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Jessica was on cloud nine. She hadn't expected Justin to speak up for her just now.It seemed he didn't actually despise her as much as she'd thought."Know your place. You're my assistant, not some escort. Don't act all subservient like that. It makes me look bad!"It was like a bucket of cold water had been poured over Jessica's head. She sobered up immediately."Understood, Mr. Farrow."As they arrived downstairs, Zane opened the car door. Justin was just about to sit inside when he spotted a group of people exiting the hotel.Wilson was in the middle of the circle, chatting with some businessmen, before heading toward a Bentley.Meanwhile, Serena walked closely by his side.Wilson occasionally turned to say something to her, and she responded immediately.The sight stung Justin deeply.He used to be the person by her side."Give me a second," he told Zane.With that, Justin quickly strode toward them."Serena."Serena turned around. When she saw Justin, the smile on h
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Serena fumbled to grab her phone.She hadn't planned on bothering Lauren this late, but the anxiety in her was overwhelming. She just needed someone to talk to, someone to comfort her.She quickly found Lauren's contact and dialed in a hurry.As soon as the phone picked up, she blurted out, "Laurie, it's thundering outside, and I'm really scared. I just need to talk to someone.""Scared?" A deep voice, unmistakably a man's, came from the other end of the line.Serena froze, almost convinced her fever was making her hallucinate.Wilson spoke again. "Your voice doesn't sound right. Is your cold getting worse?""Sorry, Mr. Quade. I must've dialed the wrong number."Serena felt embarrassed. Just as she was about to hang up, Wilson stopped her. "What's wrong?""It's nothing. I'm just running a fever, and the thunder's scaring me.""Did you take medicine?""I did."Serena didn't want him to worry. "It's getting better, really. I'm fine.""Okay.""You should get some rest, Mr. Q
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"No... I'll lie down right away," Serena quickly replied.She stumbled over to the bed before collapsing onto it.She turned her heavy head to watch Wilson as he removed his coat and paced around the apartment.Before long, he returned with a thermometer to check her temperature.Seeing the numbers, he frowned deeply. "104 degrees Fahrenheit. You have high endurance, Serena.""Is it that high?"No wonder her head felt so heavy, and it was such a struggle just to sit up.Soon, Wilson returned with a glass of water and medicine. "Take the fever medicine first.""Do I have to take it?" Serena asked."What now? Are you planning to just wither away?"Wilson opened the fever medicine bottle and handed a pill to her."Swallow it with water. It's a capsule, not bitter."Serena was feeling miserable. Seeing the pill held up to her mouth, she didn't think twice. She opened her mouth and bit down on the pill between his fingertips.The warmth of her lips brushed against his fingers,
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Serena immediately spit it out."It's disgusting!"She'd never liked taking medicine, especially this kind of traditional medicine, which was bitter and astringent. Just smelling it made her feel sick.Wilson tried to coax her. "Come on. I'll give you candy after you finish."Serena was a little speechless. "Mr. Quade, do you think I'm a three-year-old child?""I don't want to, but seeing you like this, it's hard not to treat you like one.""Mr. Quade, actually, I've been meaning to ask you something."Serena's eyes were watery, and her cheeks were flushed with a soft pink from the fever. "You're so kind to me. Do you have feelings for me?"Wilson was silent for a moment before handing her the medicine again. "Take the medicine, and I'll tell you the answer."Serena hesitated for a while but finally grabbed the glass and took small sips with great difficulty.As soon as she finished, she felt like she was going to gag.Wilson immediately put a piece of chocolate in her mouth
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It was just past 6:00 am when Willow dragged her exhausted body back to her apartment.As she was about to unlock the door, she suddenly saw the door across the hall open.She thought it was Serena and looked back. Instead, she saw Wilson slowly walking out with a coat in his hands.Willow was so startled that her keys fell to the ground."Will? Why are you coming out of Serena's apartment?"Wilson's hair was slightly messy. His collar was slightly open, and his coat was draped over his arm. He even walked out on tiptoe.It looked strange.Willow thought of something."Will, you didn't sneak into Serena's apartment in the middle of the night and do something to her, did you?""Your imagination is quite wild."Wilson glanced at her. "She was sick. I came to take care of her.""Then why sneak out? Why not wait until morning?"Why not wait until morning?Because he was worried that if Serena woke up, she wouldn't be able to face him. After confirming her fever had gone down,
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Wilson was surprised when he saw Serena."Didn't I text you to just take the day off? You're sick.""I know my body, Mr. Quade. Don't worry. I'm fine now," Serena replied.Seeing her looking energetic, Wilson didn't say anything more. He glanced at Serena, who stood in his office."Anything else?" she asked."No."Serena's expression remained calm. "I'll head back to work then, Mr. Quade.""Okay."As Wilson watched her back, his gaze darkened slightly.If she didn't bring it up, then he had no choice but to pretend nothing had happened last night.After the morning meeting, Wilson received a call from Gary.Gary said he'd be leaving Nocturna in a couple of days and wanted Wilson to go out with him today.Wilson agreed.After hanging up, he had Sebastian prepare some gifts. He brought Serena along as they got into the car.Inside the car, Wilson and Serena sat on both ends without speaking.An odd silence filled the space.Sebastian occasionally stole glances at them thr
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Desiree slowly walked over.Wilson glanced at her foot. "Your foot has recovered?""Not yet."Gary walked up. "It's not healed, but she insists on walking without crutches. She says people keep staring at her when she uses them. I told her to use them, but she won't listen."His tone carried a hint of helplessness.Wilson said, "If it's not fully recovered, you shouldn't put too much pressure on it. Crutches might not look great, but they help with healing."Desiree hesitated for a few seconds. "Alright then."A nearby bodyguard immediately handed her the crutch.Gary chuckled. "You're more persuasive than me, Wilson."The dynamic between them was warm and natural, almost like family.Desiree glanced at Serena before tugging on Wilson's sleeve. "Wilson, I'm picking out a necklace. Help me choose one."She pulled him over to the jewelry counter. "Which one's better, the sapphire or the ruby?"Wilson studied them for a moment. "The ruby.""Isn't it a bit too flashy?""No."
