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"My husband is Boyce Holt"

On the other end, Cornelius returned the call, "Mr. Gibson, Miss Rockefeller has safely arrived at the school. As for that black car, I will have someone investigate it..."After hanging up, Murray returned to the living room, where Georgia emerged from the kitchen, their eyes meeting.Georgia's eyes were fixed on Murray, her mouth slightly open as if she wanted to say something.Murray, anticipating her words, quickly ascended the stairs with his long strides, "Mom, I have things to do; I can't stay to chat."Watching his retreating, Georgia sighed and called out louder, "Don't stay up too late; get some rest."As a mother, she knew what was in her son's heart. How he cared about that girl, Emily, showed his genuine affection. But being born into the Gibson family, mere affection was not eno
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"Do you want another round?"

Emily had left the apartment complex with strict security protocols preventing taxis from entering. After walking a bit, she saw a few private cars parked along the road and casually got into one. The driver, a middle-aged man, noticed her coming from the upscale Snowy Motel and heading to Q University. His gaze on Emily carried a hint of unsavory intent. Throughout the ride, Emily was absorbed in thoughts about subtly bringing up the No. 9 Pier project to Elton. She was so preoccupied that she didn’t pay attention to her surroundings. It was only when she noticed the increasing darkness outside her peripheral vision that she looked up. The view was pitch black, with overgrown weeds. Though Q University was in the suburbs, and parts of the route from the city were poorly lit, it wasn't normal for the view outside to be completely obscured. Suspecting the driver was up to something, possibly taking a back route, she asked in a calm tone, “Drive
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"Goodbye, My Lover"

Emily, aiming to bolster her credibility, shared numerous details about Boyce Holt, from the brand of cigarettes he smoked to his preference for a particular whiskey vintage.Nora now wholly believed Emily's claims and her gaze toward Emily was filled with barely concealed loathing.Emily pretended not to notice, acting like a gold-digger who had hit the jackpot. She boasted even more, "Boyce Holt said he's buying me a bright red Ferrari soon. It's so gorgeous...""By the way, what kind of car do you drive, sis? Is it as good as a Ferrari?" Emily turned her head with a radiant smile.Nora thought of her Mini Cooper, which she had only managed to get after more than years with Boyce and much pestering. Her frustration was palpable."My car is just a regular one, not often used. It's mainly because parking is a hassle. When you come here next time, it's better not to drive. Getting stuck in traffic during peak hours is the worst.""I see, I'll
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"Lydia Sander, why are you just standing there?"

Emily stood before the photo for a long time, silent and introspective. Her eyelids slightly drooped, her eyes filled with a dense emotion as if her soul had merged into the picture, seeking answers from the lovers depicted...."You lost!"At the glass railing on the second floor of the exhibition hall, Stacey extended her hand towards Murray, "A bet's a bet."Murray chuckled softly, lightly tapping her open palm in acknowledgment.They had made a bet earlier, with Murray asserting that no one here would genuinely appreciate the art itself, but rather, they were more interested in the Zechariah family's event.Stacey Zechariah disagreed. She believed that someone would indeed connect with her work sincerely.And then Emily walked in. At first glance, she seemed like a young, beautiful college student, but her eyes held depths like an unfathomable, dark pool.Stacey was convinced that Emily could understand the stories her phot
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"Did you enjoy that?"

The bedroom door swung open, and Lydia Sander sauntered in nonchalantly.Ever since the last incident with Emily, she had moved upstairs and wasn't back until today.She swiftly picked out a few garments from the wardrobe and grabbed several books from the shelf. Stuffing them into a bag without a second's delay, she left without so much as a glance around.Sandy looked sidelong at Emily and quipped, "Do you think she's been eavesdropping outside?""Let her listen if she wants to."Emily had made peace with it. After all, what's done was done. Why fret over it? She'd face whatever came her way."Oh well," Sandy shrugged, unconcerned abo
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"Why stop being so impressive now?"

Elton moved his files and computer to the glass coffee table in front of the sofa, sitting beside Emily to discuss the Pier Nine project plan. Emily listened intently, but as she absorbed the information, she understood why Murray had labeled the plan a "castle in the air." The entire proposal was speculative, lacking in operational details and feasibility, just as Murray had pointed out. For instance, the project was divided into maritime and land components, essentially two different systems. Murray explained that for the maritime part, the focus should be on specialized and integrated companies. In contrast, based on his assumptions, Elton's plan involved separate tenders for design, construction, and operations. This approach, disjointed and inefficient, would not only reduce coordination efficiency but also significantly inflate the project's cost. Emily tried to help by raising some of the major issues Murray had m
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"First, answer me: do you often take this pill?"

After Emily returned to her room, she headed straight for her desk and began rummaging through a drawer in a flurry. Not finding what she was looking for, her expression darkened."I need to go out and buy something," Emily said, changing her clothes.Turning towards her, Sandy asked, "What are you going out to buy so late?"As she spoke, Sandy's eyes caught sight of the red marks on Emily's neck and the finger imprints on her legs. Sitting up from the bed, her tone laced with barely concealed anger, Sandy insisted, "You go take a shower. I'll go buy it for you.""Okay." Emily didn’t argue.Sandy quickly put on a coat and left the room without a word.Emily poured herself a cup of hot water and left it on the table to cool, planning to take medicine later.In the shower, E
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"Call me if you need anything"

Ronald Richardson sauntered over to Emily with a careless swagger, crouching down to try and pinch her chin. Emily dodged his hand with a tilt of her head, scoffing coldly, "So, you resort to other because you know you can't beat me yourself?"Ronald seemed slightly sheepish at this; he had indeed called for bodyguards after experiencing Emily's prowess. However, he wouldn't admit it, retorting, "Whatever happened that day, you know very well."Emily sneered, "From what I've seen, the toughest part of you is probably just your mouth."Ronald shamelessly leaned in closer, his voice low and suggestive, "You haven't experienced where I'm the toughest, so don't make assumptions."Unable to tolerate such verbal harassment, Emily's expression darkened. She powered up her right leg to kick him in the face, but midway, her leg suddenly went weak, and she found herself uncontrollably kneeling.A hand, firm as a vice, pressed heavily on her shoulder, immobil
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"She's your sister"

“That guy, what's his background?” Emily turned down her hairdryer to make less noise.Sandy replied, “That idiot's name is Ronald Richardson. He’s a second-generation official. His dad is a big shot in Sandviken.”Emily simply responded, “Oh.”Sandy added, “His swagger at school today wasn’t just because of his dad. Several plots of land on the campus belong to his grandfather.”Emily didn’t comment further, continuing to dry her hair.Her phone started ringing. She remained seated, the persistent ringtone echoing in the room.Sandy, unable to ignore it, picked up the phone from the bed. Seeing an unfamiliar string of numbers, she said, “Unsaved number. I’ll hang up for you.”Emily paused, &ldqu
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"Do whatever you wish; I'll always have your back"

After a cool shower, Emily felt somewhat groggy and lethargic. She curled up in her blankets, shifting positions restlessly without finding comfort.Her phone buzzed. A message from Elton Cromwell: "Emily, I'm downstairs. Can you come down now?"Emily forced a smile. How did he always know she was in her apartment?"Okay, wait for me."She climbed out of bed, carelessly picked out some clothes to wear, and, just before leaving, glanced in the mirror. She dabbed a layer of lipstick on her lips, enhancing her naturally pale, almost icy skin and faint lip color, which, without lipstick, always made her look weary and listless.
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