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"You. You're the best." Leonard gave a simple yet straightforward response without the slightest hint of hesitation. Meanwhile, Eleanor stood beside a tree and watched him support Rachel as they walked away.At that moment, she felt like she had let go of everything. It was right for her to withdraw from that relationship. With her leaving, not only was Eleanor setting herself free, but she was also giving the pair the opportunity to finally be together.That night, Eleanor received a call from one of her colleagues saying that they had heard about the news of her transfer to their branch office. So, they wanted to ask her out for a meetup.Eleanor paused briefly. She had a puzzled look in her eyes.She had explained very clearly in the letter about her decision to resign. Eleanor surmised Leonard probably wanted to avoid causing a stir. In the end, she agreed to meet them.She had worked alongside these people for three years. Moreover, she had personally trained most of them.
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In the past, Leonard often used her young age as an excuse. However, Eleanor was not a child anymore. She was an independent adult with the ability to discern between right and wrong. Moreover, she had the resolve to carry through with her decisions.Eleanor left after saying that.The frown on Leonard's forehead grew deeper as he stared at Eleanor's retreating figure. His eyes hardened.Somehow, Leonard felt like Eleanor, the young lady who used to follow him around, had changed a lot. It was as if she had suddenly grown up. Eleanor was no longer constantly looking at him. Although she had grown to be more independent, the change made him feel extremely frustrated.Eleanor's colleagues witnessed everything that happened. After that, they excused themselves and left while exchanging meaningful glances with each other.…After she left the group, Eleanor took a cab home. When she reached her place, she was beginning to feel very drunk. No matter how long she tried to think about i
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Eleanor immediately tried to climb out of bed. Caleb got up as well after sensing her movements."Are you alright?" He looked down at her, the usual cold look in his eyes.Eleanor replied flatly, "I'm alright…"After he left, Eleanor lay on the bed. Her head gradually cleared after going through what happened earlier.Perhaps it was because she had had a few drinks, as Eleanor fell into a dreamless sleep that night. It was already 9:00 am by the time she woke up the next day.When she went downstairs to get breakfast, she took her phone out and scrolled through an app. She stumbled upon Rachel's post on her social media account.She could see a generous spread from the photo. A caption was also included with the photo."Enjoying a hearty breakfast as soon as I wake up. Getting spoiled is such a wonderful feeling."The heart-shaped fried egg stood out the most among all the dishes. Eleanor spotted it almost instantly.Leonard usually skipped breakfast. Naturally, he did not hav
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Eleanor was in a dilemma. She was considering whether she should ask for help from one of her colleagues when she heard a familiar voice coming from in front of her."Ms. Slater?"Eleanor raised her head and spotted Caleb's assistant, Joshua Schofield. She had met him a couple of times before, yet that was as far as they knew each other."What are you doing here?""I injured my hand a few days ago, so I came here today to have the dressings changed."Eleanor recalled how she had run into Caleb at the hospital when she came here a few days ago for gastroenteritis. Back then, Caleb told her he was there to visit Joshua, who was injured.Eleanor did not want to let such a wonderful opportunity slip."Joshua, could you do me a favor?" she asked cautiously."Sure." Joshua looked at her. "Did you hurt your leg?""Yeah. I accidentally injured my leg when I was heading out to do some grocery shopping today. The doctor said I needed to be admitted. However, there's no one who can help
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Eleanor lifted her head and met Caleb's gaze.She paused briefly before replying teasingly, "Why are you so curious about my personal affairs, Mr. Firth? Those who didn't know better might think that you were trying to steal someone else's girlfriend."Caleb, who was about to move away, sat down beside the hospital bed again. There was an unreadable look in his eyes. "What if that is what I intend to do?"Eleanor was struck speechless. She and Caleb were staring into each other's eyes. There was a particular emotion in those orbs that she could not quite discern.She lowered her gaze and chuckled. "I'll probably have to let you down, Mr. Firth. I'm just an ordinary person. I couldn't really move on from my previous relationship so quickly. Besides…"Besides, Eleanor had decided to go back to her hometown for the arranged marriage.Caleb paused for a moment. His eyes narrowed. Then, he lightly grasped her wrist. "Are you… scared?"Eleanor froze. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly.
