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Regretful Tears Won't Bring Her Back Chapter 688
"Who do you think it is?" Liesel's voice was calm. "Could it be Matthew? The same man who's tried to screw me over more times than I can count?"She didn't bother to sugarcoat it.Matthew was Jacob's uncle, the man who helped raise him after his father died. For a while, Jacob even saw him as a father figure and idolized him.Charles' expression darkened as he stared at Liesel.Liesel hit the mark.Matthew was the real culprit. He'd funneled Ford Corporation's funds into offshore accounts, stolen corporate secrets, and sold them overseas to buy influence and connections. Every last crime was traced back to him.Jacob wanted to protect Matthew, so he needed to sacrifice Drew.Drew had probably guessed it was him. That's why he'd sat in that interrogation room, silent as a stone."What a bastard. Are there any decent people left in the Ford family?" Liesel laughed.Charles' face grew darker. "Ms. Sharp, some thoughts are better left unsaid. Mr. Ford is an honorable man. He'd nev
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"You're as arrogant as ever," Charles muttered. "I guess we're ending this on a sour note today."Liesel ignored him, leaving nothing but the sharp outline of her retreating figure.On the other hand, Charles felt a weight settle in his chest. It wasn't going to be easy from now on.He'd assumed Liesel would know better than to get involved. They could've kept to their lanes, but she'd proven him wrong.Charles would have to deal with Drew sooner rather than later. If Liesel really started digging, they'd uncover things that could burn Ford Corporation to the ground.His gaze shifted to the phone sitting on the table, which was still connected to an open call. "You heard all that, didn't you? This isn't me refusing to help Matthew, I just can't. You know what Liesel's like."On the other end of the line, Edward rubbed his temples. "I'll handle it. Thanks for trying."The two weren't on friendly terms. Charles had called Edward the moment he knew Liesel was coming to Ford Corpora
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"Will this be us someday too? We know plenty of things… What if we're forced to take the fall one day? When Ms. Sharp was here, at least someone had our backs. But now that she's gone, who would care if people like us lived or died?"Drew can't even protect himself. What chance do we have?"The short-haired secretary sounded like she was trying to convince herself, but her words carried an unmistakable sense of shared dread.It was true. Drew had once been a high-ranking figure in Ford Corporation, yet when it came time to cut him loose, they didn't hesitate. Compared to him, the other secretaries were nobodies.Back then, whenever they messed things up, Liesel had been there to clean up the aftermath. But without her, no one would care for them.The atmosphere in the secretarial department grew heavy.But no one dared to quit during hard times. Nobody wanted to. Sure, Ford Corporation paid handsomely, and though anxiety crept in, they knew fortune favored the bold. They'd been h
Regretful Tears Won't Bring Her Back Chapter 691
"You know, I had a whole room in my apartment filled with plush toys like this one not long ago. But they didn't mean anything to me, so I donated them all to nearby orphanages and kindergartens."It's just a toy. If I wanted one, I could get it anytime. But now I don't want it anymore. It's not important to me."She was talking about that particular plush toy Jacob had once flaunted on social media. Elijah had gone out of his way to buy every similar plush in the city, having them delivered straight to her door. He wanted to strike back at Jacob in his own petty way.And here was Liesel, using that same toy to stab Jacob where it hurt the most.She wasn't saying she didn't care about the toy, but that she no longer cared about their past. They were both smart enough to read between the lines.Jacob's gaze darkened. "Is there really no chance for me at all?""You were watching the broadcast the day Hardin Group took over Rayden Enterprises, weren't you? You saw me standing next t
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Damian's manager drove deeper into the neighborhood Chelsea had directed them to.It wasn't just any neighborhood—they were in Ashthorne's most exclusive residential area. It was a place where even having money wasn't enough to buy property.When the car reached the gated villa, they were immediately intercepted by security. The guards didn't wave them through even after recognizing Chelsea in the back seat. Instead, one of them dialed a number.Damian's manager realized that he had stumbled into something way above his pay grade. Glancing at Damian, who was drunk and oblivious, he sighed. He now knew that Chelsea wasn't someone you casually go after.Kellan, Tobey's assistant, was on the verge of a meltdown when he got the call from security. Drinking was one thing, but letting a male pop star take her home was another. Tobey could get jealous over just about anyone—man, woman, didn't matter. He was still hung up on Liesel, and a male idol was worse.Damian and his manager helped
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Chelsea was far too drunk to think clearly, let alone comprehend the consequences of her actions. Yet, she shuffled over to the man when he counted to three. Her head hung low like that of a scolded child.Tobey's expression softened slightly. "Follow me."He glanced at Kellan and said curtly, "You're done for the day." Kellan offered a polite smile. "Mr. Lark, should I still pick you up for the office tomorrow?"Tobey's gaze darkened as it lingered on Chelsea's flushed face. "No."Kellan silently sent a prayer Chelsea's way before driving off with Damian, who was still squirming in the backseat like a worm trying to escape.Kellan reached over and pulled the makeshift gag out of Damian's mouth. "Sorry about that, Mr. Murphy."While Kellan removed the piece of cloth from Damian's mouth, he didn't untie him. Damian struggled to sit up and kicked the back of Kellan's seat with all the force he could muster. Unfortunately for him, it did absolutely nothing. Damian tried to slam hi
