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Autumn lowered her head in thought before looking back up at William. “Mr. Shea S., your offer is too generous. I haven’t decided yet. Would it be alright if I think about it and come to you later?”The Shea family was one of the most powerful households in Northhaven, and a promise from William was something most people could only dream of. She couldn’t waste such an opportunity.She had to make sure she used it wisely, or today’s ordeal would’ve been for nothing.William burst into a hearty laugh. “Of course, of course. Whenever you make up your mind, my promise will still stand.” From the moment he’d met Autumn, he’d sensed a kindness in her eyes. Now, after she’d done him such a favor, his fondness for her only deepened.“Thank you, Mr. Shea Sr.,” Autumn said with a warm smile.Just then, several men in black approached, one of them handing William a tablet. “Sir, we’ve retrieved all the surveillance footage. Please take a look.”Luna’s heart leapt to her throat. She forced hers

After Luna was dragged out, Selena finally accompanied Autumn to change, and Selena was buzzing with excitement the whole way.Selena grabbed Autumn’s hand, beaming with joy, “Autumn, Mr. Shea Sr. was incredible. He actually kicked those two hypocrites out in public.“You should’ve seen their faces; they looked like they’d swallowed something rotten.“And that Julian, he looked like he wanted to eat Luna alive. Looks like Luna will have an easy life at the Whites from now on.”Thinking about the expressions they’d worn when they were dragged off made Selena feel delighted; this trip had not been wasted.Autumn only smiled, lips pressed together, saying nothing, but the lift of her brow showed how pleased she felt.Selena chattered on, unable to stop, “Mr. Shea Sr. seemed really impressed with you. He said he wanted to set a time and invite you to the Sheas to restore more old paintings.“He even offered you four hundred thousand, plus a promise. Autumn, you’re on your way up. Not every

Until the exhibition ended, Keith never gave Autumn a chance to escape. He held her hand the entire time, making it feel less like William’s art event and more like a jealous man staking his claim, announcing to everyone that Autumn was his girlfriend and silently warning anyone bold enough to think otherwise.Ever since Colin had come over to talk to her, Keith hadn’t shown much emotion on the surface, but his hand never left hers, tightening and loosening now and then, making her both amused and helpless.Men in love really could be cute when jealous. He clearly cared so much yet tried so hard to act indifferent. It was almost endearing.When they left the venue, they happened to run into Colin again. Out of courtesy, Autumn was about to greet him, but before she could take a step, Keith seemed to read her mind and pulled her away immediately.Selena had vanished somewhere.Autumn hadn’t seen her for quite a while. She called her, and the call was quickly answered. “Where did you

Hearing Autumn’s sharp words, Richard felt a flood of conflicting emotions surge inside him. He knew he had done too many things that could never be forgiven.His daughter’s refusal to forgive him was the consequence of his own choices.He blamed no one else.The women who once surrounded him had long disappeared after the Lewis Group fell into financial crisis. If not for his mother’s foresight in keeping some money aside instead of investing in that doomed project, the company would have collapsed entirely.Simon had trusted Luna too much, and she nearly dragged the entire family into ruin.Tears welled in Richard’s eyes as he said, “Autumn, I’m sorry. I don’t expect your forgiveness. I just hope you’ll accept the little we can do to make it up to you.“Your brother’s company is in crisis, Hector has learned his lesson, and I’ve lost everything myself.“Maybe this is our punishment—our payback for trusting Susan and Luna. We deserve to live with regret for the rest of our lives.”H

Today, Selena’s parents returned from their trip and called her early, saying they brought lots of gifts.So, after work, she hurried home, delighted; she had missed them after a few days apart.She rushed all the way and finally reached the door, only to find Anne’s car parked outside.What were that vile mother and daughter doing here again?They were like cockroaches—impossible to get rid of.The sight ruined her good mood; she sighed and walked to the door.Then Anne’s sharp voice rang out, “Brother, look at your precious daughter, she got someone to beat us. It’s been days, and it still hurts.“And I have to say, your daughter chose all the wrong lessons—two-timing instead of staying with a decent man. No wonder she angered John.“I don’t care. This was your girl’s fault, so you owe us. We won’t ask for much, just four hundred thousand dollars.”They had money for a vacation, so there must be a stash; if she didn’t squeeze more, it wouldn’t justify the beating they took.With redd