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The Secretary's Office

Author: Winifred K
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-03 14:54:16

Back at the apartment, Cecilia turned on the TV.

The news had been covering MT Group, but after a brief freeze, the broadcast shifted to a police bulletin about a wanted vehicle.

Liam hadn't planned to pay attention. But the moment he heard the announcement, he glanced over casually--and then his expression tightened.

The surveillance footage released by the police didn't show the occupants clearly, but that car...

Cecilia steadied herself and looked back as well.

Their eyes met.

Liam set down his glass and strode over. "Don't look at it. It's already happened. There's no undoing it."

He didn't hesitate to switch off the TV.

Cecilia grabbed his hand carefully. "You don't think that car looks familiar?"

Liam dodged the point. "There are tons of cars with that model on the road. What exactly are you focusing on?"

Cecilia hesitated, then asked again, "You really don't remember?"

Liam tapped her forehead lightly. "What are you imagining now? Are you just shaken by Giles' sudden death?"

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