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For a moment, Wilson's gaze deepened.The dress was form-fitting. Any slight flaw in one's figure would be easily revealed.But Serena carried it flawlessly—her slender neck, delicate waist, and well-proportioned curves made for a striking silhouette.Her cool, reserved demeanor gave the dress an elegant allure, making it look sensual yet refined without even a hint of impropriety.She wore it perfectly.Wilson smiled. "It suits you."After Serena changed back into her clothes, Wilson turned to the store assistant. "Wrap it up."Serena wanted to refuse, but Wilson spoke before she could."You helped me land Charles' deal last time, and I never got around to rewarding you. Consider this a thank-you gift."He always had a way of making things impossible to turn down.In the end, Serena left the store with the dress in hand.By the time they returned to Gary, Desiree's mood had noticeably shifted. The brightness from earlier was gone.Gary's lips curved into a half-smile. "Who
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Justin was seated at a table in a high-end restaurant in Nocturna as he stared at the phone in his hand. The news about Ronald was displayed on the screen.Surprised that Ronald had been imprisoned, Justin read the article carefully, then closed the page. The Quades' affairs were none of his concern. With his company recently gearing up to bid on a large project, he'd painstakingly drafted the tender proposal and planned to submit it for the bidding."Aren't you going to eat, Mr. Farrow?" Lila asked softly from across the table."I was checking the news," Justin said, pocketing his phone.Lila poked at the steak on her plate. "Mr. Farrow, this is my first time dining at such a fancy restaurant… I never had a chance to come to such places before.""I gave you money, didn't I? You can eat whatever and wherever you want.""You've been incredibly kind to me, Mr. Farrow… I must have saved the universe in my past life to meet you in this one," Lila said.Justin fell into a momentary d
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Willow's voice trembled slightly, followed by a bitter smile. "Arthur, what do you think she was trying to do? I'd already given up on our relationship. And now, she dies right in front of me. Do you know what her last words to me were? She said she's sorry."She lowered her head, hands digging into her hair. She looked completely drained, both physically and emotionally. "I don't understand. Did she love me or not? If she did, why was she always siding with Ronald? Why didn't she ever stand up for me? But then, there were so many times I felt like she did love me."Tears slid down her cheeks. "I remember when I was little and had a fever. She stayed up the whole night with me, didn't sleep a second. When I got beaten, she'd secretly put medication on me. When I went overseas, she used to call and ask how I was doing. But after a few minutes, she'd start scolding me, saying I never called Ronald."If she really loved me, why didn't she protect me when he hit me? Why did she want me
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Willow rushed forward and caught Carmen just before she collapsed.A nearby officer tackled Ronald to the ground.Carmen fell into her arms, tears streaming down her face. Her hand trembled as she reached up and gently touched Willow's cheek. There was sorrow and guilt in her eyes.Her vision blurred as her consciousness faded, but in that haze, she saw a memory—Willow as a child. Back when she first gave birth to her, Ronald and his mother, Sarah Pattinson, were furious that it was a girl. They didn't even bother to visit.For those first few years, it was just her and Willow getting through one sleepless night after another. It was Willow who filled the emptiness and pain in her heart.She used to hold that tiny child in the dark, press kisses onto her soft little face, and dream that one day her daughter would grow up to be poised and happy, with a good life ahead.However, the moment Ronald came back into their lives, fear returned with him. She feared him and ultimately ga
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"What the hell is going on?" Ronald's face twisted with anger. He saw the door of the Cullinan swing open.Out stepped Wilson, his every move calm and deliberate.Ronald's expression darkened instantly. Wilson again? The nerve of that bastard, barging right into his house as if he were already dead.Wilson strolled into the room, barely glancing at the others before a faint smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. "Uncle Ronald, what's all this?""Wilson, shouldn't I be asking you that? You drove straight into my house. That's trespassing. What the hell do you think you're doing?" Ronald snapped.Wilson's eyes turned cold. "You're about to kill someone, and you're worried about trespassing?"Ronald sneered. "Are you here to save Willow? I never expected someone cold and heartless like you to actually care about her.""Of course. I'm just emotionally detached, not a monster like you," Wilson said.Ronald nearly choked on his fury. When it came to words, he couldn't match Wilson i
