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Chapter 271

Author: Arlo Drake
Serena's offer not only provided Isaac with a job but also a continuation of his dream. Hence, he agreed to it.

Before leaving, Serena said sincerely, "Mr. Cooper, I know you're a man of ingenuity, and I respect everyone with a dream and faith. I look forward to working with you."

A smile spread across Isaac's face. "Me too, Ms. Judd. I look forward to working with you."

In a mansion located in the suburbs, Gary was sipping tea on a couch in the living room, looking upstairs anxiously.

Opposite him, Desiree sat demurely, whispering, "Dad, why did you bring me?"

"Your grandmother knows that you're in Nocturna. If you don't come along, it will seem like we're lacking in sincerity."

"When I had amnesia, she didn't visit me, either."

"That's nonsense. When you were hospitalized, she did send someone to check on you, but you didn't know about it."

Desiree picked up her cup. "She's not that heartless, then."

"Behave yourself later once she's here," Gary said as Jillian came down
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