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Chelsea kept struggling. Just as she was on the verge of suffocation, the man finally released her. Her eyes were red and swollen with tears. It wasn't an act. She was genuinely crying.Tobey gripped her chin, forcing her to look up at him, while his other hand roughly wiped away her tears. "Chelsea, you were the one who came to me, begging to be mine. How do you not understand your place?"Chelsea choked back a sob. She was utterly terrified by Tobey's menacing demeanor. Tobey studied her tear-streaked face. A cruel smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "You really do look beautiful when you cry."His kiss landed on the corner of her mouth, and Chelsea let out a muffled whimper as the metallic taste of blood filled her senses. The pain from his bite made her eyes well up even more. Tears were streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably."I love watching you cry," Tobey said darkly. His fingers tangled in her hair, and he yanked her head back. Her eyes were red, and tears kept str
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Chelsea felt dazed and disoriented, but she could still sense that the man before her was not friendly. All the malice she felt was directed at her, but she had no way to escape. Fragmented memories in her mind told her that Tobey was the type who could be easily appeased if she played her cards right.Soaked to the bone, her clothes clung to her body and outlined her curves. Tobey's clothes were also damp from her wet body. The thin fabric between them did little to separate their closeness.As she lay in Tobey's arms, the icy chill in her body began to be replaced by a gradual warmth.Tobey's hollow eyes bore into her. "Chelsea, who am I?"His gaze turned dangerous again as he waited for Chelsea's answer. If her response didn't satisfy him, he wouldn't hesitate to clip her wings and lock her away in a cage. He would turn her into nothing more than a compliant vessel for his desires.Chelsea lifted her head from his chest and met his terrifying gaze.Tobey gripped her chin. His
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"You know how it is. It's always hard to strike a deal between two smart people."Charles laughed.He knew that when Liesel suggested a partnership with Ford Corporation to manufacture anti-cancer drugs, it was actually a huge trap.Liesel and Howard were both researchers. Who could say for sure that after they gave Ford Corporation the drug formula, they wouldn't refine the drug further and make something even more effective?Considering Liesel's and Howard's intelligence, there would undoubtedly be a more potent version of the drug. However, Liesel would never choose to continue working together with Ford Corporation. Therefore, he had decided to ask for a mile. He had asked to collaborate on the artificial intelligence project.It wasn't that he was being greedy.It was because Ford Corporation wasn't the same as it had been a year ago. He had to tread very carefully to avoid falling for someone's scheme again.Without Liesel and Drew, there were many tasks that only he and
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"Do you not want to hug?" Liesel cocked her head at him. "Don't think I don't know you. I bet you already wanted to kiss me and hold me the moment you spotted Jacob. Otherwise, you wouldn't have tightened your arms around me."Hadn't Elijah done that to send Jacob a message that Liesel belonged to him?Having been together for so long, there wasn't anything that she didn't understand about him."In that case, thank you for giving me a chance and playing along." Since he couldn't think of an excuse, he just came clean. There was even a look of amusement on his face.He pulled her into his arms affectionately. She also hugged him back, like she was a child staking her territory."Should we add some more spice and kiss?"This was really becoming more and more provocative.Why not?A smile appeared on Elijah's face, as if he was saying to her, "Bring it on."And she did. She peppered Elijah's face with continuous pecks. Then, she yanked on his collar, like she was claiming him as
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From a short distance away, Jacob could see Elijah's arm curled around Liesel's tiny waist. She seemed very dependent on him as she lay in his arms listlessly. It was a stark contrast to the way she behaved in public with other people.Whether it was with reporters or business partners, she always seemed like a steady pillar of strength. She was graceful and calm, but there was a hidden sharpness within her.Anyone who interacted with her could feel the hidden threat that was lurking inside of her.Yet, the Liesel now seemed to have shed all the sharp spikes on her body, revealing only the soft insides. She appeared gentle and submissive… Or rather, she only showed this side of her to her lover.He should have been the one to get all of this.He should have been her lover.He was the one who'd thrown all of this away. All he could do was watch as Elijah purposely pissed him off.He was a man too. Of course, he knew that Elijah was doing it on purpose.Of course, he resented Eli
