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Since the topic involved Stephen, the rumor that the Quinns were trying to release a criminal quickly attracted attention.“What? Stephen has a mistress? That’s vile!”“Not only does he have a mistress, but she’s even a criminal!”“He even wants his family to bail her out!”“What is he doing?”The internet was enraged. While they did not even have a girlfriend, Stephen had Rachel, and now he was keeping Snow as his mistress.After Snow was arrested, he wanted to use the Quinns to bail her out using their power.“Stephen Quinn, come out and explain yourself. Why are you protecting a criminal?”“I thought that Stephen was a righteous person, but it seems he’s not after all. Heh.”“Is it really appropriate to let someone this rotten manage Riveria?”The discussions quickly escalated. Everyone who heard about the situation was infuriated.Simon was making arrangements for Snow. He planned to give her a new identity and wipe her slate clean.Just then, he received a call from th
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Stephen was stunned. They could not save Snow?“Why?” He panicked. “Didn’t you promise me that you would get her out? Why are you suddenly saying that you can’t now?”Simon was also helpless. He wanted to help, but he could not. The whole internet was watching their every move now.If they saved Snow, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar.“Someone posted what Snow did and the fact that you wanted to release her online. Everyone is watching us now. We can save her, and we mustn’t.”Boom!Simon’s words exploded like thunder in Stephen’s ears.He froze in his spot, wide-eyed and unable to move.Someone had reported them!The whole internet was watching them!“How could this be?”Stephen almost dropped his phone. The incident had already sparked a wave of online discussion. It would be courting death if he insisted on rescuing Snow.“Who was it? Who reported us?”Stephen was on the verge of breaking down. He had been so close to saving Snow.Now, everything was ruined. No mat
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“I have something to tell you,” Snow said. “Be careful of Oliver and the others.”“Why?” Stephen looked at Snow in surprise. Why was she warning him about her adoptive father?“They’re not really trying to help you. In fact, they’ve had their eyes on Aqua City for a long time. They must have some sort of scheme up their sleeves.”Stephen frowned. Oliver and the others were up to no good?“I’ll investigate them when I get back!” Snow nodded and said, “You have to take care of yourself while I’m not around. Goodbye.”Their time was up.Snow was taken back into her cell.Stephen continued to sit there, staring at the empty space on the other side of the glass. He felt as if something was missing from his heart too.Finally, he staggered to his feet and walked out in a daze.With the entire internet watching, he had no choice but to follow Simon’s plan. Any misstep could be devastating.Not long after, Simon sent him the statement.Stephen looked at the words on the paper, each
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He was simply taking advantage of the approval Stephen provided to exploit workers, discharge pollutants, and significantly raise product prices, while preparing to push out competing companies in the future.Even if Stephen objected, he would get fined at most.However, his factories would still remain, running day and night, constantly polluting the environment of Aqua City and damaging the local industry chain...Everything he did was completely legal!Stephen fell into thought.‘He has over a dozen factories in the country, each worth over a hundred million. It’s true that running away is not an option. Besides, I’ve sent people to keep an eye on him, so he can’t escape anyway.‘That means he’s telling the truth. He can’t become the next Brandon or Howard. Did Snow lie to me?’At that moment, Oliver asked, “Why do you suddenly suspect me? Did Snow say something? Alas, I didn’t expect that she would still try to deceive you at this point. It’s my fault for not educating her w
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He turned away with a huff.After he left, Snow finally raised her head, her face streaked with tears.Stephen walked out of the gate, and the cold breeze calmed him down a little. “Was I too impulsive just now? Maybe I should’ve let her explain herself.”Should he go back and see her?Suddenly, his phone rang. He took out his phone and saw that it was from the mayor of Aqua City.“Come back quickly. There’s been an emergency!”Stephen’s heart trembled. There was a problem in Aqua City.“What happened?”The mayor hurriedly said, “Tons of dead fish have turned up in the river.”“I’ll be right there!”Nearly half of Aqua City’s GDP came from its aquatic products, so this was no small matter.He glanced back at the station. What should he do about Snow?“Forget it. I’ll come back again.”It would be too humiliating to go back right now.Besides, Snow was locked up and could not go anywhere. In comparison, the issue in Aqua City could not wait!At that point, Stephen did not
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Liam stared at the box, thinking about Snow's current suicidal state, and found himself at a loss for words."I have one more request," Ethan said."What is it?" Liam asked, puzzled."After the autopsy, I’d like you to transport the body to a spot I have in mind.” Ethan glanced at the box before explaining, "Earlier, she asked me to send her body back to her hometown. Also, this vial of medicine is quite expensive."Liam reflexively asked, "How expensive?""Five million dollars.""Five million!" Liam was startled.Was this even medicine? What kind of medicine was worth five million dollars? It was more valuable than gold!"I understand. I'll make sure to send her there when the time comes," Liam said.Liam took the box and left Drakthorn Ridge.At the hospital, he looked at Snow sitting on the bed with a lifeless expression and said, "I just visited Mr. Rivers.""He gave you a vial of medicine.""Once you drink it, you will go painlessly."Snow took the box and opened it.
