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"I hurried here tonight to explain everything and ask for forgiveness from both of you."She had truly meant to leave.That day, after learning the truth, she fainted on the spot.After she regained consciousness, she decided not to leave for now. After all, she knew that if she left just like that, Austin's carefully planned proposal ceremony for Cecily would definitely go up in flames.Her mother's impulsiveness might create a rift between Austin and Cecily.After she came to her senses, she let go of her past when she was on the verge of madness. She decided to embrace the future instead.She wouldn't hate Austin like she used to, and she only felt guilt toward him!Hence, she stayed behind so that she could explain the incident tonight.Austin and Cecily were stunned at the same time.Austin never expected that Nancy would come over tonight to help him explain things and to apologize.Was this really the same Nancy he knew, who used to be as arrogant as a princess?Cecil
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Cecily's pretty face turned red.After the misunderstanding was resolved, the last hurdle in her heart had disappeared.The only thing left was her anticipation of the proposal. It filled her heart.She had waited for this scene for three years!Three years ago, as a bridesmaid, she had watched as Austin and Nancy got married.The next day, she immediately went overseas.Throughout those three years, because of the person whose figure still lingered in her mind, she rejected countless men from rich and influential families.Now… her wish finally came true."Cecily… you'd better keep yourself in check later. Don't disgrace the Graham family," Edward suddenly said.At the side, Rachel complained, "Is this how you handle things as her dad? This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so why are you telling her to keep herself in check? You're saying this just because you can't humble yourself after reprimanding Austin just now."Rachel saw through Edward right away.Edward scratched his
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Cecily couldn't even remember some of the photos.Austin must have put in a lot of effort to gather these photos!The proposal she wanted wasn't anything grand. She was yearning for snapshots of memories like this, which carried a lot of tenderness.As more photos appeared on the screen, the song "You, Who Sat Next to Me" started playing on both sides of the stage.In an instant, the song reminded Cecily of her days in college.Memories began to flood her mind.The scenes of the past kept appearing in her mind, just like the photos on the screen.Her already red and swollen eyes gradually turned moist again.Austin lifted his hand, gently wiping away the moisture in the corners of Cecily's eyes. "Silly Cecily, are you sure you want to cry just because of this?""Isn't this enough?" Cecily returned the question.She couldn't even remember some of the photos taken. It wasn't hard to imagine how hard Austin worked to gather all the photos.However, Austin smiled. "You're my wom
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"Cecily, thank you for not abandoning me."When Austin's gentle voice rang out, Cecily finally shuddered as she came to her senses.Amid the fireworks and the rain of flowers, Cecily slowly lowered her head and looked at Austin, who was kneeling on one knee.At that moment, Cecily felt as if she and Austin were the only people left in this world.Even the roaring sounds of the five helicopters above them had disappeared from her senses."You have waited for three years, and your long-lasting love finally has an answer."Austin was very earnest, and his voice was extremely gentle.He spoke steadily, and his voice had an attractive quality to it. Cecily was enamored."I've said this before. You've used your whole life as a wager, so how could I bear to let you lose?"From today onward, I hope that you'll always be by my side!"When he said the last sentence, Austin took out the diamond ring he had already prepared early on.Under the brilliant lights, he slowly opened the box.