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Elijah seized Liesel's wrists while chuckling coldly. "So what if you're someone's wife? If I wanted you, all I'd have to do is tell him. Then, he'd definitely have someone clean you up nicely and send you straight into my bed."He lifted her chin with his finger. "Do you think that your husband is a decent man? Do you think that he'd disobey me for you?"Liesel swallowed. She was enraptured by the look in Elijah's eyes right now.He nibbled on her ear while patting her panicked and pale face. "If you're obedient, I'll treat you well. If you're unwilling to play along and make me happy, I'll kill your husband and lock you up in my home. You'll never see the light of day again."Stripping off her clothes, Liesel bit his earlobe and whispered, "It's such a waste that you didn't go into the acting industry with Chelsea."Elijah chuckled quietly, letting her hands roam all over him. They left a trail of fire in their wake. When he was all riled up and ready to go, Liesel suddenly hugg
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Liesel left.Charles gazed at the still-warm cup of tea on the table. There was a chilling look in his eyes.This was one of the times he'd made the wrong move.After walking out of Charles' office, Liesel wasn't surprised to see Jacob. However, she didn't even stop and simply walked out.He trailed after her leisurely until she was nearly out of Ford Corporation. Just as he was about to call out to her, he heard a cheerful, gentle voice calling her name."Lili, I'm here to pick you up." Jacob's eyes darkened. When he looked up, he saw Elijah sitting in a wheelchair and smiling at Liesel.Liesel didn't mind at all that he was a cripple. With a grin on her face, she crouched down next to him. Then, she grabbed his hand and placed it against her cheek.Jacob's chest clenched when he saw that. It felt like arrows piercing his heart.Liesel could still feel Jacob's eyes on her, but she didn't care. She even pecked Elijah lightly on the lips in front of Jacob. Then, while pushing
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"Charles, even though we worked together for three years, you still don't understand me at all."Liesel tapped her fingers against the desk. While it was quiet, it also sounded indescribably threatening."Have you not seen what happened to Dash?"If someone tries to snatch something from me, not only will I make their wishes come true, but I'll also make them pay the price."You can only take what I give you. If you insist on snatching what I'm unwilling to give… then you will find out the price you'll have to pay."She grinned, but it carried an obvious iciness.Dash was indeed the best example.He had tried to snatch collaboration opportunities from her, so she squashed him. And that wasn't all. She also bought his land and assets from him for dirt cheap.Dash tried to steal her data and establish his own vehicle manufacturing plant in Draskia, so she simply chased him and all his businesses out of Draskia.Anyone who tried to plot against her and steal from her suffered hor
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"If you have something that even Jacob doesn't, you must be very loyal to him.""Thanks for the compliment." Charles chuckled quietly. "Of course, I am loyal to Mr. Ford. It's because I'm loyal to Mr. Ford that I kept the evidence just in case."If Matthew decided to betray Mr. Ford one day, then I could use this to retaliate against him. After all, you also know that Matthew is far from a nice person."Jacob placed a lot of importance on Matthew because his parents had passed away early, so he'd been raised by Matthew and Vincent since he was younger. He ended up viewing Matthew as somewhat of a father figure. His love for his family had ended up blinding him, making him unwilling to bring harm to Matthew.However, Charles was different. He didn't have any significant feelings toward Matthew. He only cared about protecting Jacob's interests.Matthew was a selfish person who only cared about his own interests. This was why Charles had gone against Jacob's orders and kept the evi
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If it had been Elijah who'd done this, what would Liesel have done?Could she still be so righteous?However, Jacob's words only made her stifle a laugh. Without even turning around, she said sardonically, "If Elijah was this kind of person, then I would never have gotten together with him."Whether it comes to family or lovers, first of all, they should have the right principles. They should know what they should or shouldn't do."Even a child can tell what's right from wrong, but an adult like Matthew doesn't know where to draw the line. Jacob, one day he will pay the price for everything that he's done."In the end, Jacob didn't stop her from leaving.He couldn't help but clench his fists. His eyes darkened.Liesel had always been strongly opposed to evil. Making things worse, Drew was the scapegoat for Matthew's misdeeds this time.Over the years, Jacob had already gotten Matthew out of trouble countless times. He was getting tired of it.He really wanted to call out to Li
Regretful Tears Won't Bring Her Back Chapter 792
Natalie wanted to destroy Ford Corporation as soon as possible.Once there was a new leader in Ford Corporation, would Jacob still be so arrogant?Natalie laughed coldly. Then, she remembered the words she heard in the hospital, and her expression frosted over.She thought that since she was already in the same boat as Edward, and that Edward might become the future leader of Ford Corporation, she could go for him instead.After all, Edward was tall and handsome. In her eyes, he wasn't inferior to Jacob at all.However, she never thought… that Edward already had a lover, and that it was his sister, Ophelia, of all people.Till today, she still remembered how that bitch, Ophelia, had once insulted her because of her background. To defend Liesel, Ophelia had mocked her for being a bastard child.How come Ophelia deserved to be with Edward? They were siblings! Even if they weren't related by blood, they had still grown up as brother and sister. Weren't they afraid of getting expose