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Willow was shaking with rage. "Ronald, you're disgusting. Hitting a woman? You're nothing but trash!""Hah!" Ronald's face twisted with fury. However, instead of lashing out, he suddenly calmed. "I see. No matter what, you still care about the woman who carried you for ten months, don't you? But do you think she cares about you?""What do you mean?" Willow frowned."She's been lying to you this whole time!" He jabbed a finger at Carmen. "This woman has been weak her whole life. She lives to serve me. I tell her to do something, and she does it. No questions asked!"Ever wonder how I found you in the Mardenes so quickly and easily? Your bracelet. There's a tracker inside! You idiot! Do you really believe she loved you?"Let me make this clear. No one has ever loved you. Not since the day you were born!" His voice thundered through the massive villa, every word like a hammer pounding into Willow's chest.Her face went pale. All the strength drained out of her.That one sentence wa
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Arthur didn't say a word. He walked up to the table, picked up the pen, and signed his name on the document without hesitation.Ronald took the papers, and the joy on his face was unmistakable. It actually worked! Just like that?Nine percent of Collinsworth Group's shares would make him the biggest shareholder now. Arthur had lost his mind, giving up Collinsworth Group like it was nothing. What a delightful surprise."Let's go, Willow." Arthur reached for Willow's hand and was ready to go. They made it to the door, only to be blocked by two buff bodyguards.Arthur frowned. "What's this?"Ronald gave him a harmless smile. "You can leave. She stays.""Ronald, you promised to let her go once you got the shares!" Arthur rarely raised his voice, but now his anger flared.Ronald snorted. "Let her go? What the hell are you talking about? This is her home. Isn't it normal for her to stay here?"Willow turned around, eyes burning with fury. "You're a liar, Ronald. You're old enough to
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"Don't you think this is ridiculous?" Willow's tone dripped with mockery. "My own parents locked me up, treating me like a hostage just to make a deal. And the one who's trying to save me? He's not even related to me by blood. Do you really think you deserve to be my parents?""If Arthur hadn't tricked your dad, he wouldn't have resorted to this… Lo, your last name is Quade. Don't you care that the company's in trouble?" Carmen asked.She laughed coldly. "If Ronald hadn't been so eager to sell off his own daughter, he wouldn't have fallen for it in the first place. I don't just want to see his company struggle. I want it to go bankrupt!"Watching the reputation and wealth he cared about most crumble right in front of him would be real pain. He deserved every second of it!"You're insane. Forget it. I'm done talking to you." Carmen shook her head like she couldn't be bothered anymore.Willow sat alone in the attic. Not long after, one of the housekeepers brought in a bowl of spaghe
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At the hospital, Willow stared at the dozens of missed calls flashing on her phone. Her eyes darkened slightly.Arthur had already told her that Ronald's project had blown up. He was bound to be furious, maybe even come looking for her. So, Arthur bought her a plane ticket. He told her to leave town for a while and let the storm pass. He would take care of everything and call her back when it was safe.Willow agreed without hesitation. A little vacation sounded good anyway.She left the hospital, headed straight to the airport, and flew to the Mardenes. That evening, she checked into a six-star hotel. While enjoying a quiet dinner, she heard a sudden commotion outside the room. When she opened the door and saw who was standing there, her heart stopped. It was Ronald.He let out a cold laugh before lunging forward, his hand tightening around her throat as he forced his way inside.Willow had no idea how she had been taken. Ronald knocked her out the moment he entered.When she
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There was still no answer. "What's going on with Lo? Why won't she pick up her phone? Honey, is something wrong?"Before Carmen could say more, Ronald's hand shot out. He seized her phone and smashed it violently against the floor.Carmen shrieked in shock. "Honey, what happened?""It's all because of your perfect daughter!" he roared, slapping her hard across the face.Carmen stumbled backward, clutching her cheek as tears welled in her eyes. "What… What did I do? What are you talking about?""Willow, your precious daughter, teamed up with that bastard Arthur to screw me over! The project he handed to me was a damn scam. It just got shut down by the authorities. Do you even know how much money I've lost?" Ronald snapped."Arthur… scammed you?" Carmen was in disbelief."He said it was a prime piece of land with a great location, perfect for a wellness retreat, full of natural resources… and it turned out to be nothing but a fantasy!" Ronald was practically roaring at this point.
