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Chapter 480

Author: Glassy Bear
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The villa district was usually a haven of peace, home to Redenbaugh City's elite. The only break in the silence was the occasional roar of a luxury car's engine.

However, the quiet was shattered by a sudden outburst of wailing.

"That cursed Cilix! Your dad's long gone, and your mom's no help. If it weren't for the Lowe family throwing you a bone every now and then, you and your mom would've been out on the streets!"

"Now, you've scored big time and not only ditched us, but you go and accuse my boy of embezzlement!"

"He's your brother-in-law, after all!"

"You owe us an explanation today, or else... We'll take you on, old bones and all!"

...

Skylar was shaken up that morning, the sight of blood after a coughing fit sending her racing to the hospital.

Then, without the test results, her anxiety was through the roof.

She could not even bring herself to visit Lydia. She lay in bed with tears streaming down her face.

Annoyed by the commotion outside, she snapped at Lacee. "What's a
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    However, it was not just about digging up the dirt. He had to stop that journalist, Colton Swanson, from Redenbaugh City TV, and snatch those papers right out of his hands.Yancy rang up with the lowdown. "That reporter, Colton Swanson. He's a newbie, only two years in. Here's the kicker—his old man's the big boss at the provincial police department."No bribes, no bullying.Cilix's head pounded like a drum. "Get PR on a game plan, stat."The reporter was his problem to deal with, face to face."Got it," Yancy said, and just before the line went dead, she could not help but add, "Hey, keep your cool, alright? Your health comes first."Cilix felt a flicker of warmth inside, and his face relaxed as he agreed, "Okay."Skylar caught the change in his expression and felt a heavy weight settle in her chest.She took a few deep breaths before knocking on the door. "Mr. Kelvin Lowe and the village chief are waiting for you."Cilix ignored her completely, brushing past her to see his v

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