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Jade knew Lloyd well. If she were too compliant, he would certainly become suspicious. She had to resist just enough to pique his desire to conquer. She turned around, and as expected, heard Lloyd chuckle.He rested a hand on her shoulder, trying to sway her with tender words. "I've said it before—that's all in the past. Can't we forget about it? I can do anything for you if you want."Jade smirked. "Oh really? Would you leave your wife for me?""She can't compare to you. From the beginning to the end, you've been the only one in my heart," Lloyd replied firmly, leaning in to kiss Jade.Jade remained still, counting silently in her mind. She wanted to gauge how much Lloyd meant to Nina. Just as she counted to three, Nina's voice came from outside the door. "Honey, are you here?"Lloyd quickly moved away from Jade, adopting a busy demeanor, and impatiently said, "Didn't I say I'm busy working? Why did you come over?"Nina entered, casting a displeased glance at Jade. "To see if th

Julian looked confused. He was about to ask Jade what she meant but saw her get up and walk toward Lloyd.Tonight, Jade wore a floor-length gown that shimmered like starlight, its crisscross design on the back exposing her smooth, fair skin, adding a touch of sensuality to her appearance.Approaching Lloyd, Jade captured his attention entirely—his gaze seemed entranced, unable to break away from her."Aren't you going to ask me to dance?" Jade asked with a smile, her eyes crescent-shaped and radiating a soft, indescribable charm.Lloyd's heart fluttered, feeling as though he were in a dream. The previous Jade had avoided him like the plague, yet there she was, making advances toward him. It all felt surreal. Only when Jade beckoned him again did he nod in agreement."Let's," Lloyd replied, extending his hand.Jade placed hers in his palm, her soft fingertips seemingly tracing his lifeline, causing his breath to hitch.As they glided onto the dance floor, Lloyd held Jade's slende

Edan seemed to understand that the weapon in Lloyd's hand was dangerous, but it dared not leave without Julian's command. Despite its fear, it remained faithfully in front, buying time for Jade and Julian to escape.Julian drove Jade away in a car, sweating profusely with worry as he watched Edan intercept those people for them in the distance."Edan, move!" Julian yelled at Edan. The latter glanced back at him but didn't obey the command. Instead, it crouched down in a defensive posture."Kill it! Kill this beast!" Lloyd shouted to his men.Jade had deceived him—she deceived him again. He couldn't let her get away.Lloyd's guards raised their weapons, aiming at Edan.Watching this from a distance, Julian burst into tears. "Edan, move now, please!"Although Jade was moved, now wasn't the time for her to be sad."If you can't bear to leave Edan, you can go back and save it. I won't blame you." Julian had helped her so much already, so she couldn't let him lose Edan.Julian wipe

Jade knew Julian was looking out for her, but she couldn't sacrifice her dignity for a chance at life. In this lifetime, she didn't want anyone else other than Caelan."I refuse!" Jade rejected Immanuel's proposal almost without hesitation.Immanuel's face darkened immediately. He stared at Jade, frail and vulnerable, in front of him. Although she was somewhat clever, she was far from being presentable. She wasn't qualified to be part of the Ortons."It's an exceptional favor for me to offer you the chance to be Julian's woman. Don't push your luck. Understand that not every woman can be by his side," Immanuel said coldly.Jade smiled. "I'm not fortunate enough to have the honor, Mr. Orton."Her disdainful smile made Immanuel gasp. He had commanded both the underworld and the legal sphere for many years, seen many daring people, but someone as composed and unyielding as Jade was a first.Even if he had the intention of letting Jade go, how was he supposed to back down in front of

The silence was deafening inside the operating room. This was the most difficult surgery Jade had ever faced. Without any assistants, she had to rely solely on herself to complete the procedure. Every minute that passed felt like an eternity, and the sweat on her forehead kept increasing. There was no room for her to be even the slightest bit distracted.Outside the door, Immanuel waited anxiously. It had been over two hours since Jade entered, but there was still no news. He grew more and more uneasy, even beginning to doubt Jade's medical skills.A bodyguard approached Immanuel and asked respectfully, "Mr. Orton, what should we do with that person?"Immanuel snapped out of his thoughts. Although Nina had been killed in a strafe, Lloyd was still alive. He was the one who brought her here, so he had to bear the responsibility for the incident.A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Immanuel's eyes as he coldly ordered, "Kill him. Leave no traces."The bodyguard nodded and then retreate