All Chapters of A Spoonful of Sugar: Don’t Beg for Love: Chapter 581 - Chapter 590

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Chapter 581

Hesper had undoubtedly been manipulating Rickard's feelings for her and using them to exact revenge. It was the most treacherous trap he had ever faced, and it proved to be a despicable yet effective form of retaliation.As he listened to the recordings, his heart raced. However, he managed to conceal his shaking hands, not wanting anyone to see his vulnerability. Seeing Hesper so vulnerable on the hospital bed reminded him of the desperate look on her face as she clung to a rag doll after falling from a building.Rickard had underestimated the depth of her hatred.Aware that he was likely the last person Hesper wanted to see, Rickard refrained from entering her room and instead shut the door."Mr. Duval?" Benji was somewhat puzzled, but Rickard did not explain and simply ordered, "Investigate what Sophia did tonight. I want all the details."Benji was taken aback and muttered something under his breath."Hmm?" Rickard frowned.Benji quickly explained, "Ms. Lane also instructe
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Chapter 582

Playing cards was just a matter of technique for Rickard, who was an expert in these things. He believed that it had nothing to do with luck, and everyone was just competing with their own skills and techniques. He even made a name for himself in one game.However, Sophia lost $45,000 in one night."Not only that, Sophia isn't the only one who has gone to this gambling den often. Even her mother, Julie, has frequented this gambling den many times," Renee said calmly. "They've probably contributed a lot of money to that gambling den."Hesper wondered how Renee managed to obtain so much information. She knew that gambling was illegal in Halwanest, so those in this business were bound to be very cautious.Renee looked awkward but cleared her throat and explained. "The owner of this gambling den had some dealings with the Lanes in the past. I just sent a message to Mr. Lane, and they quickly provided us with detailed information, which was even more detailed than surveillance footage."
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Chapter 583

Neither of them knew what it meant to spend wisely. Whenever they ran out of money, they would just withdraw from the family account. They did not know how to save money at all. In their minds, as long as Rickard and Ernest were still alive, the Duvals would always be an inexhaustible gold mine.They had spent nearly $45,000 a night, so one could imagine how much they had lost in the past month.*Sophia grumbled to herself about her bad luck and how she had lost too much money that day. She snuck into the house as usual but was taken aback to find the living room brightly lit."Welcome back." Rickard's voice echoed in her ears. He had not changed his clothes yet, and Julie was sitting on the couch with her head hung low. Sophia's heart skipped a beat, and she collapsed to the floor in fear at the sight.Julie surreptitiously watched for any signs of Rickard's emotions, but he was notoriously inscrutable. The only thing she sensed was the palpable tension that surrounded him, sugg
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Chapter 584

Julie attempted to defend herself by saying, "That's not what I meant…" But Sophia could tell from Rickard's expression that their actions had consequences. Knowing that Rickard would not let them off easily this time, Sophia felt defeated."Have you not committed enough wrongdoings in the past?" Rickard spoke in a calm tone, then turned to Benji. "Starting today, neither of them will have any authority to use the house's money. You will take care of their daily needs."Benji was taken aback and hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you sure about this, Mr. Duval?" "Yes, just do as I have instructed." Sophia felt a sense of relief upon hearing the punishment. She had anticipated a harsher punishment, but they were only losing their access to the house's money. Being a Duval mistress was already enough to ensure a worry-free life, so losing a bit of money was insignificant. "I'll also arrange a marriage for Sophia soon. As for you, mother, after Sophia's wedding, you will r
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Chapter 585

"Okay, then let's contact the Duval Group," Hesper said. She had worked with them before, so she had nothing to fear. After all, as long as Rickard was a smart businessman, he would never refuse the benefits that came to him.Renee nodded and turned to leave. Hesper fell into silence for a moment before continuing with her work. Previously, Benji had warned her that many of the contracts given to her by Rickard contained hidden clauses. Those contracts had been sorted and taken back to the Lanes by Matthew. Now, it seemed like she needed to retrieve them and carefully examine them to avoid any more accidents in the future.Hesper sent a message to Matthew, asking him to mail her the previous contracts. With that settled, she began to prepare for negotiations with the Duval Group.The Lane Holdings needed to recuperate at the moment, so Hesper was willing to make some concessions during the negotiations. If one deal fell apart, she might not have the ability to consider the next one.
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Chapter 586

