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Chapter 76

Author: Bloom Never
"Caroline would probably admire him for that," Laurent muttered.

Calvin froze, caught off guard.

As the car glided forward, Laurent continued, "She is unloved, after all. A mother who can't tell right from wrong but loves him unconditionally? Hilarious. Only someone as naïve as Caroline would envy that."

Having never known true parental love, she'd covet even its twisted forms.

Calvin studied Laurent's expression, silent for a long moment.

...

In the hospital room, Caroline was engrossed in a laptop, running a virtual meeting with the same relentless drive that had kept her tethered to the Reed Group.

Calvin and Laurent entered, their towering figures striking like runway models.

Caroline blinked. "Calvin."

Laurent snorted, dissatisfied that she greeted his brother first.

Calvin's smile was sly as he set the contract on the nightstand. "I told you we'd connect soon, but I didn't expect you to call so fast. Now, I've got you what you wanted."

"Thank you," Caroline exhaled, re
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