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Simon's heart broke. He knew. But his obsession and resentment ran deep, so he could only continue to be cruel to her. It was the only way he could heal the wounds of his childhood and make up for the suffering his mother endured for him over those years.Simon's expression remained indifferent. He silently picked up the necklace, walked over to her, and helped her put it on.Laura could feel his fingers gently brushing against her neck.Simon's voice rang. "You should always have a backup plan in life. Don't place all your hopes on Lionel. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll end up losing terribly."With that, he walked toward the door, seemingly about to leave."Wait!" Laura called out to him. "How much did you pay to buy back this necklace? I'll pay you back."Simon glanced at her. She remained firm as if to salvage what little dignity she had left. Everything she had done and said showed she wanted to distance herself from him.Simon frowned. "Didn't you still have some unpaid wage

Laura turned away to avoid Simon's gaze and ran off. It wasn't until she entered the lift that she realized she was crying. She quickly took deep breaths to calm herself and touched up her makeup. After waiting in the private room, Lionel finally entered with a middle-aged man.Laura quickly stood up. Lionel introduced, "This is the judge, Mr. Chime." Teddy chuckled. "Please don't call me that, it could be bad if someone overhears." He smiled at Laura. "Ms. Scott, my name is Teddy Chime. Since we're having dinner together, we're on the same side!" Laura studied him, her eyes filled with suspicion. Teddy had to be over 50, so wasn't he close to retirement? She had visited the courthouse for interviews before. And Teddy didn't have the air or demeanor of a judge at all. Lionel walked over to her and reminded, "Laura, why are you zoning out? Aren't you going to greet him?" Laura had no choice but to shake his hand. "Hello, Mr. Chime. I'm grateful for your help with my

Laura thought she might be dreaming."Simon..." Laura weakly called out his name.Only when she fell into the familiar embrace did she realize Simon had really come to save her.Simon carried her in his arms, his lips pressed into a line, and his gaze cold. His steps were quick as he brought her back to the room he had reserved.Simon placed Laura gently on the bed. At first, he intended to return to deal with Lionel and Teddy. But just as he turned, a hand grabbed him."Don't go, Simon... Don't leave..." Laura whimpered in her dazed state.Her hair spilled across the bed, and her face was flushed. The mixture of innocence and allure made it impossible to look away.Simon realized they had drugged her. He pulled out his phone and called Alex. "Clean up the mess. I want Lionel to lose his standing in Haven City and Regalton within a week!"He tossed his phone aside after."Please, Simon... Help me..." Laura clung to his collar, rubbing against him. "I feel so awful."The vulne

Laura was shaken to her core,Simon declared, "I'm the only one who can save your father. Otherwise, he'll grow old and die in prison." He started walking toward the door after. But before he could leave, Laura suddenly jumped out of bed and ran after him. She wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her face against his broad back as soft sobs escaped her throat. "Simon, don't go… please. Can you give me some time and let me think about it?" Simon turned around and lifted her face to meet his gaze. "What do you need time to think about?"Laura felt overwhelmed and helpless. "So much has happened recently, and my mind is a mess. Can you give me some time? I… I need to consider this." The corners of Simon's lips twitched. "Will three days be enough?" Laura hesitated before nodding. Looking at the shy and fragile Laura, Simon couldn't help but recall the previous night. His arm snaked around her waist as he pulled her close. With his other hand, he tilted her chin and

The past five years had trained Laura to prioritize Simon. Even in her own home, she found herself automatically asking for his opinion. This part of herself made Laura feel ashamed. Afraid Simon would notice something was off, she quickly escaped to the kitchen to prepare lunch. Meanwhile, Simon had opened his laptop and was fully absorbed in his work. The apartment was filled with the aroma of food, adding a touch of homeliness to it. By midday, Laura brought out the food from the kitchen. "Lunch is ready!" she called out to the couch, but there was no response. It was then she noticed Simon was engrossed in his work. The sleeves of his blue shirt were rolled up to reveal tanned forearms, his fingers dancing over the keyboard. He looked especially handsome like this. It reminded Laura of the past, how Simon always seemed to hate being interrupted while working. Laura sat at the dining table and rested her chin on her hand. She couldn't help but let her gaze linge