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This scene easily trumped the various scenes preceding it.The dazzling light lit up the whole place."Sir… what are you waiting for?"Under the curtain of light, Ezra reminded Austin, who was still awestruck.Austin smiled. He hastily put the ring on Cecily's ring finger.After getting up, he pulled Cecily into his embrace. He smiled gently, saying, "From today onward, you belong only to me."Cecily watched everything play out before her eyes in fascination.Everything that had happened tonight made her feel like she was in a dream.The roar of the fighter jets combined with the various colors of light reminded her of a rainbow.She only ever dared to fantasize about such things in her dreams.She had imagined a knight in shining armor coming over to marry her while riding on a horse that trotted along a rainbow bridge.But now, it had turned into reality!Austin wasn't wearing armor, but he was wearing a suit and leather shoes.But the rainbow truly existed in front of h
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When the darkness faded and Edward could finally see Ezra clearly, Edward felt like he was struck by lightning. He was instantly shocked.In that fleeting moment, his mind turned blank, and huge waves crashed in his heart.This person was… Ezra Lockwood?In the past few years, Edward had wished to meet the head of the Campbell family countless times.But in the end, when he stood before the gates of the Campbell residence, Ezra had always been the one who dealt with him.He knew Ezra well enough.Ezra was the trusted household staff member of the head of the Campbell family!But… Why was Ezra here?Edward was dazed, and his face turned red.His breaths quickened, and he panted heavily.Suddenly, he tripped and almost fell to the floor. But fortunately, Rachel helped him up.Somewhere nearby, Derrick was shocked when he saw that scene.Timothy and Samuel simply exchanged glances and smiled knowingly.As Edward's best friends, of course, they knew that Edward had wished to m
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"Mr. Lockwood, I never thought that I'd meet you here."He behaved in an extremely respectful manner.Austin and the others were shocked when they saw that. They were completely frozen.Derrick, who was standing at the edge of the stage nearby, shuddered. He said in reprimand, "What is Edward doing? He's supposed to meet his daughter's mother-in-law, so why did he greet the old man at the side instead?""There's more to that old man than meets the eye!" Timothy smiled calmly.Onstage, Rachel was the first to return to her senses. She hastily faked a cough and said, "Edward, mind your manners."They had originally gone onstage to meet Austin's mother.But instead of greeting Dahlia, Edward greeted the old man in front of him first. This was an extremely rude thing to do!However, Edward put on a stern expression as he said, "You know nothing, Rachel."Rachel's pretty face turned pale, and she was at a loss for words.Ezra glanced awkwardly at Austin and Dahlia. Then, he smiled
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Rachel was caught off guard, and she didn't know what to do.Edward glared at her. "If you don't hit me, I'll hit you instead!"The slap rang loud and clear in the air.Covering his cheek, Edward whirled around. He almost tripped and fell to the ground.Edward covered his red and swollen cheek. Instead of getting angry, he laughed. "Haha… It's real! It's all real!""You were the one who told me to hit you!"Rachel felt anxious as she watched Edward laugh. "Cecily, has your dad gone crazy?"Cecily was shocked as well, and she was extremely worried.Just then, Timothy and the others approached them.When Edward saw Timothy and Samuel, he suddenly smiled as he walked over to them. He gave them a firm hug."Timothy, Samuel, thank you so much for advising me back then!"He meant every word he said, and he didn't even hide his elation.For the past few years, he was never allowed entry into the Campbell family. But to his surprise, in the blink of an eye, his daughter had brought
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Austin never expected that Nancy would come back.As he returned to the Tetra Club, he remained sullen, his eyes dark with unresolved anger.Seeing Austin like this, Cecily felt a pang of sadness.She gently tried to comfort him, "It's all in the past now, isn't it? I'm here with you, and we have our baby on the way.""I can't just let it go," Austin shook his head."The best I can do is not seek revenge against them, but to truly forgive and forget—I can't do that."The actions of Nancy's family were still fresh in his memory.Austin wasn't someone who sought revenge for every slight, but he was far from the kind of person who could simply forgive and forget, moving on with a carefree "Hallelujah."Dahlia's despair as she lay in bed, the arrogance and cruelty of the Welch family…In the eyes of the Welch family, Dahlia's life wasn't worth as much as Harvey's wedding.Even when the time had passed and he was about to finally be happy with Cecily, the Welch family not only dem
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The river breeze was cool, and the lights reflected on the water flickered softly.The figure in front of them wore a long black coat, standing quietly by the railing. Her fair, delicate profile, partially obscured by a few strands of windblown hair, carried a hint of melancholy."Sir, Mrs. Campbell, is something wrong?" Aldus noticed the change and quickly stepped forward to inquire."Let's go home," Austin suddenly said, his previously cheerful expression now somber, with a touch of disdain.Go home? They had just arrived.Aldus was surprised and quickly followed Austin's gaze. When he saw what Austin was looking at, he immediately understood.Without a word, he turned to leave with Austin.But a soft hand gently grabbed Austin's arm."It's been so many years, aren't you going to say hello?" Cecily asked."I have no desire to greet her," Austin said, his disdain clear and unhidden.Three years of marriage, filled with nothing but pain.Even when Dahlia was gravely ill, Nan