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Eleanor kept her head lowered and stood there, unmoving. It was only when Leonard's gaze drifted toward the ground that he noticed Eleanor had injured her ankle.He furrowed his brows and took a step forward. "When did you injure your ankle? Why didn't you tell me about it?"Eleanor instinctively took a few steps backward when she saw him move closer. Everyone else could sense her resistance.Leonard halted in his tracks. His voice hardened. "You should stop throwing tantrums now that you're hurt. Eleanor, come home with me."Eleanor did not budge. She directed her gaze at Leonard. His face became rather animated because of how worried and agitated he was.If it were during her first or second year here, Eleanor would definitely think that Leonard actually cared about her. Sadly, things had changed over time.Leonard had a stony look in his eyes. He stepped forward and tried to grab onto Eleanor's hand. However, someone stuck out their arm and blocked his path.It was Caleb.Hi
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Leonard fixed Caleb with a stony gaze. Eleanor knew how much he despised Caleb. Naturally, he surmised she had gotten close to Caleb just to upset him.Eleanor had an impassive look on her face. "My private life is none of your business. We'll be leaving first if that is all."Leonard's eyes burned with rage.Meanwhile, Caleb's lips had curled into a mocking grin since earlier. Just then, Rachel strode forward and stood between Leonard and Eleanor. She appeared as though she wanted to help pacify the two of them."Eleanor, Leo is saying these things for your own good. You shouldn't say such hurtful words that'll only end up hurting your relationship."There was a look of disdain in Eleanor's eyes as she shot Rachel a sidelong glance.Hurting their relationship? They already broke up. How was that a concern when she and Leonard were no longer in a relationship?Eleanor said frigidly, "You, of all people, have no right to meddle in my personal affairs."Rachel's face was draine
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Eleanor paused briefly. She did not expect to receive an invitation from Caleb to visit the art exhibition together.She did not particularly dislike Caleb. In fact, her impression of him so far had been quite favorable. Anyway, Eleanor had already made up her mind to go. Having a companion did not sound like a bad idea to her.After a moment's consideration, she typed out her reply and sent it to Caleb."Sure."…It was a weekday the next day. Still, there were a lot of people who came to see the art exhibition.Caleb and Eleanor walked along the corridors and saw many artworks. A particular artwork caught Eleanor's eye at some point.The painting was not exactly aesthetically pleasing. It was dull and somber. Some might even say it was ugly.Yet, in that seemingly hopeless, run-down environment, a tiny rose bloomed. The brushstrokes seemed free yet controlled at the same time. Eleanor was someone who had considerable knowledge about art and paintings. She had taken art cour
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On Sunday, Eleanor changed her clothes before noon. Then, she stood outside Caleb's apartment and knocked on the door."Mr. Firth, we can leave whenever you're ready."Soon enough, the door opened. Caleb stood by the door. He narrowed his eyes as he scrutinized Eleanor's appearance. He seemed somewhat intrigued."Are you feeling so sad that you've decided to start dressing up like a college student to reminisce about those youthful days?"Eleanor felt a bit embarrassed. Caleb was being very polite as she commented on her attire.Considering that she would be meeting Harry in the evening, Eleanor had put on a white shirt and a pair of jeans. She did not even apply any makeup. Overall, she looked dull and unremarkable."Does it not suit me?" she asked.Caleb looked refined and sophisticated wearing a suit. The two of them were clearly from different worlds, especially with Eleanor's current appearance.After hearing her question, Caleb lifted his gaze and scanned Eleanor from top
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Eleanor clutched the file in her hands tightly. Her voice was cold and distant. "I'm not asking for your opinion, Mr. Bateman. I'm simply informing you that I'll only handle the negotiations for this project."Silence fell over the room. The others were all staring at Eleanor in bewilderment.Eleanor had always followed and carried out Leonard's instructions dutifully. Yet, she was clearly talking back to him just now. Her colleagues felt as though they had just seen the sun rise from the west.Eleanor ignored those curious gazes and asked for all the documents related to the project. After gathering everything she needed, she turned around and walked off. She did not want to spend another second in that place.Leonard burned with rage as he watched her walk away determinedly. A cold light glinted in his eyes. He knitted his brows and chuckled."Ellie, it's about time you stop throwing your tantrums, right?" he thought.Leonard had endured it when he saw Eleanor chatting happily
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Eleanor had not just liaised with those from Sullivan Group before. She had almost gone to the authorities at one point while working with them.She calmed herself down and asked, "Is their person in charge Harry Sullivan?""Yes," Leonard answered after a brief pause.Eleanor had a grim look in her eyes upon hearing his reply.Harry Sullivan, who was born into a wealthy family, was a notorious man in Atherton. Words like vile, lustful, and violent were all used to describe him. Leonard could not possibly not know what kind of man Harry was. Still, he had called Eleanor regardless."Eleanor, we all know how frisky Harry can get and how he likes to harass girls. We shouldn't have dragged you into this. However… he specifically requested to see you. You wouldn't let everybody's efforts go to waste, right?" Rachel had an innocent look on her face as she wiped her tears away.One of their colleagues chimed in, "She's right, Eleanor. You're a nice person. Also, everyone's worked on t