Sophia pondered for a moment before deciding to capture crucial pages from the documents and send them to her mother via pictures.[Sophia: Dick is going to collaborate with Hesper. Mom, it appears that Hesper has no intention of returning to be his wife. We must not let my brother make another mistake.]At that moment, Julie was receiving cooking lessons from Wendy on how to make an omelet. Though a simple dish, Julie struggled as she had not been cooking for a long time. Rickard had assigned Wendy to keep an eye on his mother, and Wendy thought it would be wise to teach her some cooking skills first.Although it was Rickard's arrangement, Wendy knew that she was just a servant and should not interfere too much in the Duvals' family affair. Upon reading Sophia's message, Julie was infuriated. However, knowing that she had made a significant error, she understood that Rickard would not heed her words at the moment.As for Ernest, he would do everything in his power to bring Ricka
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Chapter 587

Upon entering the office, Hesper immediately realized that her initial perception of the situation was too simplistic. The meeting room was packed with people, at least thirty or forty of them. She couldn't help but wonder, 'What is he up to now?' That said, Hesper calmly sat down amidst the gazes of everyone in the room and faced Rickard, who was seated in the main seat. She forced a bitter smile and said, "It feels like I'm attending my own execution." "You're just being paranoid," Rickard replied nonchalantly. However, upon seeing Hesper's strained smile, he couldn't help but smirk and add, "This just shows our sincerity to you, doesn't it?" Benji coughed awkwardly, and Hesper bit her tongue before nodding. "Alright, let's get started. I want to see if your sincerity goes beyond just words." "I'm sure you won't be disappointed, Ms. Lane," Rickard said. Although the employees in the room could sense the tension between the two and they wanted to see drama between Rickard
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Chapter 588

Hesper's eyes were cold and sharp, devoid of any trace of amusement. Each word she spoke felt like a blade slicing through Sophia's body. When Sophia remained silent, Hesper repeated herself. "Sorry about what?" All eyes were on Sophia now, and she felt like she was being scrutinized by every single one of them. She clenched her fists, feeling a sharp pang of humiliation. She had never been so insulted in her life. She knew that Hesper was trying to humiliate her in front of everyone. What Sophia could not understand was why Rickard remained silent. Why did he not say anything to defend her? Did he not know that the humiliation she suffered would reflect on the Duval family's reputation?"I… I'm sorry, Ms. Lane," Sophia said, her voice trembling with indignation. She spoke louder this time, but the anger in her tone was apparent. Hesper did not let her off the hook. She rubbed her temples wearily and spoke again. "Too soft. I can't hear you.""I'm sorry! It's all my fault, Ms. La
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Chapter 589

The attendees were taken aback by Hesper's dominance throughout the meeting, leaving Rickard at a disadvantage. It seemed they had greatly underestimated her."Mr. Duval, if we continue like this, we'll get nowhere," Hesper interjected, halting the profit negotiation with Rickard. She proposed a figure. "This figure is most acceptable to both parties after my calculations. I believe your company has also estimated beforehand. If you disagree, you can suggest a different figure." The rest of the people fell silent. They had planned the data previously and determined the optimal solution. They just didn't anticipate Hesper to be so precise; it matched their previous calculation exactly. "You seem prepared, Ms. Lane," Rickard remarked. In response, Hesper smiled and narrowed her eyes. "You laid so many traps for me, so it's only reasonable for me to be well-prepared." "Traps?" Hesper tilted her head and said, "Quit pretending, Mr. Duval. There are numerous employees present. If
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Chapter 590

Hesper gestured with frustration towards Benji, who wore a dumb expression, and shooed him away while he was still embarrassed by having his thoughts exposed.'Is it that obvious that I like Renee?'"What are you doing?" Suddenly, Rickard's voice sounded from behind, stunning Benji. He quickly put away his embarrassed smile and said, "Nothing. Ms. Duval looks a bit upset. Should I go comfort her?""That's not necessary," Rickard said. "She's already at the age where she should be responsible for what she did. Otherwise, how can we manage things in the future? Letting her live under the protection of the Duvals all her life and constantly causing trouble?"It was true that Julie did spoil Sophia to an excessive degree, and perhaps it was Julie's habits that shaped Sophia's personality. Both of them needed someone to keep an eye on them. If not, if they could lose $450,000 to the gambling den that day, then they could lose the Duvals' entire wealth the next day. Benji nodded un
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