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After a busy day, just as Austin was about to finish up, a new invitation appeared on his desk."Who delivered this?" Austin asked."Ethan," Wolf replied.Austin chuckled, didn't bother opening the invitation, and instead tossed it directly into the trash."I've got to get home to Cecily."When he returned to the Bamboo Parlor at Tetra Club, Raquel had already prepared a delicious dinner.The dishes were beautifully presented, with vibrant colors and enticing aromas.After dinner, Austin and Ezra stepped out into the courtyard."Mr. Lockwood, any news from the Campbells about my dad?" Austin asked, the text message from Walter still weighing heavily on his mind.Considering the Campbells' efforts to find Walter, and given their intelligence resources, they should have been some leads by now.But Ezra shook his head. "Nothing, Not a trace.""The Campbells' intelligence network has never been this weak, has it?" Austin frowned, speaking in a low tone.Ezra gave a wry smile. "
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"Childhood?"Austin stopped his workout, wiped the sweat from his face, and smiled bitterly.His childhood had been bleak.Only Dahlia had brought some light into the darkness.Seeing Austin's pained smile, Aldus immediately realized his mistake.He quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Sir. I spoke without thinking. You don't need to answer that.""It's fine," Austin replied, gesturing towards a nearby bench, and inviting Aldus to sit with him.Once they were seated, Austin slowly began to speak. "There's not much to tell about my childhood. It was mostly just being called an 'illegitimate child' and living day to day, never knowing where my next meal would come from."If it weren't for my mom fighting tooth and nail to raise me, I'd probably be dead by now."With just a few simple words, he conveyed a world of suffering.Aldus felt a wave of guilt. He had only been trying to find clues from Austin's past that might explain his exceptional combat instincts and incredible physical
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Austin's gaze softened as warmth flooded his heart.Who hasn't longed for a light left on just for them in a sea of lights? But in reality, how many actually have that?Cecily did that for him.Given her background, the fact that she went to such lengths truly surprised Austin.In the three years he spent in the past, he had never experienced something like this.His nose tingled with emotion as he pulled Cecily into his arms, speaking softly, "Thank you. Marrying you is the greatest fortune of my life.""Alright, alright, I asked Raquel to prepare breakfast earlier this morning. You go to the dining room, and I'll have her bring it over," Cecily said as she gently slipped out of Austin's embrace, her graceful smile lighting up her eyes."Doesn't Bamboo Parlor have a kitchen?" Austin asked, curious.Cecily gave him a playful look. "The chairs in the living room are so hard, and you spent the whole night on one—how could you have slept well? If Raquel had been clattering around
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The room fell into a heavy silence."Deactivating the phone number… was Dad trying to prevent me from tracking his location?" Austin murmured with a frown.Ezra pondered for a moment, his voice low and serious. "Perhaps he was more concerned about someone else tracking him."Austin's eyes widened in realization.Of course—if Walter could send him a message to let him know he was safe, he wouldn't be worried about Austin tracking himDeactivating the phone was likely to prevent others from tracing his location."But who is he trying to avoid?"Ezra shook his head, remaining silent.Having followed Walter for many years, he knew the man's temperament and habits. But this time, he was truly baffled.He couldn't even begin to piece together a clue.Taking a deep breath, Ezra forced a bitter smile. "I'm afraid I'm at a loss this time, sir. There's no sign of anything unusual from the Campbells either."This statement only deepened Austin's confusion.If there were anyone who cou
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Austin knocked softly on the door.Almost immediately, he heard the sound of shuffling from inside.Ezra opened the door, his face full of curiosity. "Sir, what's going on?"Austin quickly made a shushing gesture, worried about disturbing Cecily.Then he gently pushed Ezra back into the room."Sorry to bother you so late, Mr. Lockwood," Austin said.Ezra smiled. "It's no trouble at all. The older you get, the less you need. I was just reading."Austin glanced at the book on Ezra's bedside table and couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated.This old rascal!Ezra blushed and quickly shoved the book under his pillow.Austin sat on the bed and pulled up the text message from Walter, showing it to Ezra."I just received this message."When Ezra read the text, his eyes lit up with a sharp gleam, and he was overjoyed. "This is from Mr. Walter!"Austin nodded, his expression serious. "But I've sent several messages back, and there's been no reply. I called twice—once it was immedi
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"The underground king of Eastbrook bows down."This news swept through Eastbrook like a storm.Ethan knew that by doing this, he would become the laughingstock of the entire city. But he also knew he had no choice—he had to do it!Even if he became a joke, he would remain the underground king. But if he refused to lower his head, he would end up a dead man.He understood the situation perfectly.In fact, that very night, a message was released from Brook Villa.No one is to compete for the land!This is a clear warning to all real estate companies in Eastbrook. It was also a gesture of goodwill toward Austin.But Austin didn't pay it much mind.If not for Derrick's involvement, he had no idea how Ethan would have responded—but Austin knew his response would have been much tougher.A mere city's underground king? He didn't even compare to the richest man in Basin City or the capital—he wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes!After leaving Brook Villa, Austin didn't linger
