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Theodore's gaze swept coldly over Hailey. "What did Grandma ask you to send over?"Hailey gritted her teeth but maintained her smile while looking at Theodore. She raised the lunchbox in her hand. "Grandma's worried you're not eating well, so she asked me to send you lunch.""Leave it."Hailey took a deep breath and she started opening the lunchboxes one by one in front of Willow. "Theo, these are all made according to your taste. Especially this soup—Grandma taught me how to make it. Try it!""Really? Then I should try it."Hailey didn't even have time to be happy. Theodore stuffed a fork and knife into Willow's hands right before Hailey. "You haven't had lunch yet, have you? Have some."Willow was shocked, and so was Hailey. When the secretary in the doorway saw this scene, he slowly backed away, eager to avoid the bloodbath. Willow's lips twitched. "It's fine, I'm busy. I …""Theo wants you to try it, so try it. I made a lot, anyway." Hailey pretended to be generous, and
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When Hailey had left, Theodore called his secretary in."Mr. Bassett, you called?""Throw it all away."The secretary took a moment to realize that his boss was referring to the lunchboxes on the table. "Okay.""In the future, do not let her come to the office without my permission.""But Madam Sara is the one who told Ms. Godfrey to come. If Madam Sara tells her to come again …"Theodore looked coldly at the secretary and said accusingly, "Am I the president of Bassett Corporation, or is it Madam Sara?"The secretary jumped and broke out in a cold sweat.Luckily, Clark returned then and immediately told the secretary to clean up and get out. When they were out of the office, he scolded the secretary. "Is this your first day working here? Don't you know who's in charge at Bassett Corporation? Don't you know what the boss hates the most is when people use Madam Sara against him?"The secretary had turned white. "But Clark, Ms. Godfrey said that she and the boss are childhood
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Willow stopped in her tracks. Theodore was getting married? Just moments ago, he had been whispering sweet words into her ear."Miss, where do you want to go?" the driver questioned, bringing Willow out of her daze.After a brief pause, she replied, "Grandiose Hotel."As the car navigated through the city, Willow fixed her gaze on the towering Basette Corporation. Hailey's words echoed in her mind, and a wave of irritation swept over her. She should have known better than to believe Theodore had fallen for her. He was well aware of her recent divorce and the unlikelihood of her remarrying soon. Yet, he was toying with her feelings all along, pretending to consider marrying her. He was no different from other men!As night descended, Quentin stumbled home in a drunken haze, assisted to the door by his chauffeur. Stephanie quickly rushed to take over from the driver upon spotting Quentin."Welcome home, Quentin! Seriously, why did you have to drink so much?" she chided. "I'm
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The next morning, Willow stepped out of the elevator and into the hotel lobby. She then spotted Matthew waiting in the lounge.Willow quickly approached him and apologized, "Sorry to keep you waiting, Matthew."Glancing at the time, she added, "Was I late? I thought we agreed on meeting at 9:30 pm?"The truth was, she and Matthew were planning to house-hunt together. Since leaving Strand Villa, Willow had been looking for a new place. Unfortunately, the lawsuit had been keeping her occupied. Now that the case was resolved, she could finally focus on finding her new residence. Conveniently, Matthew's friend had a room available in an apartment.Smiling, Matthew reassured her, "You're not late. I came early to avoid traffic.""On a Saturday? Isn't it unlikely to have traffic jams?" Willow questioned in confusion."I guess it slipped my mind." Matthew chuckled."Looks like even great attorneys make mistakes," Willow teased.Matthew simply smiled in response. He suggested, "Shall
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Willow felt satisfied as she finally moved out of the Strand Villa and severed all ties with the Strands. Plus, she found the perfect home. It felt like the tides were finally turning in her favor.Matthew gazed silently at the inspiring woman before him. The admiration in his eyes slowly shifted to a longing gaze, and then a determined resolve took over. This time, he wouldn't let the chance slip away.He suggested, "How about we grab something at the nearby Walmart? It's just a 10-minute walk. I can help you carry things back. You might not manage it all on your own. Your car is still at the Strands', right? Why not use mine for these two days?"However, Willow shook her head and replied, "No, it's alright. I'm not working right now, and I don't have to go to the office unless there are projects to follow up on. I'll just take a cab."Matthew felt a twinge of disappointment at her response. Still, he said, "I see. Let me know if you need anything.""Thank you for your concern an
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Despite Helen's miserliness, greed, and penchant for gambling, she had instilled valuable lessons in her children—especially Cedar, whose strong sense of morality and fairness even made Helen fear his judgment.Compared to Helen, Cedar wouldn't hesitate to confront Theodore if he discovered that the latter was harassing Willow while engaged. Cedar cared little for Theodore's status as the president of Bassett Corporation, let alone being a billionaire.Understanding Cedar's resolute character, Willow ended the call with satisfaction. She expected Theodore's swift expulsion upon her return home.Half an hour later, Willow reached the street near her home. Striding toward the poker house, she noticed a "closed" sign hanging on the door. As she approached, the savory aroma of lasagna wafted through the air, bringing tears to her eyes. Throughout her three-year marriage with Quentin, Willow rarely visited her mother's house. Between her demanding job and Gina's displeasure with these
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Theodore casually remarked, "Actually, I did consider what you mentioned.""Theodore Bassett! Who do you take me for? A prostitute?" Clenching her fists, Willow said through gritted teeth. It was the first time she had used Theodore's full name.Theodore refuted, "If that's the case, why would I waste my time and money on someone like that?""What are you planning then? Why bother me when you're about to get married?" Willow snapped back.Raising an eyebrow, Theodore calmly asked, "Who told you that?""Ms. Godfrey did," Willow scoffed.Unfazed, Theodore continued to question, "Did she now? Was it the day you met her in my office?""That's right! I've seen enough men fooling around with their secret lovers. I don't care about your fancy games, but just so you know, I've got my fair share of admirers and wealth. So, keep those fantasies to yourself!" Willow huffed.Theodore squinted, saying, "So, that's why you haven't replied to my messages since then. What else did Hailey say?
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Willow sprinted until she reached an alley, where she stopped to catch her breath. She placed a hand on her chest and attempted to soothe her racing heart. Yet, Theodore's kiss kept replaying in her mind, and she could still feel the warmth lingering on her lips."There you are, Willow." Theodore's voice suddenly echoed from behind.Startled, Willow accidentally tripped over her own feet and let out a shriek. Luckily, a pair of strong arms caught her before she fell."Are you alright?" Theodore asked with genuine concern.Willow attempted to push him away, but her stumbling led her to unintentionally nestle into his embrace, her face resting against his chest.A brief silence filled the air.After a pause, Theodore remarked, "I didn't know you were more into my chest."Willow took a sharp breath at his words and inadvertently choked in response."Easy there." Theodore gently patted her back to help her catch her breath.With a flushed face, Willow shot back, "Who said I care a
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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
