Semua Bab A Spoonful of Sugar: Don’t Beg for Love: Bab 1641 - Bab 1650

Rickard's eyes betrayed a moment of vulnerability, prompting Hesper to swiftly rise from her seat. The sudden commotion ignited a frenzy of photography as onlookers sensed something noteworthy. Hesper understood that this incident, with a few alterations, would become headline news. As long as the underlying issue remained concealed, everything would be fine.Rickard was aware of her covert presence and had no intention of revealing her identity. Despite being Mr. Chronos's wife in name, she had severed all ties with him. This was the reason Hesper decided to disengage."Be careful."Chelsea witnessed the entire episode and couldn't help but speculate about a clandestine love story, although she kept her thoughts to herself. Thankfully, the crowd dispersed soon after. Hesper couldn't determine whether someone had deliberately or accidentally pushed her, but it was an inauspicious start.Keen observers might notice that something was amiss. Rickard wasn't known for selflessly assist

Having an ally like Hesper would undoubtedly bring peace of mind for Chelsea.Hesper, on the other hand, was gearing up to orchestrate her next move against Briar. She wasn't sure what Chelsea thought of her, but that was the least of her concerns.Briar's biggest stumbling block was his own ego. He perpetually believed that his maneuvers went unnoticed and that as long as he remained the one taking action, nothing could go wrong. His life within the Anderson household had been remarkably smooth.This unwavering self-assuredness was precisely why Hesper had brought him down numerous times. She possessed keen insight and consistently honed in on his vulnerability. She had no doubt that Briar would struggle to let go of his ego; it was something beyond his control.When Rickard returned home that evening, the matter had been resolved. Hesper didn't press for details but instead said, "I have some questions about the city center development."Rickard nodded, well aware that Hesper ha

"Why don't we... conduct our own test?" Hesper suggested.Benji shook his head once more. "There are guards there preventing people from getting close. The Andersons have legal control over the land and have deployed personnel to block access. We wouldn't be able to obtain a sample."If there was something awry with the plot of land, the Andersons certainly wouldn't permit anyone to gather information about it. However, the more they tried to prevent access, the more conspicuous the situation became.Hesper pondered this for a while before stating, "I'll go and ask Liam if he has any ideas."Hesper also harbored suspicions about Liam. "Why didn't he participate in the bid? I recall the Turners owning adjacent property, and it would have been advantageous for them to expand."Did this suggest that Liam possessed prior knowledge?Hesper's eyes sparkled as she turned to Rickard. "Will you accompany me today?"Rickard hadn't expected Hesper to invite him along, so she promptly clari

"As for why he would allow your wife to take the child, I have no idea."Liam meticulously read each word on the report, and Hesper could sense the profound impact it had on him. After a lengthy silence, he finally spoke."Does Luna know...""Yes."With that one word, Hesper put an end to his speculations. Liam closed his eyes and didn't say anything, but he nodded with great effort."When my wife took her in, we hadn't yet had any children. If we hadn't had Lily, and if my wife were still alive, Luna would likely have been raised as our only child." Liam was on the verge of breaking down, and Hesper chose to remain silent, allowing him to collect his emotions."I understand."Hesper looked at Rickard and then continued, "You've always been an independent thinker. I know your family's well-being is paramount to you, but Christopher is no longer the brother you once knew. I hope you can take that into consideration."Liam nodded, so Hesper ceased speaking. She had intended to ad

Hesper found herself at a loss for words but nodded. "Thank you for sharing that with me. If things proceed smoothly here, I might be able to visit him before the two months are up. I'll see him one last time if I can manage it."Her intention wasn't driven by pity or any lingering sentiments from their past relationship. Hesper simply wanted to bid him a final farewell and convey how content she was because she had been on the right path all along.In her view, those who strayed from the right path didn't deserve happiness."Alright, I've delivered the message about Nathaniel. Since there's nothing else to discuss regarding him, let's focus on our current situation," Riley stated, shifting his gaze toward Rickard as he spoke.He continued without lowering his voice, "So, is this the legendary new beau you've got?"Hesper was momentarily perplexed.Given that Riley would be spending some time with them in the near future and was a trustworthy individual, Hesper had no intention o