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Zachary gave a slight nod, his smile laced with something sinister.“Yes, he and I used to be friends. Unfortunately, after I returned to the country, we went our separate ways.”He snapped a photo of the private room Patrick had just entered. Taking a deep breath, a flicker of regret passed his eyes.“Patrick is someone worth befriending. But when our paths diverge, there’s no use forcing it. We once discussed going against Benjamin, but he refused. From what I just saw, he must be holding back because of Amanda.”His voice carried unmistakable regret.“Then how did Amanda meet him? Judging by how intimate they looked, they must’ve known each other for a long time.” Jennifer pressed down her jealousy, her tone filled with doubt.Zachary sneered. “They knew each other abroad. And Patrick is good at keeping secrets—he never once mentioned Amanda. After he came back, their cooperation made me envious. Just with the launch of Nectar of Fragrance, he’s already made a fortune.”Jennifer th

A flash of pain crossed Vincent’s eyes, his voice low and heavy.“Going back will only make your mother suffer more. She’ll be in danger again. Your grandparents’ cruelty… it disappoints me deeply.”Harry gave a helpless smile.“Dad, we can’t hide here forever, can we? Don’t you want to know what really happened back then—why Mother fell from that cliff? And the child who died before even being born… don’t you want the truth?”Vincent’s face twisted with anguish. “Enough! Don’t speak of it. Let’s go.”Watching his father’s retreating figure, Harry frowned slightly.So many years had passed, and still his father couldn’t let go—still couldn’t forgive the Reed family elders.He sighed softly and followed.In the presidential suite of the hotel.Benjamin had dinner sent up.Casually scrolling through his phone, his eyes froze when he saw his mother’s new post: a smiling photo of her wearing a gleaming emerald necklace.Caption: [Thank you, Patrick. Auntie really loves it.]She looked… ge

Amanda lay back down, but no matter how she turned, sleep refused to come. Insomnia?Meanwhile, across the city, Patrick was lost in his own thoughts.After a long while—“Heh…” a bitter, mocking laugh slipped past his lips, laced with self-mockery and pain. Tossing his phone onto the nightstand, he collapsed back on the bed and forced himself to sleep.The next morning, Amanda got up with heavy eyes. She really hadn’t slept.All night, her dreams were haunted by Claire, weeping on the stairs.She glanced beside her—her youngest had already gotten up. After washing, she went out, only to find the house quiet again.Heading into the dining room, as expected, her mother had left the table full of her favorite dishes.There was also a note:Amanda, I took the three little ones out to play. Remember to eat properly when you wake up. There’s eight-treasure porridge in the rice cooker.A smile tugged at her lips. Mom really is the best.Always thinking of her, giving her time to rest.After

Barry’s gaze snapped to the medical report on the table.Joanna. Pregnant—eight weeks and four days.His pupils constricted, shock flashing in his eyes. His voice was low and disbelieving.“Impossible.”“Bastard!” Joanna’s breathing grew heavy, her sharp glare piercing into him.“You dare to do it but don’t dare admit it? You won’t even recognize your own child? Truly scum! This baby is yours, yet you claim it’s impossible?”“Barry,” she pressed on mercilessly, every word like a knife, “that night, you were very passionate. Don’t tell me you forgot? I lured you in, yes. You said you weren’t feeling well, but I told you clearly—I was in my danger period. You drank that night, but you weren’t drunk. Do you remember those words?”His chest tightened. Her words made his unease deepen.“I don’t remember,” he ground out, voice hoarse and full of suppressed fury.His grip on the knife and fork tightened. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect something like this to happen.Two months ago,

Brad thought he had misheard and asked again:“What do you mean? Following that kid?”Benjamin cast him a casual glance, his eyes and manner full of arrogant pride.Brad: “…”“Mm! I want you to see what a real genius looks like.”Brad: “Benjamin, are you even human? You’ve been bragging since last night!”Benjamin chuckled, even his smile was full of that arrogant pride, making Brad’s scalp tingle.Now even his eyes were full of laughter. “Can’t help it. I didn’t sleep a wink last night—because I have three genius sons.”“Benjamin.” Brad felt like he was going to be strangled to death by him.That “genius sons” line, he had already repeated countless times.“You’re really not yourself!” Brad shot back coldly.Benjamin still smiled faintly. “When you someday have twins like I do, you’ll understand. But first, you’d better be blessed with that kind of luck.”Brad: “…”Did he ask for this?Why was Benjamin carrying out a Q&A all on his own?They went downstairs. Benjamin had already arra