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Camila quickly grabbed Madison's hand and turned to Maxwell. "Oh, by the way, Madison's sister has a parent-teacher meeting today. "Can you believe it? She's still so young, and her parents just left Madison to take care of everything. Her sister's school is near your office, so why don't you give her a ride?"Madison kept her head down, staying silent. However, her heart raced with excitement. Finally, a chance to be alone with Maxwell. She wasn't going to let this slip away.Maxwell, however, didn't seem too thrilled. He frowned and replied, "She can take the subway. I've got a meeting at the branch office later, and I'm not heading to Lance Group. It's out of the way."Yet, Camila wasn't ready to back down. "The subway station is miles from here, and Haven City's lines are always packed. Come on, just give her a ride. Do me a favor, will you?"While they talked, Jennifer quietly observed Camila and Madison. Martha's warning from earlier that morning lingered in her mind, and s

Jennifer and Maxwell exchanged playful banter all the way to the charity gala. Before long, they arrived at the venue.In the distance, Jennifer spotted a familiar figure. "Look, isn't that Laurie?" she exclaimed, her excitement evident as she tugged at Maxwell's hand.However, a thought crossed her mind when she saw Simon arriving alongside Laura. Her gaze grew dimmer, and she asked in a hushed tone, "What exactly is the relationship between Laurie and Simon now?"After all, she had regained her memories. She vividly recalled how that insufferable man had once brought Laura before her, subjecting her to cruel humiliation five years ago. Had Laura truly endured such treatment all this time?Maxwell sensed her unease and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. "I can't say for sure what their relationship is, but Jennifer, today is an important occasion. Just try to stay calm."Taking a deep breath, Jennifer tried to compose herself. Yet, the thought of Laura spending so many years w

Jennifer wasn't particularly knowledgeable about jewelry, nor did she have much interest in it. She simply thought it looked nice.Beside her, Laura whispered in awe, "Oh my gosh! It's stunning! Jennifer, look at that! It's absolutely beautiful. Every necklace Kalanthe designs just takes my breath away."Simon, sitting next to her, observed her reaction. Though he appeared indifferent, his gaze was drawn to the beauty and expressiveness of Laura's face.Lost in her admiration, Laura wondered which wealthy buyer would ultimately claim that necklace."This blue diamond necklace is called Sea of Dreams," the auctioneer announced. "It's Kalanthe's latest creation this year, with a starting bid of six million dollars!"Bids quickly began rolling in. "Seven million!""Eight million!""16 million!"As soon as Maxwell placed his bid, the room fell silent.Jennifer's eyes widened in shock. She quickly leaned in and whispered, "Are you out of your mind? 16 million dollars for a neckla

Laura feared that Simon would see through her, so she quickly shook her head and replied, "It's nothing."After all, he was too perceptive. Sometimes, a single glance was all it took for him to know what she was thinking.At that moment, Simon's skepticism was unmistakable. His piercing gaze bore into Laura, making her gulp nervously.Choosing to play it safe, she leaned into his embrace and gently wrapped her arms around his waist, behaving like a loyal pet. She knew he appreciated it when she acted this way.As expected, a pleased smile tugged at the corners of Simon's mouth as his slender fingers wove through Laura's hair. "What prompted this sudden willingness? Do you want something from me?"Laura hesitated for a moment before cautiously speaking up. "This weekend is my dad's 57th birthday. Can I go see him?"As soon as the words escaped her lips, Simon shoved her away. "Laura, don't push your luck! What makes you think I'd ever agree to your request?"Her heart sank at his

Simon stood before the enormous floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the sprawling beauty of Haven City. Even his stance carried a coldness that made people hesitate to approach. No, it wasn't just coldness; it was sheer cruelty.Laura couldn't hold back her frustration any longer. "Why, Simon? Why are you doing this to me?" she questioned.Her voice cracked and tears streamed down uncontrollably. "If you didn't want me to see my father, you could've just said so! He's getting older. Why do you have to torment him like that?""Did I ever tell you how much I hate being threatened? Laura, you had the nerve to threaten me last night. Did you really think you could get away with that? You can leave, but what about your father?" Simon's lips barely moved, but his words came out calm and sharp.Each word was like a knife, cutting deeper with every syllable. Helplessness and despair gripped Laura so tightly she could hardly breathe."Don't you have a father? How would you feel if so