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Chapter 4

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My dad still chose to have me meet with James.

It wasn't to salvage the marriage, but to plead for a title for me.

Even if it was just as a woman kept by James.

As long as I had some connection with the Lawson family, even a minor one.

After all, due to "my scandal," everyone was convinced that the Lawson family would definitely break off the engagement.

And in the commercial world, people, not wanting to offend the Lawson family, were too afraid to invest any money into my dad's business.

If it weren't for the money, my dad wouldn't have let me out.

James was indeed handsome and wealthy, and his demeanor was enough to show that he was definitely a well-educated child from a prominent family.

"Long time no see, James."

I broke the silence first.

The person opposite frowned slightly, took a sip of his coffee, and said, "Riley, you used to call me Jamesy.' Why are you being so distant now?"

I nearly choked on the water in surprise.

I didn't expect that my sister's way of addressing him would be somewhat... affectionate.

"Well, the situation is a bit different now. Besides, I'm here today to discuss the breakup of the engagement." I swallowed the slightly sour saliva and said, "I know. The Lawson family is definitely waiting for me to say it in person."

Even if the person sitting in front of him was really my sister, there's no way a family would graciously accept an unwed daughter-in-law like this. Especially since this was the first time Riley was meeting him.

***

But, to my surprise, what James said next was unexpected.

"Riley, if you're referring to the things online from before, I can tell you responsibly that I don't mind. A woman's purity has never been the measure of her worth. Besides, it's never been your fault, but those bad people's."

I paused. It seemed my sister's choice was truly exceptional.

"I have already started investigating the previous incident. The hotel's surveillance footage was completely deleted. Although it's a bit tricky, please give me some time, and I will help you clear everything up."

I couldn't help but ask, "Did you ever like me?"

Did you like my sister? Was it a mutual feeling between you two?

"My feelings for you have never been a simple commercial marriage commitment. Since I was seven, you've always been the only woman I, James Lawson, ever wanted to marry."

Looking at his serious face, I felt a pang of bitterness.

If it weren't for those bad people, if my sister hadn't faced such an ordeal and passed away, then they would have been a perfect match, a pair destined for each other.

A sudden ringing broke the silence between us.

"What? The company headquarters' system has been hacked. I'll be there immediately."

The man's attractive voice had a touch of urgency.

It seemed to be quite an urgent matter.

"Riley, I'll have the driver take you home."

He turned to leave.

I picked up his suit that he had left on the sofa, paused, and said, "Let's go together. Maybe I can help."

***

This was probably the biggest crisis the Lawson family had faced in decades.

The headquarters' system was hacked, and valuable commercial secrets worth billions were at significant risk.

The head of the technical department was sweating profusely as he reported to James,

"Their technology is too advanced. It will take us at least three days to reorganize the system. By then, they might... might have completely succeeded in getting what they want."

Before James could explode in anger, I spoke first, "If Mr. Lawson trusts me, I might be able to give it a shot?"

So, under the astonished gazes of everyone,

I reorganized the system in less than 20 minutes.

I also managed to trace the hacker's IP address.

"Follow this address to catch them. You need to act fast or they’ll probably get away."
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