willow parked the car at Mount Draconis Cemetery's entrance. The cemetery was spooky at night with no one working their shift at the guardhouse. The guards were probably certain that no one would come here in the middle of the night.In the car, she called Iris. "I'm here."Iris sounded very careful. "Did you come alone?""You can come and check if you don't believe me.""There's no need for that. I trust that you won't risk your daughter's life. Get out of the car. I put the stuff at your daughter's grave. You can go and find it yourself."Willow glanced outside the car. It was pitch black and foggy at Mount Draconis at night. The cemetery appeared even quieter and creepier as if a wandering apparition would show up at any moment. Willow felt chills down her spine although she never believed in spiritual beings.She followed the stone stairs and made her way up the hill. The moonlight was concealed by the trees as it cast shadows on the ground. Some noises were coming from the b
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Theodore was startled by Willow's crying. After a moment, he came back to his senses and gently placed his big hand behind her. He started patting the back of her head and comforting her. "Don't be afraid. It's me. It's okay now.""Mr. Bassett!" Sean hurried over to them, panting heavily from running. "I've finally caught up to you guys."He spoke in between gasps as he supported himself on his knees. However, he froze when he saw Theodore—a clean freak—sitting on the ground with a wailing Willow in his arms.He reprimanded himself internally. He should have run slower. Now, his feet were rooted to the ground. He did not know whether it was better for him to leave or stay.Theodore ignored Sean and fully focused on wiping Willow's tears away. After some more words of comfort, he carried Willow bridal style and ordered Sean, "Let's head back to the car first.""Okay." Sean quickly turned on the flashlight on his phone and led the way.The road downhill was not easy. There were m
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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