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After exiting the art exhibition's venue, Caleb drove Eleanor back to the apartment. He glanced at Eleanor through the rearview mirror. "Are you alright, Ms. Slater?"Eleanor lowered her head. Instead of answering the question, she steered away from that topic. "Mr. Firth, thank you for the painting."The painting held profound meaning to her. Therefore, she cherished it a lot.Caleb's mood lifted as he watched her lightly caress the canvas. "If you truly want to thank me, come with me to a place this Sunday.""Sure," Eleanor agreed to it right away. It was only right for her to return the favor after what Caleb did for her.After returning to her apartment, Eleanor carefully hung the painting on the wall. Her heart was filled with bliss as she took in the rose that was born amid ruins and darkness.She would take the painting with her when it was time for her to leave Atherton. The painting was like a warning to Eleanor. It would act as a constant reminder of all the sacrifices
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"I don't think that'll be necessary." Eleanor chuckled softly and dropped her gaze.She had already made up her mind when she decided to head back to Javensburg.Eleanor gave Leonard and Rachel a slight nod. Then, she was about to leave with Caleb.Hair tucked behind her ears, Eleanor had a calm look in her eyes. She gave off a chilly air. Even though she maintained a neutral expression, she suddenly seemed much more distant and unapproachable.Leonard's heart sank. He felt like something was slowly slipping away from him.Rachel asked pitifully, "Eleanor, are you feeling upset?"Before Eleanor could say anything, she continued, "Leo hadn't accompanied you to art exhibitions previously because he was too busy. He only came here with me today because we had some free time after a recent project ended. "You shouldn't be mingling with the wrong crowd just to make Leo angry, alright?"Rachel kept up with the pitiful act and pretended to be very understanding. Still, Eleanor could
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Eleanor paused briefly. She did not expect to receive an invitation from Caleb to visit the art exhibition together.She did not particularly dislike Caleb. In fact, her impression of him so far had been quite favorable. Anyway, Eleanor had already made up her mind to go. Having a companion did not sound like a bad idea to her.After a moment's consideration, she typed out her reply and sent it to Caleb."Sure."…It was a weekday the next day. Still, there were a lot of people who came to see the art exhibition.Caleb and Eleanor walked along the corridors and saw many artworks. A particular artwork caught Eleanor's eye at some point.The painting was not exactly aesthetically pleasing. It was dull and somber. Some might even say it was ugly.Yet, in that seemingly hopeless, run-down environment, a tiny rose bloomed. The brushstrokes seemed free yet controlled at the same time. Eleanor was someone who had considerable knowledge about art and paintings. She had taken art cour
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Leonard fixed Caleb with a stony gaze. Eleanor knew how much he despised Caleb. Naturally, he surmised she had gotten close to Caleb just to upset him.Eleanor had an impassive look on her face. "My private life is none of your business. We'll be leaving first if that is all."Leonard's eyes burned with rage.Meanwhile, Caleb's lips had curled into a mocking grin since earlier. Just then, Rachel strode forward and stood between Leonard and Eleanor. She appeared as though she wanted to help pacify the two of them."Eleanor, Leo is saying these things for your own good. You shouldn't say such hurtful words that'll only end up hurting your relationship."There was a look of disdain in Eleanor's eyes as she shot Rachel a sidelong glance.Hurting their relationship? They already broke up. How was that a concern when she and Leonard were no longer in a relationship?Eleanor said frigidly, "You, of all people, have no right to meddle in my personal affairs."Rachel's face was draine
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Eleanor kept her head lowered and stood there, unmoving. It was only when Leonard's gaze drifted toward the ground that he noticed Eleanor had injured her ankle.He furrowed his brows and took a step forward. "When did you injure your ankle? Why didn't you tell me about it?"Eleanor instinctively took a few steps backward when she saw him move closer. Everyone else could sense her resistance.Leonard halted in his tracks. His voice hardened. "You should stop throwing tantrums now that you're hurt. Eleanor, come home with me."Eleanor did not budge. She directed her gaze at Leonard. His face became rather animated because of how worried and agitated he was.If it were during her first or second year here, Eleanor would definitely think that Leonard actually cared about her. Sadly, things had changed over time.Leonard had a stony look in his eyes. He stepped forward and tried to grab onto Eleanor's hand. However, someone stuck out their arm and blocked his path.It was Caleb.Hi
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Eleanor lifted her head and met Caleb's gaze.She paused briefly before replying teasingly, "Why are you so curious about my personal affairs, Mr. Firth? Those who didn't know better might think that you were trying to steal someone else's girlfriend."Caleb, who was about to move away, sat down beside the hospital bed again. There was an unreadable look in his eyes. "What if that is what I intend to do?"Eleanor was struck speechless. She and Caleb were staring into each other's eyes. There was a particular emotion in those orbs that she could not quite discern.She lowered her gaze and chuckled. "I'll probably have to let you down, Mr. Firth. I'm just an ordinary person. I couldn't really move on from my previous relationship so quickly. Besides…"Besides, Eleanor had decided to go back to her hometown for the arranged marriage.Caleb paused for a moment. His eyes narrowed. Then, he lightly grasped her wrist. "Are you… scared?"Eleanor froze. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly.