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"The hometown you wished to return to," Ethan's voice sounded nearby.Snow quickly looked up. Seeing Ethan standing next to her, she was stunned. "What's going on? I clearly remember drinking the medicine. Didn’t I die?"Ethan nodded. "You did indeed die."Snow understood. "So, you saved me.""But..." she lowered her head, speaking softly, "I don’t deserve your help.”She had already made up her mind to die. Even though she had died once and was now brought back to life, her thoughts had not changed.Ethan removed the silver needles. "Well, someone thought you were worth it.""Who?""Nina Summers."Snow's eyes suddenly widened. "My senior? Is she safe too?"Snow quickly looked around. They were in the middle of nowhere, and a young woman stood next to Ethan.However, she was not Nina. Her appearance, demeanor, and figure were completely different."She's already dead," Ethan said. "She died fighting her enemy, but before she perished, she used 5 million dollars to beg me to
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Snow followed the woman into the van.The van started, and before long, it slowly disappeared at the end of the road.Ethan watched them leave with a faint smile on his face. He had two reasons for helping Snow.Firstly, Nina had given up her entire fortune, a whole 5 million dollars, just to save Snow's life.Secondly, having Snow alive would be more useful to him compared to having her dead.If Stephen Quinn learned that Snow was dead, he would certainly be devastated and unable to recover for some time.That would be fine and dandy, but what if he first learned that Snow had died, suffered that blow, and then discovered that she was actually still alive but that he would never have the chance to see her again within his lifetime?Not only would Stephen suffer a devastating second blow, but he would also live in guilt for the rest of his life.After all, the last time he saw Snow, he had not believed her.Worse still, Snow had even left him a suicide note.Despite all this,
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Stephen couldn't believe what he just heard. He asked in disbelief, "Dad, what did you just say?"Simon spoke gravely, "Lily Ford is dead. She poisoned herself.”Clatter.Stephen’s phone fell to the floor. At that moment, he felt all his strength drain away.Just a short while ago, Lily had called him, wanting to see him one last time. Now the next news he heard of her was that she had taken her own life!"No! It's impossible! She wouldn't do something so foolish. You're lying, you're all lying!" He clutched his head, his whole body shaking."What's wrong?" Rachel was startled by Stephen's reaction and quickly got up to ask.Stephen came to his senses. Ignoring Rachel, he quickly picked up his phone. "Where is she? Where is she now?"Simon answered, "In the capital. She seems to have been on Drakthorn Ridge."Whoosh.Stephen immediately got out of bed, hastily put on his clothes, and rushed out of the room."Where are you going?" Rachel shouted. However, she got no response.
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Lily smiled and reached out her hand, gently stroking Jason's face. "It's nice here, but there's somewhere else I want to go now."Jason grabbed her hand. "Lily, don't go. I promise you won't have to marry Sebastian. I won't agree with anyone! Please don't go. Stay with me, please!"Lily smiled brightly at these words. She still thought Stephen was speaking to her.The bodyguards nearby were also getting teary-eyed.Lily held Jason's hand. "When you're old, will you dream of me? I won't wait for you. By then, I'll surely be reborn into a good family. But if I have the chance, I'll definitely come find you. When that time comes, make sure you manage Riveria well and become a well-known figure, so I can find you more easily."It's getting a bit cold. Stephen, hold me tight... I'm a little scared."Only then did Jason realize she was mistaking him for Stephen, but he still held her tightly. He sobbed, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I’m here!"Lily's gaze seemed to look past him
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Meanwhile…Rachel had pulled Stephen into their room.Unable to find any trace of Lily at the foot of the mountain, Jason felt that something was amiss. After asking around, he learned that no one was seen driving down. At this point, alarm bells started ringing in his head.He quickly led his men up to the summit where he found Lily."Lily!" Seeing her standing at the cliff's edge, his heart lurched, and he cried out, "Calm down! Get away from there!"Lily turned to look at him, her face already streaked with tears. She had wanted to see Stephen one last time but was unable to. Instead, it was Jason, her brother who wanted to drag her back, who found her."We can talk about the marriage. Just come here first.” Jason inched forward carefully. "Come to me. I'll make things right."Lily shook her head, knowing these were just lies to trick her. Once they got her back to the Fords, these words would mean nothing."Brother, don't lie to me," she responded. "I know that you’re only
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Jason could not understand the conversation between Lily and Ethan, but he had not forgotten why he came here. He said to Lily, "Come back with me right now. Everyone's been looking for you since you ran away. Go home and apologize to Mom and Dad, and don't run off like this again. You're getting married in just over a month. Stay home and learn how to be a proper wife."Hearing this, Lily's heart grew heavier. She became more convinced that her gut feeling was correct."I'm not going," Lily said."Stop being ridiculous!" Jason grabbed her arm. "You're coming back with us right now. If the Katz family finds out you're running around like this, it won't be good for any of us. The Fords raised you for all these years. It's time for you to repay them."Lily's last hope died. She finally understood why the Fords were forcing her to marry into the Katz family—they had never seen her as a person. Just like in Cora and Scott's story, both she and Cora were merely bargaining chips for thei
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Jason’s eyes widened. “Who wiped them out?”“Ethan Rivers! This name keeps coming up.”Jason froze, taken aback. The bodyguards around him and Lily also looked terrified because the man named Ethan Rivers was right before their eyes! Just moments ago, Jason had arrogantly demanded that Ethan apologize to them.The bodyguards could not help but stumble backward.Jason’s mind raced. Those powerful forces were not much weaker than his family, yet Ethan had wiped them all out.What did that mean? It meant it would be no problem for Ethan to wipe out the entire Ford family!“You should understand now,” said Ethan, “that in my eyes, your family and all other families have no dignity or honor to speak of.”Jason turned paled, and his body trembled uncontrollably. “Who exactly are you?”He never knew that such a terrifying figure existed in Riveria.Suddenly, he understood why Stephen had changed so drastically after coming to Riveria. The place was far more terrifying than the powe
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"You're alone with him in his house. Just the two of you, a man and a woman. Aren't you worried about what people will say? And don't forget your place—you’re still the Katzes’ future daughter-in-law!"Lily lowered her head in despair. Only Ethan remained seated, his expression calm as he looked at Jason.“I can assure you that I don’t find Lily attractive. I can also assure you that the Katzes would not dare to say anything even if they found out she spent the night here. Also, a family that sells off their own daughter has no dignity to speak of.”Jason frowned. “Is that your justification? Do you think you can avoid apologizing with that and simply brush the matter aside?”“No,” said Ethan. “I have just one answer. Your family has a vast intelligence network and access to the largest database. Find out who caused the chaos in Riveria three years ago.”Jason did not understand what Ethan was up to. However, he was curious, especially since Stephen had encountered a series of set
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“Mr. Rivers.” Lily lowered her head.Ethan looked at her calmly.“I was reckless and irrational yesterday. Please forgive me, Mr. Rivers.”Then, she bowed toward him.In the span of a day, she had experienced Stephen leaving her and her own family locking her up, demanding that she cut ties with Stephen. She had thought things through and came to a realization that the only person in the world who could help her now was the person in front of her—Ethan Rivers. She also understood that she could not walk away unscathed.Her visit today had two purposes. The first was to apologize to Ethan sincerely and earn Ethan’s forgiveness. As for the second...Lily raised her head and looked at Ethan. “I have an unreasonable request. I can’t let him go. Please help me move on from him, Mr. Rivers.”She knew she had to marry Sebastian, so she wanted to move on from Stephen. That way, it would be better for both her and Stephen.Ethan said calmly, “You should go to a psychologist or neurolo
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Everyone was surprised. In the past, Stephen would always find excuses to avoid responsibility, but now, he was openly admitting to his mistakes.“He’s actually facing all the issues head-on.”“This doesn’t seem like Stephen’s usual style. Is this a PR tactic?”“Who cares what it is? Just criticize him as usual. None of the previous problems have been solved yet.”“That’s true. He still deserves to be criticized!”“A rotten apple will always be rotten. No matter how nice his words sound tonight, he’ll go back to his old tricks tomorrow.”The public was only slightly surprised at his behavior, but they had no doubt as to what he would do in the future—he would continue to destroy the city’s peace.Stephen was prepared for that reaction.“I’ve made too many mistakes in the past. It’s impossible for everyone to believe in me immediately. However, as long as I keep working hard, they’ll slowly change their opinions of me.”After getting everything off his chest, he felt lighter, l
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“You sure like joking around, Dad,” Rachel responded, trying not to show how much she actually cared about the situation.Then, she added, “It’ll happen naturally.”Simon did not expose her either and simply said, “Do as you please.”He stood and left. He still had a lot to handle, such as the companies leaving in droves and the problems with the development zone.After he was gone, Rachel immediately stood up and went upstairs to look for Stephen. She wanted to take action immediately.When she walked into the room, she saw Stephen sitting at his desk, reading through some documents.“Stop reading that.” Rachel stepped forward and tried to drag him to bed.However, Stephen was not in the mood. His mind was a chaotic mess, consumed by the proposals in front of him and the haunting image of Lily breaking into tears when he left her.“Don’t bother me.” Stephen pushed Rachel away.Rachel was stunned. Stephen had always cared deeply for her. Since their marriage, she had not even
